October Newsletter
It’s spooky season and there’s lots of rides and news going on this month! Check out the latest from Bike BR.
Doug Moore has been the fearless leader of Bike Baton Rouge for the last seven years. He has decided to take a step back and turn the reins over to Lynley Farris, but don’t worry, he’ll still be around! Read his thoughts on the successes and the future of biking in Baton Rouge here.
Imagine a world where Baton Rouge adopted and implemented a bicycle master plan decades ago. It almost happened. Read about the first comprehensive plan to make biking more accessible in the Capital City and what happened to it in this long read from Bike BR founder Mark Martin.
Volunteer Opportunity: Bike BR will have a table at the Red Stick Farmers’ Markets on October 23 and 30. Come by and chat with us, or get your feet wet volunteering! If you’d like to volunteer, email info@bikebr.org.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: There are several unique rides this month in addition to the regular weekly rides.
October 25 - The Downtown East Social Ride is having a Halloween Party! The ride leaves from the City Roots Coffee at the Electric Depot at 6:00 p.m. It will will then head over to Leola’s in Circa 1857 for a little bit of socializing. Costumes are STRONGLY encouraged! More info here.
October 30 - The Baton Rouge Bicycle Club is hosting the Fall in the Felicianas Halloween Bike Ride to benefit the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. It will start at the Jackson campus of BRCC located at 3337 Highway 10, Jackson, LA, and will feature a 30-mile ride (departing at 9:00 a.m.) and a 60-ride (departing at 8:00 a.m.). Registration is $35 and can be completed online here.
October 31 - It’s baaaaaack! Velo Muertos 2021 is a tour of Baton Rouge cemeteries led by Bike BR’s own Mark Martin. The ride will gather at 4th Street @ Spanish Town Road and departs at 9:30. Check out the Facebook event here for more info.
Here’s a list of weekly rides. Find one near and meet some fellow bike riders!
Sunday
Baker Buffalo Cruisers -Baker, LA-
Baker Walmart (6PM)
Monday
Downtown East Social Ride -BR, LA-
Electric Depot (6PM)
Tuesday
Tuesdays on Wheels -Port Allen, LA-
Cohn Elementary (7PM)
Wednesday
Capital Heights Social Ride -BR, LA
Ingleside United Methodist Church (7:15PM)
Westside Wednesday -Baker, LA-
Ruffin’s II (7PM)
Thursday
Geaux Ride -BR, LA-
521 N Third St (7:45PM)
Friday
Who Dat Riderz -BR, LA-
Past Time Lounge (7PM)
Tuesday, Thursday, (6:30 PM) and Saturday (8AM)
Community Riders -Zachary, LA-
BREC’s Zachary Community Park
Membership - Please consider becoming a member if you're not already. The more members we have, the louder our voice. And if you're not sure if you're still a member, email us at info@bikebr.org and we'll check!
