MACON BIKE WALK MONTH 2024
Ditch your car, grab your bike, and lace up your sneakers because May is Macon Bike Walk Month!
Bike Walk Macon celebrates Macon Bike Walk Month each year by hosting several free events celebrating biking and walking. Not only is choosing to bicycle or walk better for the environment, but it is also better for you! This month we have several events designed to get you out into the community and moving.
Check out our full schedule of events below and stay engaged with us on Facebook!
support our MISSION by signing up for a Bike Walk Macon membership
Your membership provides critical funding that supports our efforts to transform Macon-Bibb County into a more bikeable, walkable, and livable community. Plus, as a member, you'll receive exclusive benefits, including an invitation to our annual Mobility Maker Member Party at Fall Line Brewing Co. on June 27th.
But that's not all! By signing up for a Bike Walk Macon membership, you'll also boost your chances of winning our Bike Walk Month bicycle giveaway. All new members who sign up during Bike Walk Month will receive bonus raffle tickets!
Don’t miss this opportunity to back our mission, secure your spot at the annual party, and improve your odds of winning a new bike. Let's pedal together towards safer, more inclusive streets for everyone in Macon-Bibb Co.!
Upcoming events
MAY 4
Walk With A Doc: Atrium Health
Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from a healthcare provider, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking.
Registration begins at Amerson River Park at 7:45 AM, and the walk will begin at 8:00 AM. Wear appropriate fitness gear and bring a water bottle. We hope to see you there!
MAY 8
National Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day
Celebrate the joy of active commuting while building a sense of community and school spirit. The event brings attention to the importance of creating safe routes to school. For more information on how to get involved, check out www.walkbiketoschool.org.
MAY 9
MAcon Bike Party: Rock Candy Ride
Join Bike Walk Macon on Thursday, May 9th for Macon Bike Party’s Rock Candy Ride as Jamie Weatherford of Rock Candy Tours takes us on a roll around Downtown and Intown Macon highlighting several prominent music locations! Learn about Macon’s diverse music history while enjoying the scenic views from two wheels.
The Details
Macon Bike Party is a FREE, slow-paced community bicycle ride for people of all ages and skill levels. Enjoy our great city and its neighborhoods from a unique perspective.
Meet at the Bike Walk Macon office - 830 High Street, Macon, GA 31201 at 6:00 PM for waivers and registration. Before the ride, we’ll share city-cycling safety tips. Wheels are down at 6:30 pm and we will end at Fall Line Brewing Co. for our profit-sharing night after the ride!
Riders are welcome to join or depart the group at any point. All ages are welcome. A complete route map will be available on the Facebook event page 24 hours before the ride.
Remember to bring a helmet. We'll have FREE Bike Walk Macon lights, snacks, and water.
More details at www.bikewalkmacon.com/bikeparty.
MAY 9
Fall Line Brewing Co. Profit Share Night
Attention beer lovers and supporters of multimodal transportation!
Fall Line Brewing Co. is partnering with Bike Walk Macon for a special Profit Sharing Night on Thursday, May 9! A percentage of all sales will be donated to help support Bike Walk Macon's efforts to create safer, more accessible, and more connected streets for all.
But that's not all! Macon Bike Party is also taking place that evening and will end at Fall Line Brewing Co. for the profit-sharing event. Participants can support both events by attending the Bike Party ride that starts at 6 PM at the Bike Walk Macon office (830 High Street) and ends at Fall Line Brewing Company or by simply joining us for the Profit Share Night.
Either way, you'll get to enjoy delicious beer and tasty bites at Fall Line Brewing Co. while supporting bike and pedestrian safety in Macon. All you have to do is tell the cashier that you're there for “Bike Walk Macon ”.
Whether you're an avid cyclist, commuting pedestrian, or just someone who loves to support alternative transportation, this is a great opportunity to drink, eat, and socialize for a great cause. So, bring your friends, bring your family, and let's raise a glass for bike and pedestrian safety!
May 14
UrBan Confidence - ADult Bike Class
Urban Confidence is an intermediate bicycling course for adults. This class will help you improve your experience and safety so you can pedal our city’s streets. We'll cover general bike safety, communicating with other commuters, using dedicated bike infrastructure, and reviewing state and local laws. The class will help students be predictable, visible, and confident while biking in an urban environment.
THE DETAILS
This class is FREE to attend for adults 18 and up, but please pre-register at urbanconfidencemay2024.eventbrite.com to help us prepare. The class will begin at 6:00 PM in the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center parking area, and last about 2 hours. We'll have FREE Bike Walk Macon lights, snacks, and water. Be sure to bring your helmet!
Bike Walk Macon has a limited supply of bicycles for use, though we recommend bringing your own bike since it is best to learn to ride on the bike you will be using most. Email kaylee@bikewalkmacon.com to borrow a bike.
This Bike Walk Macon class is made possible by a Georgia Office of Highway Safety Grant.
May 16
Froth Frenzy - A Wrestling Experience Benefiting Bike Walk Macon
Get ready to rumble, Macon! Froth Frenzy is happening at Fall Line Brewing Co., on Thursday, May 16th! Join Phoenix Wrestling Experience as they transform Fall Line into the ultimate arena for a night of wrestling madness – and yes, this showdown is for fans of all ages!
Doors open at 5 PM, and the action kicks off at 6:30 PM sharp, and a portion of the proceeds from this show will benefit Bike Walk Macon’s mission to make bicycling and walking a safe and convenient option for transportation and recreation for EVERYONE in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.
General Admission is $10 and the VIP Experience tickets are just $20. Rally your crew, clear your schedules, and get ready to experience the thrill of Froth Frenzy! See you at the ring!
MAY 21
Walk ‘n’ Talk: Performing a Walking Audit
Join Bike Walk Macon for a Walk ‘n’ Talk! This monthly walking series is an opportunity to connect and chat while getting some fresh air and gentle exercise.
May Walk 'n' Talk
TOPIC: How to perform a walking audit with the Pedestrian Safety Review Board
LOCATION: Cotton Avenue Plaza | May 21 | 6:00 PM
ABOUT: Discover how to conduct a walking audit with PSRB! Learn how these audits lay the groundwork for positive transformations, making communities better for people of all ages. Empower yourself to shape a more accessible and pedestrian-friendly environment through this hands-on learning experience.
Additional Details
This one-hour, easy-pace group walk meets on the third Tuesday of each month (March to June and September to December) at 6:00 PM. Each month we’ll feature a guest guide and a special topic to discuss as we explore the streets of Macon.
Participants should be able to walk 3 miles non-stop. Wear appropriate fitness gear and bring water. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.
Before each walk, we’ll do some light stretching as Bike Walk Macon’s Education Instructor shares pedestrian safety information and smart walking tips.
MAY 24
Macon CAR FREE DAY
Join the movement to go car-free in Macon on May 24th.
By pledging to use alternative transportation (public transit, biking, or walking) or reduce your car use (ridesharing, carpooling, or teleworking), you can explore new options, improve air quality, reduce emissions, save money, meet new people, and see your community from a different lens. Whether you're on your way to work, school, the park, or to run errands, Car Free Day is a chance to see all the benefits of alternative transportation.
We've also teamed up with several businesses to offer perks to those who commit to going Car Free on May 24 by signing the Car Free Day Pledge. Sign up today to receive your confirmation email to show at participating partners on the big day.
Help us reach our goal of 200 Maconites going car-free on May 24th.
Looking to fulfill your car-free pledge? The Macon Transit Authority (MTA) is providing FREE bus rides to all passengers from a bus stop or the Transfer Center in Downtown Macon.
It's not always possible to bike or walk the entire commute, so let MTA help you complete your trip. No bus pass needed. Hop on or load your bike on an MTA bus bike rack and board the bus (including paratransit) to claim unlimited FREE rides on May 24!
Share your commute using #tryMTA and visit the MTA website for instructions on how to load and unload your bike.
MAY 24
CAR FREE DAY MEETUPS
Macon Bagels | 7:45 TO 9:00AM
In celebration of Macon Car Free Day, we’re hosting a commuter meetup at Macon Bagels located at 470 Third Street for a casual conversation about how we all can commit to enhancing biking and walking in Macon and the benefits of having alternative transportation options.
Drop in anytime between 7:45 am to 9:00 am and grab a breakfast sandwich, drink a quick cup of joe, or just mingle with fellow commuters. Very casual, wear whatever you commute in.
As an added incentive, Macon Bagels is offering FREE hot or iced coffee to everyone who ditches their car on May 24!
After the meet-up, join the Bike Walk Macon team for Ride Free Day with MTA!
Ingleside Village Pizza | 11 AM TO 1:45 PM
Hop on the bus with Bike Walk Macon for a lunch outing! No fare required on Ride Free Day. Meet at Transfer Station (200 Cherry St) at 11 am to ride together to Ingleside Village Pizza. Return by 1:45 pm. Please note that our arrival time may vary and we may arrive earlier depending on the duration of the meal.
Free soda with purchase for everyone who goes car-free by signing the Car Free Day Pledge!
JUNE 27
MOBILITY MAKER MEMBER PARTY
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Fall Line Brewing Co.
Become a member during Bike Walk Month and get an invite to the Mobility Maker Party on June 27 at Fall Line Brewing Co.! We're celebrating our collaborative efforts in creating a more bikeable, walkable Macon-Bibb County. Get ready for a fun-filled and casual evening with food, drinks, opportunities to learn about our impact, and exciting announcements!
This invite-only party is our way of expressing gratitude to our valued members, volunteers, and partners. Admission is FREE, so save the date and keep an eye on your email for the exclusive code to claim your complimentary ticket.
If you haven't become a member yet, now is the perfect time to join and secure your spot! By becoming a member, you actively contribute to making Macon a better place to walk, bike, and live. Sign up today at www.betterunite.com/bikewalkmaconmembership.
Not sure if your membership is up to date? Email rachel@bikewalkmacon.com.
ongoing events
Donate a bike
Re-Cycle Macon is a program Centenary Community Ministries (CCMI) founded in partnership with Bike Tech and Bike Walk Macon to get bicycles to under-resourced individuals in Macon lacking dependable transportation.
Bikes may be dropped off at Re-cycle Macon, 1235 Ash St., Macon, GA 31201.
crank to coffee
Join the Bike Tech family each Saturday Morning (weather dependent) for a fun bike ride exploring downtown Macon.
Crank to Coffee is a casual weekly bicycle ride. All riders and skill levels are welcome! The route is around 8-10 miles (round trip) but the route is rather flat for the area. We stop along the route at a local coffee shop (varies) for a quick break. Arrive around 8:00 AM at the shop to prepare for the ride. Wheels down at 8:15 AM sharp!
Gravel Ride Series
Join Bike Tech in Juliette for their Gravel Ride Series. Rides are typically 15+ miles at an 11+ MPH pace on surfaces that can include smooth & washboard gravel, loose, rocky, and sandy terrain over a mix of paved and gravel roads.
A helmet, gloves, front and rear lights, spare tube, etc. are required. More info at biketechmacon.com under the Ride With Us page.
omba chill ride
Join the Ocmulgee Mountain Bike Association for a chill ride around the L.H. Thompson Trail every Tuesday (weather depentent) at 6:00 PM.