ROSWELL, Ga. – It's that time of the year again when Roswell's historic Canton Street transforms into an expansive, car-free urban oasis. Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 28, as 'Roswell Moves!' returns for its spectacular fifth edition. This innovative 'open streets' event, orchestrated by Bike Roswell! and strongly supported by the City of Roswell and our partners, including our sponsors, Top Job Beverage & Events and Visit Roswell, is set to redefine your Sunday fun.
Starting at 8 a.m., the day kicks off with the iconic Bike Roswell! Mayor’s Ride, now in its 22nd year. Cyclists can choose from routes of 18, 40 to 64 miles. Beginning at City Hall, riders will be lead out by new sponsor Regal INEOS Grenadier and ending on Canton Street with a great lunch. Simultaneously, Canton Street, stretching from Heart of Roswell Park to Woodstock Road, will be a vehicle-free zone from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosting a variety of activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. While there's a registration fee for the Mayor’s Ride, all other Roswell Moves! activities are free to enjoy.
Roswell Moves! Activities
Event Highlights:
- Roswell Moves! Activities: A dynamic mix of activities, demonstrations, and games promoting healthy lifestyles. Dance, jump, roll, stretch, twirl, and walk your way through the day. Enjoy live music on two stages by Mojo Vinyl and Rock ’N' Taco, and don’t forget the shopping, eating, and drinking!
- *New* Roswell Arts Fund Chalk Art: Watch as professional chalk artists brighten the day and the pavement with chalk murals along Canton Street in this new edition to the Roswell Moves experience. Grab a piece of chalk yourself and join in on the fun to create a community patchwork of color and help us show off Roswell’s creative side! Presented by Roswell Arts Fund, the Georgia Chalk Artist Guild and The Hagan Family Foundation.
- Family Bike Parade at 11 a.m.: Led by Bike Roswell!, it's a delightful spectacle for all ages and all types of pedal-powered vehicles.
- Historic Roswell Kiwanis Kids’ Bicycle Safety Rodeo (12-3 p.m.): A hands-on learning experience about cycling safety and bicycle handling skills, culminating in a fun obstacle course.
The Historic Roswell Kiwanis Kids’ Bicycle Safety Rodeo will take place on East Alley Pathway from 12-3 p.m. There is an organized "class" where children ages six to 12 learn about cycling safety and bicycle handling skills. Children must provide their own helmets and bicycles, which are inspected by the mechanics.
LIVE MUSIC PRESENTED BY ROCK N' TACO & MOJO VINYL
Live Music for Roswell Moves at the South end of Canton Street will be presented by Rock N' Taco! Come to ride, play and dance as music and people fill Canton street. A second stage at the North End of Canton Street is presented by MOJO VINYL! Live music from 12-3 PM during the event!
Businesses located along the Canton Street corridor are invited to register as a Route Host. This event participant option permits a business to get involved beyond the storefront and sidewalk by engaging attendees with demonstrations and product promotions. Two other event participant options available are Activity Partner and Event Sponsor. All Activity Partners must provide quality activities that align with the event mission to promote wellness, transportation options, and community engagement. The online application is now OPEN!
Roswell Moves! Partners
Businesses are invited to participate, with three ways to get involved this year. Applications are available online until 3/28. The review committee from Bike Roswell! is looking for quality activities that fit with our mission of health, wellness and civic pride. A customized Route Host category is being offered for businesses located along the Canton Street corridor to get attendees beyond the storefront and sidewalk for better engagement. Two other event participant options, Activity Partner and Event Sponsor, allow businesses and organizations to promote health and wellness along the Canton Street route. The online application is available at bikeroswell.com/roswellmoves/activitypartner/.
Bike Roswell! Mayor’s Ride
Experienced cyclists can start the day at 8 a.m. with the Bike Roswell! Mayor’s Ride . This full-supported, recreational bicycle ride offers three ride options - 18, 42 and 64 miles. Participants receive pre-ride mechanical support from Roswell Bicycles, refreshments at rest stops from Trader Joe’s Roswell, and a post-ride lunch sponsored by Lucky’s Burger & Brew with Gate City Brewing Company beverages courtesy Top Job Beverage & Events.
Individuals who register in advance will qualify for a complimentary event T-shirt. Early packet pickup events will be held at Lucky’s Burger & Brew ([date TBD] 6:30-8:30 p.m.) and Roswell Bicycles ([date TBD] 2-4 p.m.).
Online registration is now open!
Thank You to our Sponsors!
About Us
FOLLOW US
www.BikeRoswell.com
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter - @BikeRoswelll #RoswellMoves
About BIKE ROSWELL!:
Established in 2005, Bike Roswell! is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with a mission to advocate for safe cycling and improved infrastructure in the City of Roswell. In doing so, it promotes safe cycling, provides an advocacy platform for cyclists, and implements programs to encourage participation in cycling with improved parks, roadways and private facilities. Roswell was the first city in Georgia to achieve Bicycle Friendly Community status with the League of American Bicyclists. Bike Roswell! is proud to work with the City of Roswell to achieve this coveted designation. The official website is www.bikeroswell.com. To become an Activity Partner, Event Sponsor, or Route Host, contact Bike Roswell! for more information.
Bike Roswell! Contacts
Nathan Sears, Board Member, Bike Roswell!
nathan.sears@bikeroswell.org