Atlanta Tour de Farm 2017 - Eat local. Ride bikes and camp - hosted by Community Farmers Markey
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The Basics: |
Event Type: | | Bike | |
Event Location: | |
Urban Sprouts Farm 2200 Reynolds Drive SW, Atlanta ,Ga 30315
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Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Oct 21 2017
7:30 am >> Sun, Oct 22 2017 8:00 am
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Registration Opens:
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Tue, Sep 19 2017 10:08 am
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Registration Cut Off:
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Wed, Oct 18 2017 10:08 am
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Event Duration: | | 1 Days 30 Minutes | |
Difficulty Rating: | | D3: Moderate | |
Distance: | | 25 Miles | |
Pace: | | Leisurely | |
Trip Leader(s):
| | Jane
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Member Cost: | | None |
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Participant Info: |
Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 21 And Older Only
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Maximum Group Size: | | 12 |
Minimum Group Size: | | 2 |
Number Registered So Far: | |
4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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Itinerary: |
NOTE: THERE IS A $100 - $125
COST ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT. TICKETS
for official registration should BE
PURCHASED here
For early bird discounted tickets at $100
each enter the promo code CFMLOVESYOU!
ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND LOGISTICS WILL BE
PROVIDED.
Tour de Farm is an amazing
weekend of bicycles, farms, great people
and delicious food.
We are forming a team of 12 AOC
members to participate in this event.
Description from their website:
Atlanta Tour de Farm
Come enjoy urban farms, bikes, local food,
chefs dinner, beer and local drinks,
music, bonfire, urban camping, good folks
and good times with us.
What: The 5th Annual Atlanta Tour de Farm
hosted by Community Farmers Markets.
When: Saturday, October 21st (with
optional overnight urban camping and a
Sunday trip to the Grant Park Farmers
Market)
What: The 2017 Tour de Farm is a unique
full-day bicycle tour of local SW urban
farms, an on-farm dinner, and optional
overnight camping at Urban Sprouts Farm.
The goal of the tour is to promote
sustainable lifestyles through urban
agriculture and bicycling in Atlanta all
while experiencing the city in a fresh,
new way.
Who: We'll be visiting farms in SW Atlanta
including Urban Sprouts (start and end
point), Crack in the Sidewalk, The Browns
Mill Food Forest, Mena's Farm, Freewheel
Farm, Truly Living Well Collegetown and
more! In addition to tours at each site,
AgLanta will be hosting a mushroom
inoculation class. Participants will get
to take home an inoculated log at the end
of the tour.
Why: Tour de Farm raises awareness of
bicycling and local food culture in
Atlanta. The 2017 Tour de Farm is a full
day cycling adventure of Atlanta SW urban
farms and food sites that includes
cycling, delicious locally sourced meals,
education, urban farm tours, a mushroom
inoculation class, and an overnight farm
camping option. Proceeds directly benefit
the farms.
Riders of all
levels welcome, but note
that it will be a full day ride in the
city! All food and drinks will be
provided. Please, BYO bike, water bottle,
and camping gear. Gear will be carried in
the support van.
Eat Local, Ride Bikes!
Sponsors and Partners Include:
-AgLanta/The Conversation Fund/The
Mayor's office of Resilience
-Bicycle Ride Across Georgia
-Jenna Shea Photography
-KIND Bars
-King of Pops
-Montane Sparkling Spring Water
Stay tuned for more info about
participating chefs, sponsors, and snacks!
If you need a bike, camping equipment, or
financial aid please email
katie@cfmatl.org. |
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Required Items to Bring:
Bicycle in good working order
Bike Helmet
Spare tubes / tools for changing a
flat
Water / Hydration for your ride (At
least 2 liters recommended)
Overnight Camping Gear (Tent, Sleeping
bag, Sleeping pad)
Change of clothes
Fun, positive attitude! | | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Road bike recommended (Hybrids /
MTB bikes are ok if you are a strong
rider) | |
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Notes: |
Here's a link to the event
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Cost Includes: | | Breakfast, snacks (including delicious
King of Pops items), lunch, beer, local
farm to table chefs prepared dinner,
music, bonfire and camping site
reservation.
The event cost is $100 - $125 + plus a
$4.49 service fee. For early bird
discounted tickets at $100 each enter the
promo code "CFMLOVESYOU!" Get tickets and
more info
here http://m.bpt.me/event/3085148 |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |