BikeFest is Wednesday, May 14

With gas prices at an all-time high and the city’s traffic situation not much better, commuting to work via bike is becoming much more attractive, not to mention eco-friendly and health-improving. Enter BikeFest. A partnership between The Atlanta Bicycle Campaign and the Downtown Transportation Management Association, the three-hour outdoor event held in Downtown’s Woodruff Park will be a chance for all attendees to meet cyclists, visit bicycle experts and win prizes. The free event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. The rain date is May 21.

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.

"The number one reason why people keep biking once they have started is that it's fun. BikeFest aims to capture that feeling while giving the community a place to learn about different kinds of bicycling and how to do it safely and confidently “says Rebecca Serna, Atlanta Bicycle Campaign Executive Director. "With rising gas prices, more people are asking us how to get started bicycling; BikeFest answers that question in a fun, festival environment.” Sally Haggard, Director of the Downtown TMA says, “We hope to continue this event each year to encourage cyclists around Downtown and all over Atlanta.”

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. BikeFest attendees will receive giveaways from vendors in addition to the chance to win raffle prizes, including gift certificates to French American Brasserie, City Grill and Maxim Prime, a one-night stay at the Ellis Hotel, and more.

For more information visit www.atlantadowntown.com or www.cleanaircampaign.com.