12 for 12 #4 - Bull/Jake IMBA Epic

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12 for 12 #4 - Bull/Jake IMBA Epic

The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Bull/Jake Mountains

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 1 2012 8:00 am >> Sun, Apr 1 2012 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Mar 22 2012 9:14 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 30 2012 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

30 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Patrick Barry
Isa

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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:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We'll head to N. GA for a day of riding. This trail system was one of the first IMBA Epics. The last few years a lot of work has been made to correct problem areas.

If you ride in metro Atlanta and have never been to the mountains, it is typical N. GA terrain: singletrack, some forest roads, a few creek crossings and sustained climbs and downhills.

http://www.imba.com/epics/bull-mountain-epic
http://www.mindspring.com/~keithmc/rides/maps/bulljake3.pdf

I can't stress it enough but you should be able to ride TECHNICAL TRAILS in order to cover the IMBA EPIC. We'll cover about 15 miles in two hours, stop for snacks, then ride again. This is an intermediate pace but the skill level should be advanced as the climbs and downhills may put a hurting on an inexperienced rider.

Be advised, if you aren't able to ride the tougher trails around metro ATL you likely won't be able to ride the trail in N.GA without a lot of hike-a-bike.

Email Patrick and ask if you have questions.

Required Items to Bring:
MAP! helmet, water, ride gear, food/snacks - 2 water bottles won't cut it, use a camelbak or similar.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Provided upon sign-up and confirmation of rider skill level

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Isabella is a co-lead, looking to be a TL very soon. She'll make lunch, clean bikes and massage your feet, j/k.

DON'T forget the map. See link above.

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Cost Includes:

All free so far!

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