How to Bike PorchFest 2022
At BikeAthens, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the end of summer than with a bike ride through some of Athens’ historic neighborhoods to catch some shows during this year’s PorchFest (Sunday, October 2nd). This annual outdoor event, organized by Historic Athens, is a massive community-wide concert with over 155 events on 150+ porches in some of Athens’ oldest neighborhoods: Boulevard, Buena Vista, Cobbham, Newtown, Normaltown, and Pulaski Heights.
This event is a rare, bikable opportunity in our car-centric state, so we challenge you to break out the bike and join us. Below is a calendar of free events to support folks of all experience levels get ready to bike PorchFest 2022!
9/28
How to Bike Athens
6:00 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 28
VirtualJoin BikeAthens’ executive director for a primer on how to bike Athens safely. In this free class, you’ll learn about bike laws and best practices to be prepared to bike PorchFest! To join, email shop@bikeathens.org for the zoom link.
9/29
Fix Your Own Bike Night
6:00 – 8:30 pm Thursday, September 29th
@ BikeAthens (1075 W Broad St.)Come get your bike ready for PorchFest. Fix Your Own Bike Night (FYOB) is a weekly event open to all levels of experience. Bring your bike and use all the handy tools at BikeAthens for a tune up. Staff and volunteers will be available to assist you. We have music and snacks too. Suggested donation is $10 per hour.
9/30
Joy Ride + Athentic Brewing Celebration
6:00 – 8:30 pm Friday, September 30th
Start @ BikeAthens (1075 W Broad St.)
Finish @ Athentic Brewing (108 Park Ave.)
Join us for our monthly Joy Ride! This motn we’ll be testing out the new, protected Prince Ave bike lanes and end our easy ride at Athentic Brewing to sample their newest brew in celebration of Historic Athens.
Joy Rides are casual, 6 to 8 mile rides that last about 90 minutes. We like to finish with an optional social gathering downtown or at our shop—this time we’re going to enjoy a beer or non-alcoholic lemonade slushie at Athentic. We ride on the last Friday of each month, starting at 6:00 pm at our shop at 1075 West Broad Street.
We recommend that you bring water, a helmet, and bike lights. It is also nice to have a spare inner tube that fits your bike. Please visit the shop prior to the event if you need any of these items.
10/2
Historic Athens Porchfest 2022
1:00 – 8:00 pm Sunday, October 2nd
@ multiple locations across Athens
FREE LIVE MUSIC!
BikeAthens mechanics @ The Old Fire Hall No. 2 (489 Prince Avenue)
Grab your bike and let’s enjoy some of the 150+ concerts held at over 150 porches across the Boulevard, Buena Vista, Cobbham, Normaltown, Newtorn and Pulaski Heights neighborhoods.
BikeAthens staff will be available from 1p to 5p for assistance with bike issues. We’ll be posted up at the historic Old Fire Hall No. 2 and on call if you need assistance out in the neighborhoods – just text or call (706) 249-9550 and someone will be in touch shortly.
Below is a map of all concert locations. The number indicates the hour the concert is to start, and you can see band details by clicking or tapping on the icon. Plan your route or just pedal around and see what grabs your attention!