INSIGHT Magazine August 2014 | Page 8

THINGS TO DO Karaoke If you’re looking to reassure the folks of Calhoun County to never stop believin’, you’re in luck: karaoke is a Northeast Alabama institution, with karaoke almost every night of the week. Local spots like Heroes American Grille in Weaver, LocoMex in Jacksonville, the Crimson Tiger in Anniston and even Applebee’s in Oxford have karaoke nights to let your inner Journey and Def Leppard loose in public. Trivia Maybe you’d like to show off your deep knowledge of the Power Rangers, 80s music or historical oddities. Whatever the case, plenty of businesses hold trivia nights, like LocoMex 8 in Jacksonville, Struts and the Peerless Saloon in Anniston. Bike Riding Anniston is a biking town, with the Noble Street Festival in Spring centered around bicycle culture, riding and competitions. During the average month, you can still find a tons of biking opportunities, like riding the Ladiga Trail, taking a mountain bike up to Coldwater Mountain or joining up with the Northeast Alabama Bicycling Association, a tight-knit crew of cyclists who have meetings, races and fun rides regularly. Visit neaba.net to register with NEABA, and visit Wig’s Wheels in Anniston if you need help with your setup — tell Wig we sent you. August 2014 INSIGHT