Joy Rides

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

Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.

The February Joy Ride is scheduled for tomorrow at 6PM. If your bike needs help, stop by tonight.

Programming Notes: Tonight`s soundtrack will feature Lime Spiders - Volatile (1988), Snapped Ankles - Forest of Your Problems (2021), The Wedding Present - Bizarro (1989), and Drug Church - Prude (2024).

All bikes are welcome.
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Feb 27

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Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.

The February Joy Ride is scheduled for tomorrow at 6PM. If your bike needs help, stop by tonight.

Programming Notes: Tonight's soundtrack will feature Lime Spiders - Volatile (1988), Snapped Ankles - Forest of Your Problems (2021), The Wedding Present - Bizarro (1989), and Drug Church - Prude (2024).

All bikes are welcome.
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#athensga #BikeAthens #nonprofit #athensga #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #FYOB

Tonight`s Joy Ride rolls out at 6pm. Link in bio for the route info.

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Feb 7

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Tonight's Joy Ride rolls out at 6pm. Link in bio for the route info.

Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.

The January Joy Ride is rescheduled for tomorrow at 6PM. If your bike needs help, stop by tonight.

Programming Notes: Tonight`s soundtrack will feature The Murlocs - Rapscallion (2022), The Peep Tempel - Joy (2016), Super Furry Animals - Phantom Power (2003), and Lambrini Girls - Who Let the Dogs Out (2025).

All bikes are welcome.
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#athensga #BikeAthens #nonprofit #athensga #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #FYOB

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Feb 6

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Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.

The January Joy Ride is rescheduled for tomorrow at 6PM. If your bike needs help, stop by tonight.

Programming Notes: Tonight's soundtrack will feature The Murlocs - Rapscallion (2022), The Peep Tempel - Joy (2016), Super Furry Animals - Phantom Power (2003), and Lambrini Girls - Who Let the Dogs Out (2025).

All bikes are welcome.
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#athensga #BikeAthens #nonprofit #athensga #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #FYOB

We`re putting the January Joy Ride back on the calendar for next week. Join us Friday, Feb 8th at 6pm and tell your friends.

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Feb 1

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We're putting the January Joy Ride back on the calendar for next week. Join us Friday, Feb 8th at 6pm and tell your friends.

Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.

Tonight it the final FYOB session before the January Joy Ride tomorrow. If you bike needs help, stop by tongiht.

Programming Notes: Tonight`s soundtrack will feature Warmduscher - Too Cold to Hold (2024), Whispering Sons - Several Others (2021), The Oh Sees - A Weird Exits (2016), and The Donnas - Turn 21 (2001).

All bikes are welcome.
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#athensga #BikeAthens #nonprofit #athensga #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #FYOB

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Jan 30

Open

Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM-8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.

Tonight it the final FYOB session before the January Joy Ride tomorrow. If you bike needs help, stop by tongiht.

Programming Notes: Tonight's soundtrack will feature Warmduscher - Too Cold to Hold (2024), Whispering Sons - Several Others (2021), The Oh Sees - A Weird Exits (2016), and The Donnas - Turn 21 (2001).

All bikes are welcome.
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#athensga #BikeAthens #nonprofit #athensga #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #FYOB

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/

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Nov 25

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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/

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.

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Oct 25

Open

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.

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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#athensga #BikeAthens #nonprofit #athensga #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #mtb #nonprofitshop

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Oct 24

Open

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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#athensga #BikeAthens #nonprofit #athensga #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #mtb

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Oct 10

Open

Looks like things will be clearing up just in time for the September Joy Ride.

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.

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Sep 27

Open

Looks like things will be clearing up just in time for the September Joy Ride.

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 shop is closed today and there will not be our regular FYOB session tonight. Catch us again next week for all of that. We`re still hopeful about tomorrow`s Joy Ride, stay tuned for updates.

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Sep 26

Open

The shop is closed today and there will not be our regular FYOB session tonight. Catch us again next week for all of that. We're still hopeful about tomorrow's Joy Ride, stay tuned for updates.

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.

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Sep 25

Open