Atlanta Beltline, Big Tigger Team Again for Fourth Annual Beltline BikeFest
Entertainment legend brings community event back to the Beltline, once again gifting hundreds of bikes to local students in partnership with his Big
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On Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m, Atlanta Beltline will partner once again with entertainment legend and current V-103 DJ Big Tigger and his Big Tigger Foundation to present the 4th annual Big Tigger’s Beltline BikeFest. The family-friendly event will take place along the Beltline’s Southwest Trail. Tigger and his celebrity friends will lead participants on a 3- to 5-mile community ride beginning and ending at Lee + White in Atlanta’s historic West End. Participation is free, but registration is required.
As part of the event, the Big Tigger Foundation will continue its tradition of donating hundreds of bikes and helmets to students from neighboring communities and schools, supporting health and wellness and a healthy kickoff to summer. After the ride, attendees are invited to enjoy a free festival including live music, DJ sets, local food vendors, health screenings, kids’ activities and bike safety lessons.
Big Tigger reached out to the Beltline with the idea for BikeFest in 2021 after rediscovering a love for biking during the pandemic. The event officially launched in 2023 and has since grown into a celebration of culture, wellness and youth empowerment.
“BikeFest is more than just a bike ride or giveaway. It’s a celebration of community, culture and connection,” said Tigger. “Each year, it’s incredibly heartwarming to see the joy on kids’ faces as they ride their bikes. I’m honored to pour into the next generation, especially right before summer break when they need safe, healthy ways to stay engaged.”
WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m.: Celebrity Bike Ride (Check-in Begins at 8:30 a.m.)
11 a.m.: Main Stage Kickoff
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Family Health Festival
Alternative transportation is encouraged. This location is accessible via MARTA West End station, located 0.7 miles away. Train and bus schedule information can be found on itsmarta.com. Please consider biking, walking, or using a rideshare. Limited parking will be available in the adjacent neighborhoods and 1200 White Street.
WHY: The idea for BikeFest came from Big Tigger himself, who reached out to the Beltline to help him bring his vision to life. “It’s important to me that our community stays physically active. We all need to live longer, healthier, more productive lives, not only for ourselves but for the generations following us. I also want Atlanta to see the Beltline as a resource towards those goals,” said Tigger.
PRE-EVENT MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Interviews available day-of with BikeFest creator Big Tigger, Atlanta Beltline’s President and CEO Clyde Higgs and the event’s celebrity captains. Advance interviews are also available upon request.
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