This event was a little quiet, only reaching a few folks beforehand which means it was a group I was very familiar with, consisting of folks we’ve driven off pavement with before. We started with a drive into Dalton to grab a donut (or three, but who was counting) at a place called Donut Palace. It was by no means the most glamorous pastry shop … Continue reading Donuts and Drives
Lifts and Lagers celebrated two years of community and growth in August of 2025 with a big celebration at Drowned Valley and man, folks poured in to hang out. It may have still been hot, but that didn’t stop folks from flooding the brewery spaces, both inside and out. While Lifts and Lagers doesn’t pick the food truck, it was a great happenstance it was … Continue reading Lifts and Lagers 2 year anniversary
For the June event Atlanta Breakfast Rally partnered up with soon-to-be launched apparel brand Antrieb and local meet event Lifts and Lagers to promote a big public meet and forest service road ride. Starting at Fresh Donuts in Adairsville for breakfast and staging, the event already had a buzz of excitement as folks enjoyed their sugary treats and mingled through the parking lots, looking at … Continue reading Donuts and Drives
It was hot. Like excessively hot. Grody. Stifling. Draining. Sweat in places you ought not as soon as you leave the AC kind of hot. And those big fluffy clouds in the sky? They offered no relief, so overlanders did what overlanders do- they popped out the awnings and settled in the shade, creating a path shielded from the blaze of the sun in patches … Continue reading Lift and Lagers June
It had been a few months since we made it out to one of these meets due to some schedule conflicts and I was happy to see it had grown in the last few months. The weather was perfect, a slight unseasonal chill in the air and a cotton candy sunset slinking across the sky. We finally made it into the storefront this time and … Continue reading Pistons and Peaks May 2025
Hill and the L&L crew let ABR take over the back lot and crash their party at the brewery, and there seemed to be a good appreciation from both groups for the intermingling and variety of things to look at. I say it every time we cover one of these meets, but you sincerely will not find a more welcoming group of off-roaders or overlanders … Continue reading Lifts and Lagers 4-13-2025
If you’ve been around the Atlanta car scene recently, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Justin Bonnet or one of his numerous enterprises. He can be found bringing out the Detailer’s Products van to meets and track days, detailing cars at the shop where they are the exclusive dealer for Shine Supply, or hosting his podcast, Let’s Grow. Justin tends to show up nearly … Continue reading Pistons and Peaks Feb 21
Our first visit to this meet last month was so welcoming we did it again. This time we encouraged a few local friends to join us and despite the cold weather again, the turn out was great. There were a few different faces this month and those who we had met last month were welcoming to us again. I know I said it last time … Continue reading Lifts and Lagers February
Worship is such a unique experience month to month. Certainly there are the staples, every month they are there with the same vehicle, showing dedication to the first Sunday meet up spun off many years ago from the increasing experience that Caffeine and Octane was becoming. But for many of those who routinely rise early on these Sunday mornings to come stand in a Panera … Continue reading Worship – Feb 2
So before we get started here, full disclosure, I am married to the originator of Atlanta Breakfast Rally, and often help plan these events, so to say I was invited along for the trip wouldn’t be honest- I helped to plan this trip, and as I do with all of the other trips planned thus far by ABR, I played the role of passenger photographer. … Continue reading Adventure Time! with ABR
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