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About Atlanta Cycling

You don’t often think of a city like Atlanta as having decent cycling, especially when the traffic is, to say the least, terrible. The Silver Comet Trail breaks the mold. The 61.5-mile paved trail leads from Smyrna, GA to Cedartown, AL. Once you get past the first 10 miles of road crossings, which are generally in low-traffic areas, you can get some uninterrupted pedal time.

You can also take off from downtown Atlanta on a low-traffic ride on the Stone Mountain Trail Path. This 19-mile PATH Foundation trail leads to Stone Mountain Park via the Freedom Parkway Trail.

Cobb County’s Big Creek Greenway ribbons through 8.3 miles of Alpharetta and Roswell, leading you alongside the Big Creek and taking you over bridges, past meadows, ponds, and nature trails. This is more of a leisurely cycling route, because your maximum speed cannot exceed 15 miles per hour. You’ll find more S-shaped curves and bridge crossings on this path, which break up your speed.

One particularly memorable road ride is Atlanta Cycling’s Vinings shop ride, which leads you on a 20-mile ride through Buckhead. You’ll definitely get some major house envy.

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Cedar Grove Loop

Very similar to the Rico Starr Loop, the Cedar Grove Loop is twice as long, offering more of the serene, picturesque country atmosphere. Due to the length, it's recommended for intermediate to advanced cyclists; however, if you're a novice and have some time to kill, this could be a great option for you as well! Be sure to pack a lot of water for this long haul. This is also a great opportunity to explore the quaint little community of Serenbe, which can easily become an all-day affair. Be sure to check out Peachtree Bikes while you're there!

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

24.4 miles

Duration
Bud Plant Ride - Cycling

Ride through the beautiful backroads of Cartersville on the Bud Plant ride. You'll encounter rolling hills, sprawling farmland and low traffic on routes that range from 15 to 100-plus miles.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

40.1 miles

Duration

2 to 6 hours
Arabia Mountain PATH - Cycling

The Arabia Mountain PATH features road cycling without traffic on a two lane trail system through Rockdale County that connects Panola Mountain State Park to Arabia Mountain.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

Duration

Depending on if you do one branch or both on Panola, it will take 2-3 hours.
Rico Starr Loop

The Rico Starr Loop is a very scenic and peaceful option for those looking for a cycling route outside the perimeter, with very little traffic to dodge. This ride is great for novices and experienced cyclists alike, as it is mostly a flat ride. This is also a great opportunity to explore the quaint little community of Serenbe, which can easily become an all-day affair. Be sure to check out Peachtree Bikes while you're there!

Difficulty

2 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

24.4 miles

Duration

2.5 - 3 hours
Big Creek Greenway - Cycling

A leisurely bike ride along the Big Creek Greenway makes for traffic-free cycling on a relatively flat paved trail that runs alongside the Big Creek.

Difficulty

1 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

21.7 miles

Duration

30 minutes to 2 hours
Silver Comet Cycling

One of the few uninterrupted paved trails in Georgia, this is the perfect training ride to get in your cycling distance.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

7.8 miles

Duration

As long as you want
Stone Mountain Trail PATH Cycling

The Stone Mountain Trail is a 19 mile paved path which links Midtown Atlanta to Stone Mountain Park. It includes the Freedom Park Trail and intersects with the Atlanta Beltline along the way.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

16.2 miles

Duration

45 minutes to 3 hours