Bike Walk Macon, a local non-profit organization, is proud to present Macon Bike Walk Month, a month-long initiative aimed at promoting active transportation and community engagement throughout Macon-Bibb County. The events will take place throughout May, with various activities and initiatives designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to bike, walk, and explore Macon’s streets and greenways.

"Trying a new mode of transportation can be intimidating, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. Whether you’re a seasoned bicyclist, transit enthusiast, or a new walker, we have something for everyone this month. We can’t wait to see you out on your bike, feet, or on transit exploring Macon’s neighborhoods and landmarks from a new, unique perspective!," says Rachel Umana, Executive Director of Bike Walk Macon.

The initiative includes various events aimed at providing safe, interactive, and enjoyable opportunities for people to bike and walk throughout the city. Some of the events happening in May include:

May 7 | Open Streets Macon: Houston Avenue: A car-free celebration of public space; bringing people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds together to walk, skate, bike, play, and re-imagine how we use our public streets.
May 11 | Macon Bike Party + Profit Share Night: All-ages group ride with Rock Candy Tours highlighting several prominent music locations around Downtown. The ride will end at Fall Line Brewing Co. for our Profit Share Night.
May 16 | Tattnall Tuesday Group Walk: 3-mile health walk from Tattnall Square Park.
May 23 | Urban Confidence Adult Bike Class: Intermediate-level bicycle class to help riders improve their skills on Macon’s streets.
May 26 | Macon Car Free Day + Bagels & Bikes: Join us for a biking and walking commuter meetup at Macon Bagels. Also, join the movement to go car-free and reduce your carbon emissions by signing the online pledge.
May 26 | Ride Free Day with MTA: Macon Transit Authority will be offering free transit rides for all bicyclists and pedestrians.

Every Saturday in May: Crank to Coffee with Bike Tech Macon
All month-long: Donate gently-used bicycles to Re-Cycle Macon for under-resourced individuals in Macon lacking dependable transportation.

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. Community members are also invited to support Bike Walk Macon’s work to create safer, healthier, more equitable streets by making a donation or becoming a member at www.bikewalkmacon.com/give. 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.