Rambo to Rockmart on the Silver Comet - Sat, Aug 15 2020

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Rambo to Rockmart on the Silver Comet


The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Silver Comet Rambo Trailhead - 279 Tucker Blvd, Dallas GA 30157   Bike: Rambo to Rockmart on the Silver Comet   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 15 2020  9:00 am >> Sat, Aug 15 2020 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Aug 11 2020 6:08 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 14 2020 7:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:30 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mike S
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Of course, this event is dependent on state and local government direction and AOC Leadership direction.

We will adhere to any social distancing directives that may be in place.  The plan is to stop for a snack at Riverwalk Park in Rockmart.  Lots of room to spread out as needed.

This is a thirty mile round trip bike ride from the Rambo Road trail head to Rockmart and back.  We'll be riding at 10-15 mph and will get a little spread out.  So be comfortable with that.  We will re-group both on the way out and on the way back at the tunnel.  We plan to stop at Riverwalk Park for snack/lunch.

Please arrive a little early to prepare for the ride and make introductions before we hit the trail. I look forward to seeing you for a great ride.

http://www.silvercometga.com/silver-comet-map/silver-comet- map.shtml

 

****Should it rain or look like rain this trip will be cancelled**** 

 

HELMET REQUIRED TO BE WORN - NO HELMET, NO BIKE RIDE


IMPORTANT NOTE: You are responsible for your bike maintenance or repairs on the trail.  Please check your bike out the day before.


Required Items to Bring:

- a road bike or hybrid is most suitable for this ride

- helmet (Required to be worn during the ride - no helmet, no ride)

- water/gatorade or whatever quenches your thirst

- snacks along the way

- lunch or snack in Rockmart

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

- maintenance items you might need (spare tube, patches, air pump)

- bike gloves and bike carry pouch or light backpack

- dress according to weather

- camera

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:
  • You can also check www.silvercometga.com and click on Paulding and then Rambo to see a map and directions

    Directions - Overview

    • Rambo Rd Trailhead is near the city of Dallas in Paulding County, Georgia
    • It's just west of the Hwy-278/Buchanan Hwy intersection
    • Hwy-278 is northwest of Atlanta, and runs east to west towards Alabama

    Directions

    • Note: Highway-278 mile markers start over in every county
    • Go to mile marker 8 on Hwy-278, in Paulding County
      (just west of the Hwy-278/Buchanan Hwy intersection)
    • Near mile marker 8, you'll find the intersection of Hwy-278 and Bonnie Lane/West memorial Drive
      • There is no red light at this intersection
      • Bonnie Lane is on the east-bound lane of Hwy-278; you'll see the sign for Rambo Nursery
      • West Memorial Drive is on the west-bound lane of Hwy- 278
    • Turn on Bonnie Lane (east side of Hwy- 278)
    • Take the next left onto Tucker Road
    • Tucker Rd will dead-end (short distance) at The Rambo Rd Trailhead parking lot, The Silver Comet Trail, and Rambo Nursery

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