Christmas Lights Bike Ride around Stone Mountain Park - Sun, Dec 20 2015

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Christmas Lights Bike Ride around Stone Mountain Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Stone Mountain, GA   Bike: Christmas Lights Bike Ride around Stone Mountain Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Dec 20 2015  6:00 pm >> Sun, Dec 20 2015 7:30 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Dec 16 2015 4:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Dec 20 2015 3:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
John L
Trena
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Stone Mountain during Christmas is wonderful...let's enjoy the scenery and burn (a few) calories in the process!!  

Come join us for a festive bike ride!! Let's meet at the Confederate visitor center at 5:50pm (please leave time to prep your bike beforehand...check your tires, etc.).  Once we've assembled we will do 1 easy lap (approx 5 miles) around the mountain, at an easy pace, starting no later than 6:00.  We will reconvene at the visitor center. Once we re-group, we will then tour the lights of SnowFlake Lane, the Crossroads, and check out Snow Mountain.  We'll plan on begin done by 7:30.  Total distance is about 7 miles.

There are a couple of fairly large hills on the ride, but our pace will be very modest... about 10 to 12 mph.  You can bring ANY type of bike, just be sure it's in good working order.  Also, you'll need a BASIC headlight and tail light, since we'll be riding in the dark.  These lights are available anywhere, including Walmart or Performance Bike.   You can also find cool LED bike light strings and spoke lights online.  

Feel free to light up your bike AND yourselves in festive colors!!

Note: Entrance fee to park is $15, or $40 annually (see outside-the-park parking option below)


Required Items to Bring:

Road, hybrid or mountain bike
Helmet
Water
Bike repair items
Head light and tail light
Warm clothing (recommend layers minimum plus a wind breaker/shell, sock liners, full length gloves, head cover, pants or leg warmers)

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

Reflective clothing is a also good idea


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions:

From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East about 7 miles to Exit 8, Stone Mountain Park Entrance. After entering, road will fork at about 1 mile - turn right.  Continue to the Confederate Visitor center (the usual meeting spot for the Stone Mountain hikes).

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 to the west gate. Please note, it's about a 0.5 mile ride from the west gate to the Visitor Center


Notes:
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