Register for the Roswell Mayor’s Ride now, or stop by the event to enjoy a day of special events and activities.
The 12th Annual Historic Roswell Criterium returns on Sunday, April 28 with an expanded race course in the heart of historic Roswell, according to information provided by organizers. The schedule of events includes: The Historic Roswell Criterium, which began in 2002, has established itself as the largest pro/am criterium in the Southeast and second largest single-day race in the United States. It has surpassed 750 total race registrations for the day, according to a recent press release. For the first time in 12 years, the Historic Roswell Criterium will introduce a new race course. The criterium loop will be extended to 1.2 miles in length, now including Heart of Roswell Park as the southern-most turn of the race route. The long …
The death of cyclists usually stirs up strong emotions, especially if no prosecution follows, but others say it is only fair for everyone 'sharing the road' be required to purchase registration, tags and insurance. What say you?
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Monday, September 24, 2012
A recent story in Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch highlighted the problem with cycling safety on local streets. It noted that cyclist Dave Mathews, injured in a bad bike wreck 18 months ago, has made cycling safety an issue. His passion on the subject was fueled after a pickup struck and killed cyclist Paul Taylor and authorities announced last week nobody will be prosecuted. The reason the authorities gave was that they don't have the evidence to make a case. "We're human beings, too," said Mathews, who started a Facebook page about bike safety in Atlanta. "We're not disposable creatures." Atlanta bicyclists have long complained about motorists being inconsiderate, with many hogging the road and passing them too closely. Earlier this year…
Vote for your "Moving Parts of the Arts" favorite now!
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Monday, April 23, 2012
The Roswell Cultural Arts Board wants to know, which "Moving Parts of the Arts" bicycle art is your favorite? The People's Choice vote is now open to the public until April 27 at 1 p.m. Eight dynamic artists created inspiring and unique pieces comprised of donated bicycles and bicycle parts from Roswell Bicycles in celebration of the upcoming Roswell Criterium. Artists transformed the bikes into creative ‘masterpieces’ and have displayed them at the corner of Woodstock Road and Canton Street. The general public now has a chance to vote on their favorite ‘bike-art’ via the city of Roswell’s Historic & Cultural Affairs Facebook page or on-site via their smartphone by scanning a QR code with a direct link to the voting system. “We’re very …
Urly
3:40 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012
Cyclists should obey the laws and be licensed. They are horrible in my neighborhood. more ›