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.

What to Expect

Joy Rides are casual, 6 to 8 mile rides that last about 90 minutes. We finish with an optional social gathering downtown or at our shop. We ride on the last Friday of the month, starting at 6:00 pm at our shop at 1075 West Broad Street.

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. Get in touch if you would like to know the route ahead of the ride.

Upcoming Rides

Please see our calendar for upcoming rides.

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.

The June Joy Ride is tonight! We're rolling ...

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Jun 25

The June Joy Ride is tonight! We're rolling out from the shop 6pm sharp tonight. The ride ends back at the shop for BYOB refreshments outside.

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

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Jun 24

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

Tonight is the last FYOB session before our Joy Ride tomorrow night. If you need help with your bike, roll it down to our place tonight and we'll help you figure it out. We are always here with the tools and solid advice to help you get the job done. If you just need the tools and space to work, you got it.

We are fully vaxxed and we hope you are too. If you haven't had your vaccine(s), this is the perfect excuse to get it now. We'll have the doors open for air circulation and try to keep everyone spaced apart so we can work safely. If it gets crowded we may have to have you schedule an appointment for later.

Programming Note: Tonight's soundtrack will feature full plays of Jackie Shane - Any Other Way (2017), and Temples - Sun Structures (2014).

All bikes are welcome.
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Our National Bike Month Joy Ride is tonight! ...

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May 28

Our National Bike Month Joy Ride is tonight! We're rolling out from the shop around 6 tonight. The ride ends back at the shop for BYOB refreshments outside.

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

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May 27

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

Tonight is the last FYOB session before our Joy Ride tomorrow night. If you need help with your bike, roll it down to our place tonight and we'll help you figure it out. We are always here with the tools and solid advice to help you get the job done. If you just need the tools and space to work, you got it.

We are fully vaxxed and we hope you are too. If you haven't had your vaccine(s), this is the perfect excuse to get it now. We'll have the doors open for air circulation and try to keep everyone spaced apart so we can work safely. If it gets crowded we may have to have you schedule an appointment for later.

Programming Note: There will be nothing but records on the stereo tonight. All vinyl, all night. Bring your favorite record!

All bikes are welcome.
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Joy Ride is rolling out at six pm.
1075 W. ...

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Apr 30

Joy Ride is rolling out at six pm.
1075 W. Broad St.

Social distancing required.
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Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix...

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Apr 29

Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix Your Own Bike session! This is our weekly Zoom call where we chat about all kinds of topics related to bikes. This is the last chance to get help with your bike before the return of the monthly Joy Ride tomorrow evening. You heard right, we are going on a bike ride tomorrow and it would be lovely to see you all there.

You can't use our tools, you can't come into the shop, but you can get as much of our solid advice as you need so you can take the next steps toward getting your bike riding right again.

Some of our top mechanics will be on the call so it's going to be a lot like NPR's Car Talk, but for bikes. Plus, if you have a smartphone or webcam, we can help you diagnose what is happening in real time.

If you just want to hang out and listen to bike nerds, that's cool too.

THIS IS 100% FREE.

https://zoom.us/j/94245513678?pwd=SmtwYloxTUlwaVM2ajRUS01USFRGdz09

If you can't get the link to work, email shop@bikeathens.org with "FYOB Zoom" in the subject and we'll send you the link directly. Also, link in bio.
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Joy Ride returns Friday. We'll roll out from ...

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Apr 27

Joy Ride returns Friday. We'll roll out from the shop at six.

Stop by early to help us update the bike map of Athens! We'll be here all afternoon before the ride.

Masks and registration required.

Email shop@bikeathens.org to reserve your spot.

Link in bio.

Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix...

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Apr 15

Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix Your Own Bike session! This is our weekly Zoom call where we chat about all kinds of topics related to bikes. This week we'll chat about our recent announcement that the Joy Ride will be back at the end of the month. We're wondering....what bike are you going to ride? Of course, we will also help you fix your bike.

You can't use our tools, you can't come into the shop, but you can get as much of our solid advice as you need so you can take the next steps toward getting your bike riding right again.

Some of our top mechanics will be on the call so it's going to be a lot like NPR's Car Talk, but for bikes. Plus, if you have a smartphone or webcam, we can help you diagnose what is happening in real time.

If you just want to hang out and listen to bike nerds, that's cool too.

THIS IS 100% FREE.

https://zoom.us/j/94245513678?pwd=SmtwYloxTUlwaVM2ajRUS01USFRGdz09

If you can't get the link to work, email shop@bikeathens.org with "FYOB Zoom" in the subject and we'll send you the link directly. Also, link in bio.
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Quick calendar update for all y'all looking ...

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Apr 14

Quick calendar update for all y'all looking to learn how to ride safely.

Our monthly class How to Bike, Athens is an hour long overview of the need to knows concerning bike laws in Georgia, tips on how to ride in traffic, and bike maintenance.

Traffic Skills 101 is a two-part in-depth look at all aspects of safe cycling. This includes a 2 hour classroom presentation followed by in-person skills development and a short group ride to practice safe riding techniques in traffic. Riders looking to get certified to teach safe cycling must complete both sections if they want to become a League Cycling Instructor this Fall.

Finally, our monthly Joy Ride returns! We'll meet at our shop and roll out for a 5-8 mile ride around Athens. Registration required.

Email shop@bikeathens.org for more details.

Note: We will be out tuning up bikes at the Tate ...

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Nov 23

Note: We will be out tuning up bikes at the Tate Center this Tuesday as part of UGA's Operation Safe Drive.

Closed Wednesday and Thursday.

There will not be an organized Joy Ride on Friday, due to the spike in COVID-19 cases. Later this week we will be releasing a route for a virtual ride for anyone who wants to get out on their bike and have a safe ride around town.

Stay safe out there.

Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix...

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Oct 29

Tonight is the next installment of our virtual Fix Your Own Bike session! This is our weekly Zoom call where we chat about all kinds topics related to bikes. We will recap the feedback from the folks that attended last week's Joy Ride and discuss what our group rides will look like through the Winter. Of course, we will address any bike issues you may have so join in!

You can't use our tools, you can't come into the shop, but you can get as much of our solid advice as you need so you can take the next steps toward getting your bike riding right again.

Some of our top mechanics will be on the call so it's going to be a lot like NPR's Car Talk, but for bikes. Plus, if you have a smartphone or webcam, we can help you diagnose what is happening in real time.

If you just want to hang out and listen to bike nerds, that's cool too.

THIS IS 100% FREE.

https://zoom.us/j/98602882443?pwd=NXRtOGNsc09kQTI4WjdNL3JWU0gyZz09

If you can't get the link to work, email shop@bikeathens.org with "FYOB Zoom" in the subject and we'll send you the link directly. Also, link in bio.
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#my_athens #athensga #BikeAthens #FixEmAll #RideBright #thebikeistheanswer #wekeepheavymetalrolling #cycling #outsideisfree #roadbikes #bikesafety #ridesafe #bikesafety #cycling #mtb #mountainbike #mountainbiking #mtbiking #biking #freeride #bikes #bikelife #cycle #instabike #bikestagram #ride #keepoldbikesontheroad #26aintdead #whyAthensGA #ridemoredomore #keeppedaling #nonprofit

We have two spots left for our October Joy Ride ...

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Oct 23

We have two spots left for our October Joy Ride tomorrow afternoon. Link in bio.