Photo by Artur Sagat
Who We Are
Action Cats Racing (ACR) is an Atlanta-based cycling team focused on cyclocross, gravel, mountain bike, road, track, and adventure riding throughout the Southeast and beyond.
While some of our members race competitively, ACR is ultimately about community, friendship, travel, and making cycling more welcoming and fun for everyone involved.
From hosting the “party tent” at local cyclocross races to organizing group rides, supporting charity events, traveling internationally for cycling adventures, and simply showing up for each other, we aim to bring good energy everywhere we go.
Over the past several years, ACR riders have participated in races and adventures across Georgia, the Southeast, Iceland, Japan, Taiwan, Vermont, Hawaii, and more.
Whether it’s a muddy local CX race, a gravel weekend in the mountains, or a bikepacking trip across the world, we believe bikes should be fun first.
Event Calendar
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Blossom Gravel Gravel Ride | 2026 | Avon Park, FL |
| Homegrown Gravel Adventure Gravel Race | 2026 | Franklin, GA |
| Fried Clay 200K Gravel Race | 2026 | Eatonton, GA |
| Move For Grady Road Ride | 2026 | Atlanta, GA |
| One Love Century Road Ride | 2026 | Atlanta, GA |
| GA Cyclocross: Athens CX Race | 2026 | Athens, GA |
| GA Cyclocross: Almost Athens CX Race | 2026 | Monroe, GA |
| GA Cyclocross: Grant Park CX Race | 2026 | Atlanta, GA |
| GA Cyclocross: Country Cross CX Race | 2026 | Gay, GA |
| GA Cyclocross: Allatoona Creek CX Race | 2026 | Acworth, GA |
| GA Cyclocross: Elks Aidmore CX Race | 2026 | Conyers, GA |
| GA Cyclocross: Serenbe CX Race | 2026 | Palmetto, GA |
| GA Cyclocross: Summerhill CX Race | 2026 | Atlanta, GA |
| Orange Blossom Gravel Gravel Ride | 2027 | Avon Park, FL |
| The Mid South Gravel Race | 2027 | Stillwater, OK |
Photo by Andrew Hetherington
We ride because it’s fun and there’s generally beer at the end.
Team Roster
Allie Mariano
Andres Piedrahita
Ben Eckles
Brian Mathis
Brianna Goral
Chad Copeland
Chanel Zeisel
Christian Jeon
Cody Wellons
Danica Lee
David Kernaghan
Dennis Harville
Evan Connors
Jeremy Gough
Jerry Buker
Justin Hill
Matt Hawkins
Mike Bergen
Nathan Bolster
Niels De Smedt
Pat Goral
Partner With Us
Action Cats Racing is looking to partner with businesses and organizations that share our love of community, hospitality, adventure, and having a good time.
Sponsor support helps us offset the cost of team apparel, race entries, event supplies, community rides, travel projects, and helping newer riders get involved in local racing.
Most importantly, we want every partnership to feel genuine. We are especially interested in working with businesses we already enjoy supporting as friends, teammates, and customers.
ACR Merch
