BWGI was awarded a $1,300 grant by the Golden Isles Track Club in July! This generous grant will be used to purchase safety lights for night walking, running, and cycling, as well as mini road signs for use during cycling programs. The Golden Isles Track Club donates all profits from Read more…
As part of its ongoing mission to increase productivity and establish a meaningful presence in the Golden Isles, BWGI has rented office space at the John Wick building in downtown Brunswick. Come visit us at: 501 Gloucester St. Suite 108 Brunswick, GA 31520
BWGI members have been instrumental in prompting a number of infrastructure improvements for bikers, walkers and rollers in the Golden Isles. This summer, together with city officials, we: Added digital crosswalk lights at the Lawrence Rd. roundabout, and at the Massengale Park entrance on Ocean Blvd. Lawrence Rd. Roundabout Ocean Blvd. Constructed Read more…
BWGI members and volunteers conducted a traffic audit on Broadway Street in St. Simons on June 23. Click here to read Terry Dickson’s coverage of the event in The Brunswick News.
BWGI hosted an event Saturday to promote bike safety amongst local kids. Volunteers oversaw a “bike rodeo” during which participants learned bike safety rules and developed their cycling skills before embarking on a 1.5-mile ride/walk/run through downtown. The event also featured food, music and other diversions.
Bike Walk Golden Isles hosted our first community bike ride on May 24! The Celebrate Bike Month ride attracted more than 30 local residents who cycled and rolled through Historic Downtown Brunswick at a conversational pace. Many thanks to Silver Bluff Brewing Company for hosting us and to the Gullah/Geechee BRAG Dream Team for leading the way and providing a post-ride bike valet. What an excellent way to celebrate cycling in our great community! Join us for our next community ride coming soon!
Bike Walk Golden Isles completed a long-term project by finding owners for 11 refurbished bicycles! Last year, BWGI received several used bikes from the Brunswick Landing Marina and spent time getting them road ready, with some assistance from The Bike Dude. Then on April 30, those repaired bikes were distributed by BWGI board members at Community Outreach Sunday in Brunswick. In addition to the bikes, we passed out bike lights, kids’ bike helmets and bike safety pocket guides. We are so excited to keep bikes out of the landfill and pass along the fun that cycling brings to riders!
The following is a letter from pastor Felicia Harris of Worth It Nation International Ministries thanking BWGI for participating in WIN’s Community Outreach Family Fun Day on April 30. You can visit Worth It Nation online at www.thewinnation.com. Worth It Nation International Ministries Pastor Dr. Felicia Harris 1504 Fourth Street Read more…
The city of Brunswick will host the 2nd Annual Wellness Walk, Run, Bike event will be held in conjunction with a Safety KidsFest at Mary Ross Waterfront Park on June 3. The purpose of the 1.5-mile walk/run/ride is to promote health, wellness, and unity throughout our community. This event is Read more…
The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety recently awarded Bike Walk Golden Isles a grant for $54,225, allowing the nonprofit to hire its first executive director. The Brunswick News published a front-page article detailing the grant’s background and the hiring new executive director Tavel Cowan. “We are grateful for the Read more…