Get Rolling in Perimeter: Your Guide to Biketober 2025 Resources 

If you’ve ever considered biking to work, running errands by bike, or just cycling for fun in the Perimeter area, now is the perfect time to get started—and we’ve got everything you need to make it easy. With expanded bike infrastructure, local support, and fun community events like Biketober, there’s never been a better time to ride. 

Why Bike in Perimeter? 

Cycling is a convenient, healthy, and sustainable way to get around and see your community in a whole new way. With 11 miles of bike lanes, improved connectivity, and new trail infrastructure like the Ashford Dunwoody Biking and Walking Path (opened April 2025), you can choose your own adventure to work, shopping, dining, and more. Running from Hammond Drive to Perimeter Central West, past Perimeter Mall, Ravinia, and several restaurants, this new multi-use trail enhances the safety and comfort of active travel along one of Perimeter’s busiest corridors.  

Plan Your Trip, Earn Rewards 

Not sure how to start? Perimeter Connects makes it easy. Our commuter resources page provides guidance on safe routes, tips for combining biking with transit, and even financial incentives like $150 for switching up your commute mode. You can also take advantage of Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH), a backup ride in case of an emergency that you can access up to five times a year. 

For those commuting longer distances, pairing your bike ride with MARTA or another transit service can be a game-changer. MARTA buses and trains are bike-friendly, allowing you to go farther and beat the traffic jams.

Learn to Ride Confidently 

Whether you’re a beginner or just brushing up on safety tips, check out free bike classes from Propel ATL. These workshops cover everything from road safety to bike maintenance and can help boost your confidence and comfort level on the road. Sign up here and find a class near you. 

Need gear or a tune-up? Stop by REI in Dunwoody, Free Flite Bikes in Sandy Springs, or Big Peach Ride + Run in Brookhaven for bike fittings, expert advice, and quality service. Supporting your local bike shop not only ensures you have the right setup — it also connects you to a community of experienced riders who are happy to help. 

Join the Fun with Biketober 

Now’s the time to put all this into action! Biketober, Georgia Commute Options’ annual bike challenge, takes place October 1–31. It’s free to join and open to riders of all experience levels. Log your rides, win prizes, and even compete as part of a workplace or friend group. Prizes include: 

• Brand new bikes—including an e-bike! 
• REI gift cards 
• Gift cards to Big Peach Running Co. 
• …and more! 

Sign up today at biketober.com, and don’t forget to encourage your friends to ride, too! The top 10 encouragers who get friends to sign up will win REI gift cards.  

Ready to Roll? 

Biking in Perimeter is easy — and more rewarding than ever. With supportive resources, new trails, community events like Biketober (and prizes!), there’s nothing stopping you from hopping on two wheels. 

Bust out that bike, grab a helmet, and join your neighbors for the ride.