Overview

Join Catalyst Sports for a three-day cycling adventure designed specifically for veterans. This ride will cover approximately 140 miles along the Silver Comet Trail into Alabama and back, combining endurance, teamwork, and community.

This experience is part of our VetsCycle Training Program, which prepares adaptive and non-adaptive veterans to participate in longer rides and community races in a supportive, team-based environment.

Who This Is For

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

Priority will be given to riders who:

• Regularly attend Catalyst monthly rides

• Are actively training (via the Catalyst Sports Strava Team)

• Can demonstrate readiness for back-to-back long-distance riding

Minimum readiness requirement:

Ability to complete two consecutive 40+ mile rides (80 miles total over two days)

Equipment & Support

• Adaptive bikes available to borrow if needed

• Support provided for transportation and storage of bikes

• Ride support vehicle for gear transport

• Lodging included for veterans (double occupancy)

  
  

If you need accommodations or have questions, contact: franz@catalystsports.org

Ride Schedule

Day 1 – Friday, July 31

Smyrna to Cedartown (46 miles)

10:00 AM – Meet at Bike Barn (vehicle drop-off)

10:30 AM – Load gear

11:00 AM – Ride begins

1:00 PM – Lunch (Dallas, GA)

6:00 PM – Dinner (Cedartown, GA)

6:30 PM – Team debrief

Day 2 – Saturday, August 1

Cedartown to Alabama & Back (48 miles)

6:00 AM – Breakfast

7:30 AM – Ride begins

12:00 PM – Lunch (Piedmont, AL)

6:00 PM – Dinner (Cedartown, GA)

6:30 PM – Team debrief

Day 3 – Sunday, August 2

Cedartown to Smyrna (46 miles)

6:00 AM – Breakfast

7:30 AM – Ride begins

12:00 PM – Lunch (Dallas, GA)

4:00 PM – Return to Bike Barn

4:30 PM – Departure (Mission Complete)

Lodging

• Two nights at a hotel in Cedartown

• Double occupancy (2 per room)

• Lodging covered for veterans

• Family members may attend at their own expense

Essential Eligibility

• Participants must be able to:

• Demonstrate veteran status

• Ride 50+ miles per day

• Make safe, independent decisions in dynamic environments

• Follow instructions and safety protocols

• Ride independently (with or without adaptive equipment)

• Remain alert and focused throughout long-duration rides

What to Bring

Pack light (one duffel bag recommended):

• Cycling gear (2 kits, gloves, jacket)

• Regular clothes & socks

• Personal hygiene items & medications

• Sunglasses & sunblock

• Charging equipment

• Sleeping essentials (eye mask, ear plugs)

Note: No camping gear needed (hotel stay provided)

Questions?

Contact franz@catalystsports.org