Governor’s Office of Highway Safety will be debuting “Capital to Coast 2021” on May 3-7, 2021. The inaugural launch of this campaign will include a 5-city educational tour, with stops in Atlanta, Athens, Macon, Savannah, and Brunswick. To help decrease fatality numbers, the Capital to Coast 2021 tour will focus on issues like helmet safety, the “3 Feet Law,” tips for both motorists and cyclists on sharing the road, and other bicycle safety issues.
Join Bike Walk Macon, Bike Tech Macon, and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for bike safety instructions followed by a brief morning bike ride in Downtown Macon.
7:30 am - Mingling with complimentary coffee and pastries
8:00 am - Welcome from Bike Walk Macon and GOHS
8:15 am - Education overview with Bike Tech Macon. They’ll cover ABC Quick Check, a helmet check, and an introduction to “Road Bike Safety 101”
8:45 am - Join us for a group ride lead by Bobby Shorr and Jim Langstaff around downtown. We’ll stop along the way to discuss best practices for bike riding on city streets.
9:30 am - End route
The event will begin and end at Tattnall Square Park located at 1155 College St, Macon, GA 31201, the main parking lot is located on Oglethorpe St.