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Big Creek Greenway - Marconi Drive Start




The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Marconi Drive Greenway Access Lot   Bike: Big Creek Greenway - Marconi Drive Start  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Nov 5 2024  2:00 pm >> Tue, Nov 5 2024 4:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Oct 30 2024 5:56 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Nov 5 2024 1:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:20 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:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Times are a changin... with sun set getting earlier we need to switch things up a bit. 

  

This is an AFTERNOON START TIME and we will CHANGE THE START POINT.  We'll be MEETING and riding at 2PM from the Marconi area lot.  Parking is available at Marconi Lot and/or Jekyll Brewery. Arrive early enough to get things situated and prepped before 2pm. We'll start on time.  

First, we'll ride north to Union Hill Park, and then return to Marconi.  We’ll then ride south to Old Alabama.  When we get back to Marconi we'll throw in some optional hills.

For those so inclined, join us afterwards (4:00ish?) at Jekyll Brewing, which is just a couple hundred yards from the trailhead. Jekyll doesn’t serve food but they welcome food being brought or ordered in. They open at 4:00PM. 
 
If you're not familiar with the route, please visit the updated web site link below; as we may or may not be grouped together due to varying fitness levels. 

Alpharetta G'way Map

 

This ride is best on a road bike, but can be completed on any mechanically sound bike of your choice.  Near the Roswell end there is some boardwalk sections, but they have been replaced recently...and some are under construction....keep your head up :) 

Bring a helmet, sunscreen and a positive attitude.

 

Thanks to Horhay for letting me use the write up!


Required Items to Bring:

A BIKE :P
helmet - a must
cycling shoes
hydration elements
flat repair kit/tools
cell phone
ID, CC...etc

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

lights F&R
buff - a few bugs out there
tire pump, CO2


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Marconi Dr - Greenway Access Lot
near-

2855 Marconi Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
 


Notes:

Please NO earbuds - one is ok, but we want you to hear callouts

Keep the rubber side down!
Post ride: OPTIONAL Jekyll Brewery finale for some adult beverage recovery drinks.


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


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