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Bike Ride Big Creek Greenway and McAlister’s Option After




The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Roswell   Bike: Bike Ride Big Creek Greenway and McAlister’s Option After  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 11 2015  4:00 pm >> Sat, Apr 11 2015 5:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 9 2015 4:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 11 2015 2:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:16 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:

Join us for a Saturday afternoon bike ride with an optional bite to eat after. This is a  scenic bike ride of sorts along the Greenway starting in Roswell. We'll go out about 8+ miles or so and then turn around and head back the same way. Those wanting more mileage can go further,  or wanting less mileage may head back sooner. It's out and back so you must be able to return the same distance you go out.  Our pace is planned to be moderate and will plan to stay together unless someone wants to go faster.

NOTE: For safety, helmet required to be worn during this event.  No helmet, no bike ride.

After the ride those interested can join us across the street at McAlister's Deli for dinner. They offer sandwiches, soups and salads. Roswell Shopping Center, 1425 Market Blvd #1370.

WHAT IS A GREENWAY?
 A greenway is a linear park. A greenway is about people and the land they love. It is about conservation. It is about recreation and alternative transportation. It is about environmental education. It is about connecting the quality of life Alpharetta now has with the future plan that will help maintain that quality of life. Our greenway is an investment in the future of Alpharetta...an Alpharetta that is green, with open spaces for people as well as natural areas for plants and animals.

The Big Creek Greenway is primarily a 12-foot wide concrete path that meanders through the deciduous woods along Big Creek. The greenway offers an ideal setting for walking, jogging, inline roller blading, and biking.

HOW LONG IS THE BIG CREEK GREENWAY?
Total length of the Big Creek Greenway, from Windward Parkway to Mansell Road, is approximately 8 miles.

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Required Items to Bring:

There is water and bathroom along the route but may not be where you want them so we suggest bringing your own water or Gatorade.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water or Gatorade


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

400 to Holcomb Bridge Road East towards Norcross. Turn left onto Old Alabama Road. Park is about 1/2 mile on left. There is an upper and lower parking lot. We are going to the lower lot where there are bathrooms. Address is 1600 Old Alabama Road, Roswell


Notes:

Th original write up and picture was provide by Trena Chellino.


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