First Ever Social Bike Ride on PATH400 Set for March 24
Livable Buckhead, Big Peach Ride+Run, Propel ATL hosting free, six-mile ride
ATLANTA — March 18, 2024 – On Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. hundreds of cyclists will depart from Eclipse di Luna for the first-ever Big Peach Social Ride on PATH400. The six-mile ride will showcase the multi-use trail as a unique biking destination, offering a mix of urban and natural experiences along its route.
The ride will be led by Big Peach Ride + Run, a locally owned and operated retailer, and safety education provided by Propel ATL, an organization working to transform Atlanta’s streets into safe, inclusive and thriving spaces for people to ride, walk and roll. Livable Buckhead Executive Director Denise Starling will provide updates on PATH400 construction and future connections.
The Big Peach Social Ride on PATH400 is free, but advance registration is required. Musette ATL offers bike rentals for anyone who would like to join the ride but does not own a bike. Use promo code RIDEPEACHY for $10 off. The ride starts and ends at Eclipse di Luna, which will offer food and drink specials, including complimentary refreshments.
Volunteers are needed to assist with many aspects of the Big Peach Social Ride on PATH400. For more information or to volunteer, visit Propel ATL’s volunteer page.
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About Livable Buckhead
Livable Buckhead is a nonprofit organization that strives to ensure the long-term viability and prosperity of the Buckhead community. The organization achieves its mission by working cooperatively with individuals, public entities and private businesses to integrate sustainable strategies. Livable Buckhead implements programs related to greenspace, recycling, energy efficiency, commute alternatives, arts and culture, real estate development and land use. For more information about Livable Buckhead and its programs, visit livablebuckhead.org.
About PATH400
PATH400 is a 5.2-mile walkable, bikeable greenway being constructed on public land adjacent to GA400 extending from the bank of Peachtree Creek northward toward the northern edge of Atlanta. It is the centerpiece of a broader greenspace plan, the Buckhead Collection, initiated by Atlanta Councilman Howard Shook. Livable Buckhead is spearheading the PATH400 project in partnership with the Buckhead Community Improvement District (Buckhead CID) and the PATH Foundation. Several other agencies and organizations are involved in the development of PATH400, including Georgia Department of Transportation, the City of Atlanta, MARTA, Atlanta Neighborhood Planning Unit B, and Atlanta Public Schools. PATH400 will increase access to community amenities such as arts, historic, and cultural exhibits; neighborhood pocket parks and greenspaces; retail centers; and learning centers. For more information about PATH400 or to donate to the capital campaign, visit livablebuckhead.com.
