Going on this weekend, 1st Annual Atlanta Tour De Farm. There are a lot of bike-y events going on this weekend….
Join the Metro Atlanta Tour de Farm on Saturday, October 13th and Sunday October 14th – a unique two day bicycle tour of urban farms, including world class meals, and an overnight camping trip on an international farm site. Proceeds from the event will benefit Community Farmers Markets, Inc and the urban farm sites.
All of the farms, gardens, and value-added producer sites are vendors or partners of the East Atlanta Village and Grant Park Farmers Markets. Each farm or vendor site represents a unique
All meals and snacks will be provided and primarily sourced from the farms on the tour and other market vendors. Dinner will feature guest Chef Angus Brown of the Octopus Bar. Guests should bring their own cycling and camping gear, with the option to rent from CFM if needed. CFM will provide transport for all food and gear. Riders are only expected to carry water between farms. The ride will be physically challenging and participants are expected to have urban cycling experience. Each day will be over 20 miles of riding. Ride leaders and mechanics will be present.
A free bicycle check and urban test ride will be offered Sunday, September 30th at the Grant Park Farmers Market.
There are only 25 spaces available for the two day tour and 5 spaces available for single day register early for space.
RSVP HERE: http://
Participating Sites:
Truly Living Well, Wheat Street Gardens
Patchwork City Farms
The Spotted Trotter Charcuterie
Love is Love at Gaia Gardens
Umurima Wa Burundi, a Global Growers Site
Decatur Kitchen Garden, a Global Growers Site
Bamboo Creek, a Global Growers Site
Decimal Place Goat Farm
Crack in the Sidewalk Farmlett
The Grant Park Farmers Market
The Little Tart Bakeshop
Beautiful Briny Sea, Artisanal Salts
Brought to you by Community Farmers Markets, The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, and Loose Nuts Cycles. For sponsorship or media opportunities, please contact info@communityfarmersmarke