Our Mission

Bike Alpharetta Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit community organization advocating for a safe and enjoyable environment for people of all abilities to utilize bicycles for an improved lifestyle in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Our Membership

Managed by a Board of Directors, Bike Alpharetta is comprised of local residents and business leaders who generously volunteer their time and talents throughout the year. All individuals and businesses are welcome to become involved with the mission of Bike Alpharetta by supporting the organization through monetary donations and/or volunteerism.

Our Pledge

• To respect all members of our community while we enjoy the activities we do together.
• To be passionate in our advocacy and educational pursuits that promote improved cycling infrastructure.
• To support charitable causes that enable cycling for all users.
• To be a respected organization that is recognized by City administration and our community as the thought leader and voice of cyclists in Alpharetta.
• To endeavor to engage diverse populations, particularly across lines of gender, age, income, race, ethnicity, and capability.

Determination Letter from IRS – Bike Alpharetta 501c3

Bike Alpharetta Inc. * 3000 Old Alabama Road, Suite 119-433 * Alpharetta, Ga. 30022

bikealpharetta @ gmail.com

Accomplishments in 2019:

• We hold regular monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of each month. Updates are posted on our Facebook page.
• Advised City of Alpharetta on placement of signage for City Bike Routes
• Created new signage for Mt. Adams mountain bike trails
• Published Bike Maps for Alpharetta (30,000 maps printed and distributed)
• Manage Bikes for Kids Alpharetta each fall, collecting/cleaning/repairing hundreds of bicycles and tricycles for North Fulton Community Charities
• Support City with Share the Road signage, education projects
• Advocate remarking of existing streets and planning of new streets to allow for safer cycling environments – Webb Bridge Road, Kimball Bridge Road and Mayfield Road, to name a few.
• Read our Recap Report and Audit – read report

Officers 2020-21:

• President – Dennis Carman
• Vice President – Jackie Tyson
• Treasurer – Matt Sullivan
• Secretary – Jamie Morton

2020-21 Board of Directors:

• Dennis Carman
• Amanda Clay
• Laurence Cohen
• Doug Fallon
• Lou Hablas
• Richard Jones
• Jamie Morton
• Sandy Reedy
• Dan Stonacker
• Matt Sullivan
• Jackie Tyson
• Jim Woodward

Advisory Panel:

• JD Daniel, Jekyll Brewing
• Susi Beckett, REI
• Steve Bessonny, Webb Bridge Riders
• Eric Buchanan, Georgia Cycling Assoc.
• Barbara Ettenger, Goat Riders/OBDCC
• Greg Godwin, Pedego Electric Bicycles, Alpharetta
• Eric Graves, City of Alpharetta, Community Dev.
• Curtis Henry, Cannon Cyclery
• Michael Horwitz, RAMBO
• Tracy Morton, Harry Norman Realtors
• Charles Oswald, Johns Creek Baptist Church
• Hans Plug, Webb Bridge Riders
• Warren Reid, Amer. Honda Motor Co., Power Equip Div.
• Diane Seale, Goat Riders
• Juan Taquechel, Change Healthcare
• Sherri Morgan, North Fulton Community Charities
• Wayne Utz, Bikes For Kids
• Lora Woodward, Locomotion/OBDCC

2020 Meeting Recaps:

• January – Meeting Recap
• February – Meeting Recap
• April – Meeting Recap
• May – Meeting Recap
• June – Meeting Recap
• December – BFK Recap

2019 Meeting Recaps:

• January – Meeting Recap
• March – Meeting Recap
• April – Meeting Recap
• June – Meeting Recap
• July – Meeting Recap
• Nov – Meeting Recap

2018 Meeting Recaps:

• January – Meeting Recap
• February – Meeting Recap
• April – Meeting Recap
• July – July Recap
• August – Meeting Recap
• September – Meeting Recap
• October – Meeting Recap

Press Releases and In The News:

Alpharetta Named Bicycle Friendly Community

AJC – view here

Patch – view here

NorthFulton.com – view here

City Bike Routes part of National Bike Month coverage – Appen Media, May 2015

Gears Up in North Fulton – Alpharetta Magazine, Spring 2015

Hot Wheels – Non-profit Hosts Tour de France Viewing Party, Neighbor Newspaper July 2015