By popular demand, this event is back! Join the Francophone community for a fun bike tour of the Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail!
Discover the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail and learn about the past, present, and future of the Atlanta BeltLine project. Enjoy the trail’s charm and explore the surrounding historic neighborhoods alongside expert guides.
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Join us in the parking lot of Lee + White (1020 White St SW. Atlanta, GA 30310) to begin our tour.
10:00AM - Team ONE (Belgium) departs on their ride
10:15AM - Team TWO (Canada) departs on their ride
10:30AM - Team THREE (Switzerland) departs on their ride
Don’t worry you don’t have to be Belgian, Canadian, or Swiss to participate in the bike tour!
Please arrive 30 minutes before your group’s departure time. Please note that only registered guests can participate in the tour. We ask that you please stay in the group you registered for. No walk-ins permitted.
The 10-mile ride is mostly flat with a few moderate hills. Participants should be at least 13 years of age, have basic biking skills, and have a fitness level that would allow them to complete the tour as described.
Don’t own a bike? Bike and helmet rental are available from our bike rental partner, Clutch Bike Shop. For $35 Clutch will bring you a bike/helmet to our starting point and pick them up when the tour is over, please contact them directly here to arrange your rental.
Stay and enjoy Wild Heaven Brewery after the tour, for après-vélo drinks and fun quizzes! Belgian Consul General Katherine Raeymaekers, Canadian Consul General Rosaline Kwan, and the Francophonie community will be in attendance.
*The tour will be in English, so any and all are welcome to join. We encourage you to brush up on your Francophone music culture as there will be some fun quizzes and possible prizes!
Price: Free to participate.
$35+ if you need to rent a bike/helmet directly through Clutch Bike Shop.
What to wear: Comfortable athletic wear, and anything that represents the French speaking culture, such as your favorite athlete's jersey, favorite comic book character, favorite movie character, we encourage your creativity! Waters will be provided but please feel free to bring your own reusable water bottle and snack/sandwich for the tour.
*Please note all participants will need to complete this liability waiver/agreement (regardless of renting a bike or not) before the tour to be able to participate.
Please contact info@francophonieatlanta.com with any questions about this event.
*There are a limited number of bikes so if you own a bike please bring it.
*In the event of rain, this event will be rescheduled for April 5, 2025.
A LOOK AT LAST YEAR’S EVENT
This event is hosted by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Belgium in Atlanta, the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta, and the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta.
