USA Speed Week 2022 is close at hand. Some of us will push our pedals to win medals all over the Southeast for ten days, but of course, we aren’t all lucky enough to travel to all seven events. We’d hardly call the rest of us unlucky, though, because while we’re keeping up with the action from a distance, there won’t be a dull moment here in the ATL Airport District! We’ve assembled a special weeklong schedule of local cycling events in celebration of Speed Week.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22
Spartanburg Regional Classic, Spartanburg, SC or
ACR Cycling Friday Social Ride and
ATL Airport District/Beer Girl Handlebar Crawl
ACR Ride: If you can’t make it to Spartanburg, the other cycling party will be right here in the ATL Airport District. Our friends at ACR Cycling will be hosting a 20-ish-mile ride around the airport. The pace is about 17mph, with a few Strava sprints to get your heart rate (and thirst) up.
Where: Outback Bikes Hapeville Hub 3409 Estelle St, Hapeville, GA 30354
When: 6:00 PM
Beer Girl Handlebar Crawl: Stay after the ride for a Handlebar Crawl and Packet Pickup Party. We’ll be rocking out behind Beer Girl Growler & Bottle shop. Come get registered for Hapeville, pick up your exclusive Spin swag bag (if you’ve booked a District hotel), and stay for some great food, drinks, and tunes.
Where: Hapeville Arts Alley – 591 N Central Ave, Atlanta, GA 30354
When: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 23
Spin the District – Hapeville Crit and Block Party
Head over to the Hapeville Crit page (link) for times and complete details. One of the fastest criteriums in the series includes a local artist and street market, great food trucks and fun activities for all ages.
Where: 612 College St, Hapeville, GA 30354
When: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Everything you need to know can be found here >> Hapeville Criterium
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
LaGrange Cycling Classic, LaGrange, GA
LaGrange is 45-minute drive south of the ATL Airport District. We’re all staying in the District Saturday night but heading down to watch the races in one of the newest Speed Week events. There are plenty of hotel options right here in the District, including incredible rates from our host hotel. Wake up refreshed, make the short trip south and rip up the streets of LaGrange.
Hapeville Criterium Weekend Lodging>> Hapeville Lodging
MONDAY, APRIL 25
CANCELED –
ATL Airport District – Cruise and Brews
Sorry, we’ve run out of volunteers for this one. We’ll bring it back in the fall for the Spin the District Gran Fondo and Gravel Grind.
There’s no racing on Monday, but don’t let that shorten your visit. Our Cruise and Brews social ride will start from Arches Brewing, with another chance to taste Spin All Day Lager (or anything else from their vast selection of Southside favorites). We’ll then hop—pun intended—on our bikes and head up to Atlanta to visit a few of our brewery friends. The final crawl isn’t fully mapped out yet, but it’ll be about a 15-mile ride and we’ll up some of the region’s best.
Where: Arches Brewing – 3361 Dogwood Dr, Hapeville, GA 30354
When: Canceled
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
Soul City Criterium, Augusta, GA or
Metro Atlanta Cycling Club Tuesday Tap-out and post pizza party at OZ Pizza
Not racing in Augusta? Join us and our good friends at the Metro Atlanta Cycling Club’s Tuesday Tap-out. (https://maccattack.com) This group ride starts in East Point, GA only a few miles away from either Criterium. There are two groups rolling out together: one super fast, and one pretty fast. Be there on time because they don’t wait for anyone.
Stay after the ride for a slice and a beer at Oz Pizza, courtesy of our marketing partners at Ethic Creative Works. We will also be giving away a signed Caleb Wiley Atlanta United Jersey. His dad is partners at OZ and we’re all super stoked to see his 17-year old sun play with the big boys!
Where: 2833 Main St., East Point, GA 30344
Start Time: 6:30 p.m. sharp
Distance: 29 Miles
Downloadable GPX/TCX File: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32070012
Post Ride Pizza Party at OZ Pizza
Where: 2805 Main St., East Point, GA 30344
Start Time: 8:00 -10:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
Walterboro, SC, or
Dick Lane Velodrome Wednesday Racing
If you’re not making the trek down to Walterboro, hit the Dick Lane Velodrome for our Wednesday night racing, put on by the East Point Track Club. Track-certified riders are invited to race with us, and everyone else is encouraged to come hang out and watch, because the DLV has turned into the place to be on Wednesdays. It’s a good time no matter which side of the boards you’re on, with our Wednesday night DJ to keep the energy high, an announcer to make sure you know who’s crushing whom, tasty beverages and some hot slices of pizza. All ages. Racing categories, rules and regulations can be found on the DLV website https://www.dicklanevelodrome.com/.
Where: Dick Lane Velodrome – 1889 Lexington Ave, East Point, GA 30344
When: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
Metro Atlanta Cycling Club Thursday Tango
It’s another MACC Attack (https://maccattack.com) featuring a lot of really fast dudes and dudettes. The ride starts in the same place and time as the Tuesday Tap-Out. Like Tuesday, the ride splits up into two groups that average 17+ and 15+. It’s a fast route around the airport with plenty of one-two punches.
Afterward, we’ll head over to Manchester Arms in College Park to hang out on the patio with drink and food specials.
Where: 2833 Main St. East Point, GA 30344
Start Time: 6:30 p.m. sharp
Distance: 26 miles
Downloadable GPX/TCX File: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33757349
Post Ride Drinks at Manchester Arms
Where: 1705 Virginia Ave, College Park, GA 30337
Start Time: 8:00 -10:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
ACR Cycling’s Friday Social Ride,
and ATL Airport District/Arches Brewing Party
ACR Cycling Ride: There’s no racing on Friday, so again the party is right here in the ATL Airport District. Our friends at ACR Cycling will be hosting a 20-ish-mile ride around the airport. The pace is about 17mph, with a few Strava sprints to get your heart rate (and thirst) up.
Where: Outback Bikes Hapeville Hub 3409 Estelle St, Hapeville, GA 30354
When: 6:00 PM
Arches Brewing – Spin All Day Lager Get Together: After the ride, head on over to Arches to hang out and enjoy some Spin All Day Lager or any of their other tasty treats. Pick up a sixer to go!
Where: Arches Brewing – 3361 Dogwood Dr, Hapeville, GA 30354
When: 7 p.m. – ?
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight Criterium, Athens, GA
This one’s the granddaddy cycling event of the South, so that’s where we’ll all be. We recommend staying here in the ATL Airport District, though. We have great rates – tough ones to beat, honestly –plus you get to unpack for a few days and spend more time chilling and less time checking (in, out, in, out). The racing starts at 11 a.m. and Athens is only about 90 minutes’ drive, which gives us plenty of time for a leisurely wake-up before heading over. Then we’ll all rest up right here for the big Speed Week finale the next day.
College Park Weekend Lodging>> College Park Lodging
SUNDAY, MAY 1
Spin the District College Park Crit
This is it! The Speed Week grand finale. We’re holding nothing back. Our webpage has all the specifics, but you can expect one heck of a big sendoff. Great racing, great food and drink, plus a killer artist market. Riders, we’re throwing you a little after-party to say thanks, so plan on staying a little longer.
Where: 3720 College St, College Park, GA 30337
When: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Everything you need to know can be found here >> College Park Criterium
