ROSWELL, Ga. — Early registration has opened for Bike Roswell! Mayor’s Ride, the kickoff to the fifth edition of Roswell Moves!, when Canton Street will transform into a space of activities April 28.
The Mayor’s Ride, now in its 22nd year, will begin at 8 a.m. Cyclists can choose from routes of 18, 40 and 64 miles. Beginning at City Hall, riders will be led out by new sponsor Regal INEOS Grenadier and end on Canton Street for lunch.
Simultaneously, Canton Street, stretching from Heart of Roswell Park to Woodstock Road, will close to vehicle traffic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizers will host a variety of activities, including chalk art and a kids bicycle safety rodeo, 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. Proceeds from the Mayor’s Ride benefit Bike Roswell!, supporting cycling advocacy and initiatives. Bike Roswell! members receive an additional registration discount.
Businesses can join this year’s event in three categories: route host, activity partner or event sponsor. Applications run until March 31 for groups with engaging, health-focused activities. Find the application form at bikeroswell.com/roswellmoves/activitypartner/.
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.
- Roswell Arts Fund Chalk Art: Presented by Roswell Arts Fund, the Georgia Chalk Artist Guild and The Hagan Family Foundation, 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…
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