MACON BIKE WALK MONTH 2025
Ditch your car, grab your bike, and lace up your sneakers because May is Macon Bike Walk Month!
Bike Walk Macon celebrates Macon Bike Walk Month each year by hosting several free events celebrating biking and walking. Not only is choosing to bicycle or walk better for the environment, but it is also better for you! This month we have several events designed to get you out into the community and moving.
Check out our full schedule of events below and stay engaged with us on Facebook!
support Safer Streets - Sign up for a Bike Walk Macon membership
Your membership provides critical funding that supports our efforts to transform Macon-Bibb County into a more bikeable, walkable, and livable community. Plus, as a member, you'll receive exclusive benefits, including an invitation to our 4th Annual Mobility Maker Member Party on June 26th.
New in 2025: Celebrate 10 years of Bike Walk Macon by becoming a 10 for 10 Member! For just $10/month, you'll get exclusive perks and help us keep moving forward. Your support powers our continued efforts like:
- Advocating for safer biking and walking infrastructure
- Implementing traffic calming projects in neighborhoods
- Teaching bike and pedestrian safety
- Hosting programs like Open Streets, Streets for All Fest, and group rides and walks
Be part of the movement. Help us build a safer, more accessible Macon-Bibb for everyone.
new! join us for weekly Bike Walk Month fundraising challenges
This year, we’ve introduced weekly fundraising challenges that get you moving and giving back! These are easy ways to support safer streets and stronger communities in Macon-Bibb.
Each Monday, we’ll post a new challenge on social media. Complete the challenge, donate the suggested amount, and tag us in your post (@bikewalkmacon).
Weekly challenges:
- Week 1: $10 for 10 miles or 10, 000 steps
- Week 2: $20 for going car-free for 2 days
- Week 3: 30 Minutes of biking and walking for $30
- Week 4: Donate what you would’ve spent on gas this week – or sign up for a Bike Walk Macon membership!
Every dollar supports our mission to make Macon more walkable, bikeable and liveable. Click the button below for more details and to donate!
Upcoming events
MAY 1 | 7:00PM
"Macon Transportation" Documentary Screening + Q&A
Join us for a community screening of “Macon Transportation”, a Mercer Journalism student-produced short documentary created in partnership with Bike Walk Macon. This film explores how transportation shapes daily life in Macon and reflects on the progress made over the past decade to create safer, more accessible streets for everyone.
What: "Macon Transportation" Documentary Screening + Q&A
When: Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Where: Mercer University - Godsey Science Center, Room 103
Through interviews with city officials, advocates, and everyday commuters, "Macon Transportation" shares a range of perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing Macon - and the work being done to address them.
Following the screening, stick around for a Q&A session with students and community members featured in the film.
This event is free and open to the public, and it marks the official kickoff of Bike Walk Month - a month-long celebration of biking, walking, and active transportation in Macon-Bibb.
MAY 3
Walk With A Doc: Atrium Health
Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from a healthcare provider, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking.
Registration begins at Amerson River Park at 7:45 AM, and the walk will begin at 8:00 AM. Wear appropriate fitness gear and bring a water bottle. We hope to see you there!
MAY 7
National Bike & Roll to School Day
Celebrate the joy of active commuting while building a sense of community and school spirit. The event brings attention to the importance of creating safe routes to school. For more information on how to get involved, check out www.walkbiketoschool.org.
MAY 8 | 6-8 PM
MAcon Bike Party: Pastures + Pavement Ride
Bikes and cows - what more could you want? Saddle up for a slow roll through downtown and beyond on Thursday, May 8 for our Pastures and Pavement ride! As part of Macon Bike Walk Month, we’re taking the scenic route through the industrial side of town, where wide open spaces await.
Party Marshal Anna Richards is curating a honky tonk playlist guaranteed to keep the good vibes rolling. So get ready for a ride that’s part city, part country, and 100% good time.
Ride Details:
Macon Bike Party is a FREE, slow-paced community bicycle ride for people of all ages and skill levels. Enjoy our great city and its neighborhoods from a unique perspective.
When and Where: Registration at the Bike Walk Macon office (830 High Street) at 6 PM. Before the ride, we’ll share city-cycling safety tips. Wheels are down at 6:15 PM and ends at The Rose Room (378 2nd Street) by 8 PM.
A complete route map will be available on the Facebook event page 24 hours before the ride.
Riders are welcome to join or depart the group at any point.
Remember to bring a helmet.
We'll have FREE Bike Walk Macon lights, snacks, and water.
More Fun:
The Rose Room (378 2nd Street) is our official after-party spot, where riders can gather and socialize after the ride. We'll finish at the Rose Room, so stay a while and make new friends! Plus, Bike Party attendees get a 10% discount on their tabs!
More details at www.bikewalkmacon.com/bikeparty.
May 13
Flat Tire Clinic with Bike Tech Macon
Got a flat? Learn how to fix it! Join Bike Tech Macon for a free, hands-on Flat Tire Clinic during Macon Bike Walk Month. You'll learn the basics of repairing a flat tire and what tools you need to ride prepared.
Register below, just bring yourself, and be ready to get dirty.
MAY 20
Walk ‘n’ Talk: Architecture Stroll with Historic Macon
Join Bike Walk Macon for a Walk ‘n’ Talk! This monthly walking series is an opportunity to connect and chat while getting some fresh air and gentle exercise.
May Walk 'n' Talk
TOPIC: Architecture Stroll with Historic Macon
LOCATION: Third Street Park (near Bibb Theatre) | May 20 | 6:00 PM
ABOUT: Join Historic Macon on a walk to explore the history of Macon through the lens of urban design and architecture while highlighting the preservation efforts of Macon's past, present, and future.
Additional Details
This one-hour, easy-pace group walk meets on the third Tuesday of each month (March to June and September to December) at 6:00 PM. Each month, we’ll feature a guest guide and a special topic to discuss as we explore the streets of Macon.
Participants should be able to walk 3 miles non-stop. Wear appropriate fitness gear and bring water. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.
Before each walk, we’ll do some light stretching as Bike Walk Macon’s Education Instructor shares pedestrian safety information and smart walking tips.
Thank you to Piedmont Macon for sponsoring our 2025 Walk 'n' Talk series!
MAY 30
Macon CAR FREE DAY
Join the movement to go car-free in Macon on May 30th!
Whether you're walking, biking, riding the bus, carpooling, or working from home, your decision to leave the car behind helps reduce traffic, lower emissions, improve air quality, and save money - all while seeing Macon from a new perspective.
Support the mission. Support local.
We're partnering with local businesses that are financially supporting our mission to make our streets safer and more accessible for everyone. When you go car-free on May 30, be sure to support these businesses. Your choice doesn’t just make a personal impact - it helps shape a more connected, people-friendly Macon for us all.
Help us reach our goal of 200 Maconites going car-free on May 30th.
Looking to fulfill your car-free pledge? The Macon Transit Authority (MTA) is providing FREE bus rides to all passengers from a bus stop or the Transfer Center in Downtown Macon.
It's not always possible to bike or walk the entire commute, so let MTA help you complete your trip. No bus pass needed. Hop on or load your bike on an MTA bus bike rack and board the bus (including paratransit) to claim unlimited FREE rides on May 30!
Share your commute using #tryMTA and visit the MTA website for routes and additional details like how to load and unload your bike.
MAY 30
CAR FREE DAY MEETUPS
Macon Bagels | 8 TO 9 AM
In celebration of Macon Car Free Day, we’re hosting a breakfast meetup at Macon Bagels located at 470 Third Street. Drop in anytime between 8:00 to 9:00 am and grab a breakfast sandwich, drink a quick cup of joe, or just mingle with fellow commuters. Very casual, wear whatever you commute in. Car Free Day pledgers get a free hot or iced coffee!
After the meet-up, join the Bike Walk Macon team for Free Fare Day with MTA!
Margaritas in Mercer Village | 11:40 AM TO 1:30 PM
Hop on the bus with Bike Walk Macon for a lunch outing! No fare required on Free Fare Day. Meet at Transfer Station (200 Cherry St) at 11:40 AM to ride together to Margaritas in Mercer Village - return by 1:30 PM. Please note that our arrival time may vary, and we may arrive earlier depending on the duration of the meal.
Churchill’s on Cherry | 5 TO 7 PM
Let’s celebrate everything we’ve achieved during Bike Walk Month and Car Free Day! Keep the momentum going - bike or walk to Churchill’s on Cherry (577 Cherry St) to connect with fellow commuters and advocates who care about active transportation and creating safer, more accessible streets for all. We’re hanging out from 5 to 7 PM on Car Free Day.
JUNE 26 | 5:30-7:30 PM
4th Annual MOBILITY MAKER MEMBER PARTY
Become a member during Bike Walk Month and get an invite to the Mobility Maker Member Party on June 26 at the Rose Room! We're celebrating our collaborative efforts in creating a more bikeable, walkable Macon-Bibb County. Get ready for a fun-filled and casual evening with food, drinks, opportunities to learn about our impact, and exciting announcements!
This invite-only party is our way of expressing gratitude to our valued members, volunteers, and partners. Admission is FREE, so save the date and keep an eye on your email for the exclusive code to claim your complimentary ticket.
If you haven't become a member yet, now is the perfect time to join and secure your spot! By becoming a member, you actively contribute to making Macon a better place to walk, bike, and live. Sign up today at www.betterunite.com/bikewalkmaconmembership.
Not sure if your membership is up to date? Email rachel@bikewalkmacon.com.
ongoing events
Weekly challenges
Each Monday, we’ll post a new challenge on social media. Complete the challenge, donate the suggested amount, and tag us in your post (@bikewalkmacon).
Weekly challenges:
- Week 1: $10 for 10 miles or 10,000 steps
- Week 2: $20 for going car-free for 2 days
- Week 3: 30 Minutes of biking and walking for $30
- Week 4: Donate what you would’ve spent on gas this week – or sign up for a Bike Walk Macon membership!
Every dollar supports our mission to make Macon more walkable, bikeable and liveable.
Donate a bike
Re-Cycle Macon is a program Centenary Community Ministries (CCMI) founded in partnership with Bike Tech and Bike Walk Macon to get bicycles to under-resourced individuals in Macon lacking dependable transportation.
Bikes in repairable shape may be dropped off at Re-cycle Macon, 1235 Ash St., Macon, GA 31201.
crank to coffee
Casual, relaxed weekly bike ride open to riders looking for a fun, social ride! The route covers about 10-15 miles ending at Macon Bagels. May not be suitable for riders under 12 years old. Helmets are required for all riders.
Meet at the shop around 8:00 AM to get ready. Wheels down at 8:15 AM sharp! Only happens on sunny Saturdays—no ride if it’s raining!
omba chill ride
Join the Ocmulgee Mountain Bike Association for a weekly chill rides around the L.H. Thompson Trail. Check their Facebook for ride updates and details.