sat, Nov 8, 2025 at OTIS REDDING CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Kickoff Party & Registration: 2:30PM | Ride: 4:00 PM
More than a Ride, a Statement for Safer Streets
ATTENTION: Starting location moved from Rosa Parks Square to the Otis Redding Center for the Arts at 436 Cotton Avenue.
Join hundreds of Middle Georgia bicyclists as we ride together to champion a safer, more connected Macon. This is your chance to join the movement and advocate for streets and greenways that welcome everyone, whether you walk, bike, or roll through our city.
The ride kicks off at Otis Redding Center for the Arts (436 Cotton Avenue) and winds through Macon’s streets, highlighting projects that improve connections across neighborhoods. We’ll finish with a celebration at Fall Line Brewing Co., where the after-party supports the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail.
Whether you’re a new or seasoned rider, join us to show your support for safer streets and help make Macon a healthier, more connected city for everyone.
CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF JOSH ROGERS:
This year’s ride celebrates the legacy and life of Josh Rogers, a dedicated advocate for walkable and bikeable streets in Macon and a founding board member of Bike Walk Macon Board. The route highlights projects he helped bring to life, including improvements in Downtown, Walnut Street, Macon Connects, and the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Join us as we honor his work and continue building a safer, more connected Macon.
Macon’s Big BIKE RIDE TICKETS + DETAILS
Event Highlights:
Kick-Off Party (2:30 PM): Sign your waiver, pick up your wristband, enjoy music, and connect with fellow bicyclists.
The Ride (4:00 PM): A casual, 8-10 mile route at a a slow pace starting at the Otis Redding Center for the Arts, winding through Intown, East Macon, along sections of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, and returning to Downtown.
After Party (6:00 PM): Celebrate at Fall Line Brewing Co. to learn more about Bike Walk Macon and the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, a project Josh played a key role in bringing to life. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you ride! A portion of sales from the Trailblazer beer will support the trail.
REGISTRATION + SUPPORT:
Registration: $10 per person. Kids under 12 ride free. Free registration is available for anyone in need - contact kaylee@bikewalkmacon.com for more details.
Support: Further our mission by donating to an ambassador, becoming a member, or sponsoring, or purchasing a raffle ticket for a brand new Trek bicycle. Your support helps create a safer, more inclusive, and sustainable biking community.
Safety + WHAT TO BRING:
Helmet, bike lights, water, and bike lock required
Police escorts and route leaders ensure a smooth, safe ride
Deck out your bikes with lights, bring speakers, and join the celebration!
Youth Riders: Kids under 16 must ride with an adult (1 adult per 2 kids). Child Ticket Note: The Big Bike Ride is about 8 miles at a casual group pace. Children should be able to ride this distance on city streets. Bikes with training wheels or under 24” are not permitted. Younger kids are welcome in a trailer, cargo bike, or child seat with an adult.
Macon’s Big Bike Ride GOALS
Why are we riding? Here’s what this event is all about:
Demonstrate the Need for Safer Streets
Hundreds of riders will come together to show the demand for safer, more connected streets, bike lanes, trails, and parking. We’ll engage with local officials and advocate for policies and funding that prioritize multi-modal transportation and protect everyone who walks, bikes, or rolls through our city.
Foster a Thriving Bicycling Community
The ride is for everyone - families, experienced riders, and newcomers alike. It’s a chance to share a love of biking, learn from one another, and connect with Macon’s bike community. Safety resources, maintenance tips, and information about future events and groups will be available.
Support Bike Walk Macon
Funds raised help us organize community events, educational programs, and infrastructure projects, while supporting our day-to-day advocacy for safer streets and better transportation options.
The Macon Mobility Manifesto
By joining the ride, you’re standing with Bike Walk Macon to support safer, more connected, and more equitable streets. Over the next 10 years, we’re committed to bold change in how our streets are designed and how transportation systems serve every resident.
We’re advocating for:
Safe streets for all ages and abilities - Supporting Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and traffic calming that puts people first.
Low-stress transportation choices - Expanded trails, connected sidewalks, and seamless access to transit.
Equitable access - Affordable, inclusive transportation and community-led planning.
Everyday biking and walking - Creating a culture where active transportation is safe and normal.
Bold leadership and accountability - Innovative, people-centered solutions like micromobility, riverfront access, and clean transportation options.
support our 2025 AMBASSADORS
Our goal is to raise $5,000 to directly support safer streets, promote active transportation, and enhance the quality of life in Macon-Bibb County.
Your contribution makes a significant impact, helping to build a Macon that is friendlier for bicyclists and pedestrians. Our Big Bike Ride Ambassadors are championing this cause. Click on their names below to learn why they’re raising funds for our mission and support their individual goals by clicking on their giving page and making a donation.
Win a Brand-New TREK Bike at Macon’s Big Bike Ride!
We’ll have a special TREK bicycle raffle at this year’s event - complete with custom Thomson upgrades, donated by our friends at Bike Thomson.
Grab your tickets online or at the ride on November 8th. We’ll announce the winner at the after-party at Fall Line Brewing Co. You don’t have to be there to win (but we hope you will be!).
✨ Bonus: New members get a free raffle ticket, and higher membership tiers come with extra entries!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS + Partners!
Macon’s Big Bike Ride is organized by Bike Walk Macon and proudly supported by a diverse range of stakeholders. Please contact Sophie Rosen, Fundraising Coordinator, at sophie@bikewalkmacon.com if you are interested in sponsoring Macon’s Big Bike Ride.
