Celebrate Bike Month in Decatur

May is National Bike Month! Decatur Celebrates with a Variety of Bicycling Opportunities!

Every Saturday: Sam’s Freight Room Ride, 2pm, Meet at 415 E Howard Avenue for an easy 11 mile ride through Avondale Estates, Oakhurst and Decatur. No drop ride.

May 4: Bike to School Day

May 10, 17, 24, 31:  Silver Spokes Program – Ride with Trikes.  See a preview May 18 at the Senior Picnic at Glenlake Park.

May 11:  Bike Registration at Decatur Farmer’s Market

May 14:  Active Adults Bike-to-Basics class

May 15:  Ride to Stone Mountain Park, 9 a.m.  Easy no-drop ride. Meet at Bicycle South, 2098 N Decatur Road. Refreshments at Bicycle South after the ride.

May 16-20: Bike to Work Week

May 20: Bike to Work Day Commuter Breakfast: Riders are invited to stop by Decatur Recreation Center between 7 and 10 a.m. for coffee and pastries on their way to work.

May 20:  Third Friday Decatur Fun Ride, 6:30 p.m. Meet at Decatur Recreation Center.  Followed by a visit to a local pub or restaurant for refreshments.

May 28 -29:  Bike Valet parking is offered at the Decatur Arts Festival. Sponsored by Bicycle South, the Decatur Arts Alliance and the City of Decatur.

May 28: Bike Registration at the Decatur Arts Festival at the Bike Valet, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring your bike to have it registered by the Decatur Police. Pick up some Bike Safety information.

Helmets are required for all City sponsored rides.

For more information visit www.decaturga.com/biking and our blog, www.beactivedecatur.com

and www.decaturbikes.com/articles/rides-and-events-pg37.htm  for more rides in Decatur.