Rolling Out for BeltLine Bike Tours!
Enjoy an invigorating bike ride and fresh air while learning about the past, present, and future of the Atlanta BeltLine project. Tours include brief stops highlighting points of interest along the corridor. View Westside Trail route map
Reservations are required for all tours.
Westside Trail Bike Tour
- When: Every Saturday morning (weather permitting) starting in March and ending in November. Tours do not take place during holiday weekends.
- Guides: Tours are led by three guides who are experienced cyclists familiar with the Atlanta BeltLine project and the history of the neighborhoods the trail passes through. There are several stops along the way where your guides will share information with you.
- Where: Meet in the parking lot of the Lee + White development, 1020 White St. in West End where ample free parking is available. Specifically, meet near the West End wall mural at the north end of the parking lot. Look for our feather banner for the exact location. Feel free to stay after the tour to enjoy the many amenities offered by Lee + White (Monday Night Garage, Wild Heaven Brewery, Hop City, Boxcar Gastropub, Atlanta Spirit Works, Best End Brewing and more). View Westside Trail route map
- Check-In: 8:45 a.m. if bringing your own bike, 8:30 a.m. if renting a bike
- Start Time: Tours begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
- End Time: Tours will return to Lee + White around 12:00 p.m.
- Tour Cost: Tour cost is a $10-per-participant donation to the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership. If you want to participate but cannot afford this fee, please reach out to us at info@atlblp.org.
- Tour Size: Tours are capped at 20 participants each. You can reserve up to four seats per reservation. Contact bike tour coordinator John Becker at john@atlblp.org if you are interested in scheduling a private tour for groups of five or more.
- Liability Waiver: All tour participants must complete a liability waiver acknowledgment. If you are signing up for multiple people, you MUST provide the names and email addresses of those additional participants when you register, and complete the liability waiver acknowledgment on their behalf, for the registration to be valid.
- Age Requirement: Participants should be at least 13 years of age (unless riding in a safety seat attached to an adult participant’s bike).
- Bike Rental: Bike and helmet rental are available from our bike rental partner, Clutch Bike Shop. The cost to rent a bike and helmet for the entire tour is $35 per person. Clutch will deliver your rental bike and helmet to Lee + White prior to the tour and collect them when the tour is over. Contact Clutch directly at 404-594-4205 for more information or to arrange for your rental. Tell them you’re signing up for an Atlanta BeltLine bike tour. You must have made and confirmed payment for your reservation directly with Clutch no later than 4 pm the day before the tour to ensure a rental on tour morning. If you’re renting from Clutch, please print out and complete this liability waiver/agreement and bring it with you to the tour.
- Route: View a route map of the Westside Trail bike tour. Please note that this is an 11-mile tour over relatively flat terrain, but there are a few moderate hills. Please be sure you are of a fitness level to handle this kind of tour. Also, please make sure that your bike is in proper working order to support an 11-mile tour. If you are signing up for multiple people, please be sure to pass this important information on to them.
Tour Highlights:
- Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum
- Washington Park
- Westview Cemetery (entrance only)
- Westview commercial district
- Murphy Crossing
- Aluma Urban Farm
- Multiple Art on the Atlanta BeltLine installations
- Pittsburgh Yards and the Southside Trail – Segment 1
Book Your Bike Tour
View tour availability and register through the online tour booking system below. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email. If the tour you’re interested in doesn’t have available seats, please check back as we sometimes get cancellations.
Bike Tour Calendar
To register for a bike tour, scroll through the available dates below and select TICKETS to reserve your spot! Or visit the ticketing platform.
Tour cost is a $10-per-participant donation to the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership. If you want to participate but cannot afford this fee, please reach out to us at info@atlblp.org.
View Frequently Asked Questions for More Information
If your specific question is not addressed here, please contact:
John Becker, Bike Tour Coordinator, john@atlblp.org,(404) 446-4409.
What level of cycling proficiency is needed to participate in this tour?
Participants should be at least 13 years of age, comfortable riding a bike, knowledgeable of basic cycling etiquette and rules of the road, and capable of completing a 9-mile trip over relatively flat terrain (there are a few small hills). Keep in mind, this is a leisurely tour, not a vigorous training ride.
What should I bring/wear?
Riders should bring a multi-gear bicycle in good working condition, wear comfortable clothing and shoes, wear a helmet, and bring along a water bottle and any snacks you’d like during the tour. As a reminder, helmets are required by law for participants 16 years of age or under and we strongly encourage all participants to wear a helmet.
I don’t have a bike. Can I still participate?
Bike and helmet rentals are available from our bike rental partner, Clutch Bike Shop. They will deliver your rental bike and helmet to Lee + White prior to the tour and collect them when the tour is over. Contact them directly at 404-594-4205 for more information or to arrange for a rental. Tell them you're signing up for an Atlanta BeltLine bike tour. The cost to rent a bike and helmet for the entire tour is $30 per person.
All the reservations are full. Is there a waiting list?
Yes, the registration system we use will allow you to put your name on a waiting list if there is no room left when you try to register.
Where does the tour meet? Is there parking?
Meet in the parking lot of the Lee + White development, 1020 White St. in West End where ample free parking is available. Specifically, meet near the West End wall mural at the north end of the parking lot. Feel free to stay after the tour to enjoy the many amenities offered by Lee + White (Monday Night Garage, Wild Heaven Brewery, Hop City, Boxcar Gastropub, Atlanta Spirit Works and more).
Is this a rain-or-shine ride?
If inclement weather (rain and/or thunder and lightning) is forecast for your time, you will receive notice of tour cancellation from your tour guide no later than 7:30 a.m. on the morning of the tour. In most cases, we will make that call the evening before the tour and send the cancellation notice out then.
What to Expect Day of Tour
Check-In Time
- 8:30 a.m. for those renting bikes from Clutch Bike Shop, so we have ample time to pair you up with your bike and helmet
- 8:45 a.m. for those bringing their own bikes
Departure Location
Our meeting location for the day of the tour is the parking lot of the Lee + White development, 1020 White St. in West End. We gather near the large West End mural located at the northern end of the parking lot.
What to Bring
- Riders should bring a multi-geared bicycle in good working condition, wear comfortable clothing, wear a helmet, and bring along a full water bottle and any desired snacks.
- For those who don’t yet own their own bicycle, bike and helmet rental is available from our partner Clutch Bicycle Shop. The cost to rent a bike and helmet for the entire tour is $30 per person. Clutch will deliver your rental bike and helmet to Lee + White prior to the tour and collect them when the tour is over. Contact Clutch directly at 404-594-4205 for more information or to arrange for your rental. Tell them you’re signing up for an Atlanta BeltLine bike tour. You must have made and confirmed payment for your reservation directly with Clutch no later than 4 pm the day before the tour to ensure a rental on tour morning. If you’re renting from Clutch, please print out and complete this liability waiver/agreement and bring it with you to the tour.
Cancellation Policy
Atlanta BeltLine Partnership understands that money is valuable, and circumstances arise that can cause a change in plans. We want to work with you wherever possible. We also forecast our event resource planning based on having a solid understanding of how many riders we are expecting. Based on these considerations, we have adopted the following refund policy:
- A refund of the donation is permitted if a participant submits a cancelation request to john@atlblp.orgby 5:00 pm THURSDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
- A participant can transfer an existing registration (instead of cancelation) by contacting john@atlblp.org by 5:00 pm THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
- For inclement weather cancellation, event participants can request a refund of the donation.
