Bike Walk Savannah

Savannah City Cycling Webinar
2020-10-01 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Savannah’s level topography, dense urban form, and warm weather make it a great place to get around by bike. However, Savannah also has a high rate of traffic crashes involving people on bikes.
This free one hour webinar will equip you to avoid the most common hazards and become more confident riding in the city. Bicycle theft prevention will also be discussed. The seminar is ideal for students and other new arrivals in Savannah.
Visit bikewalksavannah.org for more information. Registration is free, but required. https://bit.ly/3bQzovP.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendly Driver Webinar
2020-09-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Event
On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Bike Walk Savannah will host a Bicycle & Pedestrian Friendly Driver webinar. This webinar will delve into the laws pertaining to people biking and walking and how the design of our streets makes them safer for all users. Participants who take a short quiz at the end of the webinar will receive a certificate of participation.
The webinar will be geared towards biking, walking or driving in Savannah, but have lessons applicable for all street users no matter where you are. Registration is free, but required. https://bit.ly/32ksGLv

Bike & Pedestrian Counts
2020-06-13, 2020-06-11, 2020-06-09, 2020-06-06, 2020-06-04, 2020-06-02, 2020-05-30, 2020-05-28 and 4 more dates | Savannah, GA
Bicycle and pedestrian counts help us, the City of Savannah, Chatham County, and the Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization keep track of the ways people are moving around our region and assist in planning efforts for safer places for people to bike and walk.
Counts will take place between May 19 and June 13. Prior to your scheduled shift you will receive an introductory presentation and count sheets. To view available shifts, please visit our Volunteer sign up page.
If there is a location that you would like to assist with but the scheduled days do not work for you, please contact caila@bikewalksavannah.org to arrange different dates. Times must remain the same.
If there is a location you think should be counted, but is not on this list, please email caila@bikewalksavannah.org.

Virtual Group Ride
2020-05-29, 2020-05-15 | Virtual Event
We miss going out on bike rides with y’all! The solution?
Every Friday we will be releasing a new virtual bike ride route for you to check out, ranging from 3-20 miles. We’ll be doing the ride on Friday morning (weather & schedules permitting), and encourage you to fit that week’s ride into your schedule.
If you go on the ride, share your pictures on social media and tag Bike Walk Savannah and #BikeWalkSAV, and it’ll be like we were there together! Your pictures may appear on our website and be reposted on our social media.
While riding, we encourage you to follow safe cycling best-practices. That means wearing a helmet, using your hand signals, and stopping at stop signs and traffic signals. For more information on Safe Cycling tips, visit georgiabikes.org/resources/education-programs/safe-cycling-tips/.

Wednesday Walks
2020-05-27, 2020-05-20, 2020-05-13 | Virtual Event
Staying physically active is important for both physical AND mental health, and is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
That’s why we’re encouraging everyone to get out for a walk around their neighborhood or yard! Tune in on Wednesday for a prompt of something to share from your adventure, and take photos to share your walk. Make sure to tag Bike Walk Savannah and #BikeWalkSAV #WednesdayWalks.

Savannah City Cycling Webinar
2020-05-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Savannah’s level topography, dense urban form, and warm weather make it a great place to get around by bike. However, Savannah also has a high rate of traffic crashes involving people on bikes. This free one hour webinar will equip you to avoid the most common hazards and become more confident riding in the city. Bicycle theft prevention will also be discussed. The seminar is ideal for students and other new arrivals in Savannah. Participants who take a short quiz at the end of the webinar will receive a certificate of participation.
Registration is free, but required. Click here to register.
Webinars will be geared towards biking, walking or driving in Savannah, but have lessons applicable for all street users. Click here to make a donation in support of Bike Walk Savannah’s education programs.

Eighth Annual Matt's Moon River Cruise
2020-05-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
The Eighth Annual Matt’s Moon River Cruise, presented by the Law Office of Joseph J. Steffen, will be held virtually May 21-26 — from wherever you are.
The event is named in memory of Matt Kohler, who was hit from behind by a driver on July 26, 2012 while riding his bike on U.S. Highway 80 in Bloomingdale.
On Friday, May 22, we will post a variety of routes ranging from 4-25 miles for all to enjoy in Savannah. These rides do not need to be completed on Friday — rather, they are a suggestion of routes to take at your leisure. Participants are encouraged to post photos on social media, tagging @BikeWalkSav, #MMRC8, #BikeWalkSAV, #BikesUnite. Want to share your route from outside Savannah? Email us at info@bikewalksavannah.org.
The goal for Matt’s Moon River Cruise is to educate the public on how to safely share the road with people who bike and promote efforts to make our streets safer for all road users. Donations are requested to support our education programs and efforts with New Standard Cycles, providing bikes for people in need of transportation.
Helmets are highly recommended for any rides.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendly Driver Webinar
2020-05-21 18:00 - 19:00
On Thursday, May 21, Bike Walk Savannah will host a Bicycle & Pedestrian Friendly Driver webinar. This webinar will delve into the laws pertaining to people biking and walking and how the design of our streets makes them safer for all users. Participants who take a short quiz at the end of the webinar will receive a certificate of participation.
The webinar will be geared towards biking, walking or driving in Savannah, but have lessons applicable for all street users no matter where you are. Registration is free, but required.

Savannah Cyclofemme
2020-05-08 - 2020-05-14
Ride together (virtually) with Bike Walk Savannah this weekend for the Eighth Annual Savannah CycloFemme, sponsored by the Law Office of Joseph J. Steffen, Jr.. Visit our ride route on Google Maps to join in!
Post photos and videos from your ride on social media and make sure to tag us @ BikeWalkSAV and #BikeWalkSAV #Cyclofemme.
The ride will be approximately 6 miles and be great for beginners, commuters, racers and everyone in between! The ride is free, but we encourage participants to consider a donation to our New Standard Cycles Program at bikewalksavannah.org/donate. Don’t forget your helmet and water!

Wednesday Walk
2020-04-15 08:00 - 17:00

Virtual Group Ride
2020-04-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Bike Walk Savannah, 1301 A Lincoln St., Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
We miss going out on bike rides with y’all! The solution?
Every Friday we will be releasing a new virtual bike ride route for you to check out, ranging from 3-20 miles. We’ll be doing the ride on Friday morning (weather permitting), and encourage you to fit that week’s ride into your schedule.
If you go on the ride, share your pictures on social media and tag Bike Walk Savannah and #BikeWalkSAV, and it’ll be like we were there together! Your pictures may appear on our website and be reposted on our social media.
While riding, we encourage you to follow safe cycling best-practices. That means wearing a helmet, using your hand signals, and stopping at stop signs and traffic signals. For more information on Safe Cycling tips, visit georgiabikes.org/resources/education-programs/safe-cycling-tips/.

Savannah Cranksgiving Ride 2019
2019-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Bike Walk Savannah, 1301 A Lincoln St., Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
Our seventh annual Savannah Cranksgiving Ride is Saturday, Nov. 23 starting at 1 p.m. Cranksgiving is half bike ride, half food drive and a 100 percent fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon helping others.
Bike Walk Savannah (and you!) will be helping feed hungry people at Emmaus House. Founded in 1982 by a group of downtown churches, Emmaus House provides food and day services to the homeless and needy of Savannah. Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, fifty weeks each year.
Registration for the ride starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at BWS HQ (Corner of Henry and Lincoln streets). At registration, participants will receive a shopping list of items needed by Emmaus House. The challenge begins at 1:30 p.m. when riders roll out to shop by bike. Participants should pick up items from the shopping list without going over $15-20 price limit. This is not a race! Riders may compete by themselves or on teams. Prize packages will be awarded in the following categories:
Most Items Carried by a Single Person
Most Stores Visited (receipts needed from each store)
Best Team Effort
Most Innovative Cargo Rig
All participants must return to 1301 A Lincoln St. by 4 p.m. to tally up their purchases and enjoy food and beverages.
What should you bring? First of all, you’ll need your bike and $15-20. We also suggest a helmet. If you’re planning on carrying groceries, you should bring a backpack or other cargo solution for your bike.

Fix Your Own Bike Night
2019-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Bike Walk Savannah, 1301 A Lincoln St., Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
Bike repair tools can take up a lot of space — thankfully we’ve got the room! Join us for our Fix Your Own Bike Night on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 7-9:30 p.m.
Whether you know how to fix it or need a guide, our mechanics will be on hand to assist with your repairs. We have used parts and basic new parts available for sale, but we also encourage you to purchase parts from your favorite local bike shop.
Suggested Donation: $5
Please email Henry at bikes@bikewalksavannah.org with any questions or if you anticipate needing a specific part or tool.

Holiday Bike Drive Collection Day
2019-11-17 12:00 - 16:00
Every year, volunteers from Bike Walk Savannah’s New Standard Cycles Program take donated kids bikes, fix them up, and work with Blessings in a Book Bag Inc. to identify kids who need a bike for the holidays.
But we need your help! Drop off your gently used kids bikes on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 12-4 p.m. and help us reach our goal of delivering 100+ bikes to kids in 2019.
LOCATIONS:Bike Walk Savannah HQ – 1301 Lincoln St.Hollingsworth Auto Service Inc – 500 Montgomery St.Quality Bike Shop – 1127 E Montgomery Cross Rd.Garden City United Methodist Church – 62 Varnedoe Ave. from 1-4 p.m.
Our volunteers can work with a little dust (and change tires, tubes and grips) but please — no rust.
We’re also in need of volunteers to help man the drop off locations and to help fix up bikes. Click the below links to sign up!
Drop off day: https://bikewalksavannah.org/sheet/holiday-bike-drive-drop-off-day/Bike Fixing: https://bikewalksavannah.org/sheet/volunteer-with-new-standard-cycles/
Email info@bikewalksavannah.org for more information.

11th Annual Moonlight Garden Ride
2019-11-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Mother Mathilda Beasley Park, 500 E. Broad St, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
Savannah’s favorite family-friendly bicycling event, presented by Chatham Orthopaedics returns for its 11th year! We’ll ride from Mother Mathilda Beasley Park on Saturday, Nov. 9. Join us beginning at 4 p.m. for food, games and entertainment, and then for a casually-paced, police-escorted ride that travels through Savannah’s most beautiful neighborhoods. All proceeds benefit the non-profit Bike Walk Savannah.
Join hundreds of other cyclists and see Savannah in an unforgettable way on the Moonlight Garden Ride.
EARLYBIRD TICKETS available through 10/4
Individual Member – $20
Individual Non-Member – $25
Other membership prices available
REGULARLY PRICED TICKETS available 10/5-11/8
Individual Member – $25
Individual Non-Member – $30
Other membership prices available
DAY OF ON-SITE RIDE REGISTRATION – 11/9
Individual Member – $30
Individual Non-Member – $35
Only individual ticket prices available day-of.
Membership registrations and other ticket levels available on Eventbrite.
Event Schedule
4-6:30 p.m. Onsite registration and check-in for preregistered riders. Entertainment, food and games available.
4:30-6 p.m. Costume Contest Registration
6:30 p.m. Costume Contest Judging
7 p.m. Ride departs from Mother Mathilda Beasley Park
8:00 p.m. Ride returns to Mother Mathilda Beasley Park
FAQs
How far is the ride? How fast does it go?
The ride is approximately 9 miles and goes between 6-8 m.p.h. This ride lasts for an hour, so please make sure you are able to ride actively for that long! If you are unsure that your child could go that far, we recommend riding with them on a tag-a-long or fixed seat (see more about registration requirement for children below).
When does the ride leave?
The ride will leave Mother Mathilda Beasley Park at 7 p.m.
Do I need a helmet and/or lights?
Yes, all riders need to wear a helmet and use lights for the ride – it’ll keep you safe and visible! If you don’t have a helmet or a set of lights, we will have limited supplies to sell at the Moonlight Garden Ride or you can check out one of our generous sponsors — Quality Bike, Savannah on Wheels, and Perry Rubber Bike Shop — to purchase your gear.
What happens if it rains?
We ride rain or (star)shine! If the forecast looks iffy, consider bringing a rain jacket. If the forecast calls for a full on hurricane, we’ll make a call about the ride and let everyone know via email, Facebook and Twitter.
What do the registration fees go to?
The Moonlight Garden Ride is a huge undertaking, requiring quite a bit of cash and thousands of hours of work from our volunteers to put on every year. Registration fees help us defray the costs of the venue, party, performers, and police escorts. Event proceeds benefit our year-round efforts to make Savannah safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities who bike, walk and roll.
Is registration required for children?
Registration is not required of children riding in trailers, tag-a-long bikes, child seats or other equipment specifically designed for them. Ride registration is required for all children who are pedalling independently.
If I’m volunteering do I get to ride for free?
Yes, as long as your volunteer shift does not conflict with the ride, you are welcome to ride along!
Do I need to be a member of Bike Walk Savannah?
No, you do not — but we’d certainly love if you chose to become one and support our mission to encourage safe, efficient transportation options in Savannah! You can join BWS at the same time you register and enjoy membership discount pricing.
Is there parking?
Yes! On-street parking is available on the streets surrounding Mother Mathilda Beasley Park. Secure bike parking will be available inside the stadium and is included in the registration fee.
What sort of music will be played during the ride?
Frolicking fools throughout the ride will play family-friendly and fun tunes, and participants can enjoy local musicians prior to the ride!
What sort of costumes are you looking for in the contest?
What sort of costumes do you have? The contest is all about creativity and fun – so whatever you want to dress up as, we will be thrilled to see. In the past we’ve had pun-based costumes, super heroes, cartoon characters and other people dressing up in outlandish getups. We won’t hedge you into anything in particular so you can let your imagination go crazy! Just make sure your costume is family-friendly — and that you can bike while wearing it!
What can/can’t I bring to the event?
Food and beverages will be available for purchase at Mother Mathilda Beasley Park. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the ride. Please bring what you can carry on your bike — we won’t be able to delay the ride if you need to drop things off back at your car!
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No
I have a question, but don’t see it listed here. Who do I contact to ask it?
Email your question to info@bikewalksavannah.org.

August Smart Cycling Class: Traffic Skills 101
2019-08-10 14:00 - 18:00 | Bike Walk Savannah, 1301 A Lincoln St., Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
Do you know all you need to know to safely ride a bike with traffic? Do you feel you know enough to teach your children how to ride cautiously and conspicuously while on their own? When you drive your car, are you confident on how to share the road with people on bikes?
The Smart Cycling program gives you the tips, tools, and techniques to confidently to answer YES to each question. Our classes are taught by League of American Bicyclists certified instructors.
The class will be held on Saturday, August 10, from 2-6 p.m. All participants must have their own bikes and helmets. If you do not have a helmet, you can purchase one from us for a very low price. You must be 16 years or older to take this class. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who is also registered for the class. Participants must successfully complete the online portion of the class before August 10. Additional information will be provided after registration. Snacks and water will be provided.
FAQs
What is the refund policy?
Registration is not refundable, but is transferable for use at a future class or as a donation to Bike Walk Savannah.
