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Our next ride will be Monday, February 17th.

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On Monday, Feb. 10, we celebrated Valentine's Day a little early with a visit to Front Yard Bikes at their temporary location on Government Street. They moved across the street while the big church space is being renovated. They are giving away two tandem bikes. We got to give them a test ride and it was a too much fun! It's kind of scary at first because it feels odd. But everyone got the hang of it pretty quick and there were no tragedies. 

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Every Monday at the Electric Depot, 1509 Government Street, we gather at 6 p.m. and ends by 8 p.m. 

This is an at-your-own-risk ride. Louisiana law requires all bicyclists to have a front and rear light. Helmets are not required for adults, but are required for children 12 and under. 

This ride is free and open to the public, so invite your friends! We ride at the pace of the slowest rider, so all skill levels are welcome. All riders must fill out the emergency contact form before the ride begins. 

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Gear up!

 Whether you're gearing up for the next ride or looking for a thoughtful gift for a fellow bike enthusiast, our merch lets you take a piece of the ride with you.

 

Show your support and spread the word about our vibrant community—every purchase helps sustain our group mission. 

The official Cranksgiving T-shirt will only be available for purchase online. $2 of every purchase will be donated to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. 

Light Up the Night logo

This initiative raises money to purchase bike lights to improve cyclists' safety during darker hours.

 

Our group distributes free front and rear lights to people on bikes, enhancing visibility and preventing accidents.

 

Despite their effectiveness, some bicyclists lack these lights due to cost or lack of awareness. The goal of this campaign is to address that issue to make people on bikes visible at night, promoting safe travel.

Other Group Rides

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A weekly bike ride that meets every Monday evening at Pelican to Mars first for a free yoga class, then participants go on a bike ride. 

The Baton Rouge Bike Club hosts several group rides, including Tour du Cafe on Sundays, the Shenandoah Shuffle held every Tuesday evening, and the Doyle's Bayou evening ride on Thursdays. 

Bike on the Wall

This weekly ride meets every Wednesay at 7 p.m. in the parking lot of Ingleside Church on Capital Heights. The ride moves at a moderate pace and will typically include a stop for food or drinks. 

Geaux Ride is a bike rental company that holds a free community bike ride every Thursday evening. You can use one of their bikes or bring your own. 

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Front Yard Bikes is a nonprofit organization that hosts a weekly bike ride, primarily for the youth participants in its program, every Friday afternoon.

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This group holds weekly bike rides on Wednesday night. They alternate between Baton Rouge and Baker. The rides begin at 7 p.m. 

Does your organization or group host a regular bike ride? We'd love to feature it here. Send us a message including the name of  your ride, an image or logo, details about when your ride meets and any link for more informaiton. 

Group picture taken on August 12, 2024

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