Welcome to the Official Web Site of the
Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride®

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It's more than just a ride, it's an experience....

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2008 Ride
Sept. 20

The Experience

Accomplishments

Fund Raisers

Applications

Supporters

This web site is about the Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride® that begins in Bridgeport, AL and ends in Waterloo, AL.  Here you'll learn about the history of the Trail of Tears, see the Trail first hand, and feel the brotherhood shared by those who ride it. Join us on these web pages to see the largest annual motorcycle ride in America, and use the information to help you plan to be a part of it. Accommodations, ride schedule, and event information is all here at your fingertips. Join us on the ride along part of the original Trail of Tears to honor the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole nations.

News

Link	Description
Click Here	OFFICIAL START OF THE TRAIL OF TEARS COMMEMORATION AND MOTORCYCLE RIDE IS AT ALABAMA/TENNESSEE STATE LINE. Click on the map image on the left for a copy of the press release.
Click here to purchase Official Merchandise	The Brand new 2008 T-Shirts are now available in our on-line store.   Also back by popular demand, due to the unique design, are discounted 2007 T-Shirts.
Click here for a copy of the Proclamation!	Chattanooga Mayor Littlefield Proclamation supporting the ATTOTCAI Route to Waterloo.
Click here for a copy of the Commendation!	Alabama Governor Riley Commendation supporting the ATTOTCAI Route to Waterloo.
Click here for a copy of the Letter!	Alabama Indian Affairs Commission supporting the ATTOTCAI Route to Waterloo.
Two groups dispute over Trail of Tears motorcycle route A Waff News Special Report by By Trang Do WAFF 48 News Reporter	Valley group fighting for traditional Trail of Tears route A Valley group is fighting to keep its annual Trail of Tears motorcycle ride through Northern Alabama, and a second group is forging ahead with a different route through Southern Tennessee...
LEGAL DEFENSE FUND Please Help! Click Here	SALVAGE THE ALABAMA PORTION OF THE TRAIL OF TEARS MOTORCYCLE RIDE Bill Cason and his group are attempting to take the "Trail of Tears Commemoration and Motorcycle Ride ®" out of Alabama. He is planning to take the ride down Tennessee Highway 64 and follow the Bell Route.   The Alabama-Tennessee Trail of Tears Corridor Association (ATTOTCAI) is recognized by the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission as "dedicated to following the historical route to Waterloo, AL". It is the organization that worked to grow this ride into what it is today - a tribute to the sacrifice of Native Americans, and memorializing the J.C.S. Hood Route of the Trail of Tears. To find out how you can help, click on the logo on the left or "Route Preservation Donations" on the menu.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REAL STORY!	The True Story of how the "Trail of Tears Commemoration and Motorcycle Ride ®" Got Started
	Chestnut of Centre, Alabama this year's Trail of Tears Space Camp® scholarship winner. The scholarship is offered annually by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center® as part of the Trail of Tears Commerative Motorcycle Ride. Click on the Space Camp Logo on the left or select Accomplishments 2007 from the Menu to read the press release.
The Riverwalk bricks have been permanently set. Click on each image to enlarge it. Your support does make a difference.