Pecan City Pedalers presents the 2016 NUT ROLL Save the Date for our 13th Annual NUT ROLL, Saturday, Sept 10, 2016 - 7:30am Come and enjoy Southwest Georgia hospitality as the Pecan City Pedalers presents the 13th annual Nut Roll bicycle ride in Albany, Ga.  Fully supported, fun filled day of riding, great food and exploring at Chehaw Park with an average of 300 riders. “The Nut Roll” is a fund-raising bicycle event that benefits Chehaw Park and helps to promote Bicycle Advocacy in the State of Georgia. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. at The Parks at Chehaw, Philema Road, Hwy 91N , Albany, GA and the ride will begin with a mass start at 7:30 a.m. The ride options are 32, 49, 65, and 104 miles.  All routes are clearly marked and mostly flat but (just so we don't disappoint the "hill masters") we sprinkle in a few gentle rollers. It's a fully supported ride with generous rest stops flavored with great southern hospitality.  Here's a little insider info for you: some of the rest stops have been known to have some homemade goodies to satisfy your palate.  Lunch is also provided for all registered riders. Register Early by 8/31 and receive a Free technical T-shirt Your our guest and every rider counts. Full Fabulous LUNCH - recovery CHOCOLATE MILK - no need to race back guaranteed food for every rider Don't sweat the heat: 2 of our rest stops feature our MIST IT heat relief cooling system and Iced Towels at every stop Wrist Bands will be required for participants and is your complimentary admission into Chehaw Zoo for either Saturday or Sunday Sag support with fully stocked rest stops Showers available in Camp Ground Maps and cue sheets available Camping Sites & Cabin rental available at Chehaw Park. 229-430-5275/chehaw.org. Plan to spend the weekend in the Good Life City, bring the family and enjoy Chehaw Park and all there is to do. Bring your mountain bike/hike and enjoy the 11+ miles of trails, Disk golf, BMX track, RCA raceway, Chehaw Zoo or enjoy some of our canoeing/kaiaking now available at the park. Or check our under Nut Roll Attractions Tab for hotel options.  If you would like to bike to the event we have a local hotel (Hilton Gardens) that is 4 miles from the park, 3 of which are on bike trail. Helments are required - Held Rain or Shine - No Refunds Packet pickup option Friday 5-7pm at Chehaw Park  Here is a link to the Nut Roll Brochure: Click for 2016 Nut Roll Brochure Early registration ends Aug 20, 2016            with a Free Technical T-shirt PCP Club Members .................................$30 Non-members........................................$35 Its not too Late Registration -  Aug 21 - Aug 31, 2016 with a Free Technical T-shirt PCP Club Members ................................$35 Non-members ......................................$40 Late Registration (no shirt) -  Sept 1 - Sept 10, 2016 - $45  (NO SHIRTS WILL BE PROCESSED AFTER August 31) Active.com registration closes at 11:00 pm EST on Thursday, September 8th.        No Credit Cards excepted at Day of Registration.   Ride Saturday September 10, 2016 Chehaw Park, Philema Road, Albany, Ga Registration opens at ..............................6:30am  (Park gate opens at 6:15am) Late Registration and On-Site...................$45 No Credit or Debit cards accepted for on-site registration. Ride Starts at..........................................7:30am Park closes at ........................................5pm Online Registration closes Thursday night 9/8 midnight

The MACON CONNECTS team will bring community ideas to life with the Street Makeover. This includes installing a first-of-its-kind pop-up minimum grid in downtown Macon. A minimum grid is a network of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure that better connects a community to its resources. Through a series of community-driven workshops, residents will be able to quickly implement changes they’d like to see in their neighborhoods and test out a variety of ideas to activate their streets and public spaces. Stay tuned for updates on the Street Makeover times and locations, and opportunities to get involved!

US Bike Route 21 is a 3-day, weekend ride from Chattanooga to Atlanta. Average mileage of 65 miles per day.

This two-day ride will take you to Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, Andersonville National Historic Site, Florence Marina State Park, Providence Canyon State Park, Georgia Veterans State Park, and includes a ride on the SAM Shortline Excursion Train. The following is the 2016 schedule for the event: FRIDAY, September 23, 2016: - 5 p.m. begin arriving at the Georgia Welcome Center in Plains. Shuttle to Florence Marina State Park will depart for Florence Marina State Park at 6:30 p.m. Your bicycle and gear will be transported for you. The Friends of Jimmy Carter will provide a boxed supper. Please plan to arrive in time to check in, get your bike and gear loaded and be on the bus by 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY, September 24, 2016 - approximately 50.91 miles - 6-7am a.m. breakfast at Florence Marina, provided by Friends of Florence Marina. - 7:15 a.m. Depart Florence Marina to Providence Canyon State Park. Water and light snacks will be provided. - Depart Providence Canyon for Plains, rest stops at Bedingfield Inn in Lumpkin and downtown Richland. The Stewart County Historic Commission will provide snacks in Lumpkin. - Tour the Carter Boyhood Farm in Archery, then on to Plains for lunch and time to tour President Carter's hometown. - 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. lunch provided at Plains High School/Jimmy Carter National Historic Site. - 1:35 p.m. board SAM Shortline Excursion Train (departs 2:05 p.m.) to Georgia Veterans State Park. ALL RIDERS MUST BE IN PLAINS, GA BY 1:30PM - 3:45 p.m. arrive at Georgia Veterans State Park. Dinner on your own at Cypress Grill, located within the park. Spend the night at Georgia Veterans State Park. Click here to see Saturday's route map.   *For those who prefer to cycle the complete route and not take the train from Plains to Georgia Veterans State Park, click here to see the route map. This is a 36.2-mile ride.   SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 - approximately 53.04 miles - 7-8 a.m. breakfast at Picnic Pavilion #4 (near the visitor center and museum). Breakfast provided by the Cordele-Crisp County Chamber of Commerce. - 8:30 a.m. depart Georgia Veterans State Park, travel to Andersonville National Historic Site. There will be a mobile rest areaapproximately at the 19-mile marker. - Lunch will be provided at Andersonville NHS, courtesy of the Friends of Andersonville. - From Andersonville NHS travel back to Plains, Georgia Welcome Center. A rest stop will be provided at Bison Valley Lodge. Click here to see Sunday's route.   All routes will be fully supported with rest stops and SAG Wagon.   For more information, email Kevin Ellis at kellis@rivervalleyrc.org or call 706-256-2910.   LODGING Camp sites will be available for riders on Friday and Saturday and will be included as part of the registration options. Those preferring not to camp, are responsible for their own accommodations.   Florence Marina offers 15 cottages for rent. The efficiency cottages sleep 4 people and the two-bedroom cottages sleep 8 people. Call the park at 229-838-4244 to make a reservation. Be sure to tell them you are with the Find Your Park Centennial Bike Ride so they will waive the two-night minimum stay requirement.   Lake Blackshear Resort at Georgia Veterans State Park offers cabins and rooms at the Lodge. To make reservations, call 229-401-1222 and ask to speak to Kathy. Tell her you are with the Find Your Park national park ride. Cyclists staying at the lodge or in a cabin will receive a $10 breakfast voucher to use in a restaurant at the Resort. As of June 8 there were 34 rooms available. Book your room soon.   REGISTRATION We are offering a variety of registration options, including camping or non-camping, and a special Friend of Cyclist rate for non-cycling family members or friends who would like to visit the parks and ride the train.   REGISTRATION FEES $75 - camping, meals, train ticket, T-shirt $60 - meals, train ticket, T-shirt (lodging on your own) $50 - Friend of Cyclist/Camping, meals, train ticket, T-shirt $30 - Friend of Cyclist, includes meals, train ticket (lodging on your own) One-day option: 1/2 off the registration price.

Sponsored by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, The Kaolin Festival is an annual event that celebrates the Kaolin Industry in Washington County, GA. The Kaolin Festival Century Bike Ride kicks off the week of activities for the festival. There are four ride routes: 18 miles, 32 miles, 62 miles and 100 miles. Traveling through the scenic rolling hills of Washington County and passing through beautiful farmland and kaolin mining areas, this is a ride you won't soon forget! The course provides "on the road" SAG support as well as 7 rest stops with air pumps and other repair tools. Rest stops are made possible through the support of Boys & Girls Club and our local fire departments.

Georgia BikeFest is a rolling celebration of biking. The thrill and freedom of the open road culminate to create one of the best festivals of the year.  Nothing beats enjoying the changing leaves of the fall season from the seat of your bike as you pedal from reststop to reststop. Multiple rides are available from a century to short 10 mile rides, all fully supported. Rides are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Rock ‘N RollMan Olympic 2016 1.5K Swim, 40 Mile Bike, 10K Run Date: Saturday October 8, 2016 Rock ‘N RollMan Aquabike 2016 1.2 mile Swim, 56 mile Bike Date: Saturday October 8, 2016 Rock ‘N RollMan Half Iron 2016 1.2 mile Swim, 56 mile Bike, 13.1 mile Run Date: Saturday October 8, 2016 Rock ‘N RollMan Duathlon 2016 5 km Run, 56 mile Bike, 13.1 mile Run Date: Saturday October 8, 2016 Rock ‘N RollMan Sprint Triathlon 2016 500 meter Swim, 15 mile Bike, 5 km Run Date: Saturday October 8, 2016 Rockin’ My Mini-Tri 200 yard Swim, 9 mile Bike, 1 mile Run Date: Saturday October 8, 2016

Historic Macon's summer interns, Elaine Sullivan and Sara Doll, researched Macon's industrial heritage and presented their findings at the Sidney Lanier Cottage in July. Now that cooler weather is on its way, Alex Morrison of the Urban Development Authority will lead a bike tour of this fascinating area. The tour will begin in front of Terminal Station (300 Cherry Street) and cover everything from Macon's rich railroad history to the old city jail. This easy ride will run from 10:00AM to 12:00PM on Saturday, October 8 and will end at Macon Beer Company (345 Oglethorpe Street). Tickets are $10 per Historic Macon Foundation members and $15 for non-members. Space is limited and based on online reservations.