Bike the Silver Comet - 26 miles - Sat, Mar 12 2011

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Bike the Silver Comet - 26 miles


The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Dallas, GA - Paulding County
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 12 2011  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Thu, Feb 17 2011 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 11 2011 4:00 pm
Event Duration:approx 3 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Paula Schubert
Jessica
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 18 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
The Silver Comet Trail is over 61 miles long, and starts near Mavell Road in Smyrna, Georgia. It ends at the Georgia/Alabama state line, near Cedartown and Esom.

Let's ride a section in Paulding County from mile marker 20.3 at the Tara Drummond Trailhead to mile marker 33.5 at Coot's Lake and back for a total of 26.4 miles. This section of the Comet includes a trestle bridge and a tunnel and should be less crowded than the more commonly used parts of the Silver Comet to the southeast.

We will maintain an easy pace between 10-12 mph. 

All types of bikes and levels of riding ability are welcome. :) 


Please note that you will be responsible for your own bike maintenance during the event.

Required Items to Bring:

Bike
Helmet is REQUIRED!
Water
Spare tire tube
Tool(s) for removing your wheel (for those who do not have quick-release wheels)

Clothing appropriate for the weather.

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

http://www.silvercometga.com/silver-comet-paulding-county/silver-comet-drummond-map.shtml


Directions - Overview

  • Tara Drummond Trailhead is in the city of Dallas in Paulding County, Georgia
  • It's at the intersection of Seaboard Drive and Hwy-278
  • Hwy-278 is northwest of Atlanta, and runs east to west towards Alabama

Directions

  • Note: Highway-278 mile markers start over in every county
  • Go near mile marker 10 on Hwy-278 in Paulding County
    • Just west of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce
  • 2 red lights west of the Hwy-278/Hwy-61 intersection is Seaboard Road
  • Tara Drummond Trailhead is on the corner of Hwy-278 and Seaboard Road
  • Trailhead is on the east side of Hwy-278
  • You will see the Silver Comet Bridge from Hwy-278

Notes:
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