12th annual Bricks and Spokes bicycle ride

The 12th annual Bricks and Spokes bicycle ride is set to begin on Oct. 1 in Vicksburg.

Vicksburg Main Street is proud to host the 12th Annual Bricks and Spokes on Saturday, October 1st in downtown Vicksburg! Bricks and Spokes offer’s a ride for everyone!

The Bricks and Spokes event begins in Downtown Vicksburg and continues down the red brick road to the Old Mississippi River Bridge.

Photo from the 11th annual Bricks and Spokes bike ride. (Photo by David Day)

Several types of rides are traveled by the cyclists; a 10, 20, 30, 50 and a 62-mile ride or a 30 or 45-mile ride for those who enjoy more of an off-road experience.

All types of bicycles are accepted and all ages take part each year and enjoy a range of scenery.

Bricks and Spokes offer’s riders the opportunity to ride over the Mighty Mississippi and enjoy the views of the beautiful river, Louisiana, and gorgeous downtown Vicksburg. All bikes (i.e., road bikes, mountain bikes, triathlon bikes, tandem bikes, etc.) are welcome as well as all skill levels! The ride will have of plenty of aid stations along the way to fill up on great snacks! Immediately following the ride, cyclists will be treated to a wonderful “after ride spread.” The cost of the ride is $55.00 through September 4 and goes up to $70.00 after that. The first 200 pre-registered participants of the 12th Annual Bricks and Spokes will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag prior to the ride.

For more information or to register, please visit https://raceroster.com/events/2022/62503/12th-annual-bricks-and-spokes or contact the Vicksburg Main Street Program office at 601-634-4527, or email kimh@vicksburg.org to request a registration form.

This ride is not possible without supportive sponsors. Our list of sponsors includes City of Vicksburg, Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, International Paper, Ergon McDonalds, Waterview Hotel & Casino, Walnut Hills, Visit Mississippi, Big River Ship Builders, Wayne Pratt-Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Southern Heritage Air Foundation, and Riverhills Bank.

 There are also plenty of volunteer and sponsorship opportunities for this one of a kind bicycle ride including an exclusive offer to sponsor the Vicksburg National Military Park section of the ride! If you or your business would like to be part of the only bicycle ride in downtown Vicksburg, contact the Main Street Office. We have several different sponsorship packages. There is sure to be one to fit your business! Partner with the Vicksburg Main Street Program… Be part of something great!