Atlanta's Journey for Civil Rights Bike Tour
Event summary
Cyclists of all levels are invited to pedal through iconic neighborhoods and lesser-known streets, tracing the journey from the Antebellum South to the heart of the 20th-century Civil Rights Movement. Highlights of the tour include significant sites such as the Historic Sweet Auburn District, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth and burial sites, and the site of the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre. This immersive experience is designed to deepen your understanding of social justice while promoting conversation and commitment to equity and activism. Whether you’re a local or visiting Atlanta for the first time, this bike tour promises to be a memorable and enlightening journey through history, honoring those who fought for justice and inspiring a brighter future for all. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying an unforgettable ride!
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Atlanta's Journey for Civil Rights Bike Tour, Sunday, September 2025
Incl. $5.50 Fee
Bikes, helmets, bottled water, and trail mix snacks are included.
Entries closedSunday, Aug 10, 2025 (9:00 AM EDT)
$80.50
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Atlanta's Journey for Civil Rights Bike Tour, Monday, August 18, 2025
Incl. $5.50 Fee
Bikes, helmets, bottled water, and trail mix snack are included.
Entries closedMonday, Aug 18, 2025 (9:00 AM EDT)
$80.50
Organiser's description
~ Atlantas Journey for Civil Rights: A Guided Bicycle Tour
Bicycle Tours of Atlanta, in partnership with Indivisible Cobb, invites you to take part in a unique and inspiring fundraiser in support of the ACLU. Atlantas Journey for Civil Rights is a moving, guided bike tour that brings to life the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shaped both our city and our nation and that continue to echo today.
As we ride through historic neighborhoods and down lesser-known city streets, well trace the path from the Antebellum South through Reconstruction, the Jim Crow era, and into the heart of the 20th-century Civil Rights Movement drawing powerful connections to todays ongoing fight for justice and equality.
This is more than a history tour its an immersive experience designed to deepen awareness, spark conversation, and inspire renewed commitment to equity and activism. Together, well walk (and ride) in the footsteps of those who made Good Trouble, honoring their legacy while envisioning a more just future.
Tour Highlights Include:
~ Reynoldstown, one of Atlantas first post-Emancipation Black communities
~ The Historic Sweet Auburn District and Ebenezer Baptist Church
~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s birth and burial sites
~ The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre site
~ The Georgia State Capitol
Whether youre a local or a visitor, this tour provides a safe, inclusive space to learn, reflect, and take meaningful action.
Location
659 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, 30312, GA, United States
Atlanta's Journey for Civil Rights Bike Tour
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