Thunder on the Gulf

We’re less than two weeks away from the start of the 8th Annual Thunder on the Gulf, which takes place October 12th to 17th. You can almost hear the “thunder” now!

The event will begin with the arrival of the boats at the dry pits at the Gulf State Park Pavilion and a 5 PM kick-off party at Florabama. The remainder of the week will involve viewing of the dry pits, free concerts (Bon Jovi and Brad Paisley will perform on October 15th and 17th), a poker run, more parties, and, of course, high-speed boat racing!

Viewing the races is free; admission is charged for the dry pits and parties. Visitors can purchase VIP passes at www.thunderonthegulf.com, which grant free access to pits, parties, and VIP tent. Official race merchandise will also be on sale throughout the event.

Cycling Events

Bicycling is an exhilarating activity all on its own. The physical stamina required and the feeling of freely breezing along from point A to point B make it a very rewarding sport. But if you’re a cyclist looking for something extra in a cycling event, you’ll want to check out two events coming up.

The 2010 MS Ride-Tour de Beach, taking place September 18th to 19th, is a two-day cycling event and MS fundraiser with two challenges: biking 150 miles and raising as much money for MS as possible.

Then the 2010 Ride for Wishes takes place October 1st to 3rd. Also a two-day event, this fundraiser supports the wish-granting efforts in Alabama. And participants of varying levels can choose their cycling distance: from 17 miles to 100 miles.

It’s a good month for experiencing the rewards of biking and helping others. Check out these and other events at the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission website.