Bike Walk Macon, a nonprofit working to create a more bikeable, walkable Macon-Bibb County, is excited to announce the return of Macon Bike Party and Walk-About-Wednesday and a new series of education classes this spring. 

Macon Bike Party returns on Thursday, March 10 at 6:00 PM, with a ride through Historic Greenwood Bottom and the Industrial District of Downtown Macon. Macon Bike Party is a free, slow-paced community bicycle ride for people of all ages and skill levels that rides on the second Thursday of each month (March to June and September to December). This ride will leave from the Bike Walk Macon office at 830 High Street, Macon, GA 31201. More details are available at bikewalkmacon.com/bikeparty. 

Bike Walk Macon is also bringing back Walk-About-Wednesday on Wednesday, March 16, at 5:30 PM. This one-hour medium-pace fitness walk meets on the third Wednesday of each month (March to June and September to December). The walk will start at the Bike Walk Macon office at 830 High Street, Macon, GA 31201. Participants should be able to walk 3 miles non-stop, and wear appropriate fitness gear and bring water. 

Bike Walk Macon is also thrilled to announce new bicycle educational bike classes for 2022 thanks to funding from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. This series will kick off with a “True Beginner” bicycle class at Luther Williams Field on Sunday, March 13 at 9:00 AM. Through this three-part course, students will learn the basics of bicycling and bicycle mechanics while increasing their skill level through advancing classes. Participants will graduate from each class with an increased knowledge of bicycling safety and skills. All classes are FREE. Students may sign up for the three-class course or individual classes at www.bikewalkmacon.com/events.

“We’re looking forward to bringing back some of our favorite rides and walks this month, while also introducing new classes. As Macon becomes a more bike and pedestrian friendly city, we believe it’s an important time for us to help provide educational events and opportunities across our city that help Maconites feel more confident and safe on our streets,” said Rachel Umana, executive director of Bike Walk Macon.

The following calendar of spring events are free and open to people of all ages and skill levels:

• March 10 | 6 pm to 8 pm - Macon Bike Party Greenwood Bottom/Industrial District - All-ages, 6-mile group ride through historic Greenwood Bottom neighborhood and Macon's lost Tybee neighborhood.

• March 13 | 9 am to 11:30 am - True Beginner Bicycle Class - The first course in Bike Walk Macon's three-class beginner's bicycling course.

• March 16 | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Walk-About-Wednesday - 3-mile stroll around Downtown Macon.

• April 10 | 9:00-11:30 am - Back on the Bike Bicycle Class - The second course in Bike Walk Macon's three-class beginner's bicycling course for adults. 

• April 14 | 5 pm to 7:30 pm - Macon Bike Party: Rolling Town Hall + Transportation Forum - A fun opportunity to interact with our government leaders with a 3-mile bike ride followed by an outdoor discussion dedicated to walking, biking, and access to transit. 

• April 20 | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Walk-About-Wednesday - 3-mile stroll around Downtown Macon.

• May 1 | 9 am to 11:30 am - Urban Confidence Bicycle Class - The third course in Bike Walk Macon's three-class beginner's bicycling course for adults. 

• May 12 | 6 pm to 8 pm - Macon Bike Party: Society Garden/Ingleside Area - All-ages group ride through historic Vine-Ingle with a pit stop at Jefferson Long Park for a quick yoga session. The ride will end at The Society Garden for outdoor socializing.

• May 18 | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Walk-About-Wednesday - 3-mile stroll around Downtown Macon.

• June 9 | 6 pm to 8 pm - Macon Bike Party: The Triangle/Old Forsyth Road - All-ages, 6-mile group ride beginning at The Triangle on Old Forsyth Road. 

• June 15 | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Walk-About-Wednesday - 3-mile stroll around Downtown Macon.

Visit www.bikewalkmacon.com/events to view all the details and RSVP  for our spring events and activities. Follow Bike Walk Macon’s Facebook and Instagram page for more details. For questions and media inquiries, contact Kaylee Pruitt, Education and Engagement Manager at 478-832-3324 or [email protected]. 

BIKE WALK MACON is a non-profit organization leading the movement to make bicycling and walking a safe, healthy, and convenient option for transportation and recreation for everyone in Macon-Bibb County. For more information, visit www.bikewalkmacon.com.