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Annual Spring Time Country Bike Ride: Beautiful Backroads Century (BBC) 31 Mile Route




The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: White   Bike: Annual Spring Time Country Bike Ride: Beautiful Backroads Century (BBC) 31 Mile Route   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 24 2018  9:00 am >> Sat, Mar 24 2018 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Feb 25 2018 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 24 2018 8:30 am
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:31 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:9
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

            Our Group Riding Plan      

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 *****THIS IS NOT A BEGINNERS RIDE*****

 

Join us for this scenic and low traffic spring country bike ride starting at the Budweiser Plant in Cartersville, GA.  They allow bike riders to park at the plant and ride. 

Our plan is to bike ride the 31 mile BBC route at a 2 wheel moderate pedal pace (not too fast, not too slow) and enjoy the country's rolling hills and amazing spring scenery. Finishing time will vary but targetting 3-4 hours +/-

There are rolling hills, twists and turns, and some more challenging hills - please note: this is NOT a flat Greenway or Silver Comet ride, or speed race to see who can finish first.  We will plan to stay together as a group, stopping every few miles to re-group & re-energize with a few gulps of water or Gatorade, and midstop restroom break at the local gas station/convenience store . We will also drop by the bicycle park for a group picture. This is a no-drop ride so no one will be left behind. However, if you're not able to keep up with the group, you may be asked to ride back on the shorter route to the starting point.

 

 

 

     Important Notes    

 

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

Wear light or bright colored clothing and working lights on both front and back of your bike for visibility.

We recommend a road bike although you can ride a hybrid.

Budweiser lets riders park in the lot to the right.  Park on the side away from the factory along the edge of the lot (they are closed on Sundays). Please do not litter, change in the open, or urinate in their bushes.

Carry on person your cell phone in case you get a flat tire, beakdown, get lost, etc. and need to reach the trip leader.

If you're a Garmin user, please join our 'Atlanta Outdoor Club (AOC) Garmin Users' group to connect with other AOC Garmin users and track your activity.  Join us at: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/group/2255568 

Itinerary and route is subject to change before and during the event.

 

     Our Scenic Bike Route    

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Helmet (No helmet, no ride!)

Water and bathrooms are very limited along the route so we suggest bringing your own water or Gatorade and snacks.

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

Water or Gatorade, snacks as needed

Extra tube, CO2 cartridge or small pump

Front and back light (Not required but you want drivers to see you)

Dress appropriate to weather


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Address:  100 Busch Drive NE, Cartersville, GA

Directions:  North on I-75 to Cartersville-White Road exit, EXIT 296.  Keep right and take the ramp towards White. Merge onto Cassville White Road NE. Turn right onto Old Cass White. Old Cass White becomes Busch Dr NE.


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


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