PEDAL PALOOZA - Cleveland, GA
SATURDAY, july 27

Come join the Georgia Cycling Association at Yonah Preserve for a morning filled with free excitement and adventure! Our event aims to introduce kids to the invigorating world of cross-country mountain biking.

Elementary-aged students in grades 3-5 will partake in thrilling on-the-bike games and activities followed by a short adventure ride to conclude the morning. All skill levels are welcome to participate, but participants must be capable of biking without training wheels. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to dive into the world of mountain biking for the first time!

Pedal Palooza is made possible by grants from the following Georgia foundations:

EVENT DETAILS

Location: Yonah Preserve
Address: 327 Asbestos Road, Cleveland, GA 30528

Rider Check-in: 9:15 - 10 a.m.
Event: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cost: FREE
Requirements: All participants must have a working bike and a bike helmet that fits properly. Limited loaner bikes are available for those without a bike (see below).

All participants must be checked-in by 10 a.m. in order to participate in Pedal Palooza.

RESERVE A LOANER BIKE

We have a small fleet of Specialized Bikes and Smith Helmets available for use during Pedal Palooza. These bikes and helmets are available free of charge, but we ask that you only reserve a bike for a child who currently does not own a bike. It is our goal to introduce as many people to the sport as possible, which is why we want to reserve our loaner fleet for those families without a bike.

  • Bikes are sized based on the child’s inseam. By choosing the bike size that most closely fits your child, you will help ensure the bike fits them properly.

  • Should your desired size be sold out, you can add yourself to the waitlist. If someone does not show up on event day, we will offer bikes to those on the waitlist.

  • Those who desire to use a loaner bike must arrive by 9:30 a.m. on event day to allow our team time to properly fit the bike to the participant.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PEDAL PALOOZA

  • This primary activity is open to all public, private, and home school students in grades 3-5. If you have older siblings also in attendance, see the next question.

  • Students in the 6th grade and above are welcome to attend. They will be able to take a ride with one of our local mountain bike teams. The Georgia Cycling Association offers a program specifically for students in grades 6-12. Learn more about the TeamMTB program here.

  • All participants should have a working bike, a properly fitted bike helmet, and some water. Since we will be outdoors, it is important to stay hydrated.

    Participants should have clothing ideal for riding a bike; nothing that restricts movement but nothing so loose that it could get caught in the bike. Appropriate footwear would be sneakers.

  • The main event will begin at 10 a.m.

    While we will make every effort to accommodate late arrivals, it may be impossible to add someone to a group past the start time. Therefore, to ensure your child can get the most out of the event, please be on-site and checked in by 10 a.m.

  • Yes! We will have a tent in the middle of our event area where parents can hang out.

    Also, many - but not all - of our events are held in public parks, so there might be walking trails for parents to enjoy while the kids ride bikes.

  • Shoot us an email at questions@georgiacycling.org

DOWNLOAD A PROMOTIONAL FLYER

Help spread the word about this free family event by downloading a flyer. This 8.5x11 flyer can be hung up in bike shops, schools, rec centers, and offices. It can even shared as a graphic on social media!