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Blankets Creek Mtn Biking - Mid week
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The Basics: |
| Event Type: |  | Mountain Biking | |
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Event Location: | |
Woodstock, GA
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Wed, Nov 30 2011
2:15 pm >> Wed, Nov 30 2011 5:30 pm
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| Registration Opens:
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Sun, Nov 20 2011 8:00 pm
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Mon, Nov 28 2011 8:00 pm
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| Event Duration: | | 3 Hours 15 Minutes | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D5: Difficult | |
| Distance: | | 12 Miles | |
| Pace: | | Fast | |
Trip Leader(s):
| | Dirk
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| Member Cost: | | None |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 21 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 8 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 2 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
(photo is on Van Michael trail along Lake Allatoona)
OVERVIEW: Blankets Creek is a "bike-only" trail system of 4 independent loops of about 15 miles total, with many great views of Lake Allatoona. The trails alternative direction daily, so that all riders are going in the same direction.
We'll plan on getting started 15 minutes after the meet time. Starting with a 1 mile beginner trail as warm up on our way to the 4 mile intermediate Dwelling Loop, the second trail will be the 4.2 mile South Loop that's rated advanced & technical making it a slow section, then head over to the 3.9 mile Van Michael advanced loop for a lot of heart pounding climbing plus some fun & fast at times downhills. Our pace will be as fast as our bodies will take us, we'll ride a minimum of 12 miles, thus the D5 rating. Mt. biking experience is a must, we'll stop at trail heads to get the group together for the next loop & where need be, not wanting to get to strung out. We can add some miles, if daylight & any of the group would like to do another loop.
We can head over to a local pub for a beer & food afterward.
For a TRAIL MAP, click on the links below for trail maps:
Blankets Creek
In case of cancellation or postponement due to rain or freezing conditions (plus trail closures due to recent rain), I'll send an E-mail by 10:00 the prior evening.
You can check the onlin trail hotline here, however please still check your E-mail in case of rain.
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Required Items to Bring:
1) Mountain Bike (Please check it out before the day of the ride to ensure that it’s in working order)
2) Helmet.
3) Water Bottles or Camelbak
4) Spare tube & portable pump
| | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Tool Kit, with tire levers, patch kit, allen wrenches and other wrences necessary to make adjustments (esp for seat, tires, pedals, handlebar)
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| How to Get There: |
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FROM the I-75/ I-285 INTERCHANGE in Cobb County, Allow about 25 minutes or 23-miles to the trail)
1. Head northwest on I-75 N toward Exit 260 9.5 mi
2. Slight right onto GA-5 N/I-575 N (signs for Canton) 11.1 mi
3. Take exit 11 for Sixes Rd 0.3 mi
4. Turn left (West) off the exit ramp and continue about 1.8 miles. The Blankets Creek trail head is on the left; look for the signs.
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| Notes: |
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| Cost Includes: | | Free Parking. Donation box next to trailhead kiosk. |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |
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