News: Ride to the Capitol Day Details Confirmed!
On Tuesday, March 3rd the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association (MAMA), Georgia Bikes!, and other sponsors will host over 1,000 cyclists from the metro Atlanta region as part of the fourth annual “Georgia Rides to the
Capitol” event to raise support improved conditions for cycling in metro Atlanta and Georgia.
Police-escorted rides will depart from Decatur and Roswell led respectively by Mayor Bill Floyd and Mayor Jere Wood as well as other mayors and public officials from the region.
Bike Emory will host a meet up for a group ride to the Decatur start location at the DUC at 9:30 am. We will depart from Emory at 10 to meet the riders from Decatur at 10:45.
This event intends to raise support for the development of a regional-scale bicycle network of both on-road facilities and multi-use-trails, and cycling connections to major transit facilities, activity centers, and schools. MAMA also intends to raise awareness of the benefits of bicycling as an important form of transportation; a beneficial economic development and tourism tool; an excellent way to maintain health and fitness; and a great sport and family activity.
For more information and to register, go to georgiaridestothecapitol.org