Pedal for Paws

Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance is pleased to host the 15th annual Pedal for Paws cycling event on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Ride day registration opens at 7:00am, ride begins promptly at 8:00am.  All support activities for the ride will cease at 1:00pm.

Join hundreds of other cyclists on this popular annual ride that covers the beautiful back roads of scenic Sumner County featuring 4 routes for cyclists of all skill levels (14, 30, 45 and 62 miles). The ride begins and ends at the Gallatin Civic Center in Gallatin, TN 37066 (210 Albert Gallatin Ave.). The 62, 45 and 30 mile routes depart at 8:00 a.m. The 14 mile route departs shortly afterwards.

Early registration fee of $50 per cyclist includes a SAG supported ride, well-stocked rest stops, music and a post ride meal with adult beverage as well as a Next Level tri-blend event t-shirt.

Early online registration for the 2026 event will close at 10:PM Central time on Friday , May 1st ($50). Registration is available day of the event for $55 per cyclist beginning at 7:00 a.m.

For complete, up to date event information please visit our
Facebook Page: www.Facebook.com/PedalforPawsTN or
SSNA’s website: www.SumnerSpayNeuterAlliance.org

Join us Rain or Shine -- No REFUNDS.

100% of the event proceeds go directly to supporting animals in our community through Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance’s life-saving low-cost, high quality spay neuter surgeries. SSNA is a 501c3 non-profit organization which opened in 2011 and has performed over 122,500 surgeries. Saving lives through prevention.

Ride with GPS direct link
https://ridewithgps.com/collections/5635767

Cues sheets and maps
Google Drive

Ride with GPS direct link
https://ridewithgps.com/collections/5635767

Cue sheets and maps
Google Drive

The Pedal for Paws begins at the Gallatin Civic Center. Before getting onto quieter roads the cyclists must use four miles of city streets, including a mile on Broadway, one of Gallatin’s busiest streets with no rideable shoulder. Gallatin Police officers control traffic on these roads until all cyclists are on quieter roads.  Most of these officers are members of Gallatin’s bicycle patrol who understand what is needed for the cyclists safety. They also erect electronic signs in strategic locations to warn drivers of cyclists presence.

It’s no exaggeration to say Pedal for Paws could not be done in it’s current form without the support of Gallatin Police.

Pedal for Paws Rest Stops

A lot of planning and effort goes into the annual Pedal For Paws bicycle event.  A key component to a safe and successful event is strategically located rest stops. These sanctuaries provide hydration, fuel, mechanical support, and encouragement to every participant rider. 

A special group of individuals from the community provides the hospitality of their property to support our Sumner County Spay and Neuter Fund Raiser.  The following folks deserve our special thanks and acknowledgment: 

Rest Stop 1 - James and Betty  Johnson 

Rest Stop 2 - Ehrin Ehlert and the Bledsoe Lick Historical Society 

Rest Stop 3 - Rick Thomson

Rest Stop 4 - Theresa and Brian Puckett and Donkey Friends

Let’s give it up for our biking benefactors !

Access photos from this year's ride by clicking here.  Courtesy of Rob Wells.

Lots of great photos on Ponce Law's FB page.

Also a quick video from Fogbee Tom Evans.

Tour De Nash TBD

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BRAT Sept 12-17th

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This group of all volunteers spend many hours honing their communication skills. There are times when all modern communications fail. Then these dedicated individuals are society’s only means of communication. The Sumner County Tennessee Amateur Radio Emergency Services (SCARES) provide vital communication among the Pedal For Paws ride director, Emergency Medical Services, Sumner County Sheriff officers, and Gallatin police. With real time radio contacts in every support vehicle and every rest stop the ride director can keep track of ride progress and more efficiently allocate resources. Some areas of the ride have no cell service so radio contact is vital.

In addition to the May 2025 Pedal for Paws in which they skillfully switched from Saturday to Sunday due to weather, they help other area events.

April 2025, provided communications during a tornado outbreak in Sumner County.

June 2025, in conjunction with their Nashville radio club fellows provided communication support for the Great Tennessee Airshow in Smyrna, TN.

June 2025, Provided support for the Milligan, formerly known as the Big Hill Challenge bicycle ride that like Pedal for Paws goes into some very remote areas.

July 2025, Participated in FEMA’s multi regional communications exercise where they provided support for a mock earthquake in Memphis, TN. In this the used many communication modes depending on resources nationwide.

July 2025, Hendersonville Freedom Fest

October 2025, Hickman County Gravel Revival, where hardy off road cyclist come from all over the USA to test their skill. Communication here was so difficult Starlink was used.

November 2025, Hendersonville Veterans Day parade

December 2025, Hendersonville Christmas Parade

The Pedal for Paws routes are primarily on public roads where cyclists must mix with normal automotive traffic. The Sumner County Sheriff’s officers are extremely concerned with rider safety. They identified particularly hazardous areas where they station well marked patrol cars, going so far as to activate their blue lights when needed. Sheriff officers are a big reason no unpleasant car and bicycle interactions have been reported in several years. A joint meeting of county officials and local cyclists led to the creation of a special Sumner County Sheriff cycling jersey riders wear to show mutual support between cyclist and officers.

You can download our Sponsor Packet by clicking here -> Sponsor Packet or use the QR code.