Biking and Running in Tuscaloosa

If you start out on the regular Sanders Ferry ride from Capital Park, but instead of turning left on Joe Mallisham Rd., turn right towards the toll bridge. Go over the toll bridge (just ride around the gates as there is no charge for bikes) and keep going on that road. You'll hit US82, go through the light and the road changes names to Rose Blvd. This is a good four lane road with a good wide shoulder and not that much traffic. Follow it as far as you want. There are several good hills that you get coming and going. If you go all the way out to Tuscaloosa County HS, it's about a 26 mile ride, but you can turn around whenever.

Also, have you ever run Sokol on Wednesday evenings? If you do, we might have met.

I'm doing the Wet Dog Tri in Decatur, AL on 7/20.



Edited by rcarroll42 2013-07-12 3:38 PM

Thank you for the advice! I've been looking into going past the toll and around the Lake Lurleen area.

I don't run at Sokol, but I have biked on their trails and take my dogs there sometimes.

Good luck with your tri! I am doing my first in September--the Frantic Frog Sprint Triathlon in Huntsville.

I've signed up for the Frantic Frog too. Maybe I'll see you there -- but not recognize you

Edited by rcarroll42 2013-08-28 4:21 PM