Following on the tremendous success of last year's three foot passing campaign, Georgia Bikes is working to accomplish the following legislative and policy goals in 2012 and beyond:

1) Implement a statewide Complete Streets policy, which will ensure that future road projects in Georgia meet the needs of all road users, including cyclists;
2) Protect the legal rights of cyclists; and
3) Secure a fair share of dedicated funding for bicycle facilities and infrastructure.

The 2012 Georgia Rides to the Capitol event will demonstrate to Georgia's leaders the widespread support in our state for better bicycling conditions and opportunities!

W H O
Metro Atlanta Mayors Association (MAMA), Georgia Bikes!, and event sponsors will host over 1,000 cyclists from the metro Atlanta region. Police-escorted rides will depart from Decatur and Roswell led respectively by Mayor Bill Floyd and Mayor Jere Wood as well as other mayors and public officials from the region.

W H A T
During the seventh annual "Georgia Rides to the Capitol" event, cyclists will embark on rides to the Capitol in order to raise support for improved conditions for cycling, including the development of regional systems of both on-road bicycling facilities and multi-use-trails.

W H E N
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, during the state legislative session. Estimated time of arrival at the Capitol is 11:40 a.m. Your starting time will depend on which city or auxiliary location you choose to start at or which route you choose to join along the way.

These auxiliary rides are a great way to join in and show your local community your support of cycling in Georgia. Some rides are still being confirmed. As of January 10, 2012 the following rides are set: Alpharetta, Peachtree City, Cumming, East Point, Dunwoody, Stone Mountain, McDonough and Covington/Conyers. Check back closer to the event to confirm exact auxiliary ride details! Please note that only the Decatur and Roswell routes are police escorted – and they are NOT escorted on the return trip.

W H Y
Riding to raise support for the development of a regional-scale bicycle network of both on-road facilities and multi-use-trails, and cycling connections to major transit facilities, activity centers, and schools.

MAMA also intends to raise awareness of the benefits of bicycling as an important form of transportation; a beneficial economic development and tourism tool; an excellent way to maintain health and fitness; and a great sport and family activity.

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The Georgia Rides To The Capitol 2012 event poster and flyer will be available as PDFs for viewing and printing closer to the event. Please check back later for details.