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

The Thread
Sunday, February 12, 2023

A wonderful urban bicycle network is being build in LaGrange, Georgia. We will be exploring it for the very first time, led by Rick Brock, known to many of us as the owner of Golden's Bikes and a cycling advocate.

From the website:
The Thread is a network of multi-use trails and greenways designed to be a sustainable and pedestrian-friendly connector between the city’s neighborhoods, public parks, schools and commercial businesses. Weaving through LaGrange, Georgia and void of motorized vehicles, residents and visitors enjoy the outdoors while taking advantage of The Thread’s convenience and amenities.

Promoting overall health and wellness in the community, The Thread is a socially-equitable transportation system, enhancing LaGrange’s environment and economic vitality. About 13 miles of the 29-mile proposed system have been completed. Upon full completion, The Thread is projected to provide over 30 miles of interconnected greenways, side paths and pocket parks traversing the city.

Date: Sunday, February 12.
Time: 10:00 AM CST (11:00 AM EST) at Granger Park, Lagrange, GA.
Road Conditions: All paved paths and residential streets. Rolling. Any bike/tires will work. About 17 miles.
Bring: Water. Snacks. Treasure for lunch.

More information
The Thread website: https://thethreadtrail.org/
Beacon Brewing Co.
​Wild Leap Brew Co.
Golden's Bikes

Directions
From Auburn/Opelika to Granger Park, LaGrange, GA (about one hour)
McClusky Tennis Center
Granger Park
LaGrange, GA 30240
GPS: 33.04898, -85.03693  Apple Maps | Google Maps
  • Take I-85 N to Exit 13 in Georgia onto SR 219 toward LaGrange.
  • Left onto Whitesville Rd. for 3 miles.
  • ​Continue onto N. Morgan St. for 0.4 miles.
  • Left onto Lafayette Pkwy. for 0.3 miles.
  • Right onto N. Greenwood St. for a half-mile.
  • Left onto Azalea Dr. (also called Hunnicutt Pl.) for 800 feet.
  • The parking lot for the Tennis Center is on your right.
  • Restrooms are on the ground level of the Tennis Center building.
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​Coronavirus
Residents completely vaccinated (updated Jan. 19):
  • USA: 68%
  • Alabama: 52%
  • Lee County: 42%

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.
  • ​Dining in groups is safer outdoors.
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

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Links for monitoring Covid-19 status: