GA Rides to the Capitol Attracted Over 1800 Riders

It was a beautiful spring day in Decatur for the 6th Annual GA Rides to the Capitol. Commissioner Boykin reported that this was one of the biggest turn-outs yet. Organizers estimate over 1800 riders arrived at the Capitol. Lt. Gov. Cagle rode from Decatur and thoroughly enjoyed himself and a number of first-time elected officials say they will be back next year. Governor Deal spoke to the group at the Capitol and ended up staying for awhile for pictures. Decatur had a big group of Glennwood students riding and they were able to get their pictures taken with the Gov. and others. Decatur’s finest were well represented with three officers on bikes and Officer Bob on his motorcycle escorting the group.

Commissioner Boykin Leads the Way to the Capitol

Lt. Governor Cagle and Mayor Floyd Ready to Ride

 

Students from Glennwood Academy

Officers Lindsey and Fiksman

GA Rides to the Capitol This Morning

GA Rides to the Capitol is this morning and riders will depart from the East Lake MARTA Station at 10:45am.  Come join the ride, or be there to cheer the riders on. Mayors from cities throughout the metro area will join Mayor Bill Floyd and Commissioner Boykin on the ride.  Lt. Gov. Casey is also expected to ride from Decatur (always subject to last minute changes).

Nice way to spend a “spring” morning in Decatur!

Join the Ride to the Capitol

Join Mayor Bill Floyd and Commissioner Fred Boykin on Tuesday, March 22 on their “Ride to the Capitol”. The Metro Atlanta Mayors Association will co-sponsor the 6th annual “Georgia Rides to the Capitol” event to raise support for the development of a regional scale bicycle network of both on-road facilities and multi-use trails, and cycling connections focused around major transit facilities, activity centers and schools.

Many metro mayors will join Mayor Floyd and Commissioner Boykin for the free ride leaving from the East Lake MARTA Station in Decatur at 10:45 am.

For more information and to register, visit www.georgiaridestothecapitol.org.