Special to the
Opelika Observer
Registration is now open for the ninth annual “Bo Bikes Bama” event on April 25.
When Auburn University football legend Bo Jackson first biked across Alabama in April 2012, he was on a mission to help his fellow Alabamians recover from the tornadoes that devastated their state the previous year. Now, Bo Bikes Bama has become an annual tradition where Jackson and hundreds of others unite to ride to raise money for the Alabama Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund, providing funds to construct community storm shelters and warning sirens throughout the state as well as provide funds
The ride is returning to Auburn this year. Participating riders can choose either a 60-mile or 20-mile route. Both routes will take riders through the campus of Auburn University, while the 60-mile route will carry riders through Tuskegee and neighboring Macon County.
Riders are encouraged to register via www.bobikesbama.com. The online registration fees are $65 for the 60-mile ride and $45 for the 20-mile ride. Limited day-of registration will be available to Auburn-Opelika area residents. Fees increase for day-of registration to $100 for the 60-mile ride and $65 for the 20-mile ride.
For more information and updates, like and follow the organization’s social media pages or visit their website.
Editor’s note: As of press time on Tuesday, this event had not been canceled. We will plan to inform the public if it and other events scheduled to take place are indeed canceled or postponed.