TNT Edition : Big Creek Greenway Bike Ride - Dos Marconi - Thu, Mar 21 2019

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TNT Edition : Big Creek Greenway Bike Ride - Dos Marconi


The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Roswell, GA   Bike: TNT Edition : Big Creek Greenway Bike Ride - Dos Marconi  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Mar 21 2019  5:30 pm >> Thu, Mar 21 2019 7:10 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 14 2019 8:58 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Mar 21 2019 3:33 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 40 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:20 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Horhay
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 THIS IS A RIDE AT YOUR OWN PACE RIDE.
(you can ride as FAST as you'd like or as casual as you'd like, but there is no sweep)

Join us for a SPRING training ride on the Big Creek Greenway. For those of you who have not been on the Big Creek Greenway, it is great!  It is very well maintained (due to some recent rains it may be muddy), clean and very pretty.  We might even see some wildlife. The Greenway is made up of mostly paved pathways through the woods with some boardwalks mixed in. We plan to do about 20 miles at your own pace, be comfortable knowing the trail and be prepared for the unexpected. We'll be starting from the Old Alabama Road parking area. We'll ride to the end of the Greenway, on Marconi Drive. This is were it gets intersting. We'll get on Marconi Drive and do a couple of hill repeats..re-group at the top of Marconi's Trailhead then return to the Roswell Greenway Trailhead. 
 
The ride is suitable for a CX, hybrid, road bike or mountain bike...just be sure it's mechanically sound.
Bring a light to ensure safety toward the end of the ride. Bring a light to ensure safety toward the end of the ride. Flashing headlight and taillights are a good suggestion for daylight saftey too.

Wheels down right at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot, so please arrive 10-15 minutes early, I won't make us suffer too long during the pre-ride brief and intros :P 


Trail map:

http://www.bigcreekgreenway.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Alpharetta_Greenway_Trail_Map.pdf

 

Please note:


1. no helmet = no ride

2. stay hydrated, even if it's cold!

3. per the directions below -- please follow the paved road back and park by the restroom building

 


Required Items to Bring:

water, gatorade or maybe hot tea!

bike - probably best

helmet - a must

tube, pump - that might help 

 

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

Rain or Cold weather gear might be needed - only you know your own limits

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

GA 400 to exit 7 (Holcomb Bridge Rd) and go East towards Norcross


Left at second traffic light onto Old Alabama Rd (Second traffic light). McDonalds is on your right)


Go about 1/3 mile and entrance to Roswell Greenway is on your left - you will turn in to a small parking lot. There is a beige (I think) sign with green writing. Come through that parking lot (continuing away from Old Alabama Rd) and follow the paved road over the hill. There will be a parking area and small restroom building on your right. We'll meet by the restroom building.

 

 

 


Notes:

positive attitudes = warm receptions 

#KeepTheRubberSideDown

READ THE FINE, RED PRINT :P

 


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