Macon Bike Walk Month 2025: A Look Back at a Month on the Move
Each May, we celebrate Macon Bike Walk Month - a time to spotlight how biking, walking, and transit make our community healthier, safer, and more connected. This year, we hosted 9 events and shared 7 more from our amazing community partners. Together, we helped Macon-Bibb move with purpose.
Highlights from the Month
We kicked things off with a powerful community screening of "Macon Our Way", a student-produced documentary that dives into how transportation impacts daily life in Macon. The film and post-screening Q&A set the tone for a month full of storytelling, learning, and action. Watch the documentary here.
We took to the streets for our Pastures + Pavement Bike Party, a group ride that blended urban cityscapes with the wide open feels of Macon's industrial side - complete with a honky tonk soundtrack that kept spirits high.
Mid-month, we hosted a Flat Tire Clinic in partnership with Bike Tech Macon, where participants got hands-on experience learning how to fix a flat and ride prepared - an empowering step toward confident cycling.
Later in the month, our Walk 'n' Talk: Architecture Stroll with Historic Macon brought out over 60 participants to explore the city's history and future through its buildings and urban design.
Macon Car Free Day: Small Shifts, Big Impact
On May 30, Macon-Bibb celebrated Car Free Day - and more than 190 residents pledged or participated by walking, biking, riding the bus, attending a meetup, or supporting our local partners.
The Macon Transit Authority offered free bus rides all day, helping more people see what a car-light commute could look like. Our community meetups - from breakfast at Macon Bagels, to lunch at Margaritas, to happy hour at Churchill’s - gave everyone a reason to get out and connect.
Local businesses also stepped up, with 10 shops and restaurants financially supporting our mission and encouraging car-free commuters.
Every step, pedal, and ride helped reduce emissions, save money, and build a more people-friendly city - showing just how impactful one car-free day can be.
Keep the Momentum Going: Become a Member + Join Us June 26!
Become a Bike Walk Macon member and join us for our annual Mobility Maker Member Party on Wednesday, June 26 at The Rose Room. This year’s event is extra special - we’re celebrating 10 years of making Macon-Bibb County more walkable, bikeable, and connected.
Enjoy a relaxed evening of food, drinks, and great company as we reflect on the progress we’ve made and look ahead to what’s next. The party will also feature a silent auction and other fun ways to support our mission (stay tuned — auction items will be announced soon!).
Click here for more Member Party admission details!
Thank You!
Whether you showed up to an event, pledged, supported, or simply chose to walk or bike more this month - thank you. You’re helping make Macon a place where people can safely move however they choose.
