Being a compendium of regional recreational road biking events plus other cycling-oriented activities in Alabama and neighboring states that might be of interest. For club rides, see the interactive Calendar for the latest information.

 

 

2008 Cycling Calendar

 

April

 

Apr 5 –  Russian Wild Boar Off-Road Duathalon - 2 mile run and 12 mile mountain bike race. To be held at the Brookside Greenway Festival to benefit the Five Mile Creek Greenway in Brookside.  Registration Begins at 7,  bikes in place at 9 and race begins at 10.  Indiviudal Fee is $25 in advance and $ 30 day of ride.   Team is $5 additional. For details go to: http://www.brooksidealabama.com/festival08/duathlon.pdf

Contact  is Mike Bryan at 674 9211, cell 965 4301  Greenway Coordinator: Francesca Gross at 264 8464

 

Apr 5 – Winchester, TN – United Way Dogwood 100 – 100,  62, 30, and 10 mile options.  The 100 mile course climbs Sewanee mountain!

$30 - $35 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?RESET=0&CHECKSSO=1&EVENT_ID=1539872

 

Apr 12 – Sylacauga, AL – Marble City Metric – 60 and 41 mile options, pre-reg at Active.com.  Contact: Tim Presley 256-245-2025 or timothy.presley@charter.net

 

Apr 19 – Marion, AL – 4th Annual Old Howard 100 – See http://www.samford.edu/groups/oldhoward100/

 

Apr 19 – Athens, AL – Tour de Pig – Contact James Rich 256-233-8725  mailto:jrich@athensal.us  Register at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1529177 or use this Registration Form

 

Apr 21 – BBC Meeting – 6:30 p.m. - Irondale Café, 1906 1st Ave N, Irondale, AL 35210, (205) 956-5258 – Program:  Paceline Safety and Etiquette; Century Update; Ugly T-shirt Contest

 

Apr 26 – Tour de Blue – Urology Centers of Alabama, Birmingham Bicycle Company and CBS Channel 42 are promoting prostate cancer awareness and the importance of early detection by sponsoring this cycling event.  This ride leaves from Birmingham Bicycle Company (BBC) at 7:30am on Saturday and meanders its way through Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair counties. The terrain is rolling with several challenging climbs. The route takes riders from the bike shop to the Logan Martin Dam and back. There will be 50, 75 and 100 mile options. All proceeds from the ride will go to the Urology Health Foundation a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and your donation is tax deductible. For more information:  Birmingham Bicycle Company

205-870-8330 email@bhambicycle.com

 

Apr 26 – Tour de Cure – American Diabetes Association.  See  www.diabetes.org/tour

Take the ride of your life in the Birmingham Tour de Cure! The Tour de Cure will ride on flat city streets, quiet shaded neighborhoods and low traffic country roads-passing beautiful farmlands, streams, and lakes.

The start/finish will be located at the historic Pepper Place building located in downtown Birmingham.

The 25k route is mostly flat terrain and a fast, fun ride with only one signifcant climb of .5 mile.

The 50k route will be a rider favorite with some gentle rises and only two challenging climbs.

The 100k route is the most scenic and will provide several good climbs coupled with fast descents.

All routes are fully supported by SAG (support and gear) vehicles and rest stops. Well-stocked rest stops will be provided every 10-12 miles with your favorite healthy snacks and plenty to drink! Routes will be well marked and easy to follow. When you cross the finish line you will be greeted by cheering volunteers and treated to a very satisfying lunch provided by Moe's Southwest Grill!

 

Apr 26 – Prattville, AL – 3rd Annual TOUR AUTAUGA benefiting cancer research – 30, 62, and 100 mile options, $35-$45.  Contact duke91001@aol.com or 1-334-730-3673.  See http://www.tourautauga.org/

 

Apr 26 – Enterprise, AL -- 6th Annual Boll Weevil 100 bike ride  See http://www.enterpriselionsclub.com Look for Boll Weevil 100.  For further information Charles M. Seitz, Sr  seitz@seitzinc.com

 

Apr 26 – Oxford, MS – Double-Decker Spring Ride.  24, 50, 66 mile options.  For more info http://www.oxfordcvb.com/doubledecker/2008/index.html or www.DoubleDeckerRide.com

 

 

May

 

May 3 – Chattanooga, TN - 3 State 3 Mountain Challenge - http://chattbike.com/events/3_state/3stchlng.htm

 

May 4 – Cheaha Challenge – See http://www.cheahachallenge.com – Also Noble Street Festival on Saturday May 3 featuring Criterium races, family events, and more:  http://www.noblestreetfestival.com

 

May 10 – Watertown, TN (near Nashville) – Big Hill Challenge – See http://veloteers.org/files/Big_Hill_Challenge_2008.htm

 

May 17 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Ride of Love – 150 miles to Alexander City – For more information visit http://www.campsam.org/rideoflove.asp or call Stephanie Wilkins, Ride of Love Founder, at 205-323-8427.

 

May 17 – Montgomery, AL – Wheelin and Healin at The Waters – for Kid One http://www.kidone.org/

 

May 18 – Asheville, NC – Fletcher Flyer – Century, Metric, and Half Century routes.  See www.blueridgebicycleclub.org

 

June

 

June 7 – Alabaster , AL - Century of Compassion - Ride Choices: 100, 80, 65, 48, and 30 miles.

More information at www.sabodyandsoul.com

For more information, call Craig Cecil at 205.566.1601 or John Tidwell 205.241.4504

 

June 14 – Waynesboro, TN – Tour de Wayne - south to Collinwood via the Natchez Trace Parkway (102, 67, 33, and 10 mile options).  See http://www.waynecountychamber.org

 

June 21 – Montevallo, AL – Alabama Sports Festival Metric Century & Fun Ride (62 & 25 miles) – see www.alagames.com click on Cycling

 

July

 

July 26 – Birmingham , AL –  Tad Beaton Memorial Ride – The ride is a no-fee fellowship ride with a BBQ at the end.  It is an arduous 50 mile route that begins and ends in the Bike Link parking lot in Brook Highland Plaza.   For information, click on “Calendar”, then go to July 26.

 

September

 

Sep 13 – Birmingham, AL -  Pepper Place Criterium – See http://www.pepperplacecriterium.com/

 

 

October


Oct 11 - 35th Annual BBC Century & 9th Annual Double Century.  Save the date!