Georgia Games: Time Trial
2017-07-09 07:30 - 12:30 UTC
WHEN & WHERE
Start Time: 7:30AM
July 9th, 2017
West Oak Business Park
1841 West Oak Pkwy Suite G
Marietta, GA 30062

Entry Fee:
$15.00 per person
*Out of state residents add $5.00 to entry fee.
Early Deadline: June 23nd, 2017
($8.00 late fee after deadline)
Online registration will remain open until July 6th, 2016 at 5:00pm. Entries received after the advanced entry deadline will include a $5.00 late fee.

DIVISIONS
Juniors 10-12
Juniors 13-14
Juniors 15-16
Juniors 17-18
Men’s Pro 1 / 2
Men Cat 3 / 4 / 5
Women 1 / 2 / 3
Women Cat 4/ Cat 5
Masters 35+ / 45+ / 55+ / 65+

Contact
staff.taylor.hartwick@georgiagames.org

RULES
As established by USA Cycling. Helmets are mandatory!
Race Director reserves the right to combine fields (or any other decision affecting the race weekend).
USA Cycling approved. Course is 6 miles in total length and consists of rolling terrain. There are two (2) tear drop shaped turn-arounds on the course with a slight uphill finish.

Georgia Games: Criterium
2017-07-09 08:30 - 13:30
WHEN & WHERE
July 9th, 2017
1841 West Oak Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30062

Entry Fee:
1) Register online and get a discount! OR
2) $27.00 per adult
3) $21.00 per junior
4)$10.00 for second & third Category Entry
*Out of state residents add $5.00 to entry fee.
Early Deadline: June 23rd, 2017
($8.00 late fee after deadline)

DIVISIONS

Women Cat 5
8:30am
30min +2

Women Cat 4
8:30am
30min +2

Juniors
8:32am
30min +2

Men Cat 5
9:15am
30min +2

Men Cat 4
10:00am
45min +3

Men Pro 1/2
11:10am
60min +3

Men Cat 3
12:30pm
45min +3

Masters 35/45/55/65+
1:30pm
45min +3

Women 1/2/3

Contact
staff.taylor.hartwick@georgiagames.org

RULES
As established by the United State Cycling Federation. Helmets are mandatory!
Race Director reserves the right to combine fields (or any other decision affecting the race weekend).
There is a mandatory field limit of 50 riders in the Category 5 race.
Neutral pit wheel-in, wheel-out

(Shhh!!) Lou's Birthday Celebration
2017-07-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States
Join us at the shop from 4pm-6pm to celebrate Lou’s Birthday! We’ll have cake and beers and will share stories about Lou and his dedication to Macon’s cycling community – 33 years! It’s a surprise, so keep it quiet!

Macon Night Ride
2017-08-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States
We’re back for some urban exploration and you will need some form of “off road bike.” The choice is yours, mountain bike, gravel bike, etc. Something with wide(er) tires. According to Tripp, we’re going in a direction never gone before on this ride. Interested? Join us!
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*

MACON Bike Rack Press Conference
2017-08-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Just Tap’d, 488 First Street, Macon, GA, 31201, United States
Join Bike Walk Macon for a press conference announcing the locations of 12 new bike racks in Downtown Macon, including the locally designed and crafted MACON bike rack at Just Tap’d (488 1st St.).
This Macon Bike Biz bike rack program is funded by the Downtown Challenge Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. The Downtown Challenge was created to implement the Macon Action Plan through a series of grants to local businesses, nonprofits, individuals, and government entities. To read the Macon Action Plan, please visit www.MaconActionPlan.com.

Bike 'n' Beers + Macon Night Ride
2017-08-29 16:30 - 21:00 | Just Tap’d, 488 First Street, Macon, GA, 31201, United States
Bike ‘n’ Beers is back! Join Bike Walk Macon at Just Tap’d (488 1st St.) on August 29th to help create a more bikeable, walkable Macon!
The meeting will kick off with a group ride beginning and ending at the patio at Just Tap’d – Macon (488 1st St.) at 5:15 PM. The ride will feature an easy pace and distance.
For those who cannot participate in the group ride, the meetup will begin at 6:00 PM 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. We’ll also hear from special guest Alex Leahy from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia about Downtown Challenge. She’ll share info about what ideas make good Downtown Challenge applications. If you have an idea for how to make Macon more bikeable or walkable, be sure to join us!
Everyone is welcome! Refreshments and one complimentary drink will be provided.
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We’re joining the Bike Walk Macon ride in the place of our normal Tuesday Night Ride this week! A few of us will ride from Bike Tech at 4:30pm and head to Just Tap’d. Following the meeting, those that want to ride more, can. We’ll make a stop back by Just Tap’d and then ultimately head back to Bike Tech for those that started there.
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.
*Ride at your own risk*

12th Annual MACC One Love Century
2017-09-02 08:00 - 17:00

Savannah Century Ride
2017-09-03 | The Distillery Alehouse, Savannah, GA, United States

Labor Day - Shop Closed
2017-09-04 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States

Macon Night Ride
2017-09-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-09-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-09-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-11-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2017-11-21 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*

Mercer Bear Bikes Maintenance Workshop
2017-09-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Connell Student Union, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA, 31201, United States
We’re happy to host our inaugural Safety and Maintenance Workshop for all Mercer University Students! We’ve partnered with Mercer Bear Bikes to talk about cycling safety, easy fix-it-yourself tips and tricks and answer questions for all interested in learning more about how to utilize your bike for transportation around campus and Macon.
We’ll meet at the fix-it station on campus (Connell Student Center). Bring your own bike and be ready to get your hands dirty!

Macon Night Ride - CANCELLED
2017-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Bike Tech, 3003 Vineville Ave, Macon, 31204, United States

September Bike Commuter Breakfast
2017-09-22 07:30 - 09:00 | Jittery Joe’s, 1635 Montpelier Ave, Macon, GA, 31201, United States
Come enjoy a hot cup of coffee and join a social group of biking and walking commuters for Bike Walk Macon’s monthly commuter breakfast on Friday, September 22nd at Jittery Joe’s Mercer Village!
Biking and walking commuters of all skills and levels are welcome to join, whether you’re a seasoned, newbie, or aspiring one. Drop in any time between 7:30 am – 9 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.

Annual Georgia Bikes Summit
2017-09-30
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
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

Cruisin' in the Country
2017-11-11

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!

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