The Buddy Ride
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 6:30AM CDT
- Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join us for The Buddy Ride on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the vibrant city of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge! This exciting 8th Annual event, honoring Buddy Amoroso, promises a fantastic day of cycling and community spirit, all while supporting a great cause. This year, there’s no registration fee, making it easier than ever to participate! Instead, we encourage riders to make a donation to Keep Tiger Town Beautiful, with 100% of proceeds going directly to this wonderful initiative aimed at cleaning up Baton Rouge.
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or looking to enjoy a leisurely outing, The Buddy Ride has something for everyone, featuring route options of 1 mile, 10 miles, 21 miles, 28 miles, and a challenging 47 miles. The ride begins at the scenic Varsity Sports Tiger Trails RV resort, where registration opens at 6:30 AM, followed by a ride blessing and safety briefing at 7:30 AM. All riders will roll out at 8:00 AM, ready to hit the road for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and fellowship. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference in your community while enjoying the great outdoors!
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or looking to enjoy a leisurely outing, The Buddy Ride has something for everyone, featuring route options of 1 mile, 10 miles, 21 miles, 28 miles, and a challenging 47 miles. The ride begins at the scenic Varsity Sports Tiger Trails RV resort, where registration opens at 6:30 AM, followed by a ride blessing and safety briefing at 7:30 AM. All riders will roll out at 8:00 AM, ready to hit the road for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and fellowship. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference in your community while enjoying the great outdoors!
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
47, 28, 21, and 10 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
47, 28, 21, and 10 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
CLOSEDThere will be shorter routes available
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