Bike Tech Macon

Annual Georgia Bikes Summit
2017-09-30 | GA
Save the date for the annual Georgia Bikes Summit – Saturday September 30th in beautiful Macon, GA!
Macon has been making tremendous strides at becoming a more bicycle-friendly community and we are looking forward to hosting people from across the state in the Heart of Georgia.

We are hosting the summit in conjunction with Bike Walk Macon’s Open Streets event on Sunday Oct 1st – come down for the summit and stay for the weekend!
More details to be announced soon…

Open Streets Macon
2017-10-01 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | GA
It’s Back!
Open Streets Macon returns Sunday, October 1st from 2 pm to 6 pm! The streets of Macon will spring to life as a 1.5-mile stretch of street from the Washington Memorial Library to A. L. Miller Village is opened to people on foot and bike, and closed to motorized traffic (except for intersections where cars will be free to cross.)
Organized by Bike Walk Macon, this is the city’s largest FREE recreation program, unlike any other in Macon-Bibb County. Open Streets are programs where the streets are temporarily closed to cars. People traffic replaces car traffic, and the streets become “paved parks” where people of all ages, abilities, and social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds can come out and improve their health.

HMF Beall's Hill Bike Tour
2017-10-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Tattnall Square Park, 1155 College St, Macon, GA, 31201, United States
The Beall’s Hill Bike Tour will be an easy ride through the Beall’s Hill neighborhood with plenty of stops. The tour will begin and end at the Tattnall Square Park parking lot and is from 10:00am to 11:30 am on Saturday, October 7. Kim Campbell, director of preservation field services, will lead a ride around the neighborhood and talk about its history, recent infrastructure improvements, and Historic Macon’s work in the area.

The biking will be mid-level and slowed paced, plus we’ll be sure to schedule plenty of stops for tour highlights. All participants must sign a waiver or have a parent or guardian sign a waiver and wear a helmet to participate in the ride. Bike Walk Macon will provide safety information before the ride begins. Please note this ride will take place on open roadways.

The tour is open to the public. The cost is $10 for Historic Macon members and $15 for non-members. Click here to register.

For more information, contact Kim Campbell, Director of Preservation Field Services, at kcampbell@historicmacon.org

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
2017-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 | LH Thomson Trail, 7800 NE Industrial Blvd, Macon, GA, 31216, United States
Take a Kid Mountain Biking day is a national event geared towards getting kids active, engaged, and dirty on the trails. We are proud to host our own event for the kids of middle Georgia at L.H. Thomson Co., one of our three local mountain biking trails. Kids can participate in a short trail ride lead by our seasoned OMBA members, or compete in the “Fastest Wheels” race for a chance to win a prize! Toddlers can also get in on the action at our “Little Trikes” obstacle course.
Don’t have a bike? Don’t worry, we’ll have a small selection of bikes at our free rental station. Sampling pool will be limited though, so we encourage you to bring a bike if you have one.
Come make memories with us, and enjoy a day at your local trails!
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!

Bike 'n' Beers w/ Re-Cycle Macon
2017-10-19 17:15 - 19:00 | Just Tap’d, 488 First Street, Macon, GA, 31201, United States
Join Bike Walk Macon at Just Tap’d (488 1st St.) on October 19th to help create a more bikeable, walkable Macon!
The meeting will kick off with a group ride beginning and ending at the patio of Just Tap’d – Macon (488 1st St.) at 5:15 P.M. The ride will be an easy pace and distance. For those who cannot participate in the group ride, the meetup will begin at 6:00 P.M. in the basement at Just Tap’d. The meetup will provide a fun, collaborative forum for everyone to mingle, share updates, and plan upcoming programs to build a healthier, safer, and more vibrant Macon.
We’ll also hear from special guest Eric Mayle from Centenary Community Ministries, Inc. about Re-Cycle Macon. Re-Cycle Macon is a new program working to donate bikes to under-resourced people in Macon.
Thanks to Bike Tech Macon, everyone who brings a bicycle to the event to donate to Re-Cycle Macon will receive two drink tickets!

Closed Early for Halloween!
2017-10-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States
Closing at 4:00pm today – have fun and stay safe!

Sac-O-Suds 50
2017-11-04 10:00 - 19:00 | The Whistle Stop Cafe, 443 McCrackin Street, Juliette, GA, 31046, United States
Join us for the Fourth Annual Sac-O-Suds 50 gravel grinder race. Held the day before the yearly Fried Green 50. This event will serve as a fundraiser for OMBA’s continuing efforts to build and maintain trails in the Middle Ga area. The race cost is $20.00 on race day. We will accept farm animals and bagged aluminum cans if cash is tight. The event will start from the boat ramp in Juliette, Georgia and head North up the River Rd 25 miles to the Sac O Suds store featured in the movie “My Cousin Vinny” ..then return via the same dirt roads. Bring a little $$ to buy lunch at the half way point (the Sac-O-Suds Store) or at the end in Juliette. OMBA will take care of rest stops, maps, rescue wagons, etc… Leave a little something in the tank for Sundays Free Fried Green 50.

Fried Green 50
2017-11-05 10:00 - 19:00 | The Whistle Stop Cafe, 443 McCrackin Street, Juliette, GA, 31046, United States
This will be the10th Anniversary of the 50 mile gravel & refuge road grinder in the piedmont National wildlife Refuge….. rest stops & shorter ride options….ride starts and ends in a small river town Juliette Georgia, made famous by the movie” Fried Green Tomatoes”. Come and join the OMBA gang for this annual event!!!!
This is just a ride and the cost is zip, nada, and nothing!!! Covered dish sags (bring all that almost out of date bike food to send out to our rest stops ….keeps things interesting…

Macon Night Ride *Times Changed*
2017-11-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States
All riders are welcome. This is a no drop ride, and you are welcome to join us along the way. It is important to note that we do ride, but do not race. If you are interested at learning more about our past routes & speeds, check out our group on Strava – Bike Tech Cycling.
Rides are at night and routes do travel down public roads. Helmets, BRIGHT front and rear lights are required! Routes will change from week-to-week based on what bikes show up.
This ride will meet at and end up at Bike Tech – 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA.
*Ride at your own risk*

Cruisin' in the Country
2017-11-11 | GA

Bike Tech 35th Anniversary Celebration
2017-11-11 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 11th for our 35th Anniversary Celebration! We’ll have seminars, giveaways, food, drinks and more. Stop by or come hang out for a while.
FREE Bike Wash by Muc-Off from 11am-3pm
SWAG & Giveaways from Shimano and GU Energy Labs
Raffle Items from:
Bike Tech
Cateye
Bryton
& More!

Macon Night Ride
2017-11-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2017-11-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2017-11-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States

Happy Thanksgiving - Shop Closed
2017-11-23 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States

Macon Night Ride w/ Jamis Bikes
2017-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States

Macon Night Ride
2017-12-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States

Merry Christmas! Shop Closed
2017-12-25 - 2017-12-26 | GA

Happy New Year! Shop Closed
2018-01-01 | GA

Bike Tech Adventure Ride
2018-01-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States
Join us each Tuesday as we explore Macon by bike! We’ll ride to/through places like Amerson River Park, Riverside Cemetery, Tattnall Square Park, Downtown Macon, the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and more…
All riders are welcome. We do “explore” Macon, so some form of “adventure” bike is recommended (gravel, cyclocross, mountain, fitness, dual sport, etc.). This is a no drop ride and riders are welcome to join us or venture off on their own along the way.
It is important to note that we do ride, but do not race. If you are interested at learning more about our past routes & speeds, check out our group on Strava – Bike Tech Cycling.
Rides are at night and routes do travel down public roads. Helmets, BRIGHT front and rear lights are required! Routes will change from week-to-week based on who shows up.
This ride will meet at and end at Bike Tech – 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA.
*Ride at your own risk*

GNR #1 Saturday Nut Fever
2018-02-10 | Dauset Trails, 360 Mount Vernon Church Road, Jackson, GA, 30233, United States

Middle Georgia Epic
2018-02-17 | Blue Goose on Main, 128 East Main Street, Irwinton, GA, United States
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Middle Georgia Epic is the longest multi-surface road race in Georgia, offering both a 200k and 100k distances for racers to choose from. The race starts and finishes at the charming Blue Goose, Georgia’s only bike hostel, in Irwinton. Each route consists of gently rolling country roads, with approximately half the route paved, the other half a mix of gravel, sand, dirt, and clay. The variety of surfaces along the route make bike/tire choice an interesting challenge. Skinnier tires are faster on the pavement, but will struggle on loose/soft surfaces. The race will be held rain or shine, so keep that in mind when choosing equipment!
COURSE MARKING
There will be no course markings or signage. Racers can download the GPX file and load it into a GPS, or they can prepare their own cue sheets. Cue sheets are allowed, but you have to make them yourself. This is not a closed course – racers will encounter traffic and are expected to respect all rules of the road. Ride smart, ride safe.
MINIMAL SUPPORT
Both races will have minimal official support, meaning racers need to be well prepared and self sufficient. Each route will have only one official aid stop near the half way point where water and some snacks will be provided. Racers will be provided with a 1-gallon ziplock drop bag they can use to send items ahead to the aid station. In order to keep the race fair, and keep traffic off the route, no personal outside support is allowed. Racers are allowed to use any stores or publicly available services along the route however, so feel free to stop at a gas station to buy water, but racers cannot have family/friends/team members meet them anywhere on the course – including the aid stations. Racers are allowed (and encouraged) to help one another if needed.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Helmets are required for all racers. Lights are encouraged as well.

Bike 'n' Beers
2018-03-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Just Tap’d, 488 First Street, Macon, GA, 31201, United States
Join Bike Walk Macon and Bike Tech Macon for a night of bikes and beers! We will meet at Just Tap’d Macon at 6:30 pm for a fun-filled ride through Downtown Macon featuring an easy pace and distance and then finish back at Just Tap’d at 7:30 pm for food, drinks, and mingling with other Macon bike lovers. We’ll also share info and answer any questions about our upcoming ShamRock ‘n’ Ride Burger Tri.
To sweeten the deal, Just Tap’d is giving all riders 10% off their tab as part of their Macon Bike Biz partnership! All participants will also score a free “Macon Hearts Bikes” bike bell. Everyone is welcome! Bring your bike, helmet, lights, and party attitude!

Saris Bike Rack Trade In
2018-03-16 - 2018-03-26 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States
Bring in your old bike rack to Bike Tech and trade up to a new Saris Rack! Save up to $180 depending on the model you pick…
Available models:
Bones 2: $30 off
Bones 3: $40 off
Freedom EX 2: $80 off
SuperClamp EX 2: $110 off
SuperClamp EX 4: $180 off

Shamrock'n'Ride Burger Tri
2018-03-17 12:30 - 16:00 | Tattnall Square Park, 1155 College St, Macon, GA, 31201, United States
Are you prepared for Macon’s most grueling bike competition that ever existed? Grab your gaudiest green gear and get ready to burn rubber and stuff your belly this Saint Patrick’s Day with Bike Walk Macon. It is our pleasure, nay, it is our HONOR to present the first annual ShamRock ‘n’ Ride Burger Tri.
If you love bikes, this event is for you! If you love burgers, this event is for you! Or booze. Or music. Or fun.
The challenge will kick off at Tattnall Square Park, and if you’re not already shaking with excitement, then the coffee shots from Jittery Joe’s will take care of that. After the coffee challenge, you’re on your own and headed to the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail to fuel up with a mouthwatering burger from Ocmulgee Brewpub. Then you’re barreling downtown for the Cupcake Crucible challenge with Bike Tech. Now don’t look back, because you are on the final stretch to the last stop at Just Tap’d, where the only thing standing between you, the party, and that glorious finish line is a cold green beer (or soda).
Your registration fee covers your food and drink, a water bottle (because hydration is cool), an entry pass into all the fun at the Cherry Blossom Festival at Central City Park, and one of the most stylish shirts you’ll ever own. Ever.
There will be music and an awards ceremony for our top competitors and best dressed at Just Tap’d.
Are you mad enough to register? The online registration fee is $35 until March 9th for riders ages 18+ of all skill levels. Registration will be limited to the first 100 people, so act fast. This is a rain or shine event. Tickets are non-refundable. Helmets are required.
All proceeds will support Bike Walk Macon, a non-profit organization leading the movement to make bicycling and walking a safe and convenient option for all Maconites.
Thank you to our amazing partners!
Bike Tech, Cherry Blossom Festival, Jittery Joe’s Mercer Village, Just Tap’d Macon, Ocmulgee Brewpub

Adventure Ride
2018-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States
