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We believe affordable, accessible transportation is a critical component of social and economic mobility. 

BikeAthens is a non-profit organization in Athens, Georgia that works to build equity in transportation. We advocate for a safe and connected city, repair bikes for people who need them, and teach safe cycling to people of all ages.

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Prince Ave Pilot Project

Rescheduled True Beginner Bikepacking Weekend

How to Bike PorchFest 2022

True Beginner Bikepacking Weekend

True Beginner Bikepacker Weekend

Screenshot of a map of bike routes in Athens Georgia

Dynamic Map of Athens Created with UGA’s Community Mapping Lab

New League Cycling Instructors Certified in Athens

Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association logo with Racism Doesn't Belong Here under it

Holding Ourselves Accountable

Black Lives Matter sign in a window

Black Lives Matter.

Bike Month Bingo

BikeAthens and COVID-19

Writing about Traffic Violence

Changing of the Guard

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Take five minutes to talk about bikes today. ...

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Mar 17

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Take five minutes to talk about bikes today. It's pretty important. Survey open through April 5th.

Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. ...

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Mar 16

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Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio. Every Thursday night we help people fix their bikes. Just roll your bike in and tell us what is going on. If you aren't sure what is wrong, we can check it out together. Programming Notes: Tonight's soundtrack will feature full album plays from Bass Drum of Death - Say I Won't (2023), The Murlocs - Bittersweet Demons (2021), Titus Andronicus - The Will To Live (2022), and The Dexateens - Teenager EP (2006). BikeAthens strives to protect the health of everyone in the shop. If you are not fully vaccinated or not masked, we ask that you wait outside for service. Additionally, if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms - whether you feel this is attributed to seasonal allergies or have a negative COVID test - we ask you to refrain from coming into the shop. All bikes are welcome. . . . . . . . . #my_athens #athensga #BikeAthens #FixEmAll #RideBright #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #mtb #mountainbike #mountainbiking #mtbiking #biking #partypace #bikes #bikelife #cycle #instabike #bikestagram #ride #keepoldbikesontheroad #26aintdead

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Mar 14

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https://www.accgov.com/chase North Chase Street is a critical north-south connector for Athens. The North Chase Street Corridor Improvement Project includes: ADA-Accessible sidewalks on both sides of Chase Street between Newton Bridge Parkway and Oneta Street, connecting pedestrian traffic between Newton Bridge Parkway to Chase Street Elementary School and beyond. A single-lane roundabout at the Oneta Street intersection with Chase Street to accommodate all turning movements from the heavy truck traffic. Two single-lane roundabout interchanges at the SR10 Loop interchange with Chase Street Pedestrian improvements at the Chase Street and Barber Street / Newton Bridge Parkway Intersection to connect the Chase Street sidewalks to the planned Barber Street multiuse path. Raised curbs over the existing railroad bridge to calm traffic speeds Conversion of the westbound Rowe Road approach to a right-in / right-out movement with truck aprons to calm vehicular traffic and accommodate larger truck traffic.

Classic and Antique Bicycle Swap Meet this Sunday ...

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Mar 11

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Classic and Antique Bicycle Swap Meet this Sunday in Norcross... They moved the swap indoors so it's rain or shine. Everything from antique wood wheel to ballooners, muscle bikes, BMX and beyond! https://athensga.craigslist.org/bik/d/norcross-bike-swap-meet-atl-sunday/7597668140.html

We are closed this week. No sales or service. No ...

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Mar 6

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We are closed this week. No sales or service. No FYOB this week. We'll be open again Monday, March 13th. Go ride your bike.

Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. ...

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Mar 2

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Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio. Every Thursday night we help people fix their bikes. Just roll your bike in and tell us what is going on. If you aren't sure what is wrong, we can check it out together. Programming Notes: Tonight's soundtrack will feature full album plays from Bass Drum of Death - Say I Won't (2023), The Murlocs - Bittersweet Demons (2021), Titus Andronicus - The Will To Live (2022), and The Dexateens - Teenager EP (2006). BikeAthens strives to protect the health of everyone in the shop. If you are not fully vaccinated or not masked, we ask that you wait outside for service. Additionally, if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms - whether you feel this is attributed to seasonal allergies or have a negative COVID test - we ask you to refrain from coming into the shop. All bikes are welcome. . . . . . . . . #my_athens #athensga #BikeAthens #FixEmAll #RideBright #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #mtb #mountainbike #mountainbiking #mtbiking #biking #partypace #bikes #bikelife #cycle #instabike #bikestagram #ride #keepoldbikesontheroad #26aintdead #whyAthensGA

Get in touch if you have any information.

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Feb 27

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Get in touch if you have any information. TXT 706-249-9550 EMAIL shop@bikeathens.org

Check out Monday's town hall with District 6 ...

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Feb 26

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Check out Monday's town hall with District 6 Commissioner Jesse Houle

Feeling better, but still testing positive. ...

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Feb 24

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Feeling better, but still testing positive. We'll see you next month.

Stay tuned for updates on this month's Joy ...

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Feb 21

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Stay tuned for updates on this month's Joy Ride Friday.

Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. ...

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Feb 16

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Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio. Every Thursday night we help people fix their bikes. Just roll your bike in and tell us what is going on. If you aren't sure what is wrong, we can check it out together. Programming Notes: Tonight's soundtrack will feature full album plays from Spiritualized - And Nothing Hurt (2018), Plague Vendor - BLOODSWEAT (2016), The Linda Lindas - Growing Up (2022), and Broken Social Scene - Hug of Thunder (2017). BikeAthens strives to protect the health of everyone in the shop. If you are not fully vaccinated or not masked, we ask that you wait outside for service. Additionally, if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms - whether you feel this is attributed to seasonal allergies or have a negative COVID test - we ask you to refrain from coming into the shop. All bikes are welcome. . . . . . . . . #my_athens #athensga #BikeAthens #FixEmAll #RideBright #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #mtb #mountainbike #mountainbiking #mtbiking #biking #partypace #bikes #bikelife #cycle #instabike #bikestagram #ride #keepoldbikesontheroad #26aintdead #whyAthensGA #nonprofit

Join us Wednesday, February 22nd, when we will be ...

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Feb 15

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Join us Wednesday, February 22nd, when we will be presenting our monthly class How to Bike, Athens via Zoom. We will cover the basics of making sure your bike is in good condition, go over the laws regarding bike riding, give tips on how to ride safely, how to keep your bike from being stolen, and answer any other bike riding questions you may have. Email shop@bikeathens.org for the link. FREE!