Macon's Big Bike Ride 2025

Name: Macon's Big Bike Ride 2025
Start: 2025-11-08T14:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-08T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Rosa Parks Square

Schedule

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 02:30 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Rosa Parks Square | Macon, GA

Join hundreds of Middle Georgia bicyclists as we ride together to champion a safer, more connected Macon. This is your chance to join the movement and advocate for streets and greenways that welcome everyone, whether you walk, bike, or roll through our city.
This year’s ride honors the life and legacy of Josh Rogers, a champion for walkable, bikeable streets. The route will highlight projects he helped bring to life, from Downtown improvements to the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail.
Whether you’re a new or seasoned rider, join us to show your support for safer streets and help make Macon a healthier, more connected city for everyone.

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:
- 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 (𝟮:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠): Sign your waiver, pick up your wristband, enjoy music, and connect with fellow bicyclists in Rosa Parks Square.
- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 (𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠): A casual, 8-10 mile route at a a slow pace starting at Rosa Parks Square, winding through East Macon, along sections of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, and returning to Downtown.
- 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 (𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠): Celebrate at Fall Line Brewing Co. to learn more about Bike Walk Macon and the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, a project Josh played a key role in bringing to life. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you ride! A portion of sales from a special brew will support the trail.
- 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲: By joining the ride, you’re standing with Bike Walk Macon to support safer, more connected, and more equitable streets. Over the next 10 years, we’re committed to bold change in how our streets are designed and how transportation systems serve every resident.

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 + 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪:
- 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: $10 per person. Kids under 12 ride free. Free registration is available for anyone in need - contact [email protected] for more details.
- 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Helmet (required), bike lock, bike lights, and water bottle.
- 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻! Deck out your bikes with lights, bring speakers, and join the celebration!
- 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Further our mission by donating to an ambassador, becoming a member, or sponsoring, or purchasing a raffle ticket for a brand new Trek bicycle. Your support helps create a safer, more inclusive, and sustainable biking community.

𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧:
- 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: All riders must sign a waiver, wear a helmet, and have bike lights.
- 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Kids under 16 must ride with an adult (1 adult per 2 kids). Child Ticket Note: The Big Bike Ride is about 8 miles at a casual group pace. Children should be able to ride this distance on city streets. Bikes with training wheels or under 24” are not permitted. Younger kids are welcome in a trailer, cargo bike, or child seat with an adult.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 bikewalkmacon.com/bigbikeride 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲!