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Road Biking 2 to 3 laps around Stone Mountain Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Stone Mountain, GA   Bike: Road Biking 2 to 3 laps around Stone Mountain Park   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Sep 26 2011  6:15 pm >> Mon, Sep 26 2011 8:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Sep 19 2011 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Sep 26 2011 8:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ashley W
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:13
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Come join me on a road bike ride at Stone Mountain Park.   Road bikes, hybrids and mountain bikes are welcome.  We will meet in front of the restrooms near Confederate Hall inside the park.    This trip is a 10 mile ride which is 2 laps around the base of Stone Mountain.  You have the option of doing a 3rd lap if time permits There are hill climbs and straight aways so be prepared.  We will meet for 10 minutes after the 10 miles and chat more about techniques we learned and do a wrap up Q & A.  

Following ride since SM will not be hosting the Laser Show you will have to option of joining the group at a yummy German Restaurant outside the park.  Come out and ride.

See you then!


Required Items to Bring:
-Road Bike (preferably a road bike or a hybrid)
-2 water bottles
-Snack (such as a cliff bar, gel back)
-Tennis shoes or road biking shoes
-10 dollars to get into park unless you have a parking pass (optional free parking..see details in directions)
-Helmet
-Wear a dry fit shirt (optional) or T-shirt and/or cycling shorts or shorts


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How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Directions to Conferedate Hall: To the main entrance (Paid entry or annual pass)- From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) exit. Travel about 7 miles and take Exit 8, the Stone Mountain Park Main Entrance. After entering the main entrance, proceed straight ahead. The road will fork at about 1 mile - stay to the right. Continue to follow the road for another mile. Confederate Hall will be on your left. The parking lot will be immediately after. We'll meet behind Confederate Hall near the walk up trail.

If you would like to try the free public parking in Stone Mountain Village, from Hwy 78 take exit 5 and merge onto GA 10. Proceed 0.5 miles to the first exit. At the end of the ramp turn left. Drive a mile or so, past a gas station and a funeral parlor (both on your right). When you see City Hall turn left. There is a Marta park and ride on fourth street. From there it is a short walk on East Mountain Street. Enter the park through the gate and you'll be at the parking lot where we'll be meeting. The Marta parking lot is about an 10-minute walk from the park.

Additional directions and maps can be found at:
http://stonemountainpark.com/default.aspx


Notes:
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