Not a Ride … an Adventure!

The Second Sunday Ride is all about having an adventure by bicycle. Each month our rides explore scenic, historic, cultural, and other interesting places or events.
Most rides are within an hour's drive of Auburn, Alabama.
No rides are too long or fast. We tailor them to fit about anyone. Join us!

Our Next Adventure

Opelika Wood Duck Heritage Preserve and Siddique Nature Park
Sunday, May 10

Our Mothers Day ride is to the Opelika Wood Duck Heritage Preserve & Siddique Nature Park. It's an easy ride and walk, so bring the family to enjoy Mothers Day.

The Preserve and Park includes a pleasant walk (about a mile) on a dirt path through the woods, around a lake that attracts a variety of birds. Two bird blinds allow good views of the lake. We’ll ride from Auburn to the Preserve and Park, then finish the loop through downtown Opelika and back to Auburn.

The ride will be about 18 miles total, with plenty of shorter options for those who prefer. If your Mothers Day participants don’t ride, they can drive to the Preserve and Park and join us for the walk.

Date: Sunday, May 10.
Time: 9:00 a.m. at Auburn Jr. High School parking lot (Samford Ave. @ Dean Rd.).
Road Conditions: All paved. Any bikes/tires will be fine. About 18 miles, there are shorter options. The 1–mile walking trail is dirt.
Bring: Water. Binoculars. Snacks. Bike lock. Walkin' shoes. Bug repellant, protective clothing if you like.

Bugs!?
The last time we did this ride we encountered a few mosquitos. I recently (May 3) walked the trail and met no undesirables. Adventurous cyclists can prepare to ensure a pleasant walk:
  • Walk with someone tastier than you.
  • Bring a long–sleeved shirt and long–legged pants. This also helps if you encounter any poison ivy, etc.
  • Bring bug repellant. I will have some along.

Coronavirus
We follow the recommendations and laws for riding during these coronavirus days:
  • Keep six feet or more between riders (always a good idea for riding).
  • No groups larger than nine. If we have more than nine, we'll separate into smaller groups.
  • If one feels the urge to sneeze, cough, expectorate or flatulate we ask that one back off until that special moment has passed.
All good things to do while riding adventurously.

Here's an article from Adventure Cycling about cycling during these times. They interview a cyclist who is a retired Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Future Adventures

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