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Downtown BikeFest on Wednesday

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

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.