bike Alpharetta

Advocating for Safer Paths, Roads and Trails

Bike Alpharetta Inc. is a 501C3 non-profit community organization that began in 2011. Members are local residents and business leaders who generously volunteer their time and talents throughout the year to advocate and to educate for improved cycling infrastructure in Alpharetta. The main focus is to create a safer and more enjoyable environment for people of all abilities to utilize bicycles for an improved lifestyle in our community. With a grant from REI, Bike Alpharetta was able to create and publish City Bike Route Maps for the City of Alpharetta. More than 10,000 printed maps are distributed each year. The grant also provided resources to produce new signage along the city’s only mountain bike trails, Mt. Adams, located on the northern section of the Big Creek Greenway. In 2018, the League of American Bicyclists designated the City of Alpharetta as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community. This recognizes Alpharetta for its investment in infrastructure, education and outreach to better enable and inspire people to ride bicycles, be it for recreation or transportation. Bike Alpharetta is proud to have been part of the BFC process. Bike Alpharetta continues to provide suggestions and input to City leaders for future bicycle facilities and infrastructure improvements. Coming to fruition in 2021, examples include the extension of the Greenway from Marconi drive north to McGinnis Ferry Road; Kimball Bridge Road bike lanes and multi-use paths, and expansion of the Alpha Loop. Bikes For Kids Alpharetta is the largest community program managed by Bike Alpharetta. Donations of new and gently-used youth bicycles and tricycles are accepted from spring to fall (see the website for details), with generous support from the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and area bicycle shops. Volunteers with Bike Alpharetta designate ONE DAY in December to clean and repair the donations, turning them into safe and Santa-ready childrens’ gifts for the North Fulton Community Charities holiday program. Since 2007, www.bikealpharetta.org Facebook- BikeAlpharetta

more than 3,400 bicycles and tricycles have been repurposed as holiday gifts! Check out the photo galleries on our Bikes For Kids page (bikealpharetta.org). Other events and programs for Bike Alpharetta include Beginner Rides, Senior Spokes rides, Bike at Work Day, Bike to School Day, Ride of Silence, bike valet at Taste of Alpharetta, ZEN Rides from Jekyll Brewing Taproom, and more. Want to learn more or be part of our vibrant cycling community in Alpharetta? Visit the Bike Alpharetta website to see how to make a difference - volunteer, donate or join a meeting.

Bike Alpharetta Advocacy

· Bicycling on paths, streets and trails should be safe. · Bicycling infrastructure should enable access to people of all ages and abilities for mobility purposes (recreation, sport, transportation). · Bicycling is an integral part of a multi-modal transportation system. · Bicycling positively transforms our community by offering an option for user mobility, strengthening the economy, improving the environment, and promoting an active, healthy lifestyle. Twitter- @BikeAlpharetta Email- bikealpharetta@gmail.com

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Alpharetta is a conveniently located, cost-effective and family-friendly destination with quick access to more than 300 things to do in the area. But there is no need to log miles; it's all at your fingertips here including Topgolf Alpharetta, the premier golf entertainment complex, Main Event Entertainment where you can eat, bowl, play all day, Fairway Social, a place to dine, play competitive simulator games, or try the putting course out back and Dave & Buster's is where one can eat, drink, play and watch sports all under one roof. Discover over 250 shops in three distinct shopping districts and more than 200 dining options to delight every culinary preference.

Our music scene includes the magnificent 12,000-seat outdoor Ameris Bank Amphitheatre that draws highprofile performers, in addition to more casual and intimate concert venues where bringing your own food and drink is welcomed. On any given weekend, you may find a farmers market, live music, festival or art in the park.

The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau website offers an interactive experience through videos and photos at awesomealpharetta.com. Discover all your options for shopping, dining, lodging, entertainment and recreation there. Be sure to sign-up for the Alpharetta Insider e-newsletter, to stay up-to-date on all Alpharetta has to offer.