Simple Saturday on the Silver Comet - Sat, Mar 28 2015

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Simple Saturday on the Silver Comet


The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: 4342 Floyd Rd., Mableton, GA   Bike: Simple Saturday on the Silver Comet  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 28 2015  11:30 am >> Sat, Mar 28 2015 4:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Mar 27 2015 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 28 2015 11:00 am
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:50 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Bill
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Just a simple Saturday ride on the Silver Comet.  The plan is to do about 50 miles. If you need to turn back sooner no problem, just get out and ride.

We will begin at the Floyd Rd. Trailhead at milemarker 4.2.  There are restrooms, a convenience store, and the Silver Comet Cycle shop/depot along with a large parking area. After making a few crossings in the first couple of miles, we'll settle in for a smooth ride to the Tara Drummond trailhead at milemarker 20.3 for a distance of 16.1 miles. Here we will stop for a restroom break if needed, hydration, and a quick snack to refuel before turning around for another 16.1 miles. 

The pace will be moderate, about 12 miles per hour. 

This section of the Silver Comet has many interesting rock formations. Because many of the hills had to be leveled or cut out for the old railroad, we enjoy the benefit of a relatively flat ride. Along the way, we will have some scenic vistas of some countryside that is yet undeveloped. We'll also pass by the Thomas Concrete Plant. 

Please be sure to check the condition of your bike  prior to leaving for the event and perform any needed maintenance then.  You will be responsible for your own on trail bike maintenance, though your Trip Leaders and other riders may be willing to offer assistance or advice. 

Helmets are required for this event  and your Trip Leaders reserve the ability to remove you from the event if you don't bring one and wear one or if your bike is not ready for a ride of this nature.


Required Items to Bring:

Bicycle in well maintained condition

Helmet

Water

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

Spare Tube/accessories for a potential flat

Air pump or other means of inflating a low tire

Sunscreen/Sunglasses

Padded pants


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Floyd Road Trailhead - Map & Text Directions
  • Take I-285 to EXIT 15 (near mile marker 15) to South Cobb Drive
  • SOUTH COBB DRIVE is Hwy. 280/Smyrna
  • When you come up to South Cobb Drive, head outside of the permiter,  AWAY FROM THE LARGE SMOKE STACK, towards the Cobb Civic Center/Chattahoochee Tech/280-NORTH. If you are heading south on I-285, away from I-75, turn right on South Cobb Drive.
  • Go approximately 1.4 MILES, or 4 red lights to the large 
    SOUTH COBB DR/EAST-WEST CONNECTOR/CUMBERLAND PKWY  intersection
  • TURN LEFT onto the EAST-WEST CONNECTOR
  • Go approximately 5.5 MILES to the  FLOYD ROAD red light 
    (you'll pass under 3 bridges: Floyd Road is the 4th light past the 3rd bridge)
  • TURN LEFT ON FLOYD RD, towards the WalMart shopping center
  • go about .7 MILES and you'll pass over the Silver Comet Trail
  • Once you pass through the SILVER COMET RED LIGHT, you'll see the Floyd Rd Trailhead parking, Silver Comet Depot, and convenience store immediately on yourRIGHT

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


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