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Sunday on the Greenway - Big Creek TH




The Basics:
STATUS: Cancelled - Hide from Calendar
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Roswell, GA   Bike: Sunday on the Greenway - Big Creek TH  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jan 1 2003  10:00 am >> Sun, Dec 1 2024 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Nov 27 2024 11:11 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Nov 30 2024 11:11 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:25 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Horhay
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is not a casual ride. We will be moving at a moderate to fast pace, and average over 14 mph, including stops. 

Join us for a winter-like training ride starting at the Big Creek trailhead of the Greenway. For those of you who have not been on the Big Creek/Alpharetta Greenway, it is great!  It is very well maintained, clean and very pretty.  We might even see some wildlife. The Greenway is made up of mostly paved pathways through the woods with some boardwalks mixed in. We plan to do about 25 miles, starting from the Old Alabama Road parking area. We'll ride to the end of the Greenway, at Union Hill, top off on water and head back. We'll do a couple of hill repeats on Marconi..re-group then return to the trail head. From there we'll head over to the newly renovated Alpharetta G'way extension and explore what we can see...it's new trails for many. Then it will be back to the cars.

 
The ride is suitable for a hybrid, road bike or mountain bike...just be sure it's mechanically sound.
Wheels down right at 10 a.m. in the parking lot, so please arrive 10-15 minutes early, I won't make us suffer too long during the pre-ride brief and intros :P 


Trail map:

http://www.bigcreekgreenway.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Alpharetta_Greenway_Trail_Map.pdf

 

Please note:


1. no helmet = no ride

2. stay hydrated, even in the cold!

3. per the directions below -- please follow the paved road back and park by the restroom building

 


Required Items to Bring:

 

water, gatorade or maybe hot tea!

bike - probably best

helmet - a must

tube, pump - that might help 

 

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

 

cold weather gear - only you know your own limits

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

GA 400 to exit 7 (Holcomb Bridge Rd) and go East towards Norcross


Left at second traffic light onto Old Alabama Rd (Second traffic light). McDonalds is on your right)


Go about 1/3 mile and entrance to Roswell Greenway is on your left - you will turn in to a small parking lot. There is a beige (I think) sign with green writing. Come through that parking lot (continuing away from Old Alabama Rd) and follow the paved road over the hill. There will be a parking area and small restroom building on your right. We'll meet by the restroom building.

 

 

 


Notes:

positive attitudes = warm receptions 


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