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Urban Bike Adventure + Jazzfest




The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: East Lake/Oakhurst/Kirkwood   Bike: Urban Bike Adventure + Jazzfest  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Apr 26 2012  5:45 pm >> Thu, Apr 26 2012 9:15 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Apr 18 2012 5:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Apr 25 2012 10:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:8.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Amy
John L
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Enjoy urban bike rides and beautiful scenery?  Like to sit and relax to evening outdoor music with friends? Then join us for an Urban Bike Adventure taking you through some of the scenic and historic portions of East Lake, Oakhurst and Kirkwood, followed by a short 3/4 mile walk to Oakhurst to enjoy Jazzfest and more!

We'll be biking a pleasant 8.5 mile ride with several photo op locations along the way.  This route has been scouted several times and will keep us off the busy roads throughout our journey.   HOWEVER, there are a few steep hills so previous biking experience is necessary.   We'll be biking at a moderate pace, with several scheduled stops to allow the group to stay together.  Our starting and stopping point will be John's house in East Lake for the staging area.  This house has a large driveway and ample, safe parking and is less than a mile from the popular downtown Oakhurst district.

Along the bike path, we'll be visiting a few surprise locations near Agnes Scott College and downtown Kirkwood.  Afterwards, we reconvene at John's house for a quick change of clothes / cooldown then proceed to Oakhurst (this part is OPTIONAL) to enjoy Jazzfest on the Scottish Rite lawn in Oakhurst.

Our pace will be determined by the group and our stops in between, but count on an easy pace of 10 MPH. 

This bike ride has been rated a D3 as there are several steep hills, so it requires some intermediate levels of riding ability. All types of bikes are welcome.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
YOU are responsible for your bike maintenance or repairs on this ride (although we won't ever be too far from home base).

A lock for your bike is not necessary, but if you decide you'd like to bike to the Jazzfest instead of walking, you will need to ensure you have a lock and proper lighting / safety gear for riding at night, as it will be nightfall by the time our evening has concluded.
This event is very popular and can get crowded quickly, so we need to get going by 6:00 pm if we hope to find a spot to sit and enjoy the music.


Required Items to Bring:

• Your own bike
• Helmet is REQUIRED!
• Water
• Spare tire tube
• Tool(s) for removing your wheel (for those who do not have quick-release wheels)
• Comfortable walking shoes

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

• Headlamp or flashlight for walking at night
• Blanket for Jazzfest (camping chairs not allowed)
• Bike Lock is optional
• Your own cooler of drinks / snacks


Notes:

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


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


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

This ride will be cancelled in the event of rain.