Bike Roswell! Mayor’s Ride – Rider Info
Sunday, April 28, 2024
RIDE START TIME: 8:00AM (Be ready at 7:45AM) – All rides Start at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075. Day-of Registration and check-in opens at 6:45 AM.
RIDE FINISH LINE: 925 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075 (across from Rock ‘N’ Taco on Canton Street).
EARLY PACKET PICKUPS:
- 4/28 Friday 6 PM – 8 PM at Lucky’s Burger and Brew 1144 Alpharetta St, Roswell, GA 30075
- 4/29 Saturday 2 PM – 4 PM at Roswell Bicycles 670 Houze Way, Roswell, GA 30076 – In person registration available!
SAG SUPPORT: SAG support is courtesy of Roswell Bicycles. If you have a mechanical issue or need assistance the vehicles will be driving the routes.
ROUTES: Routes will parade down Canton Street before traveling rolling hills and flat sections as we tour the city of Roswell. Rest stops will be stocked with drinks and snacks. Pre-ride mechanical support will be provided. T-shirts will be given to all registered riders.
LINKS:
5 mile Family Ride
18 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41967936
42 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45521582
62 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45521589
REST STOP LOCATIONS:
REST STOP #1 All Routes – SweetApple Village 12030 Etris Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
REST STOP #2 40, 60 Mile Routes – Lake Charles Fire Station 740 Jones Rd Roswell GA 30075
REST STOP #3/4 – 40, 60 Mile Routes – Riverside Park 575 Riverside Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 (riders will pass this rest stop twice!)
Please Note that for 60 mile riders there is a fairly large distance of 23 miles between Rest Stop #2 (Jones Road) and Rest Stop #3 Riverside Park so we do recommend that you make sure you have water bottles full.
- 18-mile Challenge: A popular option with families, this route is flat and skips Martin’s Landing!! Bring the whole family for this easy ride.
- 18 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41967936
- 45-mile Workout: All of the above, plus more challenging, beautiful miles including a stretch along the scenic Chattahoochee River.
- 45 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41967938
- 62-mile Metric Century: Beautiful and challenging, this route is less than 4,000 feet of climbing but grabs all the “local hills from Sisters, 6 branches and Summit Drive.
- 62 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41967939
POST-RIDE LUNCH and Roswell Moves!
- The rides end at 925 Canton Street (in front of Stout Brothers)
- The Lunch and free beverage are served next to the “Heart of Roswell Park”
- The Roswell Moves event begins at 11AM with live music and family activities until 3PM
The luncheon includes a free beverage from local favorite Gate City Brewing Co and is served by the Top Job Beverage and Events team!
POST-RIDE Receive FREE admission to Roswell’s Smith Plantation
Smith Plantation is one of the City of Roswell’s Historic homes known as the Southern Trilogy. Enjoy touring this home and surrounding property after the ride and luncheon for free courtesy the City of Roswell! Just show your wristband for entrance. For more information on Smith Plantation Click Here
FAQs
- Do I get a day of registration discount for being a Bike Roswell member? NO
- Will there be coffee at the start? YES! Biggby Coffee will generously be providing coffee at the start of this year’s ride during check-in and registration
- Where is the starting point?
- Roswell City Hall: 38 Hill Street Roswell, GA 30075
- See map above for specific parking, registration/check-in and start line up areas
- Does everyone start at once? Yes!
- Day-of registration and check in begins at 6:45 AM
- Avoid long lines by registering in advance and checking in at one of our early pickup options!
- FRI, April 26 6 PM – 8 PM Lucky’s Burger and Brew 1144 Alpharetta St, Roswell, GA 30075
- SAT, April 27 2 PM – 4 PM Roswell Bicycles 670 Houze Way, Roswell, GA 30076
- What’s the Start Time?
- The ride starts promptly at 8 AM and has a police closure so please start lining up at 7:45 so we can roll promptly at 8 AM!
- Are there bathrooms at the start?
- Yes, but bathrooms are limited and riders are many! Use restroom before you arrive or as early as you can before start time. Additional restrooms are available at each rest stop and the ride finish.
- Is there lunch and where would that be? Yes!
- The Mayor’s Ride Luncheon is a highlight of the event
- You will need your Mayor’s Ride wrist band for food and beverage service!
- 925 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075 at Heart of Roswell Park (Across from Rock N Taco)
- What time does Mayor’s Ride Lunch and Beverage Service begin? 11:00 AM
- How many rest stops are there? 3-4
- 1 for 18 mile route
- 3 for 45 mile route
- 3 for 62 mile route
- The 45 and 62 mile routes pass rest stop 3 twice, so technically have 4 opportunities for a rest stop
- What drinks do they have at the rest stops? Water and energy drinks! Plus snacks and additional GU energy products, courtesy Roswell Bicycles
- Are there signs that direct me during the ride?
- All turns have on-road GREEN stickers. Additional signage will be placed where routes are split for extra notice/warning. Signs will also call out upcoming rest stops.
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****NOTE THERE WILL NOT BE YARD SIGNS AT EVERY TURN. JUST COLOR ROAD MARKINGS!!****
- GREEN 18, 45 and 60 Mile Route
- ROUTE MAPS:
5 mile Family Ride
18 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41967936
42 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45521582
62 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45521589
- Will there be pre-ride mechanical support? Yes!
- Roswell Bicycles will have mechanics onsite starting at 6:45 for basic, minor maintenance items like air in tires, seat and brake adjustments, etc.
- Will there be SAG support if I have a mechanical issue during the ride or can’t finish? Yes!
- Roswell Bicycles will have a support vehicle for support during the ride
- For a medical emergency CALL 911!
Questions or for more information send us an email!
