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Post subject: Sky Loop Hiram,Ga Sat Mar6th 10am
 Posted: Mar 03, 2010 - 02:07 AM
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Weather is looking good for Saturday but still cold for a 9am start, so starting @10am this Saturday. I'm planning on riding my single speed down the Silver Comet Trail after the regular ride if anyone wants to tag along.
No more Silver Comet Trail detour on the return trip, view the storm damage up close!
Come on out and join us, we have fun on our rides. This route is fully marked. We make a real effort to keep everyone on course and not drop anyone.
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Revised Sky Loop from new RaceTrac start location.
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Start Time & Location:
-- May, June, July, Aug, Sept 8AM
-- Oct, Nov 9AM
-- Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar 10AM
-- Mar, April 9AM
Starting from the Hiram RaceTrac 5820 Wendy Bagwell Pkwy.
http://tinyurl.com/HiramRaceTrac
Intersection of Cleburne Pkwy (south) / Poplar Springs Rd (north) and US278/GA6/Wendy Bagwell Pkwy.
the Route
We'll be riding the revised Sky Loop, No drop, the route is FULLY marked. ~40 miles. There will be one store stop ~17mi. We usually have a faster group, but there is no pressure to ride beyond your limits and everyone is encouraged to ride at an enjoyable pace.
Difficulty and Pace
Intermediate difficulty:
The terrain is rolling with a few steeper sections to help riders prepare for more difficult rides. This ride is not appropriate for novice riders and you should be able to maintain a 14-15mph average on the road.
Moderate pace:
14-16mph for the base group. There is usually a faster group riding in the 17-20mph range.
Here's the details: READY TO RIDE AT the posted start time. This is an INTERMEDIATE LEVEL RIDE!! Nobody will be dropped. Please invite/bring as many folks as you wish to the ride. However, they should be able to ride at 14-15MPH pace over rolling terrain (not the Silver Comet Trail).
The Pace: This is a medium distance training ride, not a race... just moderately paced with a bit more fun and socializing. Let me repeat... this ride is intermediate pace, not for the total-newbies nor the hammer heads. However, the hammerheads are welcome to do extra loops on the climb sections, don't sit there twiddling your thumbs or whining. This training will benefit you, it's like hill intervals, get it?? For those with the insatiable desire to take-off, there will usually be a faster group (see cautions below, group separation).
What to bring:
* Appropriate clothing for the weather. Remember your sunscreen and sunglasses. Obviously, don't forget your helmet, it's required.
* Repair Kit/Tool Bag. You shouldn't show up to the ride without stuff to be self-sufficient. Even if you don't know how to fix it, you should still have it.
* Food and Drink. Bring enough gels, bars, etc., for a 2-3 hour ride.
* Cash for Store Stop. We'll make one store stop. If you want a Coke or a snack or something, bring some cash. We usually regroup at the Tara Drummond on Silver Comet Trail on the return trip.
* Invite your friends, that can handle this route. The more the merrier, the more the safer as long as you ride with reasonable consideration for the vehicles we share the road with.
Rules for the Ride:
* Car back. When someone announces "car back", make a reasonable effort to single up and allow the vehicle to pass in a safe manner.
* No elitist attitudes, please. we don't want people showing up to this ride and being stuck-up and making other riders feel uncomfortable.
* group separation. The route is fully marked, we'll be sweeping along to pickup any stragglers. So stay on the course marked with light-blue chevrons and we'll find you. As stated above, there is usually a faster group, the faster group often does the challenge loop. If you go off with the lead group and get dropped you may very well be off the standard route, so know where you are going... just ask. If you follow the blue chevrons you will end up back at the Silver Comet Trail.
* If you are uncertain about a situation, just ask.
See you all on Saturday!
POST RIDE: There are many restaurants in the Hiram area, so we often get lunch after the ride.
No ride if raining. |
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-- "webgeek" Chris
email: webgeek@bikenarc.com
http://atlbike.org
Cell phone: 770-313-3318
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Posted: Mar 03, 2010 - 02:21 AM
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Joined: Nov 06, 2009
Posts: 26
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It's been a while since we've been to Frankies. If the weather is nice on Saturday, why don't we plan to pay a visit to our Favorite Lady??
Judy/Ophelia |
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Posted: Mar 04, 2010 - 01:41 AM
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StingRay Level
Joined: Oct 31, 2009
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Judy.Galvin wrote:
It's been a while since we've been to Frankies. If the weather is nice on Saturday, why don't we plan to pay a visit to our Favorite Lady??
Weather is forecast to be nice for Saturday.
Even better for Sunday; in the 70's!!
Let me know. |
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-- "webgeek" Chris
email: webgeek@bikenarc.com
http://atlbike.org
Cell phone: 770-313-3318
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