Marion to Selma Bicycle Ride

2025 Marion to Selma Bicycle Ride Registration Information:

Marion Events – come to Marion early on February 16th or 18th to memorialize Jimmie Lee Jackson and stay for events on the 19th before beginning the bike ride February 20th at 9:30 AMFebruary 16th Church ServiceFebruary 18th Memorial ServiceStayAirbnbsHolmes PlantationBank Lofts in MarionVictorian Rooms HotelsSleep Inn & Suites EatChatinos Mexican RestaurantLottiesChina Wall? EnjoyLincoln Memorial SchoolMt. Zion ChurchMarion Military Institute 

 

Marion to Selma Bike Ride – come 3 days earlier than the Selma to Montgomery Ride to enjoy a pilgrimage through the history of the civil rights movement that started in Marion, and learn about the events that led up to the Selma to Montgomery March and about the ways Selma and the Blackbelt are embracing modern ecotourism.Included ($$):February 19th Kickoff Reception and Dinner at 5:30 – 8 PM (where?)… Roundtable discussion with Ambassador Andrew Young, Marion Foot Soldiers, Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Lowndes Co. Campsite Families, Family Member of Jimmie Lee Jackson, Member of the Coretta Scott (King) FamilyLincoln Alumni TributeDr. Ben CaverDinner ServedFebruary 18th 8 AM Breakfast at Marion Arts Center 8:45 AM move to Zion ChurchSpecial Guests Della Maynor, Mary Moore, Pastor Adrian Knox, Donald Bennett9:30 AM – Marion to Selma Ride ($25)(ADD ON A) Selma Reflections lunch box ($12 – choice of vegan salad or turkey cranberry melt w/ fresh fruit – included?)(ADD ON A) Refreshments at Arts Revive Carneal Building ($5)(ADD ON A) Mingle on Water Avenue – ($10)Gallery 905, Revival Coffee, Tad Moore, Charlie Lucas, Selma Welcome Center, Historic St. James Hotel, Harmony Club (ADD ON B) Welcome Dinner at 5 & Dime with local representatives, Foot Soldiers, Gee’s Bend Quilters, Chris Joe, etc…. $150 ticket includes 7 course meal by Chef…, meet and greet with Gee’s Bend Quilters, Chris Joe, Foot Soldiers, and local music. Cash bar available.

 

(ADD ON C) Selma Events on February 21st – stay in Selma through Friday to enjoy civil rights tours, meals, and the culture of the Blackbelt of Alabama, or stay through Saturday then leave straight from Selma to Montgomery the morning of Saturday, February 22nd.Options:Terry Chestnut Tours ($50)TimesJoanne Bland Tours (Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church Tours (Museum PassStayAirbnbsWoolworth Lofts.HotelsSt. James Hotel EatReflections Coffee ShoppeLannie’s BBQHancocks BBQDowntowner RestaurantBistro Manila EnjoyTour Selma AppFree SitesRideBus ticket to/from Marion, Selma, Montgomery, airport (ADD ON D) Selma Museum Pass – includes free entry into the museums and galleries in the Water Avenue Historic District and surrounding area.Includes ($$):National Voting Rights MuseumOld DepotVaughan Smitherman MuseumOld Live Oak Cemetery (Tour Selma App)MACASJourneys for the Soul?By the River Center for HumanityInterpretive Center?

 Selma to Montgomery Bike Ride --- Water Avenue Street ClosureRegistration for the ride at Journeys for the Soul BBG and Reflections provide coffee and light breakfast (muffins) - $7.00 per person (included in MBC budget)Double check with Lowndes County Campsites