Serenbe Scenic Bike Ride: 41.5 Miles (faster group)

***** NOT A BEGINNERS RIDE *****

 THIS IS A FAST-PACED RIDE WITH AVERAGE OF 15-16 mph.  It's also no-drop road so no one will be left behind, but if you can't keep up with the group and/or follow the bike route directions, you may be asked to turn around or Uber your way back to Serenbe. Road bike strongly recommended, unless you can keep up with the other cyclists on a hybrid bike. Lastly, you must feel comfortable riding on the road in a group w/traffic.  The trip leader may contact you if you don't have previous D4 or above bike experience and to ensure you're readiness for the ride.

              Our Group Riding Plan        

Join us for this cool morning scenic and low traffic bike ride, starting in the charming town of Serenbe.  

Our plan is to cycle the 41.5 mile route and take a quick spin through Downtown Serenbe. 

We will ride at a 15 to 16 mph pace.  The moderate group (on a separate event) will be about a 12 mph pace.

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 at each turn to re-group & re- energize with a few gulps of water or Gatorade. 

- Start & Finish Location -

 Pro Bike Repair Shop

9222 Selborne Ln # B Palmetto GA 30268

Note: Suggest parking at the gravel parking lot about a block N of the shop since the street has limited parking.

- Start & Meeting Time -

10:00 AM SHARP Departure (Meeting time: 9:50 AM)

- Optional -

After our ride, we will drop by the Blue Eyed Daisy Bake Shop (http ://blueeyeddaisy.com/) in Downtown Serenbe for a bite to eat and/or refreshment - plz bring $$$ to pay for what you eat & drink :)

     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.

Carry your phone for emergencies, GPS, Uber, etc.

Carry a whistle for signaling - emergencies, flats, breakdowns, lost, etc..

Inspect & pump up your bike tires the night before the event, not the morning of...we plan to start our ride @ 7:30 AM Sharp, so please arrive 5-10 minutes earlier for check-in and important instructions!

Required Reading - bike signals & commands: https://cyclingtips.com/2009/09/verba l-and-non-verbal- communication/

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 is subject to change before and during the event.

     Our Scenic Bike Route    

 https://ridewithgps.com/rou tes/29835953

Elevation gain/loss

   Directions & Turns   

   Links   

Serenbe Information: https://serenbe.com/

Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/ro utes/29835953 

   What to Bring   

GPS Location: 

Pro Bike Repair Shop

9222 Selborne Ln # B Palmetto GA 30268

There is parking in the back area of the bike shop and down the street.  If you park down the street, it's a simple ride to our meet up location.

We will be meeting at the front of the Pro Bike Repair Shop at 7:30 AM. 7:30 AM is our ride start time.  Arrive 5-10 minutes earlier to check-in and important instructions.

You are responsible for your own cost and expenses for this event.