Kids & Family
Decatur Kicks Off Bike Month Activities
Expect to see many kids on bikes Wednesday, May 9, for Bike to School Day.
May is National Bike Month and Decatur has plenty of activities planned to encourage people to get out of their cars and onto bicycles.
It starts on Wednesday, May 9, with Bike to School Day. The Decatur Minute says,
Not only will all of our elementary schools and Renfroe Middle School be participating, but Decatur High Student Windsor Jones is encouraging students at Decatur High School to bike as well. Please be on the lookout for all these bicyclists as you make your way around Decatur tomorrow morning.
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May 12 - BikeDecatur Bike Ride and Maintenance
Join BikeDecatur at the Decatur Farmer's Market on Saturday May 12 from 9:30 until 10:30am for free air and lubes for your bicycle. Then at 10:30am riders will depart for a 10 mile leisurely ride around Decatur, suitable for all ages.
May 18 -- Bike to Work Day
Ride your bicycle to work on Friday, May 18 and be sure to stop by Decatur Bikes between 7 and 10am for complimentary coffee and breakfast snack. Meet up with a group of riders and bicycle together. You may want to stop by Decatur BIkes, and then make your way over to Bicycle South for more coffee!
May 19 - National Kids to Park Day
Decatur will celebrate National Kids to Park Day with Bicycle Registration at McKoy Park. Register your bicycle with the Decatur Police Department. Registering your bike will help it be returned to you in the event that it is lost or stolen. Enjoy riding your bicycle in a safe environment as we will block off the upper parking lot of McKoy Park for bicycle only riding. Enter on Spring Street.
May 20 - Bicycle South Bike Ride to Stone Mountain
Join the folks at Bicycle South for a no-drop ride to Stone Mountain. The riders depart from Bicycle South at 9am, 2098 North Decatur Road. The ride is suitable for all levels. For more information, click here.
May 26/27 - Bicycle Valet Parking at the Decatur Arts Festival
Ride your bicycle to the Decatur Arts Festival and enjoy free valet parking sponsored by Bicycle South and the City of Decatur. The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition will provide volunteers who will secure your bicycle while you enjoy this great community festival.
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