NEABA - Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association

NEABA is a non-profit organization created to promote cycling in Northeast Alabama. We host cycling events, training rides, and educational workshops.

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08/11/2026

It appears Quinn Simmons is hoping to put his Tour de France fitness to good use this August.

Less than three weeks after wrapping up his fourth Tour de France appearance, the reigning U.S. national road champion will swap his road bike for a mountain bike as he lines up at the Leadville Trail 100 in his home state of Colorado on Saturday, 15 August.

Known as the "Race Across the Sky", the Leadville Trail 100 is an iconic 100-mile mountain bike race and is one of the toughest endurance events in the United States. Its punishing course starts at more than 10,000 feet (3048 metres) above sea level and traditionally climbs well beyond 12,000 feet (3658 metres)

Simmons, though, is no stranger to off-road racing, nor to the altitude.

The Colorado native took on this very race in 2019, when he was just 18 years old, and produced a breakout ride that saw him finish in second place despite suffering several tyre punctures. In the finale, he outsprinted Lachlan Morton and Peter Stetina to take the runner-up spot behind Howard Grotts. Simmons turned professional with Trek-Segafredo, now Lidl-Trek, the following season.

Seven years later, Simmons returns to Leadville in formidable form, having just finished 18th overall at this year’s Tour de France and claimed his third U.S. national road race title in June.

08/11/2026

This is a hill you don’t have to die on….today. But the new pavement is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥🔥

UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE ALERT:

The Calhoun County Commission, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Service, began paving work on Bains Gap Road in March 2026.

Weather permitting, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Bains Gap Road will be closed through the Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge to complete the final work related to the resurfacing that occurred earlier in the year. The anticipated time of closure is 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our county roadways!