Cyclists to ride to Capitol in support of bike paths

Cyclists from DeKalb County will join their fellow two-wheeled enthusiasts from Fulton County next week to ride to the Georgia Capitol in what has become an annual political message to state legislators.

The easy-paced ride on Tuesday morning will include police escorts from Decatur and Roswell, with officials from both cities in the lead. Mayors Bill Floyd of Decatur and Jere Wood of Roswell have coordinated the event for four years. Their goal: rally support for a regional network of bike paths and trails. The ride is sponsored by the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association and the group Georgia Bikes!

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Departure times are 10:45 a.m. from Decatur and 9:45 a.m. from Roswell. The ride from Decatur is 5 miles and starts at the north parking lot of the East Lake MARTA station. The Roswell route is 21 miles and begins at Roswell City Hall. Both groups are expected to arrive at the Gold Dome by 11:40 a.m., in time for food and drinks. Over a thousand riders are expected.

Novice riders and families are encouraged to take the Decatur route or join the Roswell group near downtown Atlanta. The event is free for anyone, but participants must pre-register at www.georgiaridestothecapitol.org and print proof of registration to get snacks at the end of the ride.

There is no police escort for the return route.

—Ty Tagami