Walt’s Wild Ride
Donate and Come Along for the Ride.
A 1,000+ mile ride to support the Alabama Cycling Association and the ACA Scholarship Fund.
Walt Brittain, Executive Director of the Alabama Cycling Association, will embark on a 1,000+ mile mountain bike journey starting October 22nd through the back roads and mountain biking trails of Alabama to raise money and secure corporate sponsorships for the Alabama Cycling Association (ACA) programs and scholarship fund.
> Visit Walt’s personal Facebook page for photos and videos of this amazing journey.
> Watch his progress on TrackLeaders as “Walt Himself”.
Getting More Kids on Bikes
The Alabama Cycling Association (ACA) is a 501(c)(3) youth development organization with a commitment to redefining what a youth sports program is all about. Our goal is to help middle school and high school kids achieve cross-country mountain biking skills in a safe and enjoyable environment. The ACA provides a spring semester race series of six races, a scholarship program, GRace (Girls Riding Alabama Biking), coach’s training and team clinics.
ACA Scholarship Program
Our goal is to raise a minimum of $50,000 with $25,000 going to the ACA/Shred for Sloan Scholarship Fund and the other $25,000 towards the ACA’s coaching programs, team clinics and race season. ACA Athletes will be able to apply for scholarships through an essay contest in April. The scholarship winners will be announced at the ACA State Championship Race at Tannehill Historic Park on May 5th, 2024. All ACA student athlete seniors are eligible by simply submitting an essay to www.shredforsloan.com or contact the ACA for more details.
Become a Sponsor of Walt’s Wild Ride and the ACA
By partnering with us, you not only demonstrate your commitment to youth sports, but you will also gain valuable exposure and recognition to 2000+ people across the Southeast. Walt’s Wild Ride and the ACA Race Series attract participants and their families, volunteers and spectators from diverse backgrounds. Customized sponsorship packages to meet your specific marketing goals and budget are available.
Here are some of the benefits your organization can enjoy as a sponsor:
Brand Visibility: Your name and logo will be prominently displayed on all event promotional materials, including social media, banners, flyers and website.
Community Engagement: Your employees can participate as volunteers or riders, fostering a sense of community engagement and team spirit.
Media Exposure: Our events attract local and regional media coverage, providing your company with valuable publicity.
Tax Benefits: Your sponsorship is tax-deductible, contributing to your corporate social responsibility goals.
Download our Walt’s Wild Ride Corporate Sponsorship package to learn more.
Where’s Walt Riding?
Here’s the tentative ride route starting Oct. 22, 2023:
Trussville to Huntsville (Monte Sano)
Huntsville to Gadsden (Noccalula Falls)
Gadsden to Anniston (McClellan Multi-Use Trails)
Anniston to Auburn (Chewacala State Park)
Auburn to Troy
Troy to Dothan (Forever Wild)
Dothan to Pensacola (UWF Trails)
Pensacola to Thomasville
Thomasville to Tuscaloosa (Munny Sokal)
Tuscaloosa to Oak Mountain State Park (South Trailhead)
Oak Mountain State Park to Trussville
Support the ACA Scholarship Fund by giving to Walt’s Wild Ride
You can donate online or if you want to discuss corporate sponsorship opportunities, download our Sponsorship Opportunity Guide or email Walt Brittain walt@alabamacycling.org to become a sponsor.