Mike Hogan Memorial Ride
December 2nd, 2023 @ 8am CT
- Rain or Shine -
Trinity UMC - 800 2nd Ave, Opelika, Ala
The Mike Hogan Memorial Ride will begin from the Trinity United Methodist Church overflow parking lot at 800 2nd Ave, in Opelika. Ride begins at 8am Central Time following the classic Johnny Ray Century 20 mile Cusseta Commuter route.
As many will remember, over several decades, Mike ushered thousands of Johnny Ray cyclists through the century’s final rest stop (Twin Silos). Our memorial ride will follow the 20mile Johnny Ray route from downtown Opelika out to his rest stop at Twin Silos so we may share and remember the joy, friendship, and community Mike brought all of us. Join us at the rest stop for light refreshments and loving company at 9am CT. Then continue the classic (original) Johnny Ray route back to Trinity UMC. Please find the below classic Johnny Ray route sheet or Ride with GPS route.
Those meeting us at Twin Silos (by bike or car), the rest stop will open at 9am Central Time. All are welcome to come celebrate! Twin Silos is located at the corner of Cussetta Rd (CR 389) and CR 290 north of Opelika, in Chambers County. You’ll see the red and black East Alabama Cycle Club tents.
Twin Silos Rest Stop:
After the ride, friends and family are gathering at 12 noon for an informal lunch at Red Clay Brewing Company in downtown Opelika. All are welcome.