Jazzin on the Tammany Trace 2026

DAY 1: Monday APRIL 6 - Fountainebleau to covington (37mi)

Day 2: tuesday april 7 - fountainebleau to slidell (36mi)

Enjoy some of the best road cycling on the Northshore and finish your day with plenty of great food, beers, and some music.

Registration & Lodging Options

Full Option: Dinner (Mon & Tues) + Riding Monday & Tuesday + bar tickets + music $80 ($50 with CZ registriaton, CZ VIP $0)

Half Options: Dinner (Mon & Tues) + Riding Tuesday + music & dancing $50

Lodging:

1) Lake side open dorm with bunk room & showers $75 (bring your sleeping bag and towels)

2) Tent camping at the lake side dorm cabin with showers $45

3) Lodging arrangements on your own in Fountainbleu State Park with RV or primitive camping

4) Hotel options: Comfort Suites Mandeville for closest option and Southern Hotel for more luxury.

On/NEAR course food options Day 1

Breakfast & Lunch Options in Mandeville: LaLou, Sweet Olive Market & Bakery, Tandem Coffee & Cocktails

Lunch Options Abita: Mama D’s Pizza & More, Abita Springs Cafe (breakfast & lunch)

Lunch Options Covington: Mattina Bella (breakfast & lunch), Lola, Bann Thai, Tavi, Cured on Columbia (breakfast & lunch), Hoodoo Ice Cream, Suchi Saigon

Lunch Options in Mandeville: The Rusty Pelican, The Barley Oak, Kelly’s Coastal Cabana, McClain’s Pizzeria, Iceberg Charlies Grill & Chill, Mi Mamacita’s, Cilantros Mexican Cuisine, Nan’s New Orleans Cafe & Poboys,

On/NEAR course food options Day 2

Breakfast & Lunch Options in Slidell: Sirincci Coffee Co, S & H Good Eats Cafe

Lunch Options in Slidell: Bonnie C’s, The Times Grill, Janie Brtowns’s, Empa Taco Lacombe, KY’s Olde Towne Bicyle Shop Restaurant, Tacos & Beer, Old Town Slidell Soda Shop. Several of these options are about a block off the trace.

ITINERARY:

Monday April 6

8-10 Check-In & light snacks

Ride out to Covington 37 miles round trip. Vist Abita Springs Trailhead Museum, Abita Mystery House (museum of the unusual), Abita Brewery & Tap Room and downtown Covington.

5-7 Dinner Seafood Boil (shrimp, crawfish, crabs, potatoes, corn, sausage) & Salad

Tuesday April 7

8-10 Check-In & light snacks

Ride out to Slidell 36 miles round trip. Visit Heritage Park & Brooks Bike Shop

3-5 Dinner Fried Catfish, Shrimp Ettouffee & Salad