VetsCycle- Silver Comet Bike Barn - Century Ride

Dear Team,

To celebrate the longest day of the year, we are planning a 100+ mile ride on the Silver Comet Trail to the Alabama state line and back.

The plan is to depart at sunrise, approximately 6:35 AM, and ride 56 miles to the Alabama border before turning around, for a total distance of about 112 miles. With nearly 15 hours of daylight available, it is the perfect day for a long endurance ride and a great way to welcome the start of summer.

We expect to maintain an average pace of 12–13 mph, including brief stops along the way. This will be a self-supported ride, so please bring your own snacks, hydration, spare tubes, tools, and any other supplies you may need. Riders should also bring money for food purchases along the route.

Please be realistic about your fitness level and ability to maintain the planned pace and distance. This ride is intended to keep moving steadily throughout the day, and participants should be confident they can comfortably keep up with the group. If you have concerns about maintaining the pace or completing the mileage, this may not be the best ride for you.

This will be a great opportunity to challenge yourself, enjoy the trail, and spend time with fellow riders. We hope you can join us for this summer solstice adventure. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Veterans Cycling Program (VetCycle)

The VetCycle Program is open to both adaptive and non-adaptive Veterans. Join us for a group ride, connect with fellow Veterans, and enjoy being part of a supportive, team-based community.

Participants will ride along the Silver Comet Trail in Mableton.

Equipment & Participation

This program is open to Veterans with visible or invisible disabilities, as well as non-adaptive Veterans.

If you do not own an adaptive bike, one is available for you to borrow for the duration of the program.

We are committed to removing barriers to participation, including assistance with bike transportation and storage. If you have questions or need support, please contact desiree@catalystsports.org.

Ride Day Schedule

• 6:00 pm – Bike fittings for adaptive Veterans borrowing a Catalyst fleet bike

• 6:35 pm – Sun Rise  Wheels down begin the ride

• 12:00 pm – reach Alabama State line (56 miles)

• 5:30 pm – Arrival hopefully at the Bike Barn   (112 miles total!!!!)

Please email franz@catalystsports.org with any questions or concerns.

Essential Eligibility for VetCycle Participants

Participants must:

• Be a Veteran

• Have a desire to support fellow Veteran

• have the ability to ride 60 plus miles at 12 mph

What to Bring

• Water bottle

• spare tubes (be able to change a tube on your own)

• Snacks or food

• money for food

• Medications

• Sunglasses or safety eyewear (if needed)

• Closed-toe shoes

• Your own bike (adaptive bikes are available to borrow if needed)

• A can-do attitude!