Midtown community invited to experience exciting lineup of cycle-themed events
WHAT: May is National Bike Month and in celebration of National Bike to Work Week, Colony Square is showcasing the benefits of biking by rewarding those who bike to work with special events and giveaways between Monday, May 14 and Friday, May 18.
Colony Square’s event schedule for National Bike to Work Week is as follows:
Monday, May 14:
- 8 to 9:30 a.m.: Bicycle commuters can pick up an ‘I Bike to Work’ sticker and Colony Square swag, plus enjoy Café + Velo catered sandwiches.
- Noon to 1 p.m.: Bicycle commuters are invited to join Bruce Hagan from SoPo at the flag pole bike racks as its team demonstrates how to keep bikes safe and well-maintained.
Wednesday, May 16:
- 8 to 9:30 a.m.: Bicycle commuters are invited to enjoy coffee from Southern Pedaler in the Colony Square valet loop.
- Noon to 1 p.m.: Southern Pedaler will provide a lunch shuttle to Babalu restaurant.
Thursday, May 17:
- 8 to 9:30 a.m.: Bicycle commuters can pick up an ‘I Bike to Work’ sticker and Colony Square swag. The Spindle will be also onsite throughout the morning with a pop-up store offering professional bike clothing and accessories.
- 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Bicycle commuters are invited to join Stephen Springs, education director for the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, during a ‘Hack Your Commute’ cycling class which will take guests on a round trip demonstration of urban mobility tactics.
Friday, May 18:
- 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.: Bicycle commuters are invited to grab a snack or drink from the Bike Energizer Station provided by Colony Square’s Mobility Concierge at the corner of 14th and Peachtree Streets.
- 5 p.m.: Bicycle commuters are invited to take a collective ride from Colony Square toAtlanta Bicycle Coalition’s ‘#BikeThereAffair’ atThe Spindle. Encouraged for bike veterans or first timers, the collective ride is designed to make all bicycle cruisers feel comfortable. Pedal to the event to celebrate with all of Atlanta Bicycle Coalition’s partners, including CLIF BAR, pick up awesome giveaways and participate in additional bicycle-themed activities.
To learn more about the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, visit www.atlantabike.org. Guests are encouraged to share their experience on social media with the hashtag #CSReimagined and #NationalBiketoWorkWeek.
WHEN: Monday, May 14 to Friday, May 18. Event times vary.
WHERE: The Plaza atColony Square
COST: This event is free for those who commute via bicycle between May 14 and May 18.
About Colony Square:
At the corner of Peachtree and 14th Streets, Colony Square is not only the heart of Midtown, it’s the heart of Atlanta – an original icon at the very center of the ever-rising capital of the modern South. Today, Colony Square is becoming an icon of another kind, bringing the Art of Modern Life to Midtown. Featuring 875,000 square feet of office space, 160,000 square feet of retail space, a 467-room hotel and 262 luxury residences, the reimagined Colony Square will be known as a foodie haven; shopping destination; sophisticated business hub; events destination; and an amenity-rich, arts-infused place to gather with community and soak up Midtown’s vibe. Open, walkable and transit-friendly, the reimagined Colony Square, like all great city squares, will be seamlessly connected to the vibrant energy of the streets around it.
About North American Properties
Founded in 1954, North American Properties is a privately held, multi-regional real estate operating and development company that has acquired, developed and managed more than $5 billion of mixed-use, retail, multifamily and office properties across the United States. Rooted in its purpose-driven approach to development, North American Properties is creating great places that connect people to each other; cities to their souls; partners to opportunities; and individuals to experiences that move them. Headquartered in Cincinnati, with offices in Atlanta, Dallas and Fort Myers, Florida, the company has developed 22 million square feet of commercial space and 19,000 residential units in 15 states and 67 cities. In the past three years, North American Properties has launched 36 projects totaling $2.2 billion in total capitalization. In metro Atlanta, North American Properties led the turnaround of Atlantic Station and the ground up development of Avalon. Currently, the team’s $3 billion retail-driven mixed-use development pipeline includes: Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta, Revel in Gwinnett County, Georgia and Riverton in the New York metro area. For more information, visit naproperties.com
