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 The largest organization based around biking in the region. They host a number of events, weekly rides, and have all the information you could possibly need. They are a membership organization, but you can come out for your first ride without being a member, to see if it would suit you. One of their largest events is the Autumn Glassner Challenge, a century event hosted annually. If you are more serious about biking, this is probably your best bet. They also welcome out of towners. 

mgmbikeclub.org/ 

Located within the Hilltop MGM building at 3. N. Goldthwaite, it is capable of handling a wide range of classic and modern bike styles.

Instagram: @capitol_city_bicycle 

 This organization is working to increase the number of hiking and biking trails across the city. They have two major projects currently: a 30-mile connected loop trail that will link downtown and east Montgomery, as well as working to build a trail system, nature center and boardwalk through the 260-acre Cypress Nature Preserve near downtown. They are currently fundraising to see these plans  through to fruition, while already starting work, such as organizing a popup trail in Cloverdale.

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 These are some of the more popular trails to be found in the metro area, not all are located within Montgomery City limits. 

Blount Cultural Park: 3.5 miles long, with some low rolling hills. 

AUM Hiking and Biking Trail: 4 miles of wide easy off-road trails through forested land. Mostly flat with some gently sloping hills. Located directly behind AUM campus. 

Swayback Bridge Trail: 12 miles of wooded singletrack. Located on the shores of Lake Jordan complete with roots, rocks and rolling hills. 

Bartram Trail: Located in Tuskegee National Forest, this 8 1/2 mile wooded trail does not loop. Has an East Trailhead and a West Trailhead. 

Lagoon Park Trails: Lagoon Park has a large number of trails, that can be combined in a number of configurations. For more info go to lagoonparktrail.com/ 

Road Biking: Those who are looking to do road biking there are few dedicated bike lanes in the city. Out in Pike Road there are a few roads that are popular with road bikers, such as Ray Thorington Road which connects to Vaughn Rd. Park Crossing is an other popular road, that connects to Ray Thorington.