VeloCity 2021 is just around the corner, so get ready for a fun and active day at Bouckaert Farm. Registration is open here. The picturesque setting offers a variety of routes for our cycling and run/walk events – so you can find the perfect challenge, no matter your age or ability level.
And more good news about our location: an 8,000-acre property means plenty of space for social distancing! You can rest assured that the safety of you and your family, friends, and co-workers will be top of mind for us throughout your VeloCity experience.
If you prefer to participate virtually, you may register here for any of the cycling or running events. Start training and raising money for Grady now and pursue your goal between Saturday, May 1 and Saturday, May 8, tracking your miles via our event app (coming soon).
Covid Precautions
Our riders, runners, walkers, officials, and volunteers’ safety and well-being are our top priority. This new location allows us to execute a live event in keeping with COVID-19 safety protocols. Our planning decisions are being guided by Grady’s medical experts and public health guidelines, and we will continue to keep participants informed.
Current safety measures include:
- Multiple packet pick up offerings in the Metro area before the event date
- New outdoor venue (over 8,000 acres) providing ample safe-distancing options
- Suggested open start line times – to reduce crowding at the start
- Strict enforcement of face coverings for all in attendance when not cycling, running, or walking
- Masks will be provided for all in attendance and should be worn when not on courses cycling, running or walking.
- Masks should also be worn in the venue when not eating or drinking in defined areas.
- Increased hand sanitizer stations placed throughout the venue. placed throughout the venue
- Increased on-course support
- Rest Stops along the course will be self-serve
- Pre-event breakfast will be grab and go
- Post-event lunch will be grab and go
- Elimination of shower trailer and massages
- Safety communication through social media outlets and event app (coming soon)
- As always, medical presence provided by Grady Hospital on course and at the venue
The Routes
Check out the options for this year’s event below. Each route features support and aid stations, scenic views, and plenty of fresh air. Please note that the routes may be subject to change as we get closer to the date.
This course is flat and fast with a slight twist – almost no pavement! The 5k will be traversing open grass fields and dirt roads. The greatest benefit is that there is absolutely “no traffic”. The entire course is contained within the farm. So, suit up and bring your favorite superhero costume if you like and enjoy! One aid station will support this distance.
A good mixture of flat/fast and some climbing. Scenic racecourse set on dirt roads and some trail with a great double track section. Come prepared to challenge yourself. Three aid stations will support this distance.
Plenty of scenery along country roads. Please come prepared for the hills. Roads will be open to local traffic. Everyone must wear a helmet and feel comfortable with riding on open roads. Some Police will be present.
This course is beautiful but has some hills that you will want to train for. We will have plenty of support for you along the route as well as staff and volunteers to cheer you on.
This will be a challenging ride on country roads and remember it’s called Chattahoochee Hills for a reason! Our SAG vehicles and rest stops will be there to provide support along the way.
The perfect opportunity to cross off that Metric Century! Each course will provide country roads, rest stops, and plenty of support from our amazing staff and volunteers. We strongly suggest some good training miles pre-event that will prepare you for the hills south of Atlanta.
Train hard and challenge yourself! Bring your strong legs for a solid day in the saddle. Plenty of vertical gains over the course of this ride. The 100 mi riders will be supported by at least 5 rest stops stocked with food/beverage that will keep you fueled for the day.
Pre-Event Packet Pick-Up and Event Schedule
Make the day of the event less hectic! Take advantage of our pre-event packet pick-up options – four dates at four different locations – and find the one most convenient for you. Each participant must pick up their own packet and sign a waiver; you may not pick up a packet or sign a waiver for another participant.
Following the pick-up schedule below, you will find start windows for the events on May 1. Please plan to arrive to Bouckaert Farm one hour before your scheduled start window to allow time for parking, eating breakfast, and getting into start lines.
Start windows have been designed to ensure social distancing. We are allowing a 30-minute window of time between each event’s departure. Participants who arrive after the close of their start window may be required to wait to start or even participate in a shorter distance.
| Saturday, April 24 | Pre-Event Packet Pick-Up | |
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| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Packet pick-up at Alpharetta Big Peach. 5530 Windward Parkway, Suite 420, Alpharetta, GA 30004 |
| Sunday, April 25 | Pre-Event Packet Pick-Up | |
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| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Packet pick-up at Brookhaven Big Peach. 705 Town Blvd, Suite Q340, Atlanta, GA 30319 |
| Monday, April 26 | Pre-Event Packet Pick-Up | |
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| 11:00 am - 7:00 pm | Packet pick-up at Sandy Springs Free-Flite Bicycles. 6014 Sandy Springs Cir, Atlanta, GA 30328 |
| Tuesday, April 27 | Pre-Event Packet Pick-Up | |
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| 11:00 am - 7:00 pm | Packet pick-up at Decatur Big Peach. 1565 Church St, Suite 520, Decatur, GA 30033 |
| Saturday, May 1 | VeloCity Event Day Schedule | |
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| 6:00 am | Venue opens with grab-and-go breakfast, bag check and bike mechanics. |
| 7:00 am - 7:30 am | 100-mile cyclists depart. |
| 7:15 am - 7:45 am | 62-mile cyclists depart. |
| 7:15 am - 7:45 am | 50-mile cyclists depart. |
| 7:45 am - 8:15 am | 25-mile cyclists depart. |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | 10-mile cyclists depart. |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | 9-mile trail runners/walkers depart. |
| 9:30 am - 10 am | 5K runners/walkers depart. |
| 10:30 am | Grab-and-go picnic lunch, beverages, socially distanced lawn games and activities. |
| 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | 5K ride course opens for riders, runners, and walkers of all ages! This is a perfect opportunity for the whole family. Make as many laps as you like, and expect one aid station with water. Children under 14 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For cyclists riding the 5K open course, we strongly encourage the use of adult or kids bikes with wide tires that can handle grass, dirt, and packed gravel terrain. Skinny road bike tires are not recommended. |
| 5:30 pm | VeloCity concludes after the last rider. |
Registration Fees
Registration fees vary by route but are the same for in-person and virtual participants. These fees are essential to help cover the operating costs of VeloCity and are thus non-refundable.
| In-person OR Virtual Event | Registration Fee | Late Registration Fee (Beginning 4/26/21) |
Suggested Fundraising |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superhero 5k | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| 9-mile Trail Run | $75 | $85 | $250 |
| 10-mile Ride | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| 25-mile Ride | $75 | $85 | $250 |
| 50-mile Ride | $100 | $110 | $500 |
| 62-mile Ride | $100 | $110 | $500 |
| 100-mile Ride Challenge | $125 | $135 | $1,000 |
| Kids Under 13 Superhero 5K only | $15 discount | - | $25 |
Plan Your Visit
VeloCity 2021 Venue Location: Bouckaert Farm, 9445 Browns Lake Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30213
Please see below for a map and directions to Bouckaert Farm.
Not an early riser? No problem! Below are links to four nearby hotels if you wish to stay nearby the night before the event.
Nearby Hotels in Fairburn, GA: 20-minute drive to Bouckaert Farm
- Fairfield Inn & Suites, Fairburn, GA // 7775 Ella Lane, Fairburn, Georgia 30213
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Fairburn, GA // 7775 Ella Lane, Fairburn, Georgia 30213
- Hampton Inn, Fairburn, GA // 7790 Ella Ln, Fairburn, GA 30213
- Hampton Inn, Fairburn, GA // 7882 Senoia Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213
Other Housing Options Near Bouckaert Farm:
- Multiple Airbnb/VRBO homes and cabin rentals in the Serenbe community and throughout Chattahoochee Hills
- Primitive campsites at Cochran Mill Park (Call Chattahoochee Hills Parks and Recreation Department to determine availability at (770) 463-8881.)
Directions:
- Follow Cochran Mill Road Northward or Southward towards the intersection of Cedar Grove Road and Cochran Mill Road. Follow VeloCity signage directing you to the Venue and parking area.
- Follow Cedar Grove Road Westward towards Browns Lake Road approximately 950ft. Follow VeloCity signage directing you to the Venue and parking area.
- From Cedar Grove Road Turn Right or Northward onto Browns Lake Road. Follow VeloCity signage directing you to the Venue and parking area.
- Follow Browns Lake Road for approximately 2 miles to reach the parking area. Adhere to all VeloCity signage directing you while on Browns Lake Road.
FAQS - General Questions
Now in its fourth year, VeloCity is a community movement to support Grady Health System. It is a ride/run/walk event for which participants pay a registration fee and are enlisted to conduct peer-to-peer fundraising for Grady.
Yes, VeloCity will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the 8,000-acre Bouckaert Farm in Chattahoochee Hills. Our new location will allow us ample space to implement any necessary COVID-19 precautions so you may ride, run, or walk safely. In accordance with these measures, please be aware that start times for the various events may run between 7:00 am and 10:00 am on the morning of May 1, 2021. We will be in touch as the event nears with specific start times, but we ask that you remain flexible as we work to ensure everyone’s health and safety. If you prefer to participate virtually, you may register for any of the cycling or running events and pursue your goal between Saturday, May 1 and Saturday, May 8, tracking your miles via our event app (coming soon).
There are several ways you can support Grady through VeloCity 2021.
- Register as a cyclist. Choose a 10-, 25-, 62-, 50-, or 100-mile distance along metro Atlanta’s best cycling routes. All courses offer fully supplied rest stops and on-route support.
- Register as a runner or walker. Check out the Grady Superhero 5K or our 9-mile trail run. Both distances offer amazing views and will include water stops.
- Register as a virtual participant. Ride, run, or walk any of our routes and raise funds to support Grady.
- Serve as a Volunteer, helping with pre-event setup or event day activities. Volunteer registration will open in March.
Registration fees vary by route but are the same for in-person and virtual participants. These fees are essential to help cover the operating costs of VeloCity and are thus non-refundable.
| In-person OR Virtual Event | Registration Fee | Late Registration Fee (Beginning 4/26/21) |
Suggested Fundraising |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superhero 5k | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| 9-mile Trail Run | $75 | $85 | $250 |
| 10-mile Ride | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| 25-mile Ride | $75 | $85 | $250 |
| 50-mile Ride | $100 | $110 | $500 |
| 62-mile Ride | $100 | $110 | $500 |
| 100-mile Ride Challenge | $125 | $135 | $1,000 |
| Kids Under 13 Superhero 5K only | $15 discount | - | $25 |
Our riders, runners, walkers, officials, and volunteers’ safety and well-being are our top priority. This new location allows us to execute a live event in keeping with COVID-19 safety protocols. We will be providing masks for all in attendance and will have ample hand sanitizer and hand-washing stations. We are also offering participants the option to register to participate virtually in each of our cycling and run/walk events. Training and fundraising can start now and those participating virtually will be asked to download our event app (coming soon) and ride, run, or walk their selected distance sometime during the week of Saturday, May 1 to Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Yes, we have compiled a list of nearby hotels. See the Plan Your Visit section above.
- Registration Questions: moveforgrady@velocityatlanta.com
- Volunteer Questions: volunteer@velocityatlanta.com
- Sponsorship Questions: laura.hardy@velocityatlanta.com
- Team Questions: support@velocityatlanta.com
FAQS - Planning Your Ride/Walk/Run
Registration for in-person and virtual participation is now open here.
Anyone under 16 must be with their parent or legal guardian at all times. Due to open roads without traffic control, cycling distances are not suitable for children under 14 to participate. Children 13 and under are welcome to participate in the Superhero 5K. Please consider the child’s abilities before registering. Click here for our 2021 Minor Safety Policy.
Most bikes, including recumbent (with flag), tandem, e-bikes, and handcycles are allowed. Motorized vehicles, wheelchairs, tricycles, and scooters are not allowed on any of our routes. Our 5k run/walk course will include surfaces of mostly dirt roads and our 9-mile course will include at least one mile of double track trail. Running strollers that are all-terrain will be allowed on the 5K only, not on the 9-mile course. You may click here for bicycle and stroller guidelines.
No, pets are not allowed at the event.
All routes are achievable with the proper amount of training and physical preparation. You may want to consider consulting a health professional to help determine the best route for you. Please review course links and descriptions.
Yes, VeloCity offers training for cyclists through Zwift. Visit your Zwift companion app on your mobile device and follow “VeloCity Atlanta.” Every follower will receive a Meet Up Invite through the Zwift Companion App. Accept the invite and log in 5 minutes early to join the ride! Here’s a link to preview the scheduled Meet Ups.
Our partner Big Peach Running Co. is helping all VeloCity runners get in shape. Check out their free training sessions at https://www.bigpeachrunningco.com/velocity-5k-9-mile-training-program/
VeloCity is a ride, run, walk event—not a race, and safety is our number one priority. All participants should ride/run/walk at their own pace, noting that our courses close at 5:00 pm. We recommend that you consider the start time of every event to be sure that you can finish before then.
Elevation data and downloadable GPS files can be found using the Ride with GPS link for each route. Please note that you may see slight variations in distance and elevation from one GPS device to another. Routes are also subject to change slightly due to any unexpected construction or other unavoidable conditions.
If you decide you would like to ride, run, or walk a distance different than what you originally registered for, please contact support@velocityatlanta.com.
Support and Gear (SAG) vehicles will track riders, runners, and walkers on all routes and provide support as needed. Rest stops will be located every 10 to 12 miles for cyclists and include hydration, snacks, mechanical support, medical support, and restrooms. Run/walk routes will have water stops. Our event app (coming soon) will track your miles and provide information and updates along your route.
Safety is the number one priority for VeloCity. First and foremost, all riders are required to wear a helmet. VeloCity is a Rules of the Road ride, meaning the roads are open to car traffic, and all riders are required to follow the same laws as vehicles/drivers (e.g., stopping at stop signs and traffic lights, signaling when passing). We will be riding on open country roads. If you feel uncomfortable with that style of riding, please join us for the run/walk 5K or 9-mile challenge. For a list of safety tips, visit https://georgiabikes.org/resources/education-programs/safe-cycling-tips/.
You will receive the following when you register to participate:
Tracking through our event app
Pre-ride/run/walk grab-and-go breakfast
Pre-ride bike tune-up
Music
Food and drinks, including free beer and wine for participants 21 and older. (Please Note: We will follow all COVID safety precautions, including serving pre-packaged, grab-and-go lunch meals and offering plenty of space to spread out for picnics and games/activities.)
Added Activity for All Participants
Our 5K Course will be open after 11:00 am for Riders, Runners, and Walkers of all ages!
This is a perfect opportunity for the whole family. After the official 5K Run/Walk, the course will be open to everyone at 11:00 am—riders, runners, and walkers. Make as many laps as you like between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. Expect one aid station with water. Children under 14 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For cyclists wanting to ride the 5K Open Course, we strongly encourage the use of adult or kids bikes with wide tires that can handle grass, dirt, and packed gravel terrain. Skinny road bike tires are not recommended.
Yes. Please contact us at support@velocityatlanta.com for any changes to your registration.
No. Your registration fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.
Registration fees are non-refundable. Contact support@velocityatlanta.com for more information.
No. Your registration fee is non-transferable for safety reasons. You may not allow another person to participate in VeloCity in your place under any circumstances. For more information, contact support@velocityatlanta.com.
Fundraising goals have been suggested based on the activity you choose, and we encourage all our participants to raise as much money as they can for Grady Hospital! Fundraising goals for each activity (in-person and virtual) are as follows:
| In-person or Virtual Cycling: | Fundraising Goal |
|---|---|
| 10-mile ride | $50 |
| 25-mile ride | $250 |
| 50-mile ride | $500 |
| 62-mile ride | $500 |
| 100-mile ride | $1,000 |
| In-person or Virtual Run/Walk: | |
|---|---|
| Superhero 5k | $50 |
| 9-mile trail run | $250 |
| Virtual Ride/Run/Walk: | $50 |
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The first step after registering is to set up your personal fundraising page (you will receive a link to do so when you register to ride/run/walk). Once you have done so, it is easy to let your friends and family know about your VeloCity and Grady Hospital commitment. The most successful fundraisers ask as many people for support as possible and do so in very personal ways.
Join one of our Strava Groups to track your progress and share your achievements to help raise money. Click here to join the Velocity Cycling Strava Club, and click here to join the VeloCity Running/Walking Strava Club.
If you choose not to ride for some reason, any funds donated by you or others will still go to Grady’s lifesaving care. Donations are non-refundable.