The Friends of the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail is having its 8th annual bike ride to support and maintain the trail. On October 20, 2007, come ride the hills and valleys of the Cumberland River Basin in Cheatham and Montgomery Counties while enjoying this challenging ride in the beautiful autumn weather.

The Ride
The very flat 11-mile Family Ride follows the Cumberland River along Chapmansboro Road which offers spectacular views and returns along the recently paved trail. This route will give the rider an opportunity to visit the trail and bridge.

The 31 and 62-mile courses will take you from the bluffs of the Cumberland River through the "hills and hollers" up to the Highland Rim. The paved routes follow lightly traveled rural roads through Cheatham and Montgomery Counties. This is hill country, so expect a few good climbs while you enjoy the early fall foliage. In other words, these are tough routes.

Schedule
Saturday, October 20, 2007
7:30 - 9 a.m. Breakfast, Check-in and Late Registration
9:00 Line-up
9:15 Rides start

3:30 SAG and rest stop support ends

Registration Information
Registration fees include: breakfast, support (SAG) services, refreshment stops, cue sheet and map, restroom facilities, and T-shirt (guaranteed to those who pre-register and available to all others while supplies last). For more information, contact Lori Pezzi at 615/445-2160, Cumberland River Challenge, c/o Ashland City Parks and Recreation, PO Box 36, Ashland City, TN 37015, or CumberlandRiverChallenge@yahoo.com.

Directions
I-40 West to Exit 204 (Briley Parkway/Robertson Road). Turn right (north) onto Briley Parkway. Take Exit 24 (Ashland City Hwy/Hwy 12), go left on Hwy 12. In Ashland City turn left in front of the courthouse, (Cumberland Street/Hwy 49), and then left at the light just before you cross the Cumberland River. River Bluff Park is on the right.

I-24 West to Exit 24 (Hwy 49). Turn left (south) onto Hwy 49 to Ashland City. In Ashland City turn right at the courthouse and then immediately left in front of the courthouse (Cumberland Street/Hwy 49), and then left at the light just before you cross the Cumberland River. River Bluff Park is on the right.

Accommodations
Deerfield Inn: 615/792-4331
Birdsong Lodge B & B: 615/792-1767

Photos from previous rides