About Athens to Savannah Ride

The Athens to Savannah Ride supports the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail by raising awareness and funds to complete the 211-mile trail and serve the mission to empower rural Georgia.

Funds raised from the ride are used to support the mission of the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail and initiatives to drive economic development through connectivity and empowerment of Georgia's rural communities.

Georgia Hi-Lo Community

When completed, the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail will bring opportunities to the region by connecting Greene County, Hancock County, Washington County, Johnson County, Emanuel County, Bulloch County, Effingham County, and Chatham County, Georgia.

Ride History

We can't take credit for creating this legendary ride, but we are proud to steward it into its third decade.

It all began in 1999 when Ken Sherman accepted a challenge from his teacher, Wallace Salter, and the two rode out of Athens on their inaugural ride to Savannah. After a four-year hiatus, the Athens to Savannah ride resumed, and this time Ken and Wallace were joined by three more riders, who had heard about the 2-day, 200-mile adventure. In the years that followed, the ride grew to be a fundraiser for education and gained recognition throughout Georgia and the southeast.

Stars aligned in 2019 when Ken needed to retire from his responsibilities organizing and hosting the ride and Georgia Hi-Lo Trail founder, Mary Charles Howard, needed to raise awareness for her mission to create the longest trail paved trail in the United States.

Athens to Savannah Ride

Rider Testimonials

We work all year to bring riders an amazing experience, and our souls sing when we see cyclists line up in October to begin their ride from Athens to Savannah. Hear about this ATHSAV rider's experience.

Ride Partners

Athens to Savannah is a nonprofit project of the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail and made possible through the support of our sponsors and partners. We have been fortunate to receive support from the following organizations. Learn more about our partners and how to support ATHSAV.