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Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo Century & ULTRA Ride - Jacksonville, AL

Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo Century & ULTRA Ride - Jacksonville, AL

May 15th 2021 - May 16th 20217:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Jacksonville

The Northeast Alabama Bicycle Assoc. is proud to offer a wonderful event highlighting the beauty of our area. The Cheaha Challenge Century & ULTRA rides are the premier events for the bike club, and to make sure we have something for everyone, we offer a family ride, too, The Challenge/ULTRA, known as the "toughest ride in the South," offer distance options of 24, 44, 62, 84, 100 and 126 miles. The ULTRA is for experienced riders only, encompassing 13, 500 feet of climbing. The Chief Ladiga Cruise is a kinder, gentler ride, which is on the paved rails-to-trail, the Chief Ladiga Trail. The Time Trial (new in 2019) is held on the Chief Ladiga Trail from Piedmont to Jacksonville.

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    Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo Century & ULTRA Ride - Jacksonville, AL

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    • Park Avenue NW, Jacksonville, AL
    • Jacksonville, AL 36265
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    Directions

    The rides start/finish at Jacksonville State University's Pete Mathews Coliseum.

    Region

    Jacksonville is located in the Mount Cheaha & Talladega Area of the Central Alabama Region

    Fees

    Check website for fees and othe info.

    Where to Eat

    Rocket Drive-In

    Hickory-smoked pork butts, hamburgers, hand-battered onion rings and more are all on the menu. Enjoy!

    Cecil’s Place

    home owned and operated since 1980
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    What to See & Do

    Choccolocco Mountain Off-Road Vehicle Park

    This Off-Road Vehicle Park welcomes every type of off-road vehicle and features a vast trail system and campground.

    Henry Farm Mountain Bike and Running Trails

    Located on the mountain adjacent to Henry Farm Baseball Fields and parking lot, these trails are great for beginners and experienced riders and runners, with rock features and gradual climbs

    Jacksonville State University

    Jacksonville State University (JSU) is a regional public coeducational university located in Jacksonville, Alabama. The university was founded as Jacksonville State Normal School, and in 1930 the name changed to Jacksonville State Teachers College, ...

    Historic Jacksonville Train Depot

    The Historic Jacksonville Train Depot was constructed in the 1860's. Conveniently located on the Chief Ladiga Trail

    Fiddler's Green

    Host site for Weddings and events. Also the site for the annual "Skirmish in the Valley" Civil War Reenactment which boasts a ladies tea, grand ball, and period church service as part of the event.

    Gallant Pelham Statue, The

    Located in Jacksonville City Cemetery. John Pelham, Civil War hero, was dubbed "The Gallant Pelham" by Robert E. Lee.
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