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Hundreds Join Inaugural Big Peach Social Ride Along Atlanta's PATH400 Greenway

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Published on March 25, 2024
Hundreds Join Inaugural Big Peach Social Ride Along Atlanta's PATH400 GreenwaySource: Unsplash/ Munbaik Cycling Clothing

Atlanta's bike enthusiasts swarmed the Buckhead area on Sunday for the landmark inauguration of the Big Peach Social Ride along the PATH400, with hundreds pedaling through the six-mile stretch. Setting off from the popular Eclipse di Luna eatery, riders banded together to celebrate and inspect the sprawling greenway designed for both leisure and commute. As per FOX 5 Atlanta, the event, the initiative of Big Peach Ride + Run, sought not only to delight but to educate, with Propel ATL stepping in to school participants on safety and street coexistence.

The trail features a fusion of urban and natural scenery, promising a rich experience for cyclists and pedestrians alike. Local retailer Big Peach Ride + Run, spearheading the ride, underscored the multipurpose trail as a fresh biking destination. Meanwhile, the Executive Director of Livable Buckhead, Denise Starling provided progress reports on the construction of PATH400, and its upcoming extensions, in a statement obtained by Rough Draft Atlanta.

The Big Peach Social Ride encouraged cyclists of all stripes to join the moving revelry for free, although it mandated pre-ride registration. For those lacking the requisite wheels, Musette ATL offered bike rentals, complete with a sweet discount proffered through the promo code RIDEPEACHY. The ride culminated back at its starting point, where Eclipse di Luna rewarded riders with special deals on food and refreshments.