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Biking Sanders Ferry - Tuscaloosa

 This is an easy biking near Tuscaloosa (pictures and video at the end).




Length: 25.3 miles (out and back), 1 day

Difficulty level: Easy, it's mostly flat (see the elevation profile)

 Safety: This road is well known among bikers and locals.

Map and GPS information:

    GPS file: Download Link

    Live map:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28155627

     Overview map:

 

    Elevation profile:




My Typical Schedule (Subject to change with weather and group)

    Start: Saturday 11 am, Bryant Denny stadium- west parking lot.

        You can also start at Joe Mallisham Pkway and avoid the city.

    Tentative plan:  1 hour biking > Rest at church's parking lot >  1 hour biking > Rest and snack/lunch at the end of the trail > Biking back the same route

    End: ~ 3 pm, Bryant Denny stadium- west parking lot.

    Total biking time: ~ 4 hours

    Costs/Fees: Free.

    Network coverage: Mostly covered.


Requirements

Bike: 

    Any bike in good shape (brakes, Tire pressure), Light reflectors and/or blinkers

Biking gears: 

    Helmet, One spare tube and/or tube patch.

Outdoor gears:  

    Sun protection (hat/visor, sun screen, long sleeves), Water, Snacks/lunch, Rain gear (if it may rain)

Shared repair gears/accessories (one/group in case of an emergency like a flat tire):

    Air pump, Chain breaker, Multi-tool, Duct tape, Tire levers

Camping gears: 

    No camping.

 Pandemic:

    Please wear masks if you can't maintain physical distancing.

 Weather Forecast:

    Tuscaloosa 10 day weather forecast


In case you need bike and/or biking accessories:

- Thrift stores or craiglist for used item.

- Rent from UA outdoor recreation center : https://urec.sa.ua.edu/outdoor-recreation-news/

- Bike shops: 

    Dick's Sporting Goods: https://stores.dickssportinggoods.com/al/tuscaloosa/1143/?seo=localpack

    Queen City Cycles Inc: https://queencitybikes.com/ 

    Trek Bicycle: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/retail/tuscaloosa/ 

    VeloCity Cycles: https://www.velocity-cycles.com/

    Walmart


DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL GROUP SUPPORTED RIDE. THIS PAGE ONLY PROVIDES INFORMATION AND THIS INFORMATION IS NOT NECESSARILY UP TO DATE.

 





 Video:


 

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2021 at 2:57 PM

    This looks nice! Thanks for sharing this information.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2021 at 2:58 PM

    This information is so helpful and comprehensive! Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2021 at 11:01 AM

    Cute donkeys!

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