Wednesday, December 16, 2015
I headed down to the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail on Wednesday evening. The weather was warm and rain was threatening but it held off long enough for cyclists to gather at the Beltline Bicycle Shop and go on the annual Atlanta Christmas Ride.
Originally the ride has started in Tucker but this year it was moved and has gained some favor in the local community. Around 50 riders, dressed in their holiday best, took off for the 12 or so mile ride through town with stops at Centennial Olympic Park, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and a few more festive areas.
Joey Schoenfeld exits Atlanta Beltline Bicycles as he gathers with around 50 other cyclists before the annual Atlanta Christmas Ride on Wednesday evening.
Pete Wicker climbs up the hill to Atlanta Beltline Bicycles as he gathers with around 50 other cyclists before the annual Atlanta Christmas Ride on Wednesday evening.
Andrew Beishline (center) checks his helmet as he gathers at Atlanta Beltline Bicycle with around 50 other cyclists before the annual Atlanta Christmas Ride on Wednesday evening.
William Le Master (right) pulls up to Atlanta Beltline Bicycle with around 50 other cyclists before the annual Atlanta Christmas Ride on Wednesday evening.
Dressed as an elf, Wes Lucas (center) gathers at Atlanta Beltline Bicycle with around 50 other cyclists before the annual Atlanta Christmas Ride on Wednesday evening.
Todd Field (right) gathers at Atlanta Beltline Bicycle with around 50 other cyclists before the annual Atlanta Christmas Ride on Wednesday evening.
A cyclist takes off from Atlanta Beltline Bicycle to catch up with around 50 others as they participate in the annual Atlanta Christmas Ride on Wednesday evening.
Around 50 cyclists head up the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail for the annual Atlanta Christmas Ride on Wednesday evening.
William Le Master rides down the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail with around 50 other cyclists during the annual Atlanta Christmas Ride on Wednesday evening.
Pete Wicker rides down the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail with around 50 other cyclists during the annual Atlanta Christmas Ride on Wednesday evening.
Around 50 cyclists head up the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail for the annual Atlanta Christmas Ride on Wednesday evening.