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News for 4-16-2026
From Atlanta Streets Alive
April 19!
Atlanta Streets Alive isn’t about rushing from one stop to the next — it’s about the journey in between. It’s the music you hear before you see it, the laughter drifting across blocks, and the surprise of stumbling into something new. From Colony Square to Underground Atlanta, attendees are encouraged to wander, play, and connect along the route.
🚲 Feel the Rhythm of the Street in Motion: Team Noodle – Sign up for the GA Peach Ride & join weekly Atlanta rides, Atlanta Cycling Festival – Scavenger hunt + 2026 event previews, Bike Law Georgia – Know your rights on the road
🎷 Let the Street Become Your Stage: Hot Jam – Free swing dance lessons + DJ vibes, North Avenue Presbyterian Praise Band – Live music for the soul, WQEB 97.3 Radio – Live interviews, performances & media showcase, and more!
💛 Community, Creativity & Connection: The Black Women’s Lab – Words of affirmation and connection, Em Dash – Cozy conversations and storytelling, The New School – Mixtapes and creative crafting station, and more! So don’t rush it. Wander the full stretch. Pause often. Follow the music. We’ll see you on Peachtree! Find the full list here.
News for 4-15-2026
Chatt Hills Parking – Dirty Sheets or Silk Sheets
From a trusted source
Dirty Sheets Riders. Please do NOT park at Rico Park (Baseball field) on Saturdays from now through May 16th. It’s bball season! Best alternative is behind City Hall, 6505 Rico Road.
Silk Sheets Riders. Try parking at the “new” New Riverlands Park, 8661 Campbellton Redwine Road. They have rest rooms with showers! Parking passes are available at City Hall, which are good for all town parks. Non-residents = $25.00
Trish’s Note: There are no bathrooms at City Hall. You can use the bathroom at the Rico Ball fields-just please be courteous to the park/baseball users. There is also Cochran Mill Park, but it gets busy on the weekends.
News for 4-10-2026
Tucker Day – Main Street Closed
From Tucker Day
ATTN: Groups that ride from Tucker, GA on Saturday mornings!! Main Street Tucker will be CLOSED to ALL traffic (bikes & cars) on Saturday, May 2th, 2026 from 6am – 7pm for the Tucker Day festival. If you ride from Tucker on Saturday mornings, please make alternate plans for Saturday 5/2/26. There will be no/limited parking available and you will NOT be able to ride down Main Street. Police will be issuing tickets for non-compliance to the street closure. After your ride, come join us on Main Street for Music, Food, Beverages and Crafts! (Trish’s Note: I’ve been asked to pass this along. This is a yearly festival. Please be considerate and find an alternative route around Main Street May 2.)
News for 4-10-2026
New Rider Certification
From the Dick Lane Velodrome
Learn to ride and race on the Dick Lane Velodrome!
The first certification session for 2026 will be run this coming weekend, April 11-12. All classes take place over two days. Classes are run from 9am to 12pm, both Saturday and Sunday. You must attend both days to receive your certificate. Cost: $60.00 (bike rental included) paid via cash, card or PayPal when you check in on day one of the class. Once certified, you will be ready to race in the “D” category or join one of our track training sessions! Equipment: – rental bikes (without pedals) are available for no additional cost. You must provide your own shoes and corresponding pedals. If you don’t have these items, you can wear tennis shoes with laces tucked in. – Bring your own helmet (required) – You can bring your own track bike provided it has a fixed gear, no aero bars, no brakes installed and does not carry water bottles. If you want to sign up, or have questions, please contact: brian@dicklanevelodrome.com
Van Purser Foundation News
From VPF
We’re excited to announce the date for the 2026 AFO Ride! Mark your calendars for October 3, 2026, as we gather once again at Cumming City Center for a meaningful day on the bike with friends, family, and the cycling community we love. This ride continues to be about more than the miles. It’s about connection, purpose, and honoring the legacy that brings us together each year.
Event Details:
Date: October 3, 2026
Location: Cumming City Center
Registration: Opens in May
More details: Coming soon! We’ll be sharing additional information in the coming months, including route details, ride options, and how you can get involved. For now, save the date and start getting excited. We can’t wait to ride together again in 2026!
News for 4-9-2026
Rides Page Updated
The Rides page is updated for 2026! I removed several rides that I could not find any information for. I have a few left to add, but check it out if you are looking for a group road or mtb ride! There are even a couple of gravel rides. As a note, there are some rides that are sporadic, once a month, or every so often. I only list rides that are weekly. It’s too much to keep up with FunBike ride is on the 2nd Tuesday, no wait, now it’s on the 3rd Wed, etc. If you know of any rides that I’m missing or that need to be updated, contact me.
North Cooper Lake Bike Park Closure
From the City of Smyrna
BIKE PARK CLOSURE: Starting Monday, April 6th, the slope style trails at North Cooper Lake Park will be closed for maintenance. We will be performing erosion control and installing trail armor to improve trail sustainability and safety. We anticipate these improvements will be completed by Saturday, April 11th. Thank you for your patience as we work to preserve and improve our outdoor spaces!
Greenville Cycling Classic
The Greenville Journal had a nice article about the upcoming Greenville Cycling Classic.
Professional cyclists from across the country will soon race through downtown in the Greenville Cycling Classic.
The road cycling race will return for its third year on Thursday, April 30. The free event, presented by Prisma Health, is part of USA CRITS, an eight-race series of criteriums across the Southeast.
“This event not only showcases the incredible talent of professional cyclists; it highlights Greenville’s commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle,” said Tim Brookshire, CEO of Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
The Greenville Cycling Classic will be held on a short, closed circuit winding through downtown. The start and finish line for the 0.6-mile course will be located at the intersection of North Main and Coffee streets at ONE City Plaza.
Eight races will be held on April 30, starting at 3 p.m. The full schedule of events include:
- 3 p.m. – Men’s Category 4/5 race
- 3:35 p.m. – Collegiate Men
- 4:10 p.m. – Collegiate Women
- 4:45 p.m. – Masters 45 plus
- 5:30 p.m. – Ride with the Tour de France Legends
- 6 p.m. – Men’s Category 2/3 race
- 7 p.m. – Women’s Pro 1/2/3 Category race
- 8:10 p.m. – Men’s Pro 1/2 Category race
The Tour de France Legends event allows community members over the age of 12 to ride with former Tour de France competitors George Hincapie, Christian Vande Velde and Bobby Julich. The event is free and open to the public.
Athens Twilight News
From Athens Twilight
Cyclists of all types from Twilight pros to weekend warriors can come together to kick off the weekend festivities with “party pace” road bike rides on Friday, April 17. The Kickoff Ride will leave from The Hub Bicycles in Five Points at 1 PM and will be approximately 30 miles. The BikeAthens Joy Ride will leave from Downtown Athens at the corner of Jackson & Washington at 6 PM and will be 6-8 miles. We hope to see you there!
News for 4-7-2026
GrandView Trail Work Party
From Hi Lo SORBA
GrandeView Trail Work Party Sunday, April 12 1:00 PM Help us get our new riding location ready for community ride days and summer camp. We are hoping to get about 0.5 mile single track trail cut in. Bring gloves, rakes, loppers, leaf blowers…whatever you got! Look for a Kids Bike League sign by the road. Follow gravel driveway back. 923 Old Augusta Rd S, Rincon, GA 31326-5215 (Trish’s Note: This is a newer SORBA chapter in South Georgia. I’m trying to post work parties other places than just Metro Atlanta if I see them. Contact me if you know of one.)
Bearings Bike Along
From Bearing Bike Works
Sat., May 2 The Bearings Bike-Along is almost here, and we’d love for you to join us for a fun, feel-good afternoon on the Beltline that directly supports youth, bikes, and opportunity in Southwest Atlanta.
We’ll kick things off with a ribbon cutting for our new shop, then roll into the Bike-Along: a community ride with flexible routes, time to ride at your own pace, and plenty of space to hang out before and after. Stick around for the festival with an open bar, games, music, an inflatable bike obstacle course, raffles (including a gift card to Big Softie), and more. Come make an impact on your community and enjoy a great afternoon out on the Atlanta Beltline while you’re at it. Your $50 ticket gets you entry to the ride and festival, and event t-shirt, food & drinks, and a raffle entry! Want to take your impact a step farther? After you buy your ticket, set up a fundraising page to help us spread the word about Bearings and the work we’re doing, and empower your own community to help us meet our goal of raising $35,000 this spring to keep our programs rolling!
News for 4-6-2026
Rope Mill Trail Work Party
From SORBA Woodstock
Rope Mill Trail Work Party Sat., April 18 9 am. Meet at the Pavilion.
Bike Walk Macon Is Hiring
From Bike Walk Macon
News for 4-3-2026
Covington Century Discount!
The Covington Century is offering a 15% discount for Southeastern Cycling readers! Use code SEC26! Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=130229
Bearhoti Blitz
From North Georgia Mountain Bike Association
Mark your calendars for our Bearhoti Spring Blitz Work Days coming this Spring! We knocked out Bear Creek last month, so here’s the plan on the rest of the system. Every second Saturday of the month through June we will work on a section of the Pinhoti. Here’s the schedule so mark you calendars if you want to come help out: Pinhoti 1 – 4/11, Pinhoti 2 – 5/9, Pinhoti 3 – 6/13.
News for 4-2-2026
Cobb County Mountain Bike Classes at Allatoona Creek Park
From Cobb County
Learn everything you need to know about mountain biking. In this adults-only class, you’ll learn to ride mountain bikes on the trails of Allatoona Creek Park on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. You’ll practice basic trail riding skills, build confidence, and enjoy an active outdoor experience at Allatoona Creek Park, 5690 Old Stilesboro Road, Acworth. Trish’s Note: These are FREE for county residents.
Tuesday, April 14 –Register for Introduction to Mountain Biking class
Tuesday, April 21 – Register for Braking and Shifting class
Tuesday, April 28 – Register for Climbing, Descending and Drops class
IMBA Trail Towns
IMBA has designated the 2026 Trail (mtb) Town. Southeastern cities are Anniston, AL and Columbus, GA. https://www.imba.com/trail-towns
News for 4-1-2026
Dick Lane Velodrome Racing Starts!
From the DLV
Wednesday nights under the lights at the velodrome. Fast, fun, and just the right amount of chaos. Season starts April 1 7–9PM, Free to watch Bring your friends. Bring your family. Please just leave your pets at home. (Trish’s note: City regulations say no pets at the DLV. Not even on a leash.) Dick Lane Velodrome, 1889 Lexington Drive, East Point, GA dicklanevelodrome.com
Trish’s Note: You have to be certified to race. Watch for my posts about the upcoming certification classes when they are announced.
News for 3-28-2026
Move for Grady
From the Promoter
We are one month away from Move For Grady! There is still time to register to ride, run or walk with us on Saturday, April 25, at Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium to celebrate the impact Grady makes on our community. -Fully supported 20-, 45-, and 62-mile cycling routes featuring well-stocked aid stations and readily available support vehicles -Start Line festivities offering the chance to gather and enjoy morning snacks and coffee – Finish Line Celebration featuring fantastic food, an open bar, music, sponsor activations and the opportunity to celebrate everyone who moved for Grady
If you’re more a cheerleader, volunteering is a great way to support Move For Grady! Starting a week before the event, we have slots for everything from packet pick-up and event set-up to supporting registration and rest stops on the big day – all of which contribute to a successful and safe day for our cyclists, runners, and walkers. All volunteers receive a great T-shirt, meals during their shift, and access to the fantastic Finish Line Celebration.
News for 3-26-2026
Speed Limits in Chattahoochee Hills
Beware if you drive to/from the Dirty Sheets and Silk Sheets routes in Chatt Hills, GA. There are some new speed limits.
Chicopee Work Party
From Northeast Georgia SORBA
“Work party this Saturday March 28, 2026. We are continuing work on the new trails at Coyote. Check in at the toolshed in the upper parking lot at 9:30. We provide the tools. Bring gloves, snacks and water for the day. Wear closed toed shoes. Helmets and eye protection are recommended but are optional. We will work to 1pm.”
News for 3-19-2026
McClellan Trails Workday
From NEABA
McClellan Trails Workday, (near Anniston, AL) Sat., March 21, 9 am- 1 pm, Fun riding takes work. Come be a part of our community. The goal is to provide the “Finish” work on the new trail that Bubba Crabtree is roughing in with the mini Excavator. It will connect Yahou Lake with 2-Star Betty. Wes Hodges will be the trail boss for the day. Bring loppers, shovels, metal rakes or use some of our tools. There will be pizza for lunch. Thanks in advance for coming out.
News for 3-18-2026
Black Bear Rampage
From Mountain Goat Adventures
THE BLACK BEAR RAMPAGE PRESENTED BY THE OCOEE RIVER CORRIDOR! COMING MAY 17, 2026 in COPPER HILL, TN! PUFFY CAMPING BLANKET FOR FIRST 225 RACERS!! If you loved it when we hosted the Cohutta 100 and Big Frog 65 races, then you will love this event – it’s on all of the same trails, just without the gravel sections! We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Scott’s Bikes and are bringing back the Black Bear Rampage for 2026. Join us on May 17th at the Ocoee Whitewater Center for this fun event that covers most of the singletrack in the Tanasi Trail System!
Riders may choose either a 35 mile or 20 mile course, which both consist of mostly singletrack after the initial 2.5 mile road climb to spread out the field. Both courses have a vareity of terrain including the fast and flowy singletrack of Brush Creek, as well as some stout climbs and challenging technical sections. Both courses finish with a ripping fast descent down Thunder Rock this year, with the finish line being in the Whitewater Center Parking lot.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS! Age group categories with 10 year increments through 70+ available in both distances!- Block Pricing for 2026 – Be one of the first 150 participants to sign up for the lowest entry price! – 50″x70″ puffy camping blanket for the first 225 racers! – Super comfy cotton blend race shirt with race logo (register by April 25 shirt size deadline to guarantee your size) – Well stocked aid station with plenty of calories, fluids, mechanical support, first aid supplies, drop bags and more. – Well marked course with course marshals for your safety – Hearty Post Race Meal from the Bus Bar and Grill! – Finisher medals for all finishers as well as custom handmade awards for all podium finishers! – Top 3 male and female open winners receive free entry into next year’s event! – Family-friendly venue – stay for the weekend, there’s lots to see and do in the area. This is a Sunday race, so you can go rafting or hike the day before!
