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*

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.