Bike Walk Macon, a nonprofit working to create a more bikeable, walkable Macon-Bibb County, hosts Macon Bike Walk Month each year in May by organizing several free events that celebrate biking and walking. The schedule of highlighted events below is curated to encourage people of all ages and skill levels to move and experience the benefits of biking and walking across our city throughout the month.

“Biking and walking is a growing form of transportation in Macon-Bibb County. These events are thoughtfully designed so Maconites can gather their friends and family to embrace this shift in a fun and friendly way,” says Bike Walk Macon executive director, Rachel Umana. “Not only is choosing to bicycle or walk better for the environment and our city, but it is also better for individuals. We hope that by giving biking and walking a try in May, people will be inspired to bike and walk more in our city year-round.”

Bike Walk Macon along with several community partners and businesses has organized the following FREE events and activities to celebrate Macon Bike Walk Month:

• May 1 | Urban Confidence Adult Bike Class: Intermediate-level bicycle class to help riders improve their skills on Macon’s streets.
• May 6-8 | Jane's Walk: Free, citizen-led walking conversations through Pleasant Hill and Historic Vineville inspired by Jane Jacobs.
•  May 12 | Macon Bike Party: 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 14 | Mercer Bike & Roll: A kid's bike rodeo promoting bicycling proficiency and safe riding.
• May 18 | Walk-About-Wednesday: 3-mile stroll around Downtown Macon.
• May 20 | Macon Car Free Day + Bagels & Bikes: Join us for a biking and walkingcommuter meetup at Macon Bagels. Also, join the movement to go car-free and reduce yourcarbon emissions by signing the online pledge.
• May 20 | Bike and Ride Free Day with MTA: Macon Transit Authority will be offering freetransit rides for all bicyclists and pedestrians.
• Every Saturday in May: Crank to Coffee with Bike Tech Macon
• Every Tuesday in May: L.H. Thompson Trail Chill Ride with OMBA
• All month-long: Resolve to bike more in May by joining the Love to Ride challenge andlogging your trips at www.lovetoride.net.

  Visit www.bikewalkmacon.com/bikewalkmonth for a full list of events and activities. All events are free and open to the public. Follow Bike Walk Macon’s Facebook 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.