SHAMROCK ‘N’ RIDE SCAVENGER HUNT 2024

Are you ready for Macon’s quirkiest bicycling and walking event? Grab your gaudiest green gear and get ready to get silly on Saturday, March 9, 2024, with Bike Walk Macon. It is our pleasure to invite you to join us for the 2024 Shamrock ‘n’ Ride: Scavenger Hunt – a super fun, challenging, and family-friendly event.

This signature fundraiser supports Bike Walk Macon’s mission to make bicycling and walking a safe and convenient option for transportation and recreation for everyone in Macon-Bibb County. Your participation in the event or generous donation directly contributes to enhancing the safety, connectivity, and overall enjoyment of our streets.

WHAT IS IT?
Grab your bicycle or lace up those walking shoes, and round up your friends for a Macon adventure like no other! We’ll provide a map outlining a scavenger hunt area with over 50 destinations, activities, and challenges waiting for you. In just 2.5 hours, design your route and navigate a 5-mile radius of downtown, exploring iconic and obscure spots in Macon. From seeking hidden objects to conquering feats of strength and absurdity, this scavenger hunt is a blend of fun and discovery!

Form a BICYCLING TEAM of 2 or 3-4 members or a WALKING TEAM of 2-4 participants. No team? No problem – we’ll gladly assign you one.

The adventure kicks off at Fall Line Brewing Co. (567 Plum Street) at 9:30 am, with the scavenger hunt unfolding from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Wrap up the day at JBA (425 Cherry Street) for a light lunch and an exciting awards ceremony. Get ready for a day filled with laughter, exploration, and friendly competition!

Open Streets Macon: Houston Avenue

Bring your friends and family, and share in the experience of enjoying our city streets as public space!

Join Bike Walk Macon for a special spring Open Streets Macon on Sunday, March 12th from 1 PM to 4 PM! The streets of Macon will leap to life as Houston Avenue (Villa Crest Ave. to Lynmore Ave.) becomes a paved park. The street will be closed to motorized traffic for Maconites to enjoy their city streets as public space. There is no registration, and Open Streets Macon is FREE and open to the public.

Organized by Bike Walk Macon, Open Streets Macon is 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.

WHAT IS OPEN STREETS?
Open Streets programs, also known as Ciclovias, are a movement to activate people, strengthen businesses, and inspire public spaces by temporarily closing streets to cars. This is a free, regularly occurring program that offers Macon the opportunity to experience city streets in a whole new way, taking an active role in this global movement.

WHEN?
Sunday, March 12th from 1 PM to 4 PM

WHERE?
Houston Avenue (Villa Crest Ave. to Lynmore Ave.)

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
1. Organize an activity on the day – we are seeking business and community partners to provide programmings such as yoga, dance, basketball, and kid- and senior-friendly activities along the route. Sign up at www.openstreetsmacon.com/activitypartners/.

2. Join the volunteer team – In order to make this a safe and enjoyable event for all, we need dozens of dedicated volunteers to help bring the streets of Macon to life! Sign up to volunteer at www.openstreetsmacon.com/volunteer.

Read more about the initiative and how to get involved at www.openstreetsmacon.com.

Night Cycling 101

Want to learn how to be a safe night cyclist? Join Bike Walk Macon on Thursday, February 9, 2023, for a special night-cycling class. You’ll learn the best practices for riding at night, how to see and be seen, and how to be a confident cyclist when the sun goes down. We’ll implement these techniques together with a group night ride through Downtown Macon after the lesson.

THE DETAILS
This class is FREE to attend for adults 18 and up, but please pre-register at nightcycling101.eventbrite.com to help us prepare. The class will begin at 6:00 PM at the Bike Walk Macon Office at 830 High Street and last for about 2 hours. We’ll have FREE Bike Walk Macon lights, snacks, and water. Be sure to bring your helmet!

Bike Walk Macon has a limited supply of bicycles for use, though we recommend bringing your own bike since it is best to learn to ride on the bike you will be using most. Email kaylee@bikewalkmacon.com to borrow a bike.

THANK YOU!
This Bike Walk Macon class is made possible by a Georgia Office of Highway Safety Grant.

Open Streets Macon: Walnut/Clayton St.

Bring your friends and family, and share in the experience of enjoying our city streets as public space!

The 2nd route of 2022’s Open Streets Macon returns Sunday, November 6th from 2 pm to 5 pm with a new route! The streets of Macon will leap to life as Walnut/Clayton Street (Walnut St. to Clayton St. to Buford Pl. to Oak Haven Ave.) becomes a paved park. The street will be closed to motorized traffic (except for intersections where cars will be free to cross). There is no registration, and Open Streets Macon is FREE and open to the public.

Organized by Bike Walk Macon, Open Streets Macon is 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.

— WHAT IS OPEN STREETS? —
Open Streets programs, also known as Ciclovias, are a movement to activate people, strengthen businesses, and inspire public spaces by temporarily closing streets to cars. This is a free, regularly occurring program that offers Macon the opportunity to experience city streets in a whole new way, taking an active role in this global movement.

WHEN?
Sunday, November 6th from 2 pm to 5 pm

WHERE?
Walnut St. to Clayton St. to Buford Pl. to Oak Haven Ave.

— HOW DO I GET INVOLVED? —
1. Organize an activity on the day – we are seeking business and community partners to provide programmings such as yoga, dance, basketball, and kid- and senior-friendly activities along the route. Sign up at www.openstreetsmacon.com/activitypartners.

2. Join the volunteer team – In order to make this a safe and enjoyable event for all, we need dozens of dedicated volunteers to help bring the streets of Macon to life.
We will also install a permanent traffic calming street project to improve biking and walking during the Open Streets event. We are relying on residents like you to help us build it during Open Streets!
Sign up to volunteer at www.openstreetsmacon.com/getinvolved.

Read more about the initiative and how to get involved at www.openstreetsmacon.com.

Open Streets Macon: Pleasant Hill

Bring your friends and family, and share in the experience of enjoying our city streets as public space!

The 1st route of 2022’s Open Streets Macon is Sunday, October 2nd from 2 pm to 5 pm! The streets of Macon will leap to life as Pleasant Hill (Pursley St. to 3rd Ave. to Ward St.) becomes a paved park. The street will be closed to motorized traffic (except for intersections where cars will be free to cross). There is no registration, and Open Streets Macon is FREE and open to the public.

Organized by Bike Walk Macon, Open Streets Macon is 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.

— WHAT IS OPEN STREETS? —
Open Streets programs, also known as Ciclovias, are a movement to activate people, strengthen businesses, and inspire public spaces by temporarily closing streets to cars. This is a free, regularly occurring program that offers Macon the opportunity to experience city streets in a whole new way, taking an active role in this global movement.

WHEN?
Sunday, October 2nd from 2 pm to 5 pm

WHERE?
Pleasant Hill – Pursley St. to 3rd Ave. to Ward St.

— HOW DO I GET INVOLVED? —
1. Organize an activity on the day – we are seeking business and community partners to provide programmings such as yoga, dance, basketball, and kid- and senior-friendly activities along the route. Sign up at www.openstreetsmacon.com/activitypartners/.

2. Join the volunteer team – In order to make this a safe and enjoyable event for all, we need dozens of dedicated volunteers to help bring the streets of Macon to life.
We will also install a permanent traffic calming street project to improve biking and walking during the Open Streets event. We are relying on residents like you to help us build it during Open Streets!
Sign up to volunteer at www.openstreetsmacon.com/getinvolved.

Read more about the initiative and how to get involved at www.openstreetsmacon.com.

Bagels & Bikes Commuter Meet-Up

In celebration of Macon Car Free Day, we’re hosting a commuter meetup at Macon Bagels located at 470 Third Street to discuss how we all can commit to enhancing biking and walking in Macon and the benefits of having alternative transportation options.
Drop-in anytime between 7:45 am to 9:00 am and grab a breakfast sandwich, drink a quick cup of joe, or just mingle with fellow commuters.

Macon Car Free Day

Join the movement to go car-free in Macon on May 20th. By pledging to use alternative transportation (public transit, biking, or walking) or reduce your car use (ridesharing, carpooling, or teleworking), you can explore new options, improve air quality, reduce emissions, save money, meet new people, and see your community from a different lens. Whether you’re on your way to work, school, the park, or to run errands, Car Free Day is a chance to see all the benefits of alternative transportation.
Help us reach our goal of 200 Maconites going car-free on May 20th by signing the car-free pledge today!

Jane’s Walk Macon

Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. On the first weekend of May every year, Jane’s Walk festivals take place in hundreds of cities around the world. Jane’s Walks encourage people to share stories about their neighborhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbors.
Bike Walk Macon is facilitating free, citizen-led walking conversations to explore our city, share stories about our community and connect with our neighbors.

The 2022 Schedule will focus on Historic Pleasant Hill and Vineville Neighborhoods with Caitlin Mee as the designated Bike Walk Macon City Organizer.

Macon Bike Party – Rolling Town Hall + Transportation Forum

Bike Walk Macon is hosting a fun opportunity to interact with our government leaders. We hope you’ll bring your friends, family, and neighbors and join us for a casual bike ride followed by an outdoor discussion dedicated to walking, biking, and access to transit!

Where do our elected officials stand on transportation issues you care about? What will our elected officials do to make streets safe for people walking, biking, and riding the bus? What investments are most pressing to realizing Macon’s potential for sustainable transportation modes? Get answers to these and more questions.

Expect a casual bike ride, lively discussion, and informative evening.

SCHEDULE:
– 5:00 pm: Meet at Jefferson Long Park (Pursley St.).
– 5:30 pm: Casual, 3-mile beginner ride begins. We will bike as a group through the Pleasant Hill, InTown, and Downtown Macon neighborhoods.
– 6:15 pm: Ride will end back at Jefferson Long Park. Bike parking and water will be available.
– 6:30 pm: We will have a moderated discussion at Jefferson Long Park with all participating government leaders from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

MORE DETAILS:
– All ages and skill levels are welcome to this FREE event.
– If you can’t participate in the ride, join us for the discussion at 6:30 pm.
– Bring your own chairs and/or blankets for seating.
– Masks are encouraged to be worn before and after the bike ride and any time people are gathered.

A special thank you to AARP Georgia, our 2021-2022 Macon Bike Party Presenting Sponsor!

Visit www.bikewalkmacon.com/bikeparty for more info!

Macon Bike Party-Society Garden/Ingleside Area

Join us Thursday, May 12th for Macon Bike Party’s Ingleside Area ride! We’ll ride through historic Vine-Ingle, making a pit stop at Jefferson Long Park for a quick yoga session with the talented Renee Corwine. Then we’ll wrap up the ride at The Society Garden for a bit more outdoor social fun.
THE DETAILS
Macon Bike Party is a FREE, slow-paced community bicycle ride for people of all ages and skills levels. Come enjoy our great city and its neighborhoods from a unique perspective.
Registration begins at The Society Garden at 2389 Ingleside Ave. We will meet at 6:00 pm, share city-cycling safety tips, and begin the ride at 6:30 pm. The ride will end back at the Society Garden by 8:00 pm. The Society Garden has graciously offered a special $5 draft for all participants after the ride!
ALL ages are welcome. Remember to bring a helmet. We’ll have FREE Bike Walk Macon lights, snacks, and drinks. A map of the complete route will be available on this page 24 hours before the ride.
THE PARTY
Help us bring the party by contributing a tune or two to the collaborative Spotify playlist here – https://spoti.fi/2VujfGP.
THANK YOU!
A special thank you to AARP Georgia, our 2021-2022 Macon Bike Party Presenting Sponsor!
Visit www.bikewalkmacon.com/bikeparty for more info!