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Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 05:00 PM · 27 rsvps
Washington Park Recreation Center - 102 Ollie St NW in Atlanta, GATrue Beginners: Ages 13+
Thursday night classes are intended for older learners ages 13 to adult. If you have a learner younger than 13, please sign up for a Saturday morning True Beginners class!
Get ready to join the pedal-powered revolution sweeping through Atlanta! With more and more people riding bikes for fitness, commuting, and exploring the city, it's time for you to learn how to ride a bike!
This class is designed for true beginners – whether you're a kid or an adult riding for the first time or you've ridden in the past but still feel shaky on the pedals, we've got you covered.
There will be a limited number of bikes and helmets for participants to use, but if you have them, please bring them! They will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Throughout these classes, we'll cover:
• Helmet fit - two finger rule
• Know your bike
• Bike safety – ABC Quick Check
Fundamentals
• Brakes
• Balance
• Coast
• Pedal
• Stop
• Power start
Safety essentials
• Road rules (bike as a vehicle)
• Safe riding practices
• What to carry
Due to high demand and limited classes, please sign up if you know you are able to attend, or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to open up the class to other participants.
We'll meet at the Washington Park Natatorium, located at 102 Ollie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Please note that for participants under 18, a parent or guardian must accompany them throughout the entire class.
These free classes are provided with the support of the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM · 40 rsvps
Washington Park Recreation Center - 102 Ollie St NW in Atlanta, GATrue Beginners: All Ages
Get ready to join the pedal-powered revolution sweeping through Atlanta! With more and more people riding bikes for fitness, commuting, and exploring the city, it's time for you to learn how to ride a bike!
This class is designed for true beginners – whether you're a kid or an adult riding for the first time or you've ridden in the past but still feel shaky on the pedals, we've got you covered.
There will be a limited number of bikes and helmets for participants to use, but if you have them, please bring them! They will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Throughout these classes, we'll cover:
• Helmet fit - two finger rule
• Know your bike
• Bike safety – ABC Quick Check
Fundamentals
• Brakes
• Balance
• Coast
• Pedal
• Stop
• Power start
Safety essentials
• Road rules (bike as a vehicle)
• Safe riding practices
• What to carry
Due to high demand and limited classes, please sign up if you know you are able to attend, or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to open up the class to other participants.
We'll meet at the Washington Park Natatorium, located at 102 Ollie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Please note that for participants under 18, a parent or guardian must accompany them throughout the entire class.
These free classes are provided with the support of the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
Tuesday, May 05, 2026 at 04:30 PM · 21 rsvps
Bearings Bike Works in Atlanta, GATrue Beginners: 18 and under
Get ready to join the pedal-powered revolution sweeping through Atlanta! With more and more people riding bikes for fitness, commuting, and exploring the city, it's time for you to learn how to ride a bike!
This class is designed for true beginners and participants 18 years of age and under. The class will be in partnership with Bearings Bike Works but has been opened up to other children. They will have helmets for participants to use, but if you have them, please bring them! They will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, please bring your own bike if you have one for greater comfort. If you do not have one, you may use one of the bikes provided by Bearings.
Please do not include yourself ( parent ) in the rsvp so that we may have a more accurate count.
Throughout these classes, we'll cover:
• Helmet fit - two finger rule
• Know your bike
• Bike safety – ABC Quick Check
Fundamentals
• Brakes
• Balance
• Coast
• Pedal
• Stop
• Power start
Safety essentials
• Road rules (bike as a vehicle)
• Safe riding practices
• What to carry
Due to high demand and limited classes, please sign up if you know you are able to attend, or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to open up the class to other participants.
We'll meet at Bearings Bike Works, located at Retail, 982 B - Programs & Offices, 982 Murphy Ave SW 982 A, Atlanta, GA 30310.
Please note that for participants under 18, a parent or guardian must accompany them throughout the entire class.
These free classes are provided with the support of the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
Friday, May 08, 2026 at 07:00 PM
Wild Heaven - West End2026 Blinkie Awards
2026 Blinkie Awards | Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7 PM
Propel ATL's annual fundraising event: meet and celebrate with the people working to make Atlanta a better city to walk, bike, take transit, run, and use wheelchairs, strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, and more.
Propel ATL is thrilled to invite you to our annual Blinkie Awards. This year's Blinkie Awards will celebrate some of Atlanta's most dedicated sustainable transportation advocates. In addition to inspirational stories from our award winners, we’ll have music, food and drinks, bike valet, and door prizes representing our walk/bike/roll/transit mission.
Door prizes: coming soon!
Introducing the Blinkies host: Mark Kendall! Mark Kendall is an Atlanta-based comedian. Along with his production partner, Bill Worley, he is the co-founder of CoolCoolCool Productions, where they use comedy to encourage civic engagement. Their videos were named “Best Reason to Laugh” by Atlanta Magazine in 2021. Mark is currently the co-host of the podcast "What's Good Atlanta?" for WABE/NPR. While studying film at Northwestern University, he completed the Comedy Central Chris Rock Summer School Program, where he pitched jokes at “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report.” Mark was named best Professional Funnyman by Creative Loafing in 2015 and was the Readers Pick for Best Comedian in Creative Loafing Atlanta in 2019. Follow Mark on Instagram.
Tickets: General admission tickets to the Blinkie Awards are $60. Day-of general admission tickets will go up to $70, so don't wait to secure your spot!
Host Committee: Go the extra mile and join the Host Committee! You'll receive:
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Admission for six people to the Blinkie Awards and VIP Social at 6PM
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Recognition at the Blinkie Awards, listing in pre- and post-event communications
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A dedicated post on this page listing your name and/or company
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Exclusive participation in selecting the Propel ATL Transportation Media Award winner.
Getting There:
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Walking & Cycling: Wild Heaven - West End is located in the Lee + White complex along the Beltline Southwest Trail. Two Wheel Valet will provide free Bike Valet services for the event in the courtyard behind the venue.
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MARTA: Wild Heaven - West End is a 0.7 mile walk from the West End station or catch a bus. MARTA bus routes are changing April 18th! Routes 68, 71, and 81 will still serve the area. Learn more about the NextGen bus network here: https://itsmarta.com/nextgen2.aspx
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Driving: Free parking is available in the Lee + White parking lot.
Accessibility: Wild Heaven - West End is fully accessible with a ramp entrance to the venue from the parking lot on White Street.
Dress: Commuter Chic - Dressy casual that is comfortable and durable enough to withstand a walk, a crowded train or a bike ride, and polished enough to let you know you are enjoying a night on the town! All bag sizes are allowed.
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Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 05:00 PM
Washington Park Recreation Center - 102 Ollie St NW in Atlanta, GATrue Beginners: Ages 13+
Thursday night classes are intended for older learners ages 13 to adult. If you have a learner younger than 13, please sign up for a Saturday morning True Beginners class!
Get ready to join the pedal-powered revolution sweeping through Atlanta! With more and more people riding bikes for fitness, commuting, and exploring the city, it's time for you to learn how to ride a bike!
This class is designed for true beginners – whether you're a kid or an adult riding for the first time or you've ridden in the past but still feel shaky on the pedals, we've got you covered.
There will be a limited number of bikes and helmets for participants to use, but if you have them, please bring them! They will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Throughout these classes, we'll cover:
• Helmet fit - two finger rule
• Know your bike
• Bike safety – ABC Quick Check
Fundamentals
• Brakes
• Balance
• Coast
• Pedal
• Stop
• Power start
Safety essentials
• Road rules (bike as a vehicle)
• Safe riding practices
• What to carry
Due to high demand and limited classes, please sign up if you know you are able to attend, or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to open up the class to other participants.
We'll meet at the Washington Park Natatorium, located at 102 Ollie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Please note that for participants under 18, a parent or guardian must accompany them throughout the entire class.
These free classes are provided with the support of the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM · 5 rsvps
Washington Park Recreation Center - 102 Ollie St NW in Atlanta, GATrue Beginners: All Ages
Get ready to join the pedal-powered revolution sweeping through Atlanta! With more and more people riding bikes for fitness, commuting, and exploring the city, it's time for you to learn how to ride a bike!
This class is designed for true beginners – whether you're a kid or an adult riding for the first time or you've ridden in the past but still feel shaky on the pedals, we've got you covered.
There will be a limited number of bikes and helmets for participants to use, but if you have them, please bring them! They will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Throughout these classes, we'll cover:
• Helmet fit - two finger rule
• Know your bike
• Bike safety – ABC Quick Check
Fundamentals
• Brakes
• Balance
• Coast
• Pedal
• Stop
• Power start
Safety essentials
• Road rules (bike as a vehicle)
• Safe riding practices
• What to carry
Due to high demand and limited classes, please sign up if you know you are able to attend, or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to open up the class to other participants.
We'll meet at the Washington Park Natatorium, located at 102 Ollie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Please note that for participants under 18, a parent or guardian must accompany them throughout the entire class.
These free classes are provided with the support of the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.