Thursday SPINTASTIC Tango with MACC
Thursday Group Ride – May 1
Shake out your legs and jump start the weekend with our friends from Metro Atlanta Cycling on the Thursday Tango Ride—a Southside staple and one of our favorite weekly traditions.
Get all the details on the ride on MACC’s site
https://maccattack.com/events/thursday-tango/
https://maccattack.com/events/thursday-tango/
Downloadable GPX/TCX File: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32070541
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM EDT
Ride Details6:30 PM – 8:10 PM
We roll out right on time from Regions Bank in Downtown East Point (across from MARTA) for a fast and fun 28-mile loop around the airport. Be there early, wheels down at 6:30 sharp!
Post-Ride Hangout8:15 PM – 10:00 PM
Head over to Manchester Arms (1705 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337)—just 2 miles from the finish—for light bites and drinks, courtesy of the ATL Airport District. Come for the ride, stay for the vibes.
MORE INFO
Ride Rules:
The ride is intended for cyclists who are comfortable riding on the road and have experience riding in a peloton. The pace will average 18-21 mph. If needed a B group will form at a little more relaxed pace.
MACC rides follow a strict two abreast paceline, observing all traffic signals, and pointing out all road obstacles.
The ride does not have SAG support.
Riders will be responsible to know the route and bring all necessary equipment and food to finish by themselves if they lose touch with the group.
OTHER DETAILS:
—As with all non-sanctioned rides (suggested local group route), you understand that you are riding on public roads and there are inherent dangers of riding your bicycle on them and that YOU ARE RIDING AT YOUR OWN RISK and by participating you accept those risks. You are ultimately responsible for your own personal safety. Helmets are required!
Only Junior riders with USA Cycling licenses will be allowed to ride, but like all advanced riders, they are on their own should they get dropped.
Recumbents, bikes with trailers, trikes, and the like – other than a traditional two-wheeled road, mountain or commuter bike – are allowed, but we ask that you ride in the back of the group.
Routes are subject to change depending on weather and road conditions
Routes are subject to change depending on weather and road conditions
RAIN: In the event of a rainout, we will call the ride by 6:15 PM the day of the ride. We will ride if it is raining. We will not ride if there is thunder or lightning, or imminent thunderstorms in the area.
WHAT TO BRING:
Part of being a good cyclist is having the tools and accessories necessary to be self-sufficient, safe, and ready to ride. Below is a general list of items to bring as well as a to-do list that you should have gone through well before the day of the ride.
Part of being a good cyclist is having the tools and accessories necessary to be self-sufficient, safe, and ready to ride. Below is a general list of items to bring as well as a to-do list that you should have gone through well before the day of the ride.
- Helmet: Every ride requires every participant to wear an ANSI approved helmet.
- Gear Bag: Under the seat gear bags are suggested and should be stocked it with the basics – extra tube, tire tools, a small multi-tool, and either a mini pump or a CO2 cartridge set.
- Tire Pressure: pump your tires up before coming to the ride. Pump your tires to the suggested PSI rating on your tire.
- Your bike: Give it a quick inspection. Spin the wheels to make sure they aren’t rubbing. Do the gears shift accurately and easily? Does everything seem to be in order? If not, head to your nearest local bike shop for a quick tune-up.
- Hydration/Food: Remember to bring plenty of water and maybe an energy snack (bar, gel, banana, etc. – Peanut butter and jelly make the perfect energy bar for those not allergic).
- Be on Time: The rides will leave promptly at the advertised time. So get to the start of the ride with plenty of time to get yourself and your bike ready to roll – a minimum of a half-hour is suggested.