RSVP below to join fellow Black, Indigenous and People of Color who identify on the Queer & Trans spectrums for a community bike ride at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 2.
Across the nation, Pedal.Pulse.Pride rides will be led by and centered for Queer, Trans, Intersex, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (QTIBIPOC). Loved ones are encouraged to participate by standing in solidarity to support, sharing resources (including services and funding) and joining the ride! We especially encourage family -- chosen and blood -- to join us on the ride day.
Atlanta's will launch from Troy Davis Park (Woodruff Park) in Downtown near the fountain. This will be an easy bike ride in commemoration of QTIBIPOC lives lost locally and at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016 (Rest in Power). We will also reclaim Pride by showing a thriving community!
TIMELINE:
Troy Davis Park (Woodruff Park, 5 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, near the Fountain)
10:00 am - Announcements/acknowledgments, moments of silence for remembrance
10:25 am - Route and road safety
10:30 am - Roll Out
10:45 am - First Stop: Old 4th Ward Skatepark
Space for community members to share and open discussion
11:05 am - Roll Out
11:30 am - Final Stop: Piedmont Park
Pedal.Pulse.Pride National Mission, onePULSE Foundation, Space for community members to share and open discussion
12:30 pm - Events ends, group ride to Midtown MARTA station (8 min. ride) and back to Troy Davis Park (20 min. ride)
ROUTE:
Mostly flat, about 4 miles total.
Route Map: Pedal Pulse Pride ATL Ride Map
EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
No Drop Ride - Beginner/Intermediate: This is a slower paced ride focusing on the theme.
GETTING THERE:
Opt out of traffic and parking by riding MARTA with your bike!
Public Transit
Start: Troy Davis/Woodruff Park is a short walk/ride from Five Points MARTA Station
End: Short ride to the Midtown MARTA Station from Piedmont Park or Five Points Station from Troy Davis/Woodruff Park.
Relay Bike Share
There is a Relay Bike Share Station near the start and end of the ride and at both MARTA stations.
WHAT TO BRING:
- A functional bicycle or wheeled device
- A helmet is required for anyone under 18
- Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Bikes with training wheels are not permitted, but children are welcome to attend if pulled in a trailer or on-bike child seat
- Water bottle, snacks
*** PLEASE NOTE: All ride participants must sign a waiver to participate. A parent or legal guardian is required to accompany and sign for any minors under 18 participating in the ride. ***
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For more info about other cities and the founding organization, visit the Pedal.Pulse.Pride participation form.