Every Body, Every Day
June 26, 2017 Leave a comment
Dancing is a whole-body workout that is actually fun! It’s good for your heart, it makes you stronger, and it will help with balance and coordination. There are a lot of ways in which you can work on your dance moves – on your own, with a friend or partner or in a class setting. Experiment with different styles of dance and choreography to get a feel for what you enjoy the most.
Read more about the benefits of dancing here.
June 20, 2017 Leave a comment
4. Make some noise well before passing. A bell is more charming (and less startling) than an “on your left!” but either is preferable to a stealth pass. Make noise—be sure you’re heard—well before you reach the person you’re passing.
5. Look around (and signal!) before passing or stopping. Just because you’re doing it right doesn’t mean everyone else is. Before you swing left to pass or hit the brakes to stop, throw out a hand signal, and take a look behind you for oncoming traffic.
6. Don’t stand in the path. Sometimes it’s nice to stop and look around and take a drink. Pull off the path when you do so, otherwise you’ll block the way for everyone else.
7. Be nice. It’s the most important thing. You’re representing cyclists as a group. Don’t be a stone-faced automaton hell-bent on maintaining your 19.5 mph pace. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Be friendly. Wave. Say hello. It will make all of our time on these super paths a little more fun.
June 13, 2017 Leave a comment
With more and more bikes on our streets, it is important for drivers to know how to drive safely around cyclists. These safety tips come from our friends at Georgia Bikes.
For more information on cycling in Decatur visit http://www.decaturga.com/biking.
June 12, 2017 Leave a comment
Running has a significant impact on longevity. In general, runners have a 25%–40% reduced risk of premature mortality and live approximately 3 years longer than non-runners! And what is wonderful is that you can reap the benefits if you run at slow speeds for just 5-10 minutes. Running modest amounts each week will greatly improve your health.
Read more about the benefits of running on the Move It Monday blog.
June 8, 2017 Leave a comment
Join Decatur Active Living on Saturday, June 10th at 10 am for this month’s Walk With a Doc. Dr. Reginald Mason from Kaiser Permanente is this month’s doctor. Dr. Mason is a pulmonary and critical care physician. Read more about him here.
Meet in front of the Decatur Recreation Center. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle and questions for the doc.
June 5, 2017 Leave a comment
This will take the place of the June Third Friday Bike Ride.
The One Spoke ride will go from Decatur to Centennial Park and is part of the Atlanta Cycling Festival.
Like the spokes on a wheel, there will be rides starting all over the city. Meet in front of the Decatur Recreation Center and be ready to roll at 6:30 pm.
Our goal: Come together at one central hub and ride together with the other groups.
Different bike orgs/biz all over Atlanta will meet at 6:30pm and ride out in whatever route they choose. All rides will then meet up at Centennial Olympic Park near the Fountain Of Rings at 7:30pm. We will then all ride down to the Georgia Beer Garden for the Free Bikes 4 Kids auction and Roadtrek Bike RV. Goal: Have Auburn Ave lined with bikes.
We will try to regroup around 9:00 pm for a group return from the Georgia Beer Garden.
You may be on your own for a return trip. You can take the Marta Train with your bike back to Decatur as an option.
For more information and to sign up on Meet-up, click here.
Helmets and cycling lights are required for your safety!
May 12, 2017 Leave a comment
May 13: Bike Fest at the Decatur Farmers Market, 9 am – 1 pm. Decatur Police will be doing bike registration and Decatur Active Living will be giving out bike information and bike pins!
May 15 – 19: Bike to Work Week. Try biking to work this week, or part of the way. Get some exercise and arrive refreshed!
May 19: Bike to Work Day, 7 am – 10 am. Stop by the Energizer station in front of the Decatur Recreation Center and have some coffee, juice, and/or a pastry. GA Commute Options will also be on hand with clean commute information. Get a bike pin and pick up some bike safety information and a map.
May 19: Third Friday FUN Bike Ride, 6:30 pm. Meet in front of the Decatur Recreation Center for this 5-6 mile ride around the city. Helmets and lights are required. After the ride we will visit a local watering hole for refreshment.
May 21: Bicycle South Ride to Stone Mountain, 9 am. Easy no-drop ride to Stone Mountain Park, beginning at the store, 2098 N Decatur Road. Helmets required.
May 27 – 28: Bike Valet at the Decatur Arts Festival.
May 27: Bike Registration at the Decatur Arts Festival, 10 am – 2 pm. Bring your bike and get it registered by the Decatur Police. Pick up some bike safety information.
April 27, 2017 Leave a comment
There are lots of opportunities to ride your bike in May to celebrate National Bike Month. From shop rides, to a bike rodeo and the Third Friday Ride, there is something for almost everyone. More information on biking in Decatur is at http://www.decaturga.com/biking. 
Cheryl Burnette
Greg White
Portia Langley
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