Celebrate Earth Day with 8th Annual Wheelie Ride, reCycle Art events

Earth Day Wheelie 2015 PosterThe Savannah Bicycle Campaign presents the Eighth Annual Savannah Earth Day Wheelie Bike Ride on Saturday, April 18, 2015. The free, family-friendly, police-escorted ride is part of the City of Savannah’s Earth Day Festival and will depart from the south end of Forsyth Park at 3 p.m. An after‐ride party, the Post Wheelie Dealie, will be held at Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina, 1611 Habersham St. The total distance of the ride is approximately 5 miles.

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This is the first group ride organized after the Savannah Bicycle Campaign’s founding and it remains one of its most popular events. Winding through some of Savannah’s most picturesque historic neighborhoods, the Earth Day Wheelie underscores the fun and benefits of bicycling in Savannah. As with all Savannah Bicycle Campaign Wheelie rides, helmets are strongly encouraged for adults and required for bicyclists under 16. Let us know you’re riding by joining the Facebook event.

New this year is reCycle Art, a collaboration with Art Rise Savannah. reCycle Art will run for the three nights leading up to Earth Day Festival at the Savannah Bicycle Campaign’s headquarters, 1301 Lincoln St. Part auction, performance showcase and workshop,

reCycle Art is brought to the community through a partnership with Art Rise Savannah, and sponsors Forsyth Farmer’s Market, Foxy Loxy, Georgia Bikes! and the Savannah Bee Company. In addition to the show, a city-wide social media scavenger hunt will begin on April 13, at 8 a.m., while a decorated bicycle parade will conclude reCycle Art during the eighth annual Wheelie ride.

Seventh Annual Earth Day Wheelie Ride set for April 19

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UPDATE: Due to the high probability of rain returning to the area later this afternoon and the potential for deteriorating road conditions, we are canceling the Earth Day Wheelie Ride.

However, the Wheelie Dealie party will go on at 4 p.m. at Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina. Please join us there.

Join us for the Seventh Annual Savannah Earth Day Wheelie Bike Ride on Saturday, April 19. The free, family-friendly, police-escorted ride is part of the City of Savannah’s Earth Day Festival and will depart from the south end of Forsyth Park at 3 p.m. An after‐ride party, the Post Wheelie Dealie, will be held at Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina, 1611 Habersham St.

Earth Day FestivalThis is the first group ride organized after the Savannah Bicycle Campaign’s founding and it remains one of its most popular events. The police‐escorted ride through some of Savannah’s most picturesque historic neighborhoods will emphasize the fun and benefits of bicycling in Savannah.

The Earth Day Wheelie is an event that people look forward to all year long. It emphasizes the environmental benefits of bicycling and allows people of all ages to explore our city by bicycle.

During the Earth Day Festival, the Savannah Bicycle Campaign will also present a Sustainable Living Workshop at 11 a.m.

As with all Savannah Bicycle Campaign Wheelie rides, helmets are strongly encouraged for adults and required for bicyclists under 16.

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