by Ron Harding, BWGI Executive Director You’ve probably heard or read that 11 members of the Milligan University cycling team were struck by a motorist while on a training ride this past Wednesday. Two died. Their names were Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers. Five others were injured, two of them 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…
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…
April 21, 2025 Dear BWGI supporter, We are asking you today to help out the local cyclists, walkers, runners and rollers of tomorrow, 5 years from now, and even those in 2050. Every five years, the Brunswick Area Transportation Study (BATS) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) updates its Metropolitan Transportation Plan Read more…
On the last day in March, BWGI led Camden County kids in a Bike Rodeo with St. Marys Public Library for the first day of Spring Break.
On March 11th, BWGI hosted our second walk of the year in our “Walk With A…” series, this time featuring prolific local artist Roderrick Davis. As we strolled through downtown Brunswick, Davis shared his knowledge of the vibrant murals that bring our community to life—highlighting the stories behind the art, Read more…
BWGI celebrates first bike fix-it repair station Bike Walk Golden Isles celebrated its first bike fix-it station on Saturday, August 17! This joint project was funded through a grant from Hello GoodBuy and was installed by the City of Brunswick Public Works Department at Howard Coffin Park, 1402 Sonny Miller Read more…
Click here to see the slideshow we showed the board Bike Walk Golden Isles officially asked the Glynn County Board of Commissioners to address numerous safety concerns on St. Simons Island. During a special commission work session on Tuesday, July 6, 2024, BWGI infrastructure chair Murray Pounds shared a presentation highlighting pedestrian and cycling issues Read more…
Previous Next Young superheroes got to put their cycling skills to the test at Crooked River Park in St. Mary’s on Tuesday, July 16. During the Party at the Park, a superhero-themed health and wellness resource fair, BWGI and Georgia Bikes held a bike helmet fitting along with a cycling obstacle course. During the Read more…
Bike Walk Golden Isles has repeatedly heard from people about confusion as to the legality of riding bikes on the various pathways on St. Simons Island. BWGI has asked the Glynn County Commissioners to relieve this confusion by updating ordinances. It is clear that Glynn County leadership believes the pathways Read more…