You are riding along and "Whoooosh", that Suburban felt a little too close. You think, "What if we had wider roads, bicycle lanes, better transportation planning, 'Ride to Work' Days, better cyclist awareness..."

Then you think, "Why don't THEY do something about it?"

Well, YOU are the "they/them". You can provide your opinions, input and assistance. Become part of the planning process. Help determine what kind of cycling environment your community has. What you do counts. On this page, we provide some contacts and links on how to get informed and involved.

Webmaster's Soapbox: Remember, every time you ride your bike, you are an advocate. Motorists, other cyclists and pedestrians form their opinions partly based on their interaction with you. Treat them all with respect, politeness and a smile. One good deed or courteous gesture gains you an ally. Do the opposite and don't be surprised when your neighbor expresses support for restrictions, bans, etc.

Local Bicycle User Groups

• Atlanta Bicycle Campaign: ABC's objectives are to increase the number of cyclists on the road through information, education, establishment of on-road and cycle-friendly infrastructures and networks.
• Atlanta "Critical Mass" Info
• Bike Cobb (www.BikeCobb.org): BikeCobb is an all-volunteer organization to start, maintain and sustain a grassroots movement to promote all forms of bicycling in Cobb County, Georgia. Contact info@bikecobb.org
• Bike Roswell (www.bikeroswell.com): From recreation to sport to alternative modes of transportation, Bike Roswell! strives to actively promote safe cycling, provide an advocacy platform for Roswell citizens and implement programs to encourage participation with improved parks, roadways and private facilities. Contact Eric Broadwell, 678.520.7337.
• Buckhead Area BUG: The Buckhead BUG holds monthly rides featuring the area's bike lanes on the 3rd Saturday of every month. For more information contact Kevin McCauley or call (404) 531-0006 or Mike McCleod or call (404) 663-1407.
• Clayton County BUG: To get involved with the Clayton BUG, contact Alan Dolbeer
• Dekalb BUG: For more information about the DeKalb BUG, contact Rob Vicevich or call (404)249-9215.
• Douglas County BUG: The BUG holds rides every third Saturday of the month, meeting at the Winn Dixie parking lot on the corner of Hwy 5 and Central Church Rd. The rides begin at 9 am. To join the Douglas County BUG or for more information email Robbie Bible or call (770) 942-2726.
• Emory University/CDC BUG: The BUG meets at 5 pm on the third Wednesday of the month at the Rollins Research Building on Emory Campus, 1510 Clifton Rd., Conference Room (#5052), 5th Floor behind the elevator. For more info, or to be added to our email list for updates, contact Jeff Mahr or Eileen Ross .
• Fayette County BUG: The Fayette BUG is part of the new Fayette Biking for Life bike club. For more info on meeting times and current projects, contact Glen Simpson or call 770-716-9968.
• North Fulton County BUG: For more information visit NFBUG or call Phil Milazzo at (770)667-5710, or Richard Ellin at (770)396-2006.
• Bicycle Users of Gwinnett County: Contact Jim Sandlin or call (770)339-0101, for more information or to join in the action.
• Henry County BUG: If you live or work in Henry County and would like to help make it a more bicycle-friendly place, please contact Sharon Bagatell or call the ABC Office (404)881-1112.
• Silver Comet Trail BUG: For info or to be added to the mailing list, call Jack Linscott at 770-445-5031.
• Southeast Atlanata BUG: SEABUG meets on the first Wednesday of every month at the Sacred Grounds Café in East Atlanta at 7:30 pm. For more information contact Sharon Bagatell or call (404) 627-9128.
• SWABUG: Southwest Atlanta BUG/Cascade Corridor: Contact Bruce Morton for more information.
• Worldspan, Inc. Employee BUG: For more information about the Worldspan BUG, contact Roberta Cook or call (770)563-5259.

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