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
The April Joy Ride is tonight! Our monthly group rides roll out at 6pm the last Friday of the month. 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.
The ride ends over at @athenticbrewing next door to our shop.
Apr 24
Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM–8:30PM.
$10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.
This is the last FYOB session before Friday`s Joy Ride that rolls out from Twilight Downtown.
Programming Notes: Tonight’s soundtrack will feature full album plays from King Tuff – MOO (2026),
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears – Scandalous (2011),
Surfbort – Reality Star (2026), and
Brigitte Calls Me Baby – Irreversible (2026).
All bikes are welcome.
#fyob #BikeAthens
Apr 16
Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM–8:30PM.
$10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.
This is the last FYOB session before our Joy Ride this Friday and the big Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride on Saturday.
Programming Notes: Tomorrow night’s soundtrack will feature full album plays from
Stiff Little Fingers – Inflammable Material (1979),
Friends of Cesar Romero – Spider Dreamer Sweet Tooth (2025),
The Go! Team – Semicircle (2018), and
H.E.A.T. – Welcome to the Future (2025).All bikes are welcome.
Mar 26
Join us this Friday March 27th at Six!
What to Expect
Joy Rides are casual, 6 to 8 mile rides that last about 90 minutes.
We recommend that you bring water, a helmet, and bike lights. It is also nice to have a spare inner tube 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.
Mar 23
Join us tonight for the February Joy Ride.
What to Expect
Joy Rides are casual, 6 to 8 mile rides that last about 90 minutes.
We recommend that you bring water, a helmet, and bike lights. It is also nice to have a spare inner tube 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.
Check the link in bio for the latest route information.
Feb 27
Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM–8:30PM.
$10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.
Programming Notes: Tonight’s soundtrack will feature full album plays from
Death Valley Girls – Glow In the Dark (2016),
The Peep Tempel – Joy (2016),
Sorry – COSPLAY (2025), and
Power Paladin – With the Magic of Wyndfire Steel (2022).
All bikes are welcome.
Feb 26
Fix Your Own Bike (FYOB) is tonight from 6:00–8:30 PM.
$10/hr suggested donation. Tools and stands provided.
Link in bio for what to expect.
Programming notes: Tonight’s soundtrack features full-album plays from
• Brazilian Girls – New York City (2008)
• Little Barrie – King of the Waves (2011)
• Spiritual Cramp – RUDE (2025)
• The Heavy – The Glorious Dead (2012)
Reminder: Our monthly Joy Ride is this Friday @ 6PM 🚲✨
All bikes are welcome.
#AthensGA #BikeAthens #FYOB #JoyRide #Nonprofit
Jan 29
Join us for a Boxing Day Joy Ride this Friday. The weather looks exceptional!
What to Expect
Joy Rides are casual, 6 to 8 mile rides that last about 90 minutes.
We recommend that you bring water, a helmet, and bike lights. It is also nice to have a spare inner tube 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.
Check the link in bio for the latest route information.
Dec 24
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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