3-day point to point Bike Ride, Chattanooga to ATL

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REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. This is a paid event with payment managed by the trip leader(s) and NOT the AOC. Please read the event description carefully for payment details and instructions.

3-day point to point Bike Ride, Chattanooga to ATL

The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Chattanooga, tn

Bike: 3-day point to point Bike Ride, Chattanooga to ATL

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 29 2017 7:00 am >> Sun, Oct 1 2017 3:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Sun, Aug 20 2017 8:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Sep 27 2017 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Days 8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

160 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Stacey Johnson

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Member Cost:

$120.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a 3 day bicycle ride & camping event starting in Chattanooga, TN ending in Atlanta (Mableton really) with overnight camping stops in Summerville & Rockmart, hosted by BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia). Our friends at BRAG are giving AOC members registered for this event a 20% discount on registration for this ride (discount code will be emailed once you sign up) .

The U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS) is a developing network of officially numbered interstate bicycle routes that connect America’s cities, suburbs, and rural areas. Georgia recently joined the USBRS by designating a system of roads and trails as US Bike Route 21. BRAG is hosting the 2nd annual ride on September 29 through October 1.

US Bicycle Route 21 is a great intro to long distance riding or a great tune up for experienced riders. This is a show and go event. YOU RIDE AT YOUR OWN PACE. This event is not a race. The AOC will camp together. There is great entertainment nightly with bands and local attractions in our overnight towns. Each day BRAG will carry your luggage from town to town so you can focus on your riding. BRAG will also have 3 or more rest stops each day so you can snack, get rehydrated, rest and talk to friends along the way. Get a flat tire, medical issue, or bonk one day? No worries, BRAG has SAG (Support & Gear) that'll come pick you up. Nightly there will be food trucks and food vendors on site, the Red Brick beer truck and bands. This is an athletic event so quiet time is at 10:00 pm and we encourage responsible drinking.

INFORMATION AND FAQ ON THIS RIDE CAN BE FOUND AT: http://www.brag.org/21 YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT ON THE AOC WEBSITE AND REGISTER FOR THE RIDE ON THE BRAG WEBSITE AND PAY. THE AOC IS NOT HANDLING ANY MONEY FOR THIS EVENT.

Getting to the start: There is a shuttle that will take you and your bike from Atlanta to Chattanooga to the start OR from Chattanooga to Atlanta at the end (there is an additional cost for this service - see BRAG website - you must sign up for this in advance) There is long term parking for you and your car should you wish to drive your own vehicle at the start and at the end. There is no carpool for this event. You may wish to contact members who are signed up and work out your own carpool and/or sharing of a hotel on Thursday night.

IN A NUTSHELL:

Friday: Chattanooga to Summerville 59.4 miles
Saturday: Summerville to Rockmart 58.4 miles
Sunday: Rockmart to Atlanta (Mableton really) 43.1 miles

PRICING: You can do one day, two day or 3 days but you would have to figure out transportation yourself if you choose not to do the 3-day event. The price above is for the 3-day event with the AOC discount. There are discounts for seniors and students. See BRAG website for a comprehensive list of pricing options, price increases and deadlines.

Daily there will be coffee & breakfast onsite, tech support, food trucks & local vendors for dinner, first aid/medical, a shower truck, the luggae truck, music trivia, bands, a beer truck and the most beautiful bicyling route you've ever seen!!

In Summerville, the town goes all out for us. In Rockmart we stay at the SpaceLand Skydiving Center and they put on a display of Skydiving by their instructors for us and you can skydive yourself if you wish to do so.

Most questions can be answered on the BRAG website but feel free to email me with questions.

Required Items to Bring:

Your bike, HELMET IS REQUIRED, gloves, camping equipment, camping chair. Food is available to purchase on site, please do not bring food or cooking equipment as we cannot transport that in the luggage truck.

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

Brag has reststops approximately every 10 - 15 miles and provides Powerade, water and snacks. They also provide technical support and SAG should you need it.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

There is no carpool for this event. We will meet at the event. 4301 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37402 - Tennessee River Park.

Notes:

The Trip Leader(s) for this event has (have) elected either to personally collect the funds that event participants are required to pay, or to require participants to pay funds directly to a third party. No funds will be paid to the Atlanta Outdoor Club for this event. Therefore, by registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following: (1) the monies paid by registrants will not be monitored, managed, or otherwise accounted for by the Atlanta Outdoor Club; (2) that the Atlanta Outdoor Club bears no financial responsibility for this event; and (3) you waive any and all claims against the Atlanta Outdoor Club, and hold the Atlanta Outdoor Club harmless for the loss of any monies you paid for this event.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any paying registrant may request directly from the Trip Leader, prior to the event, a breakdown of funds collected, estimated expenses, and deposits made in anticipation of the event. Following the event, the Trip Leader must complete his or her financial accounting for the event, with supporting documentation, within 30 days of the completion of the event, and a paid registrant may request a breakdown of funds collected, money spent and supporting documentation after that time. If you are unable to obtain requested documentation, please contact the Director of Paid Events.

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

Member Cost:

$120.00/Person

Cost Includes:

The weekend fee entitles you to maps, entrance to campsites (tent camping ), nightly entertainment/live bands, hot showers, extra porta- potties at overnight sites, rest stops every 15 - 20 miles (with hydration, nutrition, porta-potties), sag wagon support, baggage transportation to the overnight campsites, and lots more. PLEASE SEE THE BRAG WEBSITE FOR PRICING AND DEADLINES.

http://www.brag.org/21

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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

Since no money is exchanged through the AOC, please see Brag's refund policy on their website.