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All this week, the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign encourages residents to leave their cars in the garage, hop on the ole Huffy, and participate in Bike to Work Week.

The nonprofit has banded together with Atlanta Transportation Management Associations, the Clean Air Campaign, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other velocipede advocacy groups and clubs to host cycling-related events and activities.

Tonight you can find a number of deals and discounts at participating bike shops to gear up for the week. Tomorrow you can find a Bike Buddy to help bring you up to speed. On Wednesday, downtown’s Woodruff Park will be the site of Bike Fest, a lunch hour celebration of all things cycling. On Thursday, you can participate in carpool-esque bike trains.

Visit the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign to register for an emailed discount coupon, enter into a prize drawing, and learn more information about this week’s activities. Be sure to also check out the city’s other cycling groups and resources such as Sopo Bicycle Cooperative and Faster Mustache.

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It’s like a dog park, only with bikes. Atlanta Bicycle Campaign and Central Atlanta Progress’ Downtown TMA are hosting a roundup for cyclists at Woodruff Park tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. If it’s raining, meet up next Wednesday.

From the Downtown Connector:

BikeFest presented by the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign (ABC) and the Downtown Transportation Management Association (TMA): A three-hour outdoor event held in Downtown’s Woodruff Park. Meet cyclists, visit bicycle experts and win prizes. BikeFest is an event for everyone; cyclists and non-cyclists can learn more about biking and the benefits it provides and enjoy the opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow bikers.

When: Wednesday, May 14, 2008, rain date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Woodruff Park in Downtown Atlanta
Cost:FREE

In addition, ABC and the Downtown TMA will have raffle prizes including:

* A one night stay at the Ellis Hotel
* $50 Dailey’s/City Grill gift certificate
* $50 French American Brasserie (FAB) gift certificate
* $50 Maxim Prime gift certificate

To qualify you must come by the event and all winners will be announced and emailed the following day. Additional giveaways will also be on-site along with a free smoothie sample from the SoPo bike blender for patrons that bring their bike or bike helmet.

Participating Vendors include: Atlanta Police Department, City of Atlanta (Connect Atlanta Plan), Clean Air Campaign, Free Flite, Georgia Department of Transportation, Georgia State University, Bicycle attorney Ken Rosskopf, No Brakes, REI, SoPo Bike Cooperative, and more.

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The Atlanta Bicycle Campaign, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing together people and their velocipedes, has opened registration for its first annual bike ride around the Beltline from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 20 — which just happens to be Earth Day.

Details from the group:

Choose your own distance — ride anywhere from 4-22 miles — perfect for families and groups of friends!

Take part in the Scavenger Clue Hunt and be entered to win prizes

Free water bottle for all participants

Interesting and informative Beltline visuals along route

And of course, plenty of rest stops with refreshments!

Much more information is available on ABC’s Web site, including the different rides, starting points, and tips, as well as attachments you can download.

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