A local cyclist, runner, and bike advocate, Ron Harding, has joined the BWGI staff as our new Executive Director. Ron is replacing Tavel Cowan, whose advocacy and passion fueled the growth of BWGI over the past two and a half years. We are excited to see where Ron will take the Read more…
This Black History Month, we want to shine the spotlight on a few of the Black cyclists who inspire us to be better athletes and advocates for accessible outdoor spaces. Based in Los Angeles, brothers Justin and Cory Williams are known for dominating criterium racing and for mentoring young talent. Read more…
In September of last year, BWGI printed the second edition of our bike and walk maps. BWGI is able to print these maps through a generous grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, and in partnership with Typebird Creative and the the Coastal Regional Commission of Georgia. This new Read more…
Updated February 26: We are no longer seeking applicants for this role. The position has been filled. Bike Walk Golden Isles is seeking an Executive Director to lead our mission of making Southeast Georgia safer and more accessible for people who bike, walk, run, and roll. The person who fills Read more…
The holiday season in the Golden Isles is always filled with exciting events for everyone and this past December was no different. In December, BWGI led two community rides for bicyclists of all ages and experience levels to view the lights and decorations in Brunswick while learning about bike safety Read more…
Bike Walk Golden Isles (BWGI) has again received a grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to support alternative transportation safety education and initiatives in the Golden Isles area. The grant totals $102,828.44 for the year beginning October 1, 2025, and extending through September 30, 2026, the non-profit Read more…
In the early morning of Saturday, October 18, 2025, Bike Walk Golden Isles welcomed 195 bicyclists from all around the South East region to our second annual fundraising ride. Pedal Golden Isles offered supportive rides of 20, 40, and 62 miles through beautiful Coastal Georgia. This ride was made possible through the help Read more…
BWGI was honored to receive the Highway Safety Champions Award from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) at the annual GOHS conference. This year’s theme was “Protecting Every Mile” as part of their Vision Zero Initiative to reduce fatalities and injuries for all road users. GOHS Director Allen Read more…
On May 13, BWGI staff set off on our monthly walk, this time with A Better Glynn co-founder Shemeka Sorrells to learn how ABG is bridging the gap of civic engagement in our community. This month’s walk-and-talk leader was still riding the high from the ABG “Legacy Gala” on Saturday, Read more…
BWGI is excited to announce that on May 7 at 6:30 PM, BWGI staff and board members gathered at the City of Brunswick Commission Meeting to celebrate the official “Bike Month” proclamation by Mayor Cosby H. Johnson. This designation came at the request of BWGI earlier this year. BWGI Staff Read more…