The ride is designed to be both challenging and meaningful, mirroring, in a small way, the fatigue and numbness experienced by those living with MS. Fortunately, the event is exceptionally well supported, with rest stops every 10 miles, fully equipped Support and Gear (SAG) vehicles, and on-site medical assistance.
RIDING WITH PURPOSE
This is our major annual fundraising event and the focus of our training throughout the year. We ride every Saturday from Thanksgiving Elementary School, offering short, medium, and long routes with average speeds of 12–14, 15–17, and 18+ mph. From April through August, our rides are SAG-supported.
On October 4th, we hosted the Selma Railroad Days Ride in partnership with the Town of Selma—and a great time was had by all! In 2026, our team will have the honor of leading the Railroad Days Parade before setting off on our routes. Stay tuned for details next fall—we’d love for riders in the area to join us!
Finally, on October 5th, ten of our cyclists took on the Cycle NC Mountains to the Coast Ride, a 473-mile journey from Lake Lure to Fort Fisher, NC, featuring an impressive 18,606 feet of elevation gain.
ABOUT THE SELMA CYCLEPATHS
The Selma Cyclepaths is a local cycling club dedicated to raising awareness/financial support to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis and promoting healthy lifestyles among our members by encouraging physical activity and social interactions.
Rides generally start from Thanksgiving Elementary School at 8 am each Saturday. There are three distances to choose from each week and multiple pace groups. If you cycle, there is a place for you! Our rides take us to all parts of Johnston County and beyond including, Micro, Shoeheel, Selma, Pine Level, Kenly, Wendell, Middlesex, Buckhorn Reservoir, Wilson and more. We cycle the roads less travelled by motor vehicles. We’d love to have you join us! We welcome both experienced and novice cyclists.
Join the Selma Cyclepaths! E-bikes welcome! Just send an email to Selma.cyclepaths@gmail.com and they’ll put you on their email list for times/routes for weekly rides. To obtain more information, check out their website: www.selmacyclepaths.org. They also post regularly on Facebook – search for ‘Selma Cyclepaths’.
