Silver Comet bike ride - 31 miles - Sun, Aug 14 2011

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Silver Comet bike ride - 31 miles


The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Dallas, GA - Paulding County   Bike: Silver Comet bike ride - 31 miles  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 14 2011  8:00 am >> Sun, Aug 14 2011 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Mon, Aug 8 2011 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 13 2011 7:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:31.4 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Paula Schubert
Dusty C.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's go biking on the Silver Comet.

The Silver Comet Trail is paved path that is over 61 miles long, but we aren't doing the entire trail.  Not today anyway. ;)  Our ride will begin our ride at mile marker 20.3 (Tara Drummond Trailhead) and bike to the Van Wert Trailhead (mile marker 36).  We'll ride out and back for a total of 31.4 miles. This section of the Silver 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.

The trail is long and straight, so expect to maintain a minimum pace of 10-12 mph. 

All types of bikes are welcome. :)

This is not a beginner bike trip because of mileage. 31 and a half miles is a bit more challenging if you are not used to riding at least 10- 15 miles on a normal bike ride.

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)

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trail snacks
Bike tools

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Map of Tara Drummond Trailhead


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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


Notes:
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