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

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Saturday, September 25, 2021

It’s that time of year when town fills up with fans, bands playing, war eagles flying … It’s time to Get Out Of Dodge for a G.O.O.D. Ride.

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is the site of the 1814 battle between General Andrew Jackson and Indian allies against Chief Menawa and the Red Stick Creek Indians. The Park has a nice Visitors Center with a museum and short movie and a nice, 3-mile route through the battlefield.

We'll start at the Visitors Center, then ride through the Park, stopping at several points of interest. After the 3–mile park loop, choose from two additional ride options on quiet county roads and/or a hike through the battlefield:
    • An easy, 10–mile out-and-back ride. PDF | Ride With GPS
    • A not so easy, 20–mile loop. PDF | Ride With GPS
    • Walk the 3–mile nature trail through the battlefield.

After that, lunch, if you like, at Niffer's Place Lake Martin. Outdoor seating is available.

National Bike Your Park Day is sponsored by Adventure Cycling. If you register for the ride (through the Adventure Cycling web site) you’ll be entered in a drawing for a bike.

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Time: 10:00 am at the Park Visitor Center.
Road Conditions: All paved. Any bikes/tires will be fine.
Bring: Water. Snacks.

Directions to Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
11288 Horseshoe Bend Road 
Daviston, AL 36256
​GPS: 32.982294, -85.735377​
  • Take US-280 West towards Dadeville.
  • Turn right onto Horseshoe Bend Road (AL 49).
  • After 11 miles, turn right into the Park. Park in the Visitors Center parking lot.
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​Coronavirus
Lee County, AL and Tallapoosa County, AL are currently at Extremely High coronavirus risk levels for unvaccinated people. Please protect yourself and others.
Residents completely vaccinated (updated September 20):
  • USA: 54
  • Alabama: 41%
  • Lee County: 33%
On our rides we follow the recommendations and laws for riding during these coronavirus days. Until infections go down and vaccination rates get higher:
  • Keep six feet or more between riders (always a good idea for riding).
  • If one feels the urge to sneeze, cough, expectorate or flatulate we ask that one back off until that special moment has passed.
  • Bring a mask in case you will be unsocially close to others outside or inside buildings or cars.
All good things to do in cycling adventures.

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

Upcoming Second Sunday rides:​​​
  • October 9 – Silver Comet Trail
  • October 30 – Arabia Mountain Path (A G.O.O.D. Ride)
  • November 14 – Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights Bike Night
  • December 12 – Opelika Christmas Lights
  • January 9 – Ride with the King
  • February 13 – Fall Line Trace
​More Rides, News, …​​ ​
Links for monitoring Covid-19 status: