5 points Mountain Bike Ride - Sun, Mar 30 2014

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5 points Mountain Bike Ride

The Basics:

Event Type:

Mountain Biking

Event Location:

Trenton, GA

Mountain Biking: 5 points Mountain Bike Ride

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 30 2014 9:00 am >> Sun, Mar 30 2014 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Mar 2 2014 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 28 2014 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

7 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Isa
Patrick Barry

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

**EXPLORATORY**

One TL has been to 5 Points but did not ride all of the trails. One TL has not been to the trail, so this is an exploratory event. It is essential that you know how to ride mountain bike trails, know simple repairs and realzie this is NOT a trip for beginners. Since we are newly navigating these trails pace is not important as long as you can ride mountain single tracks. We will cover as much as we can in a day.

The event start time is the time we are meeting at the carpool, if you plan to meet us up at the event be ready to ride at 11:15 am. We will start at the Five Points Trailhead off Ascalon Road (see note below). There is a $5 per car fee to park unless you have a state park pass.

Trail is mostly purpose cut singletrack but has a couple of easier sections that are made up of doubletrack or old reclaimed forest roads that are quickly turning into doubletrack. Easy, intermediate, and advanced sections. Good mix of climbs and descents with plenty of area to keep you busy all day.

After the ride we will head into Chatanooga (20 minutes away) to a local brewery for some recharge :)

Terminal Brewhouse. See below for address. Click here for menu:

http://terminalbrewhouse.com/menu/

No. 6 14th Street
Chattanooga, TN 37408
423.752.8090

Required Items to Bring:

For MAP click below

http://www.sorbachattanooga.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/5-Points-Map-V2.1.pdf

Helmet, water, ride gear, snacks, water at least 2 bottles.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

195Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $78.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Be advised two parking lot locations exist. We will utilize the larger parking lot on Ascalon Road. The above GPS coordinates will get you very close to the trail head. As always, the brown signs for parks will guide you to the parking lot.

TLs will provide more information upon registration.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

Do not ride wet trails. Significant rains may cause trip cancelation.