About ABT:

The 22nd Annual Appalachian Bike Tour was held on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Even though the weather was damp and chilly it was a very successful event with participants from 4 states taking and joining in the ride.  It is the longest running event held at Yatesville State Park.  The scenic tour, sponsored by the Lawrence County Democratic Woman’s Club, has attracted bike enthusiasts from five states and offers cyclists a choice of two circuits, ranging from 30 to 60 miles. The ride begins at the Yatesville Marina and loops throughout Lawrence County including Blaine, Webbville, Fallsburg, depending upon the circuit the cyclist chooses. Volunteers operate two a rest stops with food and drink along the route.  A particularly popular aspect of the ride is the hot dog dinner at the finish for fun and fellowship. In an effort to enhance safety and track the cyclists, the Big Sandy Amateur Radio Club of Louisa and Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department volunteer their time and skills each year to assist in communications. The tour also has a roving “sag wagon” with water and snacks and a lift back to the marina to assist distressed riders. The event is a fundraiser for a college scholarship awarded each spring to a deserving senior from Lawrence County High School.  The 2016 Appalachian Bike Tour Scholarship  Ride will be on September 24, 2016. 

Sponsors:  Lawrence County Democratic Woman's Club                All Proceeds go to the Appalachian Bike Tour Scholarship Fund: All Fees and Donations are Tax Deductible  Endorsed by the Ashland Cycling Enthusiasts