Ride for a Good Cause, Then Head for the Pool

You’ve just finished 150 miles of bike riding over the course of two days. What’s the first thing you want to do to recover? If you’re staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Orange Beach (a sponsor of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission), you might head straight for a refreshing dip in this Gulf-front hotel’s pool.

After all, it’s this very hotel you’ll end up at (as well as start from) if you participate in the upcoming MS Ride-Tour de Beach, taking place September 22nd and 23rd. This event is an excellent opportunity to both challenge your cycling skills and raise money for a good cause (working toward ridding the world of MS). Plus it’s a chance to ride along scenic roads and communities in Alabama’s Gulf Coast region.

And since this event begins and ends at the Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach, you might consider booking a room there. In addition to the hotel pool, you’ll have access to the private white-sand beach and a modern fitness center (if the bike ride isn’t enough of a workout!). The Hampton Inn also offers a free hot breakfast with every stay.

Guests also have the option of staying in a spacious hotel suite, complete with a private balcony, separate living area, and a microwave and refrigerator.

If bike riding isn’t the sport for you, no worries—plenty of other sports events are taking place in September alone, including softball, soccer, volleyball, and tennis tournaments. Just visit the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission website for more information. Then plan to come down and watch!