Truman Linear Park Trail Phase 2A is the Savannah area’s newest trail and Friends of Tide to Town wants to keep it neat and tidy. Join them as they pick up any litter and collect recycling, trim vegetation, and make sure the trail is in tiptop shape. All tools and supplies will be provided. Volunteers will be spatially distanced, but masks are required. Meet at the Scarborough Sports Complex, located at the corner of Skidaway Road and Bona Bella Avenue
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Enmarket Encourage Health Live Series Explores Healthy Walking Routes in Savannah
The Enmarket Encourage Health Educational Series, in partnership with Healthy Savannah, will stream its next live broadcast on Jan. 7 exploring “Activity-Friendly Routes to Everyday Destinations.” Also sponsored by Center Parc Credit Union, the program will live-stream at 1 p.m. on Healthy Savannah’s Facebook page and will be streamed on Enmarket’s Facebook page. The program will be rebroadcast at a later date on the City of Savannah’s Government Channel and on Savannah Now Podcasts.
On this second installment of the 2020-21 series, Armand Turner will outline strategies for creating walking- and bike-friendly routes to everyday destinations in the Savannah area, including Tide to Town’s Truman Linear Park Trail Phase 2A. Turner is Healthy Savannah / YMCA of Coastal Georgia Physical Activity Program Manager. More information.
Bicycle Caravan to Get Out the Vote in Savannah!
The only weekend day of early voting is Dec. 19, so this ride will make its way around Savannah and encourage people to head directly to vote in this important run-off election which will determine control of the U.S. Senate. The group will meet Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park where they’ll decorate their bikes with fun signage before they head out. Supplies will be provided. Bike decoration starts at 11:45 a.m. and the ride leaves at 12:30 p.m.
Please wear a helmet and mask!
*NOTE: Early voting on Saturday is only available at the Board of Registrars, 1117 Eisenhower Blvd. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other early voting times and locations available here.
Savannah Literary Scavenger Hunt
The weather is still beautiful, and let’s get movin’ around Savannah! Bike Walk Savannah and Live Oak Public Libraries present the Literary Scavenger Hunt around Savannah, taking place Nov. 11, Nov. 18 and Nov. 25. On Monday, Nov. 10, BWS will post a list of items from our scavenger hunt — complete a row, column or diagonal each week and share your photos on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to be entered to win a BWS and LOPL swag bag. More information.
Savannah Literary Scavenger Hunt
The weather is still beautiful, and let’s get movin’ around Savannah! Bike Walk Savannah and Live Oak Public Libraries present the Literary Scavenger Hunt around Savannah, taking place Nov. 11, Nov. 18 and Nov. 25. On Monday, Nov. 10, BWS will post a list of items from our scavenger hunt — complete a row, column or diagonal each week and share your photos on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to be entered to win a BWS and LOPL swag bag. More information.
Savannah Metropolitan Rotary Club Cycle Path Ride
Take a leisurely ride on the newly constructed Truman Linear Park Trail from Daffin Park to Lake Mayer Park and back. Refreshments will be provided along the way with discussion of the history of the trail’s development and plans for the Tide to Town trail system. Participants will receive a free bike light set. Proceeds benefit Bike Walk Savannah.
Savannah Cranksgiving
The eighth annual Savannah Cranksgiving Ride is Saturday, Nov. 14 starting at 1 p.m. Cranksgiving is half bike ride, half food drive and a 100 percent fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon helping others.
Bike Walk Savannah (and you!) will be helping feed hungry people at Emmaus House. Founded in 1982 by a group of downtown churches, Emmaus House provides food and day services to the homeless and needy of Savannah. Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, fifty weeks each year.
Registration for the ride starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at BWS HQ (Corner of Henry and Lincoln streets). At registration, participants will receive a shopping list of items needed by Emmaus House, as well as a scavenger hunt. The challenge begins at 1:30 p.m. when riders roll out to shop by bike. Participants should pick up items from the shopping list without going over $15-20 price limit. This is not a race! Riders may compete by themselves or on teams (up to 6 members). More information.
Savannah Literary Scavenger Hunt
The weather is still beautiful, and let’s get movin’ around Savannah! Bike Walk Savannah and Live Oak Public Libraries present the Literary Scavenger Hunt around Savannah, taking place Nov. 11, Nov. 18 and Nov. 25. On Monday, Nov. 10, BWS will post a list of items from our scavenger hunt — complete a row, column or diagonal each week and share your photos on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to be entered to win a BWS and LOPL swag bag. More information.
12th Annual Moonlight Garden Rides
MGR 2020 will have a bit of a different feel, but all the same fun!
This year participants from all over will pledge to bike, walk, run or roll a certain amount of miles from October 1 to October 31. At the same time, participants will set personal and team fundraising goals to support Bike Walk Savannah’s crucial work in the Greater Savannah area.
Whether you are a casual cyclist or runner or an avid enthusiast, Moonlight Garden Rides is a great way to connect with the Savannah community. You can choose to fundraise and earn great perks for reaching your goals, or make a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one. More information.
Wednesday Walks
Staying physically active is important for both physical AND mental health, and is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why we’re encouraging everyone to get out for a walk around their neighborhood or yard! Tune in on Wednesday for a prompt of something to share from your adventure, and take photos to share your walk. Make sure to tag Bike Walk Savannah and #BikeWalkSAV #WednesdayWalks.