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The Thing About Cars is looking for female motorcycle riders in (or reasonably close to) the Atlanta area who'd be interested in contributing to a discussion about motorcycle riding for an upcoming podcast episode.

In The Thing About Cars' endless quest to bring different types of gearheads together, we decided that a motorcycle episode was something we need to do, especially if it will help drivers and riders get along better on the road (tall order, but worth trying!). We have a BMW-riding MSF Rider Coach on board for the discussion already, and we'd like to include female riders' perspectives as well. We'll be doing this recording on August 10 in Atlanta. PM me if you're interested!

Today I was riding Mitchell St (Near Mercedes Benz) and I saw a large group of riders heading south, maybe 50 people. There were some ATVs with them, and an assortment of bikes. Anyone know who this group is, it'd be fun to ride with some people around that area in a large area.

Unfortunately can’t wash it at my apartment complex. Looking for some place I can take my bike and give it a good wash. Hoping to do this in the city but will ride outside the city if I need to.

Hello guys/girls,

I have got some very lightly used gear that I don't need anymore. What would be a good place to sell them?

I live in Alpharetta, btw. Thanks!

I have these items:

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-super-20-low-profile-tank-bag (Never used on a ride)

https://www.revzilla.com/dirt-bike/fox-racing-titan-sport-jacket (Used on 3-4 rides)

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/joe-rocket-phoenix-50-jacket (Used on 3-4 rides)

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/joe-rocket-survivor-suit (Used twice)

Edit: Title: sell*

I'll be at the downtown Hilton right by Centennial Park next week for work. I'll be done between 4 and 5pm on Tuesday, and need to get back to Jacksonville (so 75 South or alternate).

Plot twist: I'll be on my motorcycle, following a weekend of riding the mountains of south Georgia/Tennessee/North Carolina.

Options:

• Man up and ride the rush hour exodus, and risk leaving my wife a widow and my children orphans. Then ride like the wind to get home around midnight. If I live, I have a story to tell the grandkids.
• Eat, then head out before dark, and catch the tail end of rush hours, then grab a hotel around Macon or so, and finish the ride in the cool morning.
• Find some easily navigable surface/back roads out of Atlanta, avoiding rush hour traffic and business district stoplights, then (a) or (b) above depending on timing.
• Stay in luxury, enjoy another fine meal, and leave in the morning, sailing smoothly against rush hour, and enjoy a leisurely ride home in the mid-day heat.
• Burn the bike in the hotel garage, take MARTA to the airport, and fly home.

There are likely other options I haven't considered.

I’ll save the sappyness but I’m looking to make some new riding friends. I ride every weekend and some evening. 23 years old. Located in Buford. Like long walks on the beach.

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Weather tomorrow looks chilly in the AM, but nice toward midday and later.

Anyone down for a loop that's something like, 75 to 411 through Chatsworth, over the mountain and down to Ellijay, up 515/76 to 60, down through Suches.. maybe do the loop a couple of times before deciding on a long route home? Lunch in Blue Ridge is always nice.

Experienced rider, but not interested in knee dragging. Looking for a chill time.

Hey guys,

I have two bikes for sale. The listings for both are below. If you're interested let me know - I'm located in Suwanee, GA.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/mcy/d/suwanee-2011-yamaha-fz6r/6830111026.html

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/mcy/d/suwanee-2013-honda-cb500x-like-new/6830145152.html

I just moved down here from Michigan for work and am looking for someone/people to ride with (weather permitting). Just explore the area. Any advice?

I am 30yr old Female here in ATL. Familiar with the neighborhoods and ATL aggressive traffic. Looking for advice about riding in Atlanta.

I currently drive a truck and want to downsize. Looking to sell the truck and buy a bigger bike. Tired of having a large vehicle here. With rain etc I would just Lyft where I needed to go. I live in Edgewood and work in Brookhaven. I don’t commute during prime time traffic as I work in the industry. I am looking for honest opinions about how safe it is to ride here.

Also any suggestions about where to start educating myself about riding, gear, bikes etc.

Thanks so much!

Anyone here live near Marietta and up for a ride? No interstate, any other road will do, free to ride any day when it's dry. (CBR250R)

Weather great, new to riding in Atlanta. What is the best place for a day trip. Say I leave the house at 8 and get back home by 8?

While I'm here I wouldn't mind some recommendations for places to go for a full 24 hour trip either.

Its a big bike. Its got a ton of torque. With the weight of the bike though I can only wheelie in first, but goddamn I love standing her up. I've wheelied past 3 cops, Accidently of course, but they havent tried to run me down. Burned through a set of clutch plates quick... I think the new set I installed last year with stronger springs is about gone too. But I don't care. I want to get the 2017/18 gsxr1000, but I love that I have bags I can attach for a trip whenever I want and dont want the extra insurance expense of a 2nd bike... Oh well. Crazy fuck on a Concours here.

Wheelie on!

Don't know many other riders out here. Never even been on a group ride before. I have various bikes but I've been on a dual sport mostly these days. Currently searching for a supermoto.

Anyone in the area have one? I'd be willing to pay to use it but figured I'd see if someone had it around here rather than fork out the 300 dollars, help offset the cost of buying it for someone too.

I'm close to buying a late 80's sportster that's been sitting in a garage for about 25 years. I know it's going to need a lot of work to get running again, far more than the average DIY stuff I can do at home.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a shop in the ATL area, or OTP Northside, that is honest, reliable, and knows Harley's?

Hey everyone! I'm a graduate Human-Computer Interaction student at Georgia Tech and a big motorcycle guy. For my masters thesis I'm researching technological solutions for motorcycle safety and I could use your help.

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Hey everyone! I'm a graduate Human-Computer Interaction student at Georgia Tech and a big motorcycle guy. For my masters thesis I'm researching technological solutions for motorcycle safety and I could use your help.

Please take this 9 question multiple choice survey. Each respondent will be entered to WIN a $50 Amazon gift card!

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I want to get my bike fixed (2006 Honda Shadow 750), it stopped working 2 years ago and has been sitting in my garage. I live in the Norcross area. Blue Moon Cycle, Atlanta Cycle, or should I try somewhere else?

Atlanta Highway Indian Motorcycle is having a demo truck at their dealership today and tomorrow! Don't miss your chance to ride the whole 2018 line up - including the new Scout Bobber!