The Best Charity Ride in the Southeast
Ride Information
MACC offers you 5 days of rides and the best cycling comradery in the country!
The rides listed here are a part of the One Love Century weekend. All rides are FREE except for the One Love Century on Saturday. Please follow all traffic laws, respect each other and review our Grounds Layout & Parking Check out our Strava group!
Daily Schedule
Day 1 – One Love Thursday Tango Ride
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Kickoff Ride: 6:30 p.m.
- Address: 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Rd., Fairburn, GA 30213
Join MACC for our classic and SPICY 24-mile training ride!
There will be ride leaders for all groups, so get in where you fit in.
Day 2 – One Love Friday Fish Fry Ride
- Friday, September 4, 2026
- Pre-Ride & Fish Fry: 10:00 a.m.
- Address: 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Rd., Fairburn, GA 30213
Join MACC & Friends for a casual 30-mile ride through South Fulton County.
To alleviate crowding on local streets, we will start riders in waves based on distance, please listen for instructions.
Day 3 – THE One Love Century – It's the Big Day
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- The MACC One Love Century: 8:00 a.m.
- Address: 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Rd., Fairburn, GA 30213
To alleviate crowding on local streets, we will start riders at 8am in waves based on distance, please listen for instructions. You are welcome to start your ride before 8am; please watch for incoming traffic.
All One Love routes are well marked!
Due to construction detours the Metric and Century routes will not be available before August 31.
Day 4 – One Love Century Post-Ride & Crit Race!
- Sunday, September 6, 2026
- One Love Crit + Georgia State Criterium Championship: 9:30 a.m.
- Address: 100 Park Dr, Grantville, GA 30220
The joining of two great events on one historic weekend – the One Love Century 20th Anniversary
- Sunday, September 6, 2026
- One Love Century Post Ride: 8:00 a.m.
- Address:100 Park Dr, Grantville, GA 30220
Day 5 – One Love Century Real Recovery Ride
- Monday, September 7, 2026
- Real Recovery Ride: 9:00 a.m.
- Address: Stephens Park, 506 Fairplay Dr., Social Circle, GA 30025
This is our true Labor Day Recovery Ride in historic Social Circle, GA.
Join us in one of our favorite playgrounds located 45 miles east of downtown Atlanta.
We will have a moderate group to stay together at about 16mph and maps will be provided for those who want to take their time or rush to catch a plane home.
Logistics
Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup
We are providing three opportunities for early pickup of your One Love Century rider packet:
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
- 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Thursday Tango
- Friday, September 4, 2026
- 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Pre-Ride Fish Fry
- Address: 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Rd. Fairburn, GA, 30213
- Friday, September 4, 2026
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Meet & Greet
- Address: Home2 Suites 7776 Ella Ln Fairburn, GA 30213
Day of Event Packet Pickup
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- 6:45am – 9:00am at 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Rd. Fairburn, GA.
Parking
Parking
SAG Information
Support and Gear (SAG)
SAG support vehicles are marked with yellow One Love Century flags and decals. Use SAG for mechanical issues or minor medical needs.
To flag down a SAG vehicle, tap your palm on your helmet. If waiting, place your bike upside down perpendicular to the road.
Call (404) 548-8730 for SAG Support; this number is also on your wristband. For emergencies, dial 911.
Rest Stops
Rest Stops
One Love Century rest stops are located every 15-20 miles on the route and are indicated on the route map. Stops are stocked with hydration, nutritious snacks, first-aid kits, porta-potties, and bike mechanics.
Rest Stop #1:
- Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
- 9670 Rivertown Rd, Fairburn, GA
Rest Stop #1A:
- Cedar Grove Community Center
- 9285 Cedar Grove Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA
Rest Stop #2:
- Roscoe General Store
- 3921 Roscoe Rd, Newnan, GA 30263
Rest Stop #3:
- Western Elem School
- 1730 Welcome Rd Newnan, GA
Water Stop
- 1615 Handy Rd Newman, GA
Mechanics
On-Site Bike Mechanics
Conte’s Bikes – Our official MACC & One Love Century in-kind bike sponsor will be on hand to handle minor mechanical issues and get you back on the road.
Aztec Cycles will also be on hand to provide minor mechanical assistance.
Shipping Bike
Shipping Bike
Two options for 2026!
Please contact Conte’s Bikes for bicycle shipping/reassemble information: (678) 398-4797
Accommodations
Lodging / Hotels
Home2 Suites by Hilton
- Fairburn/City of South Fulton, Atlanta
- Address: 7776 Ella Ln, Fairburn, GA 30213
- Phone: (770) 769-1065
- Reservation Number: 1-800-445-8667 Group code: One Love Century 20th Anniversary
- Click here to book online for the One Love Century
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
- Fairburn/City of South Fulton, Atlanta
- Address: 7775 Ella Ln, Fairburn, GA 30213
- Phone: (770) 969-1673
- Reservation Number: 1-888-236-2427 Group code: One Love Century 20th Anniversary
- Click here to book online for the One Love Century
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
- Fairburn/City of South Fulton, Atlanta
- Address: 7777 Ella Ln, Fairburn, GA 30213
- Phone: (470) 369-9540
- Reservation Number: 1-888-236-2427 Group code: One Love Century 20th Anniversary
- Click here to book online for the One Love Century
Social events
Friday Evening Meet & Greet
Join us at our host hotel Home2 Suites to meet and mingle with your old and new friends as we prepare for the Big Day on Saturday.
Hors D’oeuvres and Libations served
Saturday Post Ride Celebration
Saturday Evening After Party
“Rep Where You’re From!”
The island, the country, the city, the state. We’re encouraging you to come out with flags, jerseys, hats…. Anything that tells people where you’re from!!