Make friends and enjoy the city at a relaxed pace!
Our Joy Rides are casual group rides around Athens that provide a fun and safe atmosphere for all skill levels.
When and Where
We ride on the last Friday of the month, starting at 6:00 pm. Rides start and end at our shop at 1190 Prince Ave Suite B (under Daily Grocery).
What to Expect
Joy Rides are casual, slow, 6 to 8 mile in-town rides that last about 90 minutes. We ride on the streets as well as on separated multi-use paths.
We abide by all applicable traffic laws and re-group at safe stops as needed during the ride. We leave nobody behind. All rides include a ride leader who regulates pace and a sweeper to handle mechanical problems if they arise.
We usually finish with an optional social gathering at Athentic Brewing next door.
What to Bring
We recommend that you bring water, a helmet, and bike lights. It is also nice to have a spare innertube that fits your bike. Wear whatever clothing you’r comfortable in.
Routes
We plan our routes to take you to different parts of town every month. Athens is hilly, so hills are unavoidable, but we do our best to spread them out. We strive to plan routes that minimize risks and allow for groups of 20 to 30 riders to stay together or regroup as needed. Get in touch if you would like to know the route ahead of the ride.
Example Joy Ride Routes
No FYOB this week and no Joy Ride this month. We`re leaving the country to go ride bikes. There WILL be FYOB next week at the regular time.
In the meantime, check out the latest update on Prince Ave and make a plan to ensure your voice is heard by submitting comments online or at the 6pm December 3rd Mayor and Commission Meeting. Link in bio.
https://www.bikeathens.org/action-alert-save-prince-ave/
Nov 25
Link in bio for the October Joy Ride route.
Joy Rides are casual, 6 to 8 mile rides that last about 90 minutes that start and end at our shop. We finish with an optional social gathering at Athentic Brewing next door. We ride on the last Friday of the month, starting at 6:00 pm at our shop at 1190 Prince Ave Suite B (under Daily Grocery).
We recommend that you bring water, a helmet, and bike lights. It is also nice to have a spare innertube that fits your bike.
We abide by all applicable traffic laws and re-group at safe stops as needed during the ride. We leave nobody behind. All rides include a ride leader who regulates pace and a sweeper to handle mechanical problems if they arise.
Oct 25
Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.
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.
Tonight is the last FYOB session before tomorrow`s Joy Ride. If your bike needs help before the ride, bring it in tonight.
Programming Notes: Tonight`s soundtrack will feature full album plays from Oppenheimer - Take the Whole Midrange and Boost It (2008), The Jesus Lizard - Rack (2024), mr. Gnome - A Sliver of Space (2024), and Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks...Heres The Sex Pistols (1977).
All bikes are welcome.
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Oct 24
Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.
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 Alvvays - Blue Rev (2022), Lisa Leblanc - Why You Wanna Leave, Runaway Queen? (2016), JD McPherson - Night Owls (2024), and Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures (1979).
All bikes are welcome.
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Oct 10
Pencil in your calendars for this Friday`s Joy Ride. We`ll be watching the weather and hopefully the rain moves out of the area by late afternoon.
Remember to bring a helmet, water, and lights. We abide by all applicable traffic laws and re-group at safe stops as needed during the ride, making sure to leave nobody behind.
Sep 25
Join us tonight for the August Joy Ride!
Remember to bring a helmet, plenty of water, and lights. We abide by all applicable traffic laws and re-group at safe stops as needed during the ride, making sure to leave nobody behind.
We roll out at 6PM and the ride ends over at @athenticbrewing next door to our shop.
Aug 30
Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.
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.
Tonight is the last FYOB session before tomorrow`s Joy Ride. If your bike needs help before the ride, bring it in tonight.
Programming Notes: Tonight`s soundtrack will feature full album plays from Stevie Wonder - Hotter Than July (1980), Ty Segall & White Fence - Hair (2012), Art d-Ecco - In Standard Definition (2021), and Cock Sparrer - Hand on Heart (2024).
All bikes are welcome.
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Aug 29
This Friday is the August Joy Ride!
Remember to bring a helmet, plenty of water, and lights. We abide by all applicable traffic laws and re-group at safe stops as needed during the ride, making sure to leave nobody behind.
We roll out at 6PM and the ride ends over at @athenticbrewing next door to our shop.
Route info will be posted later this week.
Aug 26
Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.
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.
Tonight is the last FYOB session before tomorrow`s Joy Ride. If your bike needs help before the ride, bring it in tonight.
Programming Notes: Tonight`s soundtrack will feature full album plays from Charli XCX - BRAT (2024), Veronica Falls - Waiting For Something To Happen (2012), Crocodiles - Sleep Forever (2010), and Frankie and the Witch Fingers - Data Doom (2024).
All bikes are welcome.
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#athensga #BikeAthens #nonprofit
Jul 25
This Friday is the July Joy Ride!
Remember to bring a helmet, plenty of water, and lights. We abide by all applicable traffic laws and re-group at safe stops as needed during the ride, making sure to leave nobody behind.
We roll out at 6PM and the ride ends over at @athenticbrewing next door to our shop where the HOMY.MADE food truck will be waiting with tortas, quesadillas, tacos, and more.
Route info will be posted later this week.
Jul 23
Other Group Rides
If you’re looking for other groups to do longer road rides with, visit Athens GA Bicycling, Nitty Gritty Bike Band, and Cantilopes Beginner Bike Rides.
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