I didn’t know Matt Kohler, but it sounds like he was a great guy.
From Moon River Brewing Company’s event page for Matt’s Moon River Cruise:
This event is named in memory of Matt Kohler, who was hit from behind by a driver on July 26, 2012, while riding his bike on U.S. Highway 80 in Bloomingdale. The event will feature a recreational bicycle ride leaving Ellis Square at 1 p.m., plus live music, prize giveaways, a special beer brewed in Matt’s honor and bicycle valet parking.
The goal of the event is to educate the public on how to safely share the road with cyclists and increase awareness of Georgia’s “3-foot passing law,†which sets the minimum distance motorists must allow when following or overtaking a cyclist.
Describing himself as “an avid road cyclist,” Moon River brewmaster John Pinkerton and his team decided to create a special brew in Matt’s honor. Matt and his wife Kori were Moon River regulars. From Pinkerton:
The Moon River brewing team has come up with an exciting new recipe for Matt’s Moon Cruise Pale Ale. Debuting at the event on June 8, Matt’s memorial brew will be a Belgo-American style Pale Ale, featuring the refreshing fruity/ spicy aroma of our Belgian yeast strain and the citrus/pine/tropical fruit character of our American hop selections.
There’s a memorial bike ride that leaves from Ellis Square at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. The event at Moon River, which features an auction and various giveaways, runs from 2 to 5 p.m.
Junkyard Angel will be performing.
The suggested donation is $20, with proceeds benefitting the Savannah Bicycle Campaign.