Over
the weekend of June 7-8, Virginia-Highland
Summerfest has something for bikers along with the annual festival’s art,
music, food and family activities. Start the day one June 8 with the Warren Bruno Summerfest Celebration Ride. Bruno,
who owned the flagship Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland and Ormsby’s
on Atlanta’s Westside, was a Summerfest founder and avid cyclist. He never
missed an opportunity to spin through the city he loved. Though Bruno fought
cancer with optimism and courage, he lost his eight year battle in 2012.
Hit
the saddle for him at 8 a.m. Sunday morning when the ride takes off from North
Highland Park and courses through Little Five Points, the Old Fourth Ward, the Atlanta
BeltLine, Piedmont Park and Ansley Park before ending in Va-Hi just in time to
take in day two of Summerfest’s artist market, musical entertainment and
delicious food for sale. Swing by Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar to refuel
after the race and festival. Loop short (9.5 miles), long (19 miles) or
middlin’. Register online: $5 for children and $20 for
adults. Using the same link, make a donation to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
and Georgia Chain Gang team fundraising efforts.
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