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.
Tonight is the last FYOB session before tomorrow`s Joy Ride. If you need help with your bike stop by tonight.
Programming Notes: Tonight`s soundtrack will feature full album plays from Stiff Little Fingers – Nobody`s Heroes (1980), Black Keys – Attack & Release (2008), and The Cult – Hidden City (2016).
All bikes are welcome.
Jul 30
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 Bass Drum of Death – GB City (2011), Cavedogs – Joy Rides for Shut-Ins (1990), Laura Jane Grace – Bought to Rot (2021), and Shannon Shaw – Shannon in Nashville (2019).
All bikes are welcome.
Jul 16
Join us tonight for the Joy Ride. 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. link in bio for route
The ride ends over at @athenticbrewing next door to our shop.
Jun 26
Join us this Friday for the Joy Ride. 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.
Jun 23
Join us tonight for the May 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.
May 29
Fix Your Own Bike is tonight from 6PM–8:30PM. $10/hr suggested donation. Link in bio for what to expect.
This is our last session before the Joy Ride on Friday! If you need help getting your bike ready or want to talk about the ride, come on by.
Programming Notes: Tonight`s soundtrack will feature full album plays from Gang of Four – Solid Gold (1981), The Rapture – Pieces of the People We Love (2006), White Rose Movement – Kick (2006), and Hank Von Hell – Dead (2020).
All bikes are welcome.
May 28
Join us this Friday for the Joy Ride. 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.
May 26
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
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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