Bike Class for Women Friday at Decatur Recreation

April 28, 2014 by Leave a comment

I-bike-decatur-fnl-for-printerDecatur Active Living is partnering with Women Bike Atlanta to present Traffic Skills 101 this Friday, May 2 at the Decatur Recreation Center from 6 – 9 pm and then on Saturday the “road” session is at 2 pm.

Traffic Skills 101 (TS101) is a fast-paced class that will give you the confidence to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. You will learn how to conduct bicycle safety checks, fix a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques. We recommended this class for women and young ladies above the age of fourteen. The class is free!

For more information contact cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com.

Traffic Skills 101 kicks off a plethora of activities in Decatur for National Bike Month. Check out www.decaturga.com/biking for more fun opportunities to ride in Decatur!

 

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More Bike Month Activities in Decatur

May 15, 2013 by Leave a comment

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Thursday, May 16: Bike Decatur meets at 8 am at Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street. The meeting is open, so come on out and join in the discussion. The Bike Decatur night meeting is at 8 pm, McGowan’s Pub in Oakhurst. Check out the FB page at www.facebook.com/bikedecatur for updates on Bike Decatur.

Friday, May 17: Bike to Work Day. Stop by Decatur Recreation Center between 7 and 10 am for a refreshment break on your bicycle commute. We will greet you with coffee, juice and a pastry. And of course, a big smile!

Saturday, May 18: Beginner Group Riding skills, 10 am  – 1 pm. Decatur Recreation Center. If interested in attending register on WebTrac or  contact cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com before 5 pm on Friday.

Sunday, May 19: Bicycle South offers an easy no-drop ride to Stone Mountain Park, beginning at the store at 9 am. Refreshments at Bicycle South after the ride.

Did you kow that you can use an easy AP to log your miles? Click here to access Endomondo – it will also track your walking, running and more. Check it out!

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Bike to Work: Stop by Recreation Center for a Refreshment Break

May 14, 2013 by 1 Comment

It’s Bike to Work Week and Friday is Bike to Work Day!

Stop by the Decatur Recreation Center for a refreshment break on Friday, May 17 between 7 and 10 am for coffee, water and pastries before your bike commute to work. You will also be able to pick up a City of Decatur Bicycle Suitability Map which identifies roadways using three bicycle difficutly rankings to assist cyclists in choosing suitable routes to desired locations.

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Bike Riding Over the Weekend

May 10, 2013 by Leave a comment

If it doesn’t rain again all weekend, here are a few options to help you celebrate Bike Month:

Tonight, May 10
Bike Decatur Mobile Social is at 6:30 pm. Meet at the Church Street MARTA for a leisurely 5-6 mile ride around Decatur. Decorate your bike and join us!

Saturday, May 11
Sam’s Freight Room Ride is at 2pm (tomorrow and every Saturday). Meet at 415 E Howard Avenue for an easy 11 mile ride through Avondale Estates, Oakhurst and Decatur. No drop ride and really nice folks. They usually go for pizza after the ride.

Ride Leaders Mike Masters and Mike Sheehan will host an Intro Group Riding Skills Clinic. Meet at Glennwood Academy, 440 East Ponce De Leon Avenue, Decatur GA 30030, ready to ride at 1:30pm. The clinic starts with a group discussion covering the basics of bike safety, rules of the road, and group riding skills. There will be time for questions and answers on a variety of cycling topics before the ride begins. Following the group discussion, we will put theory into practice on a 5 mile group ride around Decatur. Participants are encouraged to reconvene at Fellini’s Pizza after the ride for refreshments and socializing. For more information click here.

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Georgia Bicycling Rules of the Road

May 9, 2013 by 1 Comment

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Since it is National Bike Month, it is a great time to review the Rules of the Road.

  • Bicycles are vehicles and MUST obey traffic laws! Traffic laws that apply to vehicles also apply to bicycles. Bicyclists must obey stop signs, speed limits and traffic signals just as they would if driving a car.
  • In Groups, ride no more that two abreast and as a courtesy ride single file when traffic is present in your travel direction.
  • Ride on the right. Georgia Law states that bicyclists should ride as near to the right side of the roadways as possible. Bicyclists can move from the right when turning left, when avoiding hazards, when the lane is too narrow to share safely with a motor vehicle, when traveling the same speed as traffic and when passing another vehicle.
  • At night, be seen!  Every bicycle must be equipped with a white front light and a rear red reflector, each visible from 300 feet. Rear red lights may be use as well.
  • Don’t hit the road without a helmet! Bicycle helmets are a good idea for everyone, and required by law for every bicycle rider younger than age 16. They must be fastened on securely.
  • Three Foot Rule. Motorists are required to pass cyclists by a distance of at least three feet.

Let’s all obey these rules and stay safe!

Decatur Active Living and Bike Decatur have produced a Bicycle Suitability Map for the city rating the road conditions for cycling as well as showing the location of bike lanes, water and bike parking. You can download one here, or stop by the Decatur Recreation Center or the Visitors Center to pick one up.

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Bicycling Commuter Class and a Mobile Social

May 8, 2013 by 2 Comments

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It’s National Bike Month and Decatur has a couple of fun activities planned this week that you won’t want to miss.

On Thursday, May 9, we are offering a FREE Introduction to Bicycle Commuting at the Decatur Recreation Center from 6:30 – 8 pm. Learn from two cyclists who commute to work and most everywhere else on their bikes. To register, contact cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com or call 678-553-6541.

 Bike Decatur and Decatur Active Living join forces for the Bike Decatur  Mobile Social on Friday, May 10. Meet at Church Street MARTA station at 6:30 pm for a leisurely 5-6 mile ride through Decatur neighborhoods. All levels are welcome. We will stop off for refreshment at one of Decatur’s water holes after the ride. Meet other cyclists and have a nice evening. Helmets are required. The ride will be cancelled in the event of rain, but we have our fingers crossed for sunshine! Decorate your bike and join us for a fun evening.

Please like Bike Decatur on Facebook!

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FREE Cycling Classes on Saturday

May 2, 2013 by Leave a comment

thJoin Certified Cycling Instructor Mike Sheeham for a FREE Introduction to Cycling Class this Saturday at Decatur Recreation Center. The class runs from 9-10 am. Attendees will learn about the ins and outs of owning and using bicycles as day to day transportation. The class is geared to beginners, but all levels are welcome to attend. Register here to access WEBTRAC and  register for class # 343010-07 or register at Decatur Recreation Center.

Then on Saturday afternoon, you may want to join instructors from the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition for a free Introduction to Group Riding Skills from 1 -3 pm. Meet at Glenwood Elementary School parking lot for tips on riding in a group, then go for a short 5-6 mile ride about Decatur to put your skills into practice. All levels are welcome, but must be able to ride your bicycle. Helmets are required! You do not have to register in advance for this class.

For more information on activities for Bike Month in Decatur click here.

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May is Bike Month: Join Us For Some Good Times!

April 30, 2013 by Leave a comment

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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: Introduction to Cycling, 9 – 10am. Free. Spend an hour with certified instructors learning about the ins and outs of owning and using bicycles as day to day transportation. Register on WEBTRAC.
  • May 4: Introduction to Group riding Skills, 1-3pm,. FREE. Meet at Glennwood Elementary School.
  • May 8: Bike to School Day
  • May 9: Introduction to Bicycle Commuting, 6:30 – 8pm. Free. Decatur Recreation Center. Register on WEBTRAC.
  • May 10: Bike Decatur Mobile Social, 6:30pm. Meet at Church Street MARTA for a short ride around Decatur.
  • May 13 – 17: Bike to Work Week
  • May 17: Bike to Work Day: Riders are invited to stop by Decatur Recreation Center between 7 and 10 am for coffee and pastries before your bike commute to work. Decatur Bikes is also offering a refreshment stop  for Bike to Work Day.
  •  May 18: Beginner Group Riding Skills, 10am – 1pm. Class includes one hour of self study. Register on WEBTRAC.
  • May 19:  Bicycle South offers an easy no-drop ride to Stone Mountain Park, beginning from the store at 9 am. Refreshments at Bicycle South after the ride.
  • May 25 – 26: Bike Valet parking is offered at the Decatur Arts Festival. Sponsored by Bicycle South and the City of Decatur.

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Stop By Decatur Bikes Friday for Bike to Work Day Energizer Station

May 14, 2012 by 1 Comment

The week of May 14 – 18th is National Bike to Work Week. The City of Decatur is participating in Bike to Work Day this coming Friday, May 18th with an energizer station at Decatur Bikes.

Plan to ride your bike to work and stop by Decatur Bikes located at 252 West Ponce de Leon Avenue between 7 and 10am to grab a complimentary cup of coffee and some pastry.

For more information on National Bike Month, visit the Atlanta Bicyle  Coalition’s website here.

The Decatur  Bike to Work Day event is sponsored by Decatur Bikes, Decatur Active Living, Dancing Goats Coffee and Sawicki’s.

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Join Bike Decatur Saturday for Lube, Air and a Ride

May 10, 2012 by Leave a comment

The Bike Decatur group will be at the Decatur Farmer’s Market this Saturday, May 12, offering free lubes and air from 9:30 until 10:30am. Then at 10:30, they will lead a 10 mile leisurely family-friendly ride around Decatur. Stop by, get your bicycle oiled and the tires filled and then have fun riding and meeting new friends.

Next Friday, May 18 is National Bike to Work Day, so get ready to ride!
Stop by Decatur Bikes  from 7-10am during your bike commute and have a complimentary cup of coffee and a pastry.

For more information on celebrating National Bike Month in Decatur, click here.

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