Politics & Government
Bicyclists Will Ride From Decatur To The Capitol Tuesday Morning
The local group ride starts at 10:45 a.m. at the East Lake Marta Station.
Scores of bicyclists from Decatur and Avondale Estates wil gather at the East Lake Marta Station Tuesday morning for the seventh annual Ride to the Capitol.
The ride to raise support for improved bike riding conditions will leave at 10:45 a.m. Decatur Mayor Bill Floyd usually leads the ride from Decatur and City Commissioner Fred Boykin, owner of a bike shop, rides, too.
The rides from Decatur and Roswell will have police escorts, unlike most other rides in the metro area. Rides are also expected to leave from Alpharetta, Peachtree City, Cumming, East Point, Dunwoody, Stone Mountain, McDonough , East Cobb and Covington/Conyers.
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The organizing group, www.georgiaridestothecapitol.org, says, "We are riding to raise support for the development of a regional-scale bicycle network of both on-road facilities and multi-use-trails, as well as cycling connections to major transit facilities, activity centers, and schools."
About 1,000 riders are expected from across the Atlanta area.
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The event is free but riders can register at www.GeorgiaRidesToTheCapitol.org. Registered riders are covered by event insurance.
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