Each year, cyclists bike from Athens to Savannah on a 285-mile ride to raise awareness and funds for the future Georgia Hi-Lo Trail. Cyclists on the ride will come through Statesboro this weekend.
The mission of the Hi-Lo Trail is to build a 211-mile paved trail that will serve to drive economic development through connectivity and empowerment of rural Georgia. When complete, the Hi-Lo Trail will connect the Firefly Trail from Union Point to Athens and then on to Savannah. This would be the longest paved trail in America, connecting small towns all along the way.
There is a 3-day road ride option and a 5-day gravel ride option.
The cyclists will arrive in Statesboro on Saturday, October 22, and spend the night in town. They will depart from Visit Statesboro on South Main Street on Sunday morning at 8am.
If you see cyclists in town this weekend, make sure to give them a warm Boro welcome and look out for their safety on the road!
Check out this video from last year's ride for more information, and watch for a cameo from Steve Hein and Freedom.
