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Glassner Autumn Challenge - Travel Information for Montgomery, Alabama

Airlines
  • Will you be flying to Montgomery to participate in the 2022 Glassner Autumn Challenge bicycle ride? The airlines that fly to Montgomery are Delta and American. The Montgomery Airport is online at www.FlyMGM.com
 
  • If you won't be flying with one of the 2 airlines that serve Montgomery,  Birmingham or Atlanta will be your next closest airports. Birmingham is 90 miles North of Montgomery on Interstate 65. Your other option is to fly into Atlanta, which is 160 miles Northeast of Montgomery on Interstate 85. Please note that Montgomery & Birmingham are on Central time and Atlanta is on Eastern time.

Downtown Montgomery & Hope Hull Hotels, Closest Hotels to the Glassner Ride Start
  • You can stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Montgomery Downtown in downtown Montgomery (Hilton affiliated property) or save $20 on your room rate and get free parking by staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery Airport South in Hope Hull for the 2022 Glassner Autumn Challenge. We also will be having our Friday evening rider packet pick-up and Goody Bag pick-up nearby at the new ASU Football Stadium at Alabama State University from 4:00 pm - 8 pm.

    If you ordered any 2022 Glassner Gear before August 18 (jerseys, shorts, or bib shorts) when you registered at www.BikeReg.com/2022GAC, you'll be able to pick-up your 2022 Glassner Gear on Friday evening or Saturday morning at the new ASU Football Stadium as well. All Glassner Gear orders placed after August 18 may not be available on October 21-22 and will be mailed to you after this year's Glassner Ride in December.

    So, we hope you'll book your rooms and plan to ride with us at the 2022 Glassner Autumn Challenge.
Hampton Inn & Suites
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  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Montgomery Downtown, 120 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104 (1st Host Hotel for the Glassner 2022)
     – Group Code Montgomery Bicycle C – (334) 245-2320 – GAC Reservation Link (Hilton affiliate) – DoubleTree Web Site

    A group block for the Glassner Autumn Challenge in Montgomery, Alabama for October 21-23, 2021 has been created. The rate is $159/night for Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday night(s). You can book online at TinyURL.com/2022GACDT. The Group Code Montgomery Bicycle C should apply automatically for the $159/night rate! ​If you want the $159 Glassner Autumn Challenge rate, you MUST use Group Code Montgomery Bicycle C AND book your room by Friday, September 30 by 5 pm CDT. For any questions about the $159 Glassner Autumn Challenge rate, you may call the Area Sales Coordinator Selvi Ware directly at 334-751-7600 or E-mail Selvi at SWare@Ascent-Hospitality.com to request the $159/night Montgomery Bicycle C rate.​
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery Airport South, 60 Wasden Rd, Hope Hull, AL 36043 (2nd Host Hotel for the Glassner 2022)
     – Group Code Montgomery Bicycle C – (334) 280-9592 – GAC Reservation Link (Hilton affiliate) – Hampton Inn Web Site

    A group block for the Glassner Autumn Challenge Bicycle Ride in Montgomery, Alabama for October 21-23, 2022 has been created.  The rate is $139/night for Friday and/or Saturday night(s). You can book online at TinyURL.com/2022GACHI. The Group Code Montgomery Bicycle C should apply automatically for the $139/night rate! ​If you want the $139 Glassner Autumn Challenge rate, you MUST use Group Code Montgomery Bicycle C AND book your room by Friday, September 30 by 5 pm CDT. For any questions about the $139 Glassner Autumn Challenge rate, you may call the Area Sales Coordinator Selvi Ware directly at 334-751-7600 or E-mail Selvi at SWare@Ascent-Hospitality.com to request the $139/night Montgomery Bicycle C rate.
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Montgomery Visitor's Guides
  • Play, Stay, Savor, and Meet in Montgomery.  Find plenty to do while you are in Montgomery at VisitingMontgomery.com and ExploreMgm.com.
  • Rosa Parks Museum, 252 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
    Rosa Parks Museum hours of operation are M-F 9 am to 5 pm (last tour at 4 pm) & Saturday 9 am to 3 pm (last tour at 2 pm)
  • Learn more about the 60th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March Bicycle Ride at the Selma 60 Ride Web site.
  • The Civil Heritage Trail in downtown Montgomery offers a tour of downtown Montgomery sites from the comfort of your bicycle.
  • Montgomery is a place where history runs deep. The Alabama Tourism Department features Montgomery here.
  • Equal Justice Initiative Museum and Memorial, 400 N. Court Street (Museum) and 417 Caroline Street (Memorial), Montgomery, AL 36104
    Closed Monday & Tuesday
  • Civil Rights Memorial Center, 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104 (Information for Visitors)
    Civil Rights Memorial Center hours of operation are M-F 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Your Bicycle 
  • Do you love your bike so much that you'll pack it with you on the plane to Montgomery or is renting a bicycle in Alabama more your style? Bike Rentals are available through SpinLister.com and also Trek Montgomery and Cahaba Cycles in Pelham, Alabama. In addition, there are 2 local Montgomery Bicycle Shops that can assist you with your bicycle needs. Each shop has its own unique personality. So, give both a call and let them know that you are coming to Montgomery.
  • SpinLister.com – Rent a bike anywhere in the world – Save money, meet awesome people, and consume less – Spinlister is a premier bike rental and sharing service that provides a platform to connect bike owners with active people looking to rent or borrow around the world. Through our service, owners list their bikes, renters search for a bike in whatever area they want, and complete the rental process easily through our website, mobile app, or in-store kiosks. We even offer various protection options and delivery services to make everyone happy.
  • Montgomery MultiSport, Peppertree Shopping Center, 8107 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, AL 36116
    (334) 356-7271 – Web Site – Specialized, S_Works, Cervelo, Felt, Niner, Norco, Pinarello and other brands plus running shoes & more. Contact Abby Hancock at MMS by E-mail (Abby@MontgomeryMultiSport.com) or phone (334-356-7271) to ask about bikes.​
  • Trek Montgomery, 6820 Eastchase Lane, Montgomery, AL 36117
    (334) 679-3070 – Web Site – Trek corporate store. Trek Bicycle Montgomery is your destination for the latest products from Trek and Bontrager, service and tune-ups for bikes of any brand, bike rental for your next two-wheeled adventure, and professional bike fit services. 
  • Cahaba Cycles, 2271 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124 (75 miles North of Montgomery on Interstate 65)
    (205) 987-4043 – Web Site – 5 different Trek bikes that they rent from $40 - $75 for the first day and $10 for each day thereafter. If you think you might fly in to the Birmingham Airport, Cahaba Cycles may be a good option since you'll drive through Pelham on your way from Birmingham to Montgomery.

Historic Weather for Montgomery, Alabama for the weekends around October 21 - 23
  • The 2020 weather for Montgomery, Alabama as of 600 AM CDT Fri Oct 23 2020 was ...
    Friday night: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
    Saturday: Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
  • ​The 2019 weather for Montgomery, Alabama as of 415 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2019 was ...
    .Friday Night: Cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain showers likely after midnight. Near steady temperature around 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
    .Saturday: Cloudy. Showers likely in the morning, then chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
    .Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph in the evening then becoming light.
  • The 2018 weather for Montgomery, Alabama as of 602 AM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018 was ...
    .Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
    .Saturday: Cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the morning, then chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
    .Saturday Night: Cooler. Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
  • The 2017 weather for Montgomery, Alabama as of 602 AM CDT Fri Oct 20 2017 was ...
    .Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
    .Saturday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
    .Saturday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.

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