5 Birmingham social bike rides for all experience levels

The word’s in—bike riding may be the best way to see our city and meet other locals. Explore all the classic and beautiful sights of Birmingham with these five social bike rides. Keep reading to see how you can pedal around town with other Bhamers.

1. Le Tour de Ham

Ready to see The Magic City from a different point of view? It’s time to grab your bike and helmet and head to Pepper Place to bike with others excited to explore the beautiful streets of Bham.

• When: Tuesdays at 6PM
• Location: Pepper Place, 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Duration: 10-15 miles
• Contact via Facebook

2. Saturday Stroll

Hosted by Le Tour de Ham, bikers part of Saturday Stroll can start off their Saturday morning strolling through downtown Birmingham. Not an experienced biker? No worries at all—the slowest rider sets the pace so you can stick with all the riders and make new Bham friends.

• When: Saturdays at 9AM
• Location: Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Contact via Facebook

3. Watermelon Ride

Yep, watermelon is included at this bike ride. There’s no better way to get outside and exercise during Birmingham springs and summers than at this social bike ride. After biking at the beautiful Oak Mountain State Park, spend some time hanging out with the other riders while eating watermelon.

• When: Wednesdays at 9AM
• Location: Golf Parking at Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
• Contact Cahaba Cycles of Pelham at 205-987-4043

4. Thursday Night Trample Group Ride

For an easy pace on mostly flat roads, be sure to join Thursday Night Trample. It’s a fun ride downtown Birmingham and you can chill with the riders after for a perfect Thursday night.

• When: Thursdays at 6PM
• Location: Alley behind Redemptive Cycles, 1305 2nd Ave N #101, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Duration: 10 miles
• Contact via Facebook

5. Avondale Sunday Road Ride

No matter if you’re a beginner or super speedy, this ride is for all Bham riders. With four different groups varying in experience level and distance, this ride is not leaving anyone behind. It gets even better—after you bike around downtown, you can have a drink with your fellow bike riders at Avondale Brewery.

• When: Sundays at 2PM
• Location: Avondale Park, 4101 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Contact via Facebook

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