You know you’ve been dying to play hookie from work, you just haven’t figured out a way you won’t feel entirely guilty about it yet. Or maybe you have. Either way, here’s a chance to help raise awareness for cycling in Georgia. An event is being planned that will take you straight down Roswell Road to P’Tree St to Capital of Atlanta on your bicycle, with a police escort to and from…no joke.

Sources claim there will be major press coverage, so here’s your chance for the 15 minutes you’ve been craving – get in the news and wear your Tuesday’s best.

What: Georgia Ride to the Capital (and back)
When: Tuesday March 7
Time: 10AM start from Roswell City Hall
Featuring: LUNCH! – All you have to do is register .

Jim@SurgeSports.com
All you have to do is register.

What:
Ride from Roswell to Georgias Capitol with Roswells Mayor Jere Wood and Atlantas Mayor Shirley Franklin. Once we arrive at the Capitol, enjoy a FREE lunch on us, with Governor Sonny Perdue and your State Legislatures.

Where:
Enjoy an easy paced, relaxing bike ride, which will start at Roswells City Hall. Ride down Roswell Road and Peachtree Street with a motorcycle escort to Georgias Capitol. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, join along the route.

When:
Date: Tuesday March 7, 2006
Ride Start Time: 10:00 AM
Estimate arrival time at the Capitol: 11:30 AM noon
Registration: 9:00 10:00 AM

Cost: FREE

During Lunch at the capital, there will be (unnamed) feature speakers. You can ride back to Roswell with the group, or take Marta. Join the ride anywhere along the route, organizers just want a huge peloton. Rain or shine, they need your support regardless of weather, and regardless of how you get there.

Bottom line? I was to get sick I would plan it on March 7th.

More on the What
Ride from Roswell to Georgia’s Capitol with Roswell’s Mayor Jere Wood and Atlanta’s Mayor Shirley Franklin. Once we arrive at the Capitol, enjoy a FREE lunch on us, with Governor Sonny Perdue and your State Legislatures.

More on the Where:
Enjoy an easy paced, relaxing bike ride, which will start at Roswell’s City Hall. Ride down Roswell Road and Peachtree Street with a motorcycle escort to Georgia’s Capitol! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!! Join along the route!! We need everyone to participate!

More on the When:
Date: Tuesday March 7, 2006
Ride Start Time: 10:00 AM
Estimate arrival time at the Capitol: 11:30 AM – noon
Registration: 9:00 – 10:00 AM

More in General:
There are no official sag stops on this ride. Motorcycle escort will be provided back to Sandy Springs. Bring MARTA fare if you prefer to ride from the Capitol back to Roswell via bus or to Sandy Springs via train.

As always, ride smart, wear a helmet, ride at your own risk and obey traffic laws.
To reserve a FREE lunch, visit: www.roswellgov.com
For more details, contact Neva Arem or Jim.

This event is presented by Bike Roswell and Georgia Bikes

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