Blog Archives - The Firefly Trail

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: GEORGIA CYCLE SPORT, THE HUB BICYCLES & SUNSHINE CYCLES

3/23/2022

Today we want to honor three in-kind sponsors who are making our 2022 Ticket to Ride better and more fun for our riders: Georgia Cycle Sport, the Hub, and Sunshine Bikes! GCS is hosting our pre-registration and packet pick-up event at their Baxter Street store on Friday and also providing mechanical support at Jittery Joe’s Roaster. Look for The Hub in Winterville for mechanical support before the ride begins and for part of the morning. And a big welcome and hearty thanks to staff of Sunshine Cycles, who will be providing pre-ride mechanical support at our Union Point registration site. If your bike needs a little attention. stop by and say hello. Even if your bike does NOT need some TLC, stop by and say hello!
ALSO - remember that online registration closes Thursday March 24th at 11:59 p.m. Sign up now!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: THE OCONEE RIVERS GREENWAY COMMISSION

3/21/2022

The Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission, one of our longest-term sponsors, is back again this year as a Mechanic-level sponsor of the Ticket to Ride. We can’t thank you enough for the ongoing sponsorship and partnership to create safe, fun, and environmentally sound trails for our community! Learn more at https://www.accgov.com/2871/Oconee-Rivers-Greenway-Commission

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: BANKSOUTH

3/18/2022

Thanks to BankSouth for returning as a Ticket to Ride sponsor at the Conductor level. BankSouth provides personal, business and mortgage banking with people-first technology. Visit their locations across Georgia or online at https://banksouth.com/. We are grateful for your ongoing support!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: BASS LANDSCAPING CARE

3/17/2022

We are thrilled to announce that Bass Landscaping Care has signed on as a first-time sponsor of the Ticket to Ride at the Mechanic level. Welcome – and thank you! Bass Landscaping provides green care services in the Athens area, including lawn maintenance, landscapes and hardscapes, and irrigation. Visit them at https://www.basslandscapingcare.com/

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: fIRST AMERICAN bANK

3/14/2022

We are very thankful that First American Bank and Trust is once again sponsoring the Ticket to Ride at the Mechanic level. FABT is a financial institution focused on offering personalized products and services that are tailored to serve their customers’ needs. Visit their locations across the greater Athens area or online at https://www.fabt.bank/

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: SILVER & ARCHIBALD LLC

3/10/2022

Thank you to Silver and Archibald LLC for returning as a Mechanic-level sponsor for the 2022 Ticket to Ride. With three offices in the Athens area, Silver and Archibald is a law firm that represents clients in Social Security, veterans and long-term disability cases, worker’s compensation and personal injury. Visit them online at https://silverandarchibald.com/

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: ST. MARY'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

3/8/2022

We are honored that St. Mary’s Health Care System has once again returned as a Ticket to Ride sponsor at the Engineer level. St. Mary’s has hospitals near both ends of the trail – Athens/Clarke County and Greene County – and has a mission to serve as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within the community. Thank you, St. Mary's, for supporting the Firefly Trail and helping to transform the health of the communities it serves! www.stmaryshealthcaresystem.org

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: GREENSCAPES SHRUB AND TURF

3/2/2022

GreenScapes Shrub and Turf and owner Mike Hall go back to Day 1 of the Firefly Trail movement. We are thrilled to welcome them back for the 11th year in a row as a Ticket to Ride Engineer-level sponsor. GreenScapes provides professional horticultural services for the greater Athens area from Lake Oconee to Lake Hartwell. Visit them at www.gogreenscapes.com.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: JITTERY JOE'S ROASTER AND ATHENS COTTON PRESS

3/2/2022

Jittery Joe’s Roaster has been our Athens host since our first ride (back when they were on East Broad Street!), so we can’t say how much we appreciate you opening your doors (and parking lot!) for us again this year for the Ticket to Ride. And thanks, too, to the Athens Cotton Press on Oneta Street for once again allowing us to use your parking lot for overflow. Check out these great Firefly Trail supporters at https://jitteryjoes.com/ and http://www.athenscottonpress.com/.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: AMERICAN PEST CONTROL

3/1/2022

Thanks to American Pest Control for returning as a Ticket to Ride sponsor at the Conductor level. APC has more than 50 years of experience providing pest removal, treatment and control services in Northeast Georgia. Thank you for supporting the Firefly Trail! Visit APC at https://www.ampest.com/.