The Buddy Ride
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 6:30AM CDT
- Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Join us for the 8th Annual Buddy Ride on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in beautiful Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge! This exciting event celebrates community spirit while supporting a great cause. This year, participants can enjoy a donation-only ride, meaning there’s no registration fee—just a heartfelt contribution to Keep Tiger Town Beautiful. Choose from various routes, including 49, 29, and 22 miles, as well as a 1-mile walk option, making it perfect for riders of all levels.
Kick off your day with registration/check-in opening at 6:30 AM, followed by a Ride Blessing and Safety briefing at 7:30 AM. The ride will officially roll out at 8:00 AM. Hosted at Varsity Sports Tiger Trails RV Resort, there are cabins available for an overnight stay, ensuring a fun-filled weekend for everyone involved. Let’s come together to clean up Baton Rouge and enjoy a fantastic day of cycling and camaraderie! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference while having a blast!
Kick off your day with registration/check-in opening at 6:30 AM, followed by a Ride Blessing and Safety briefing at 7:30 AM. The ride will officially roll out at 8:00 AM. Hosted at Varsity Sports Tiger Trails RV Resort, there are cabins available for an overnight stay, ensuring a fun-filled weekend for everyone involved. Let’s come together to clean up Baton Rouge and enjoy a fantastic day of cycling and camaraderie! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference while having a blast!
Organiser's Description
Thank you again for riding The Buddy ride!
This year is a donation only ride! That's right, no registration fee!
Please click the donate button when you register, 100% of the donations received will be going to Keep Tiger Town Beautiful.
Please donate what you can so we can clean-up Baton Rouge!
8th Annual THE BUDDY RIDE (honoring Buddy Amoroso)
Co-hosted by the Baton Rouge Bike Club and VS Tour de Friends RIDE HARD LIVE EASY Varsity Sports
Tiger Trails RV resort will be hosting the start / finish of this event and has Cabins available for over night stays 1-888-901-4060
We will have a 1 mile walk option
49, 29 and 22 mile route options will be available. Check BRBC club for maps on Ride with GPS. https://ridewithgps.com/events/292484-the-buddy-ride
Registration/ Check-in opens at 6:30
7:30 Ride Blessing and Safety briefing
Ride rolls at 8:00 am for all routes
This years recipient is Keep Tiger Town Beautiful. Proceeds from the Buddy Ride will go to Keep Tiger Town Beautiful, a non-profit with a mission to clean up Baton Rouge. To learn more or volunteer click here. https://keeptigertownbeautiful.com/
This year is a donation only ride! That's right, no registration fee!
Please click the donate button when you register, 100% of the donations received will be going to Keep Tiger Town Beautiful.
Please donate what you can so we can clean-up Baton Rouge!
8th Annual THE BUDDY RIDE (honoring Buddy Amoroso)
Co-hosted by the Baton Rouge Bike Club and VS Tour de Friends RIDE HARD LIVE EASY Varsity Sports
Tiger Trails RV resort will be hosting the start / finish of this event and has Cabins available for over night stays 1-888-901-4060
We will have a 1 mile walk option
49, 29 and 22 mile route options will be available. Check BRBC club for maps on Ride with GPS. https://ridewithgps.com/events/292484-the-buddy-ride
Registration/ Check-in opens at 6:30
7:30 Ride Blessing and Safety briefing
Ride rolls at 8:00 am for all routes
This years recipient is Keep Tiger Town Beautiful. Proceeds from the Buddy Ride will go to Keep Tiger Town Beautiful, a non-profit with a mission to clean up Baton Rouge. To learn more or volunteer click here. https://keeptigertownbeautiful.com/
Races
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The Buddy Ride
Sat 2nd May 2026 (6:30AM CDT)
Free
There will be shorter routes available
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15001 River Road, Baton Rouge, 70820, LA, United States
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