Beginner Road Biking - Sat, Jul 9 2005

Beginner Road Biking

The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Silver Comet Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 9 2005 9:00 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 8 2005 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Trip Leader(s):

Ben Taratoot

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Easy

The Silver Comet Trail is part of the Rails to Trails program, which converts abandoned railroad tracks into multi-use trails. This particular trail stretches all the way to Alabama and is named for the Silver Comet train which used to use it. It is paved and the grade never exceeds 2% except for a bridge crossing. We will plan to ride 20 miles at a pace of 10MPH, but of course we can adjust that according to how the group feels. After the ride we will go to Moes for lunch.

Required Items to Bring:
Bike (pretty much any type bike will do - road, mountain, hybrid, commuter, etc.)
Helmet (yes even on an easy paved trail it is required)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Water
Snack
Camera
Spare tube

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Concord Trailhead 10:00 in the parking lot.
From the north side...
Take I-285 west past I-75.
Continue on I-285 south to the South Cobb Drive exit.
Turn right on South Cobb Drive.
After approx. 4 miles turn left on Concord Drive.
The trailhead is approx. 2 miles on the right.

From Atlanta...
Take I-20 west to I-285 north.
Exit South Cobb Drive and turn left.
After approx. 4 miles turn left on Concord Drive.
The trailhead is approx. 2 miles on the right.

Notes:

Dogs? No

Rain or shine? No. Call the trip leader if the weather looks bad on the day of the ride.

NOTE: Please be considerate of others. If you sign-up and cannot attend, please e-mail the trip leader, so others that may be on a waiting list may attend.

E-mail the trip leader to be put on a waiting list if the trip is at the max number of attendees.
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Cost Includes:

Free to ride.

Money for lunch.

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