Welcome to Saddle Up ATL! Atlanta's Bike Newsletter Volume 01

Welcome to the very first Saddle Up ATL newsletter!

We are excited for you to join us on this lil’ bike news experiment. The goal here is to find ways to contribute to and celebrate the Atlanta cycling community, even if we aren’t able to ride – whether due to injury, excessive heat, or even existential dread. And on the days we are ready to roll, this can serve as a centralized knowledge base for all things bike in the city.

Every two weeks, you will get a curated digest right in your inbox featuring:

Have a suggestion, idea, or upcoming bike ride/event for the newsletter? Hit reply to this email.

See you out there,

Mr. & Mrs. Midweek Roll (Logan & Jen) 

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Bike Dork ATL dropped the 9th edition of his zine “No Bad Rides.” Snag yours for $10 at Bookish Atlanta, Guild + Journeyman, Rar Bikeshop, The Spindle ATL, or keep an eye out for him at one of the group rides listed in the Two Wheel Outlook below.

The Atlanta Beltline Southside Trail is officially open! The Southside Trail Segments 2 +3 now connect the 1.9 miles from Pittsburgh Yards in southwest Atlanta to Boulevard in Grant Park. That means you can now get from the Eastside Beltline all the way to the West End on a paved and protected trail. 

Want to know the weather before heading out on your ride? Check out the Instagram account from bikeable.atl and give them a follow. They provide daily weather, ideal ride windows, and the next day’s forcast.

MWR ATL is not responsible for any ride other than our own. Ride at your own risk. While we endeavor to provide accurate information, be sure to double-check all ride socials for any updates and details on the required skill level.

All rides are weekly unless indicated otherwise with a *

*SAT, 07/25, 8:30AM - Get Rad ATL Teachable Ride
Specialized Atlanta

SUN, 07/26, 8:45AM - Grant Park Neighborhood Bike Ride
Loose Nuts Cycles

SUN, 07/26, 9:00AM - Bikechurch ATL
Wild Heaven Beer (West End)

*SUN, 07/26, 1:00PM - Team Noodle & ASBR Ride
Dreamland BBQ - Duluth, GA

SUN, 07/26, 8:00PM - Dope Pedalers Sunday Ride
502 Pryor St

MON, 07/27, 6:00PM - Bonafide Riders Cycle Club
Inman Park MARTA Station

MON, 07/27, 7:00PM - Atlanta Social Bike Rides
97 Estoria 

TUE, 07/28, 11:00AM - Dope Pedalers Tuesday Ride
151 Sampson St

TUE, 07/28, 6:00PM - Get Rad ATL Tasty Tuesday
Specialized Atlanta

*TUE, 07/28, 10:15PM - ATL Full Moon Ride
Java Lords

WED, 07/29, 6:00AM - Mash 2 Brash 
Loose Nuts Cycles

WED, 07/29, 6:00PM - Bonafide Riders Cycle Club
Inman Park MARTA Station

WED, 07/29, 7:00PM - Bikefolks ATL
97 Estoria 

THUR, 07/30, 8:00PM - Dope Pedalers Thursday Ride
502 Pryor St

*FRI, 07/31, 6:30PM - Critical Mass
Woodruff Park

SUN, 08/02, 8:45AM - Grant Park Neighborhood Bike Ride
Loose Nuts Cycles

SUN, 08/02, 9:00AM - Bikechurch ATL
Wild Heaven Beer (West End)

SUN, 08/02, 8:00PM - Dope Pedalers Sunday Ride
502 Pryor St

MON, 08/03, 6:00PM - Bonafide Riders Cycle Club
Inman Park MARTA Station

MON, 08/03, 7:00PM - Atlanta Social Bike Rides
97 Estoria 

TUE, 08/04, 11:00AM - Dope Pedalers Tuesday Ride
151 Sampson St

*TUE, 08/04, 6:00PM - Get Rad ATL Teachable Tuesday
Specialized Atlanta

WED, 08/05, 6:00AM - Mash 2 Brash 
Loose Nuts Cycles

WED, 08/05, 6:00PM - Bonafide Riders Cycle Club
Inman Park MARTA Station

WED, 08/05, 7:00PM - Bikefolks ATL
97 Estoria 

*THUR, 08/06, 6:45AM - Sunrise Ride ATL
Con Leche Coffee

THUR, 08/06, 8:00PM - Dope Pedalers Thursday Ride
502 Pryor St

680 Murphy Ave SW Ste 6072, Atlanta, GA 30310
404-594-4845

SOPO is back, baby! After relocating and nearly closing, your favorite bicycle cooperative is back and better than ever with expanded hours (via their Instagram). They are located inside the MET Atlanta near the West End MARTA station and one mile from the Beltline Westside Trail. 

You can help them out by donating money, time, or bicycles. Check out their website for more details at https://sopobikes.org/

From their website: 

Since 2004, SOPO Co-op has been a pillar of the volunteering community in Atlanta.

We do not offer paid repair services, but we provide the shop space, tools, parts and guidance to empower you to repair your own bicycle.

SOPO also sells used bicycles, parts, locks, helmets, tires, tubes, tools and accessories.

Our community outreach programs use your donations (money, time & usable bicycles) to provide low-cost bicycles to persons who rely on them as their only mode of transportation.