Digital Guide to Biking in Georgia
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This document provides information about biking in Georgia, including statistics on biking participation, guides to different types of biking like mountain biking and bicycle touring, a list of upcoming biking events, reviews of some of the best biking trails, a discussion of biking laws and safety, and resources for staying connected to the biking community in Georgia. The goal is to promote biking in the state and provide resources for people interested in taking up biking or learning more.
![Biking in Georgia, Something for
Everyone.
13% of Georgians ride a bicycle once/month [source]
62% of Georgia cyclists ride for recreation 28% for exercise - 3% for
commuting [source]
Bicycle Touring
Farm to Table Agro Tours, http://www.georgiafoodtours.com/farm/
Explore the Coastal Georgia Greenway Trail through six Georgia coastal counties.
Cycled the Atlantic Coast Route of the Adventure Cycling Network?
Connect with the Coastal Bicycling Touring Club
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![Legislative Initiatives
Did you ride your bike to school? Only 31% believe
children can safely bike to school now. [source]
Recent survey reports that 81% of citizens said
they would ride a bicycle more frequently if there
were better lanes / paths available. [source]
Sign and Share the Online Petition to support the
funding recommendations from Georgias Joint
Study Committee on Transportation Funding to
improve conditions for bicycling.
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![Know the Laws in Georgia
Bikes are vehicles on Georgia Roads [source]
3 foot passing law Motorists must
allow for a 3 safe distance from cyclists.
Bicyclists 16 years old or younger must
wear helmet.
Bicycles must stay off of sidewalks and
always yield to pedestrians
Every bicycle when in use at nighttime
shall be equipped with a light on the
front and back. [source]
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Bicyclists must not ride more than two
abreast on roads.
Aggressive motorists can be charged with
a misdemeanor bikers have rights, too.
You may be charged with a DUI if you
drive a bicycle (considered a vehicle by
law) while intoxicated.
All laws pertaining to Bicycles in Georgia](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/biking-in-georgia-150227134131-conversion-gate02/85/Digital-Guide-to-Biking-in-Georgia-8-320.jpg)
![Avoiding Bicycle Injuries
66% of people feel the need for more
driver education about the rights of
bicyclists [source]
Georgia is the 6th deadliest state for
bicyclists [source]
There are over 680 bicycle-motor
vehicle collisions each year in Georgia.
[source]
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Never Ride Against the Flow of Traffic
Be Visible. Wear bright colors.
Use lights on helmets and your bike at
dawn/dusk.
If you are threatened by other drivers,
try to get the vehicles tag number and
report it immediately.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/biking-in-georgia-150227134131-conversion-gate02/85/Digital-Guide-to-Biking-in-Georgia-9-320.jpg)
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- 1. Spring is *almost* here Get Your Bike! Digital Guide to Biking in Georgia content sponsored by:
- 2. Biking in Georgia, Something for Everyone. 13% of Georgians ride a bicycle once/month [source] 62% of Georgia cyclists ride for recreation 28% for exercise - 3% for commuting [source] Bicycle Touring Farm to Table Agro Tours, http://www.georgiafoodtours.com/farm/ Explore the Coastal Georgia Greenway Trail through six Georgia coastal counties. Cycled the Atlantic Coast Route of the Adventure Cycling Network? Connect with the Coastal Bicycling Touring Club content sponsored by:
- 3. Biking in Georgia, Something for Everyone, continued Mountain Biking Rated #1 in Georgia: Blankets Creek (Canton, GA) Gainesville, GA: Flying Squirrel trail at Chicopee Wood Stay Connected: Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association Online Directory of Trails, Maps, and Clubs content sponsored by: Cyclocross Georgia! Georgia Cyclocross on Twitter, https://twitter.com/ga_cx Southeastern Cyclocross, http://sadlebred.com/cyclocross/ Atlanta Morning Cyclocross Series on Facebook Macons Octoberfest Cyclocross Race
- 4. Plan Your Next Ride Where to Go Coastal Georgia Greenway 450 Mile Trail System through 6 coastal counties Adventure Cycling Route Network & Maps Bike Friendly Trails & Paths in Macon, click here Best Mountain Biking Trails in Georgia Georgia State Parks - http://gastateparks.org/biking Combine Mountain Biking & Geocaching, click here content sponsored by:
- 5. Spring 2015 Biking Events in Georgia March 7: Pedal at Panola Mountain State Park, (9:30am 12:30pm) - Stockbridge, GA March 14: Trail Work and Ride @ Hard Labor Creek State Park (9am) Rutledge, GA March 21: Dirty Spokes, Off Road Duathlon @ Fort Yargo State Park (7am) Winder, GA BRAG: Bicycle Ride Across Georgia - http://www.brag.org Georgia BikeFest Southern Bicycle League Regional Calendar Find Rides Near You content sponsored by: March 24: Georgia Rides to the Capitol - http://georgiaridestothecapitol.org/ March 28: Farm to Table Agro Tour Athens, GA March 28: 9th Annual April Fools Ride
- 6. Legislative Initiatives Did you ride your bike to school? Only 31% believe children can safely bike to school now. [source] Recent survey reports that 81% of citizens said they would ride a bicycle more frequently if there were better lanes / paths available. [source] Sign and Share the Online Petition to support the funding recommendations from Georgias Joint Study Committee on Transportation Funding to improve conditions for bicycling. content sponsored by:
- 7. Legislative Initiatives, continued Georgia does not have any Vulnerable Road User Laws, but the League of American Bicyclists has drafted a model statute for states to consider. Support the recent, narrow rumble strips that allow more room for cyclists. content sponsored by:
- 8. Know the Laws in Georgia Bikes are vehicles on Georgia Roads [source] 3 foot passing law Motorists must allow for a 3 safe distance from cyclists. Bicyclists 16 years old or younger must wear helmet. Bicycles must stay off of sidewalks and always yield to pedestrians Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a light on the front and back. [source] content sponsored by: Bicyclists must not ride more than two abreast on roads. Aggressive motorists can be charged with a misdemeanor bikers have rights, too. You may be charged with a DUI if you drive a bicycle (considered a vehicle by law) while intoxicated. All laws pertaining to Bicycles in Georgia
- 9. Avoiding Bicycle Injuries 66% of people feel the need for more driver education about the rights of bicyclists [source] Georgia is the 6th deadliest state for bicyclists [source] There are over 680 bicycle-motor vehicle collisions each year in Georgia. [source] content sponsored by: Never Ride Against the Flow of Traffic Be Visible. Wear bright colors. Use lights on helmets and your bike at dawn/dusk. If you are threatened by other drivers, try to get the vehicles tag number and report it immediately.
- 10. Suggested Online Destinations Georgia Bikes! Latest events, news, and legislative updates about biking in Georgia. Southern Bicycle League comprehensive regional events calendar and resources Sign the Petition for https://www.change.org/p/nathan-deal-new-state- transportation-funding-must-support-safe-family-friendly-streets Georgia BIKE SENSE: A Guide for Cyclists & Motorists Bicycle Clubs in Georgia, comprehensive Bicycling Club of Milledgeville, GA Ladies on Spokes Christian Womens Biking Club (Coweta/Fayette County) content sponsored by:
- 11. Safe Biking! If you run into trouble, Attorney David Mann is available to help. http://www.manninjurylaw.com