Biking at Arabia Mountain (Paved path)

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Biking at Arabia Mountain (Paved path)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve parking area

Bike: Biking at Arabia Mountain (Paved path)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 21 2011 8:30 am >> Thu, Aug 18 2011 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Thu, Aug 18 2011 12:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 20 2011 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 1/2 hours- Leisurely pace with breaks as needed

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

17 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Paula Schubert
Dusty C.
Colin S

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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:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join us for a Sunday morning bike ride on the Arabia Mountain bike path.

We'll meet at the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve and gather at the kiosk at the start of the trail (near the building). Our ride will take us from the Nature center to Panola Mountain where we'll take a nice break at Lake Alexander and wait for everyone to catch up before heading back on the same path.

We will maintain an easy pace between 10-12 mph.

All types of bikes and levels of riding ability are welcome. :)

Total distance of this ride is 17 miles.

The Arabia Mountain Trail is a multi-use paved scenic trail,which was built and is maintained by the PATH Foundation. The trail is winding and has a few more hills that the average paved trail around the Atlanta area.

Click here for general info and maps.

NOTE: The AOC ride/event will end once we get back to the Nature preserve, but if anyone has the energy and wants to go check out some more of the trail past the nature center toward Lithonia, then you are welcome to join us.

Required Items to Bring:
- Bike (all types of bikes are welcome)
- Helmet (required) - No exceptions
- Water
- Snacks
- Bike tools, spare tube, patches, air pump, etc.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Center parking lot
Lithonia, GA 30038

- Take I-20 east to exit 74 (Evans Mill Road/Lithonia)
- Take a RIGHT on Evans Mill Road. This turns into Woodrow Dr.
- Follow Woodrow Drive until it dead ends at Klondike Road
- Take a RIGHT on Klondike Road
- Nature Center Parking is 1.2 miles down on the right.
- Park in the large gravel area to your right when you pull in.

Click on the map below if you would like to Google map your own directions:

Notes:

You MUST be able to perform your own bike maintenance should you have any mechanical issues.

Please do a pre-ride check before you leave home. If you wait to perform a bike check at the trailhead, give yourself enough time to check tires, brakes, etc before the group meets and is ready to ride.

Biking Etiquette:
The Arabia Mountain Trail is a paved multi-use path, which we'll be sharing with runners, walkers, joggers, bicyclists, strollers, dogs, etc.

Here's some things to keep in mind while you are biking:

- Be considerent of others on the trail.

- Be aware of your surroungings at all times.

- Stay on your side of the trail unless you are planning to pass someone that is coming up on your right.

- Don't assume someone knows you are coming up behind them to pass. When you pass someone on the right, you should always give a simple shout "on your left". People are very appreciative of this and will normally say "thank ya", give a wave or even just a quick nod.

- Don't ride in the middle of the trail, especially if you see bicyclists, walkers, runners, joggers, etc. coming toward you. If you are in conversation then slowly back off and fall behind so people coming toward you aren't forced to hit the ditch or yell nasty things.

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

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