Once again we find ourselves approaching the largest biker event held in Alabama, the Trail of Tears. Each year the estimate range from 90,000 to 150,000 motorcycles participating in the 30-50 mile long parade of bikes, commemorating the historical Trail of Tears, the 1838 removal of native Americans from the territory.
The interesting development this year is the the split of the ride into two separate rides. For the past few years a storm has been brewing between organizers of the ride until a split was made, and two separate groups were formed, conducting two separate rides, down different roads, with different stops and destinations. There is certainly a large amount of confusion about where the rides will start, and where they will end. The two groups each have their own website to find out more about details of where the rides start and finish, check out:
Trail of Tears Remembrance Motorcycle Ride
Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride
Lots of confusion for everyone this year. Let's hope it does not spoil the amazing spectacle this has become. If you want to find out more about riding in Alabama, don't forget to check out the real source of information about what is happening in Alabama, where everyone is riding, and the cool spot to hang out at Bama Rides videos and descriptions of great roads, rides, and stops in Alabama to make your life better. Sign up for the free motorcycle forum to share your opinions about the Trail of Tears, and any other topic concerning motorcycling in Alabama.
1 comments:
Leave it to men to destroy the history of Man.
It is a shame that politics and the egos of a few have basically destroyed a way to honor those that were punished so badly. This can be said for both groups. It is unfortunate that people cannot see past the greed of money (or glory). What was once a record breaking, Guinness world book record, and so many others, has now been relegated to a back biting, mean spirited, "he said he said" fight. While there may be a "winner" in all this, the true losers are the American Indians that this ride was once set to represent and the thousands of riders that wanted to honor them.
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