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#1227 From: "Eric Broadwell" <eric@...>
Date: Sun Oct 4, 2009 3:01 pm
Subject: FW: Sawnee-Burnt Mountain Century Challenge 		ebroadwell
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 The Mad century rush to winter riding is on.

 

The 5th Annual Sawnee-Burnt Mountain Century Challenge will be held Saturday, October 17.    This is a major fundraising event for the Cumming Kiwanis Club, with proceeds to benefit the Sponsored Youth Programs in the Forsyth County Schools.   There are four routes:  25, 44, 75 & 100 miles.   The 75 & 100 mile routes climb Burnt Mountain, a Cat 2.5 climb of almost 5 miles.  

 

The first 20 cyclists arriving at the base of Burnt Mountain will be eligible for the King of the Mountain competition.   The clock starts at the base of the mountain at mile 34.  All times will be posted to the  Kiwanis Club web site.   Gift Certificates will be presented to the top 3 finishers.   

 

Registration through  http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1785392   or www.cummingkiwanis.org   Onsite registration begins at 7:00am Oct 17 at the Kiwanis building on Pilgrim Mill Road at City Park.  All registered cyclists are eligible for door prizes, including a RavX Indoor Trainer.   75 & 100 mile rides begin at 8:00am with the 25 & 44 mile rides beginning at 8:30am.    Rest stops, SAG support & end of ride meal in the Kiwanis Building.   For additional information, contact Frank Felker at felkerfe@...  or 770-815-5714

 

 

Thanks,

 

Frank Felker

Cumming Kiwanis Club

Sawnee-Burnt Mountain Century Challenge


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#1228 From: Joe Seconder <jseconder@...>
Date: Sun Oct 4, 2009 4:16 pm
Subject: Fwd: SBL eNewsletter: 10/3/2009 		jseconder
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From: "SBL eNewsletter" <enewsletter@...>
Date: October 3, 2009 9:10:28 PM EDT
To: jseconder@...
Subject: SBL eNewsletter: 10/3/2009
Reply-To: "SBL eNewsletter" <enewsletter@...>

 
October 3, 2009
Officer Nominations

     We are coming down to the wire on nominating officers for 2010. As of the end of September, we still do not have confirmed nominees for VP-Touring and Public Affairs. This is an opportunity to give back to bicycling what the sport has given you. We need to hear from you to be sure that nominations are not made in a vacuum.

     If you have a nomination, please contact Mike Harmon at mharmon931@... or Dave Williams at davethevet@.... Alternatively, you can send a message to one of them through the CONTACT US function on bikeSBL.org.

Fall Jewels

     Three days at Camp Cherry Lake , Madison , FL , with bicycle rides each day, some meals included, Saturday Century Day and dancing in the evening. For 2009, new Friday route from Quitman to Thomasville ; cycling to the Lapham Patterson House and Museum (remember the SBL Rose Pedal Ride?). Many things to do other then cycling, free canoes/kayaks all weekend, swimming, sightseeing, and of course, "relaxing" and laying out in the Florida Sun! An application will be in Freewheelin' or sign up on Active.com. Several fee options and directions on www.northfloridatours.com website. Q&A please call Margaret Bokros at 770-313-7553 or email - marg@....

Have a great week!
Dan Heisel
eNewsletter Editor
Southern Bicycle League
www.bikesbl.org
Weekly Rides
Saturdays
      2:00 pm
      Old Sam's Freight Room Ride

Mondays
      6:30 pm
      Stone Mountain: In the back door

Tuesdays
      6:30 pm
      Melton's App and Tapp

Wednesdays
      6:00 pm
      Northside Magic

Fridays
      12:00 pm
      Wallace's Weekend Warm-Up

Rides by Date
10/11/09
      Sunday – 9:00 am
      Dale Spencer Memorial Ride

10/17-18/09
      Saturday – 9:30 am
      Overnight Ride to Cave Springs

10/24/09
      Saturday – 9:00 am
      Panola Mountain Park Offroad Ride

10/24/09
      Saturday – 9:00 am
      Panola Mountain Park Road Ride

10/31/09
      Saturday – 7:00 pm
      2nd Annual Trick or Treat ride
About the Rides
     For the most comprehensive list of rides in the Metro Atlanta Area, check the ride calendar at bikeSBL.org.

     Check with Weekly ride leaders before your first time to show up at a ride. This is especially true for rides that are after work on weekdays. Many of these rides start a little earlier than listed beginning in late September.
Southern Bicycle League
www.bikesbl.org


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#1229 From: Zaphode Beeblebrox <Grimsmail@...>
Date: Sun Oct 4, 2009 7:51 pm
Subject: Re: [BikeCobb] Saturdat Morning C Ride from the Square 		grim_reaper3248
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Carl:
Rode your loop today. I like it. Allgood is open but they have not laid the finish pavement yet.
Where you meet up with Kennesaw ave is past the construction.
I modified The Canton to Tower rd transition. Pulling that hill thenhaving to make a left onto tower with a goup might be problematic. I took Elizabeth under Hwy 5, Right on Church 1st left then left on MarbleMilldown to Tower to avoid the hihgspeed traffic in that area.
Eric

On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 11:07 PM, Zaphode Beeblebrox <grimsmail@...> wrote:
I'm game for the ride. That looks like a fun loop.
Have you rode Allgood between Shufflgrit and E-Piedmont recently? I thought I read that the DOT had it closed to grade a hill or something. Are they done with that work?
Kennesaw Ave also has a lot of construction going on where they are installing the Marietta Trail paths and new curbs. I rode it last Sundaybut your route may drop in past most if not all of it.
Here is one of my regular rides. I normally start near Free Fliteand go out to Kennesaw Mt via old 41but could easily be started at the Square run it backwardsheaded to Kennesaw Mt then up to Chastain/McColum pkwy or through the business park via Roberts back over to Sandy Plains. Problem is I think they are about to shut down Old 41 from the park up to Barrett to replace a Bridgeover the RXR tracks. We could cut up Stilesboro and cut through Mossy rock back to old 41 or take Polk to Burnt Hickoryaround the back side of the mountain up to Stilesboro like the route you show.
Looking forward to the first ride!
Eric
On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM, carl.wells <carl.wells@...> wrote:
I am looking for interested parties as well as co-leaders of a 20 mile No Drop C Ride from Marietta Square. It would leave at 8:00 AM and finish by 10:00 AM. We would head north and east then loop back in through Kennesaw Mountain. I have provided a possible course for you all to view.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=
108113854645539911791.0004720f7a9a18c553db2

Let me know if you are interested in riding and/or co-leading

Carl



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#1230 From: "Eric Broadwell" <eric@...>
Date: Tue Oct 6, 2009 4:26 am
Subject: RE: 		ebroadwell
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Mr. Fleck,

I am disappointed in your response and it shows me your near sighted understanding of local economics.  There were over 120 pro cyclists just in the pro race this year and over 50 juniors in the junior races (some were from Florida and TN).  All of the pros are ones that came from all over the US to race here in Roswell.  The economic impact of the national level race that Roswell is dwarfs the investment.  Dotty Etris at the RCVB is currently gathering the data that supports the impact that these events have on reducing our taxes by providing positive impact.

 

Before anyone can cut any $$ out of any spending I would first understand what outside $$ are spent here in Roswell.  I wonder how much $$ is spent by the people that come to the free concerts at the river?  Most are not even Roswell residents and leave immediately.  Roswell pays the electric bill for the concert, the police presence and I doubt anyone stays at hotels in Roswell.  I don’t mean to knock the concert series but I am just using it as an example of how you can look at each event in Roswell and on the surface make a knee jerk reaction.

 

Do you know who rides a bike?  Or should I ask, do you know who doesn’t ride a bike?  I wish you luck in your future.

 

Eric Broadwell
678.520.7337 c/txt

 

From: Lee Fleck [mailto:fleckforroswell@...]
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 12:01 AM
To: Eric Broadwell
Cc: John Fredericks; appen@...; Hatcher Hurd; jjpollak@...; betty@...; nancypdiamond@...; fudali@...; craigvoth@...; lorilhenry@...; EastRoswell@...; JoanJDurbin@...
Subject: "Steve Henderson" <stevehenderson@...>, <argrvsbgrv@...>, <rjaims@...>, "Michael Litten" <michael@...>, "Nancy Alvine" <nallvine@...>, <asw9999@...>, <bnelms770@...>, <roger@...>, "Lisa

 

 

Mr. Broadwell,

First allow me to express my disappointment in not being able to attend your meeting on the 7th.  I had a previous business engagement as I had advised you when you initially contacted me that I would be unable to attend.

 

Honestly, the City of Roswell, not unlike most municipalities, is facing serious budgetary pressures.  Roswell’s Strategic Planning and Budget Director has forecasted deficit budgets that will consume all excess reserves and result in Roswell being “Insolvent” in late 2013.

 

Relative to the questions posed on your website to all candidates for your upcoming meeting, and most specifically if candidates were willing to fund the Roswell Criterium bicycle race in future years, I have to concur with what my opponent, Mr. Jerry Orlans, stated at the March 18, 2009 council meeting when your organization was granted $30,000.  During that meeting Mr. Orlans directed “sponsors be found for future events.” His comments can be found on the city website.

 

Additionally, one of your chief sponsors, Mr. Todd Kaib of Roswell Bicycles was quoted in the Roswell Beacon (March 24, 2009) after the above council meeting stating that last years request for financial assistance was a “one time thing”. He even went so far as to state “we don’t want this to be taxpayer funded”. I certainly accept him at his word.

 

I do hope your organization recognize that there will be many legitimate requests for funding by other deserving organizations next year.  So all that I can honestly offer is that when economic conditions improve, then I would be more than happy to consider supporting both your proposed studies, as well as your bicycle race.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Lee Fleck

Candidate Post #5

Roswell City Council


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#1231 From: "Eric Broadwell" <eric@...>
Date: Tue Oct 6, 2009 4:07 pm
Subject: FW: November 7th: 2nd Annual Alpharetta Century: Registration 		ebroadwell
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To All,

If you like the Hospitality Ride challenge (one person called it the nasty ride – it was so hard it was nasty) you will love the Alpharetta Century.  The same guy designed both.

The creative way to come back from Steve Tate (the main road to Burnt Mountain and Big Canoe) is a pleasure ride on some of Georgia’s typical country life style roads.

The views of the mountainscapes are spectacular.  The near town routes are familiar but the roads near Burnt Mountain are new and picturesque.

 

Bundle up and nail this urban to country and back last century ride of the season.  It is also put on by the same wonderful people that sent you your shirt after the Hospitality Ride on GA 400!

The Georgia Transplant Foundation and the Alpharetta Kiwanis Club  www.gatransplant.org

 

Ride Safe!!

 

Eric Broadwell
678.520.7337 c/txt

 

From: David Bakelman [mailto:dbakelman@...]
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 11:52 AM
To: David Bakelman
Subject: November 7th: 2nd Annual Alpharetta Century: Registration

 

 

 

Dear Cycling Enthusiast:

 

We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual Alpharetta Century on Saturday, November 7th.  Our cycling event will feature a 100, 62, 35 and 6 mile family ride.  Last year over 275 cyclists rode our route through historic Burnt Mountain.  Proceeds will benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Alpharetta.

 

To register for our 2nd Annual Alpharetta Century, please click on the following link: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1735074&assetId=340A2BD7-34E7-4FAE-8B74-1F152D3C71C0

 

It would be appreciate if you could forward this e-mail to your cycling databases to make the last century ride of the season a great one!

 

Regards,

 

David

 

David Bakelman

Executive Director

Georgia Transplant Foundation

404-723-8133

 

 


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#1232 From: "Joe Seconder" <jseconder@...>
Date: Thu Oct 8, 2009 1:15 pm
Subject: Safe Routes to School - PSA 		jseconder
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Please pass this on to any of your school administrators, fellow parents or elected or public officials…

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz6RX196NVw

 

 

 

Joe Seconder


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#1233 From: "jseconder" <jseconder@...>
Date: Thu Oct 8, 2009 1:37 pm
Subject: Time, Talent, Treasure? Help us help you 		jseconder
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Hi Everyone,

With 182 members on this Yahoo message board, we are able to communicate,
organize and take action to advocate for safer cycling conditions. We have an
all-volunteer, non-paid board and the core team works behind the scenes in
meeting with officials, volunteering and attending meetings regularly.

I know that there are those of you who may not have the time to volunteer. Yet
your membership is greatly appreciated. As such, I ask you to consider making a
tax-deductible donation to BikeCobb and becoming a paid member on our website:
www.BikeCobb.org.

Simply go to the home page and click on the "Donate or Join" button on the top
left.

Doing such enables us to produce flyers, marketing and  promotional materials,
pay for our website and to "be seen" throughout the county.

Lastly, if you have thought about volunteering and would like to help out,
please drop me a note.

Thank you for your support.

Joe Seconder
President, BikeCobb
jseconder@...

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#1234 From: "StevenB" <steveberrey@...>
Date: Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:17 pm
Subject: Captcha added to BikeCobb site 		berreys
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For those of you who are signed up for the Bikecobb.org site, and members, you
will notice a new 'captcha' added to help prevent spammers like we saw
yesterday.

It will only be present for new users when they sign up, and when you go to post
to the forums.

Let me know if you have problems with it,

Steve

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#1235 From: "Joe Seconder" <jseconder@...>
Date: Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:09 am
Subject: FW: Proposed Morgan Falls Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge and Connecting Trails Environmental Assessment 		jseconder
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FYI. No information yet. Just about every combination possible is being
studied. A public meeting will be held in early 2010 to present the draft
Environmental Assessment and the results of the decision making process.

Proposed Morgan Falls Bridge and Connecting Trails
Alternatives
Fall 2009

Alternative A - No Action
no bridge constructed across river at Morgan Falls continued use of informal
trail along pipeline easement north of Johnson Ferry Road, no changes or
improvements; pedestrians continue to cross drainages on sewer pipes
continued pedestrian use of the primary and secondary farm roads at Hyde
Farm; no changes or improvements

Alternative B - No River Bridge, Pedestrian Access
no bridge constructed across river at Morgan Falls minor improvements to
existing informal foot trail following pipeline easement to a 4-6 ft. wide
natural surface trail and improve drainage install culvert at Mulberry Creek
and pedestrian-only bridges across Crooked Creek and Ditched Branch
drainages (2 wide drainages closest to Hyde Farm) minor improvements to
secondary farm road at Hyde Farm (grade, improve drainage, and minor reroute
near pipeline corridor) minor improvements to primary farm road at Hyde Farm
(grade and improve drainage) install gate across primary farm road at
junction with secondary farm road to exclude pedestrian traffic on lower
section of primary farm road that abuts North River Forest subdivision

Alternative C - No River Bridge, Bicycle/Pedestrian Access
no bridge constructed across river at Morgan Falls realign foot trail in
pipeline easement to the side of the easement away from the river outside of
150 ft. MRPA buffer and improve with 8-10 ft. wide crushed aggregate for
bicycle/pedestrian access install culvert at Mulberry Creek and bridges
across Crooked Creek and Ditched Branch drainages (2 wide drainages closest
to Hyde Farm); bridges with 10 ft. wide deck, weathered steel design improve
secondary farm road at Hyde Farm (grade, improve drainage, minor reroute
near pipeline corridor); add crushed aggregate surface for
bicycle/pedestrian access minor improvements to primary farm road at Hyde
Farm (grade and improve drainage) install gate across primary farm road at
junction with secondary farm road to exclude bicycle/pedestrian traffic on
lower section of primary farm road that abuts North River Forest subdivision
cyclists must dismount and walk bicycles on Hyde Road/primary farm road
between Hyde Farm parking lot and junction of secondary/primary farm roads
bicycles not allowed on any foot trails or other administrative roads within
Hyde Farm; bicycle weirs installed at all junctions with pedestrian-only
trails to exclude bike access

Alternative D - River Bridge, Pedestrian Access
bridge across river with 10 ft. wide deck, low profile, weathered steel
design, located as far upstream as practical (in vicinity of DNR boat ramp);
pedestrian access only minor improvements to existing informal foot trail
following pipeline easement to a 4-6 ft. wide natural surface trail and
improve drainage install culvert at Mulberry Creek and bridges across
Crooked Creek and Ditched Branch drainages (2 wide drainages closest to Hyde
Farm); bridges with 10 ft. wide deck, weathered steel design minor
improvements to secondary farm road at Hyde Farm (grade, improve drainage,
minor reroute near pipeline corridor) minor improvements to primary farm
road at Hyde Farm (grade and improve drainage) install gate across primary
farm road at junction with secondary farm road to exclude pedestrian traffic
from lower section of primary farm road that abuts North River Forest
subdivision

Alternative E - River Bridge, Bicycle/Pedestrian Access
bridge across river with 10 ft. wide deck, low profile, weathered steel
design, located as far upstream as practical (in vicinity of DNR boat ramp);
bicycle/pedestrian access realign foot trail in pipeline easement to the
side of the easement away from the river outside of 150 ft. MRPA buffer and
improve with 8-10 ft. wide crushed aggregate for bicycle/pedestrian access
install culvert at Mulberry Creek and bridges across Crooked Creek and
Ditched Branch drainages (2 wide drainages closest to Hyde Farm); bridges
with 10 ft. wide deck, weathered steel design improve secondary farm road at
Hyde Farm (grade, improve drainage, minor reroute near pipeline corridor);
add crushed aggregate surface for bicycle/pedestrian access minor
improvements to primary farm road at Hyde Farm (grade and improve drainage)
install gate across primary farm road at junction with secondary farm road
to exclude bicycle/pedestrian traffic on lower section of primary farm road
that abuts North River Forest subdivision cyclists must dismount and walk
bicycles on Hyde Road/primary farm road between Hyde Farm parking lot and
junction of secondary/primary farm roads bicycles not allowed on any foot
trails or other administrative roads within Hyde Farm; bicycle weirs
installed at all junctions with pedestrian-only trails to exclude bike
access


Joe Seconder
PeopleSoft Consultant
jseconder@...
Home Office: 678/620-3570
Mobile: 404/545-3711


-----Original Message-----
From: Robyn_Podany@... [mailto:Robyn_Podany@...] On Behalf Of
CHAT_Superintendent@...
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 11:55 AM
To: CHAT_Superintendent@...
Subject: Proposed Morgan Falls Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge and Connecting
Trails Environmental Assessment



United States Department of the Interior
                            NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
                 Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
                          1978 Island Ford Parkway
                           Atlanta, Georgia 30350
             ELECTRONIC CORRESPONDENCE - NO HARD COPY TO FOLLOW


IN REPLY REFER TO:

October 8, 2009

Dear Stakeholder,

The National Park Service (NPS) received a total of 563 comments as a result
of the public meetings on April 30, 2009 and June 17,2009, and has developed
five alternatives (attached) based on these comments. These alternatives
will be evaluated in the Environmental Assessment.

In early 2010 the NPS will use a process called Choosing by Advantages(CBA)
to select a "preferred alternative."  The CBA process evaluates the costs
and benefits of each alternative within the context of the park's goals and
objectives.  The draft Environmental Assessment should be completed by
spring 2010. The park will hold another public meeting in early 2010 to
present the draft EA and the results of the CBA process.
That will be followed by another 30 day public comment period.  Public
comments will be invited in writing at the public meeting or via mail and
website submission.

We will notify you again by email when the public meeting is scheduled.
Thank you for your interest in the National Park Service and Chattahoochee
River National Recreation Area

Sincerely;
//ss//Rick Slade
Acting Superintendent
Chattahoochee River NRA

(See attached file: Morgan Falls Bridge - final alternatives.pdf)

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#1236 From: Joe Seconder <jseconder@...>
Date: Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:06 am
Subject: Google Maps Bike There 		jseconder
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Hey Hey.. Some good news from Google...
 

Joe


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Sent: Tue, October 13, 2009 9:47:41 PM
Subject: Google Maps Bike There

Google Maps Bike There

Google Maps Bike There


50,000 Signatures, and a Big Google Announcement

Posted: 13 Oct 2009 09:34 AM PDT

Congratulations, y’all! 50,000 signatures!

We hit that number about a week or so ago, thanks to ‘Jessica’ — the 50,000th signature.

Shortly after we hit the big 50k mark, Google made a small announcement on their LatLong blog:

The best part about this new dataset is that we’ve been able to add a lot of new, detailed information to Google Maps – information that helps people better explore and get around the real world. For example, college students will be pleased to see maps of many campuses; and cyclists will now find many more trails and paths to explore. Soon we even plan on providing you with biking directions to take advantage of this new data. Of course, in the true Google spirit of “launch and iterate,” we plan to work with more data sources to add new features in the map.
This is totally awesome. We heard the rumors before, but this is an official announcement. Great stuff.
Now we’re all curious to see the first cut. If there is a city or organization working with Google to provide them actual bike-specific street data (say, on the relative ‘bikiness’ of certain streets, Class I/II/III, contra-flow routes, etc.), I haven’t heard about it yet — but that’s not saying much, as I’m usually the last to know. :)
This page talks about path data provided by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (an awesome bike and walk path-creating and and right-of-way-preserving organization) and the U.S. Geological Survey (putting our tax dollars to work, baby!).
So, cross your fingers, hope for the best, and when the first cut is out we’ll try it out and offer constructive feedback and help to make it the best bike-trip-eventually-fully-multi-modal-planner ever!

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#1237 From: "Joe Seconder" <jseconder@...>
Date: Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:11 am
Subject: FW: Kelly's Ride This Sunday 		jseconder
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To All,

Kelly is a friend of mine and she has had a serious accident and is in need of assistance.  Go to this web site to see the details about the ride and how to help.  The ride is from our starting point of the Thursday night rides at riverside park.

http://www.kellysbikeride.org/ is the web site.

 

Kelly first moved to Roswell a few years back and I met her soon after she arrived.  In 2007 she was entered into the Florida Ironman, but had a stress fracture in her foot so she couldn’t run.  In the morning the results paper came out while I was in line to sign up for 2008.  Guess who was highlighted as the fastest bike time?  Yup it was Kelly she smoked even 98% of the guys!

 

Please if you can come ride or donate on the web site.  The ride should be a good one and not too hilly as I didn’t design this one J.

 

Eric Broadwell
678.520.7337 c/txt

"Did you ride your bike in bicycle friendly Roswell today?"

Roswell, GA


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#1238 From: "Joe Seconder" <jseconder@...>
Date: Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:12 am
Subject: FW: American Bicyclist Update---September 28, 2009 		jseconder
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Subject: American Bicyclist Update---September 28, 2009

 

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October 13, 2009

 

Dear Joseph,

Please help the League better serve you by taking our Membership Survey! We appreciate any and all feedback. See full details below.

Sincerely,

Andy Clarke
President, League of American Bicyclists

 

 

League News

 

Take our Membership Survey & Win $130

As an incentive for members to fill out our quick membership survey, one person will be chosen at random to receive $130 (the League's age in 2010). You can spend this money on new bike accessories, a down payment on your next bike vacation, or just dinner out with friends (perhaps after a great ride?). The winner will be chosen and notified by January 22, 2010; the survey closes on January 15, 2010. Take the survey today!

 

 

National News

 

Bicycle Commuting Trends, 2000-2008

As the League has reported earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2008 American Community Survey (ACS), released on September 22, 2009, 0.55 percent of Americans use a bicycle as the primary means of getting to work. This is up 14 percent since 2007, 36 percent from the first ACS in 2005, and 43 percent since the 2000 Census. Read our analysis as it pertains to bicycle commuting on the League's blog.

 

Distracted Driving Summit

The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood closed the distracted driving summit with a series of immediate actions and pledges to continue the Department's research on how to best combat distracted driving. As part of this pledge, the Department will launch a new demonstration program this year to evaluate techniques that states can use to get the most out of their efforts to end this destructive behavior. The League will continue to work closely with the USDOT to ensure that bicyclists interests are represented in these discussions. Read more.

 

National Center for Safe Routes to School Grants

The National Center for Safe Routes to School is awarding 20 mini-grants of up to $1,000 each to encourage student creativity in new or existing Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs. The goal of SRTS programs is to enable and encourage children to safely walk and bicycle to school. Mini-grant applications are due October 30, and award winners will be announced by December 1. To obtain the mini-grant application, go to www.saferoutesinfo.org/minigrants.

 

 

State & Local News

 

Bikestation D.C. Opens to the Public

Bikestation Washington, D.C. officially opened on October 2, 2009 at Union Station. This location houses over 100 bicycles in 1,600 square feet of free-standing ultra-modern glass and steel design. In addition to secure bike parking, the facility also provides a changing room, lockers, bike rental, bike repair and retail sales. Membership registration is now open. Memberships and 24/7 access are handled by the Bikestation Coalition, a national network of similar bike parking facilities. Interested cyclists can go to www.bikestation.com to register.

 

NYC Vehicular Homicide Symposium

Transportation Alternatives invites New York's residents to attend a symposium on October 27 addressing the prosecution of vehicular homicide in New York State. They are bringing together diverse views to examine the existing legal framework and discuss improvements and alternatives, analyzing both innovative or untried techniques and those in use in other states. Find event info here.

 

New Tenn. Strategic Highway Safety Plan

Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely signed a new Strategic Highway Safety Plan for Tennessee on Wednesday, September 30. The goal of the new plan is to reduce the number of fatalities in Tennessee by 10 percent by 2012.

"Working together, we have the ability to make dramatic strides in making Tennessee's roads safer," said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely. "As a major partner in this effort, TDOT is increasing its focus on implementing improvements that can make roadways safer, like cable barrier rail, high visibility pavement markings, and improved directional signs." Read more here.

 

Downtown Long Beach Associates
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Downtown Long Beach  Associates (DLBA) will be honored with a Pinnacle Downtown Achievement Award from the International Downtown Association (IDA) for the City of Long Beach's Bicycle Master Plan (found at www.bikelongbeach.org) that was launched with the inaugural Long Beach Bicycle Festival and Race, a two-day kickoff event last April. Read more here.

 

 

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#1239 From: "Joe Seconder" <jseconder@...>
Date: Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:12 am
Subject: FW: Weekend Rides, etc... 		jseconder
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   More upcoming Organized Rides Information at the following sites

 

"Over 40" ride  We roll at 8:00 am.

--NO RIDE IF RAINING--

Same route as Thursday night ride but we leave at 8:00 am.

Leaves from Roswell Area Park -- first parking lot inside the park.

route info here: http://www.bikeroswell.com/thursdayride/index.html

 

ROSWELL AREA PARK

10495 Woodstock Road

 Roswell,GA 30075

 770-641-3760

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the Dunwoody Cycling bulleting board.   Some cue sheets and maps for you:

 

Posted by: "Andrew Fuqua" 

 

 A mother-load of local routemaps:

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Time Change

Sandy Springs Monday Night 6:30 Ride (IMPORTANT! see the WARNING below)

KING & QUEEN RIDE OF DUNWOODY:  6:30 PM Moderate, Strenuous:  18 or 25 Miles  I've done both these routes.  They are extremely well marked...Hanks

Please join the SBL (Southern Bicycle League) in conjunction with support from the Concourse Athletic Club and Cousins Properties on our newest ride.      We will be meeting at the Councourse Athletic Club roundabout at 8 Concourse Parkway.   This route entails some of the best climbs, descents, and flats that Dunwoody/Sandy Springs has to offer.   We expect both an A & B Group, and the ride will be no-drop for the B group.  Ideally, riders should be able to maintain a 15mph pace for the B group.   No ride if raining.  Helmets required.  For more information, contact Robert Weaver 404-933-5918 or Sydney Weaver at (404) 434-2199 or 770-851-7727

Warning!! Early in this ride  you will turn right off of Hammond Drive on to Perimeter Center Pkwy., you will pass Fudruckers, and cross a new bridge.  When you have crossed the bridge, beware of a deep, bicycle tire sized, groove on your far left side. Stay to the far right side of the road until you get to light on Lake Hearn Drive then turn left.  I know of two cyclists that the "bicycle hating" groove has taken down.  Wait till you are almost at the light before you get in the left lane to turn on to Lake Hearn Drive ! ... Tommy

 

The "new" old Steel Magnolia ride Wednesdays 6:30pm in April starting at Nancy G's  Fountain Oaks Shopping Center corner of Long Island and Roswell Road.  

Several women have expressed interest in getting a new women’s ride like the old Steel Magnolia ride out of the old Buckhead Church.  So, why not bring back the old Steel Magnolia ride?  We used to get a nice turnout of women cyclists of all levels at this ride and it would be great to see more women out this spring. 

Cycleworks ride will still be on Tuesdays and women are always welcomed, and Wednesdays can be the women’s ride, same course, but perhaps a little less frenetic          pace.   

Friendly hill sprints are absolutely expected as in the past—it wouldn’t be name Steel Magnolia if that wasn’t the case.  J 

Men are always welcome to join the ride too!

 This is NOT a no-drop ride, but I will have maps first few rides and the streets are marked W.

 Please feel free to pass this ride on to other folks!  Men and women!

 Hope to see you there!    Lissy

Bike Roswell Thursday Night Ride

“A” Group will start at 6:20  20-25mph

“B” Group will start at 6:30  18-20 mph  Gather at Bottom of Martin’s Landing to go through stop lights together

“C” Group will start at 6:35  16-18 mph NO DROP wait points at top of Eves, Bottom of Martin’s Landing, Top of High Tower and end of Waverly Hall neighborhood.

 

26 or 21 miles of flats and hills.  The best urban riding around.

Ride maps and profiles found here:  http://www.bikeroswell.com/thursdayride/index.html

 

Eric Broadwell

 

 

 

 

Saturday Morning Rides:

 

From: Tommy Hanks [mailto:hanks46@...]
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:15 PM
To: * Cyclists
Subject: Weekend Rides, etc...

 

 

Cyclists,

 

The Dunwoody Cycling message post below is from Robert Wilhite (2008 Southern Bicycle League President).  Robert's wife, Kelly, was in a very bad crash with a hit and run van last weekend.  Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

The message after Robert's is about another accident victim, Kelly Crouse.  There will be a charity ride for her this Sunday, October 18th.....Tommy

Kelly Wilhite

1a. Re: Wife in bad crash
   Posted by: "MyCycleCoach.com" robert@... mycyclecoach
   Date: Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:18 am ((PDT))

as of now, Kelly has a broken collar bone, 3 broken ribs (same side),  
a partially collapsed lung and a concussion.  she is in the spinal  
section of Gwinnett Hospital in Lawrenceville.  My prayer is that the  
MRI in the morning will confirm she has no cervical spinal fracture.   
no injury to any organs or other areas except the above.  will be in  
hospital for a couple of days to monitor the lung to make sure  
pneumonia doesn't set in and that lung doesn't collapse anymore.

can't bring myself to sleep; I just want to make sure she is ok thru  
the night.  I know I don't know most of you personally but I can't  
express my sincere gratitude for your prayers and offers to help; it  
is very humbling.

I don't know where everyone is spiritually but I don't/won't apologize  
for my faith in Christ and I(we) covet your prayers as I know He is  
very much alive and knows exactly what's going on.  Immediately after  
I ran up to Kelly after jumping off my bike, a young couple came from  
nowhere and offered to pray for us.  It was like Jesus w/skin on  
reassuring me that we were not alone.

I hope to meet each one of you who have reached out and personally  
tell you thank you and express my overwhelming gratitude for your  
kindest wishes and prayer.  It would be my privilege.

Robert Wilhite, Certified USA Cycling Coach
Owner, MyCycleCoach.com
Member:  USA Cycling Coaches Association


                  SBL, President 2008
www.mycyclecoach.com
(770) 634-4451

 Kelly Crouse needs our help too:

 

5.  Bike Ride for Kelly Crouse - Sunday 18 Oct @ 8AM   [ 20k or 40k or 65k ]

 

This is a fund raising ride for Kelly Crouse's recovery. 

 

The fund raising ride will start from the Riverside Park (575 Riverside Park, Roswell 30076) in Roswell @ 8AM this Sunday.  If you "click" on the http://www.kellysbikeride.org/the-accident/ it will bring tears to your eyes.  Coach Pete Farrin says  that she was struck by a car going about 60 miles per hour. 

 


http://www.kellysbikeride.org/
http://www.kellysbikeride.org/donate/

 

 

 

 

Bring back the Tour de Georgia

 

Let's spread the word amongst all our cycling friends and their friends to show support and help bring back the Tour!  Kindly send this to your distribution list and ask others who have their own separate lists to kindly do the same.

 http://www.tourdegeorgia.com/show-your-support

 Ron Seidel

 

Easy, no drop rides:

 

Atlanta Cycling Vinings Store 10 AM Saturdays - no drop rides!   <Click here

 

 

Bad Boys Easy Weekend  Rides

 

 

Sunday, October

Sunday, October

 

10/18

East Atlanta to Stone Mtn

 

 

 

Oct. 31 Tour de Franklin Halloween Hunard - Franklin, NC

Nov 7, 2009  8:00 am start

 Alpharetta Century  < Click here

All proceeds benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Alpharetta.

Alpharetta, GA

 

 

 

 

Nov 22, 2009Cyclocross Barnsley Gardens

Barnsley Gardens, Georgia

Cyclocross Series Full Euro style course to bring you to submission.706-235-4866

 

From Doug Fallon

 

NEW Tuesday Morning Roswell Ride to run through the Winter

Jittery Joes Crabapple

12635 Crabapple Road

 

The ride is geared toward the non-working/under-employed set(sales

guys), but if you know of anyone interested in riding here are the

general details: (could also be the fitness moms and pro home

school junior cyclists)

 

New riders/questions - 9:30 a.m.

Wheels down - 9:45 a.m.

 

Routes will rotate following a 4-week schedule.

 

Wk 1: 25 - 30 miles

Wk 2: 30 - 35 miles

Wk 3: 35 - 40 miles

Wk 4: 25 miles

 

No mountain bikes.  Helmets required.  Routes may be very hilly and/or have fast flats.  New group - average speed to be determined.  Ride will run through the winter.

 

Questions: email reneeritterling@... or Renee Ritterling @ 404-583-1611

 

Facebookers and future facebookers see and/or click on my Facebook Badge at the end of this email.

Twitter users, my user name is thanks46

 

TWO VERY IMPORTATNT TIPS:

 

Paul Schenk has listed the following Bad Boy Rides.  These rides are fun, easy, and no drop. 

Beginners and all levels are welcomed See below:

Tuesday, Brewsters’ Brookhaven route  (This is scheduled to occur every week for the summer.)

Time: Meet 6:30, ride 6:45 PM

Location: Brewsters parking lot on Peachtree Rd. just intown from the intersection of N. Druid Hills and Peachtree.

Distance: about 10-15 miles, faster paced, more hills than the normal Brookhaven route. A No-drop ride.

Total time: done by 8:00 PM

 

 

Newsbytes:

Crime is not going away on the Silver Comet  Trail, do not ride alone.

 

Dahlonega news.  PLEASE support the Turner's Corner store.  It's run by cyclists, for cyclists.  Parking to ride is welcomed !!

If I receive any more "weekend" ride ideas, I will post a follow up Friday. 

 

 

Sunday Morning Rides:

 

Sunday, Join Paul Schenk and Rich Lapin's "Bad Boys & GIrls" for a fun, easy, no drop ride  -

 

Sunday, October

 

10/18

East Atlanta to Stone Mtn

mailto:bbbcycling@...

 

 

 

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

Weekly FreeHome Ride On Thursdays

8:00 AM 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

 

 

Jeanne Latiolais will lead a ride every Thursday morning from the FreeHome Community. The first ride will be this Thursday.  Ride leaves out of the Publix in FreeHome (Hwy 20).  (Directions below - same start location as the Cherokee Co. rides we have done.)  Ride start time is 9am, and this is a 20-25 mile ride at a 15mph average pace.  No ride when raining.   She will have cue sheets.  If there is interest she would like to continue this ride all summer, it'd be nice to get a little during-the-week training in!  Please contact Jeanne for additional information.  Her email address is:  jlatiolais@...

 

 

Directiions to the FreeHome Publix:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:
 
From GA 400 North, take exit 13
Go left on Bethelview Rd.
Drive approximately 6.5 miles
Take a left at light (Kroger on Right) onto Hwy 20 (AKA Cumming Hwy)
Drive approx 5.75 miles
Publix is on left, (12424 Cumming Hwy, Canton GA 30115)
Park on East side, side closest to the fire station.

 

 

7:30 am DunwoodyCycling.Org (2NE - Dunwoody High School)

 

 

Meet at Dunwoody High School parking lot on the corner of Vermack and Womack for a fast paced ride. “A Group” is a 40 mile ride at a 20 mph, “hang or drop” pace. If you get dropped, you can wait for the “B Group” to pick you up. “B Group” is a 34 mile ride at a 15 mph, “no drop” pace. (Join Yahoo! Groups–Dunwoody Cycling for updates regarding the “C Group”.) Maps will not be handed out, but they can be printed from DunwoodyCycling.org. Ride goes regardless of temperature. No ride if raining. Check with Martin (DunwoodyCycling.org schedule coordinator) to be sure the morning you decide to show up is not a morning when Dunwoody Cycling is going on a field trip or starting from an alternate location. For more information, visit our websiteDunwoodyCycling.org, or email Martin, or call 770-352-0860.

Group: 

DunwoodyCycling.org

Category:

Weekly

Level: 

Strenuous Training

Distance:

40 miles & 34 miles

Pace: 

20 mph & 15 mph

 

9:00 am Beyond Allatoona (3NW - Kennesaw)

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                           

More Saturday Morning Rides: 

 

New Spring/Sumer time 9:00 am Atlanta Cycling- Vinings "Beyond Six Flags" (1NW)

 

 

. Please join us for a 40 or 53 mile ride on rural roads following an out and back painted route. Lunch following next door. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731.

Group: 

Category: 

Weekly

Level: 

Moderate Strenuous Training

Distance: 

Pace: 

 

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10:00 am Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Vinings Loop" (1NW)

 

 

Please join us for a 20 mile ride around Buckhead and Sandy Springs. Low traffic, painted route. Lunch following next door. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731.

Group: 

Category: 

Weekly

Level: 

Easy Moderate

Distance: 

Pace: 

                                                                                                                                               

 

Sunday Morning Ride:

Sunday  Race Track Ramble

WHAT:  Weekly Sunday ride, distance of approximately 51 miles through Fayette county with a brief stint into Spalding county; pace is 15-17 mph; rain cancels

WHERE:  Ride begins and ends in parking lot in front of Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA

WHEN:  Ride STARTS promptly at 9:00 AM

WHO:  Contact, Nat Haytcher, (678) 489-2196  or nat5034@...

 

Other good ride ideas can be found at the following sites:

 

 

 

 

 

If you wish to be on the "Weekend Ride, etc..." email list                 Email:    hanks46@...

Tommy Hanks 
"Rolling Bones"
http://www.tommyhanks.com/
""Be kinder than necessary, everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
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Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:00 pm
Subject: Commissioner Goreham Town hall meeting , 10/22/2009, 7:00 pm 		cobbcycling@yahoogroups.com
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From: Tommy Hanks [mailto:hanks46@...]
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 7:49 AM
To: * Cyclists
Subject: Fall Colors Ride-OCT. 31

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Jack Graves

 


CVCA FALL COLORS RIDE

Saturday, October 31st @ 9:30 AM. (Rain date Sunday Nov. 1st)

The Coosa Valley Cycling Associaton (CVCA) has invited NARC members,
atlbike members, SBL members, and anyone else, to join their annual Fall
Colors Ride starting from James H. Floyd (Sloppy Floyd) Park off Hwy 27
N., in Summerville, GA.

Be ready to Ride at 9:15 am. Leave at 9:30 a.m.

NOTE: Parking and fee

Please park at first park entrance on left (as you enter). Restrooms are
located at the top of the hill where there is plenty of parking, so you
might want to go there first. Please Note: There is a DAILY PARKING FEE
of $5/per vehicle which helps fund campground renovations, group shelter
construction, dock replacements and much more. The CVCA will NOT be able
to pay fee this year. I will have passes at the entrance starting around
8:15. Please try to bring correct change. I will also hand out the cue
sheets at that time, but read the directions below for further information.

DIRECTIONS FROM ATLANTA:

Take I-75 NORTH to Adairsville, Exit 306.

Take Hwy 140 West to Hwy 27 N. (approx. 15 miles).

Turn right onto Hwy 27 N and go approximately 12 miles to Sloppy Floyd
Park turn off on Left. Stay on Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd. for 3 miles until
you reach park .


Webgeek prepared a ride start page for Sloppy Floyd State Park:

http://atlbike.org/index.php?module=htm .... &pid=12%20


TWO ROUTE OPTIONS:

1) 67 miles or 63 miles. This route will follow Chattooga Metric Route
(yellow arrows). Upon returning to school on Hwy 114, riders can follow
yellow chevron markers with initials L.O. (long option) to take scenic
route back to park (67 miles) or continue to follow metric markers back
to Hwy 27 and park (63 miles).

2) 52 miles or 48 miles. This route will follow Chattooga Metric Route
(yellow arrows) until Lucky's Grocery Store stop in Menlo at 27.8 miles.
After the store stop, this group will follow yellow chevron markers with
initials S.O (short option) until they join back in with metric route at
approximately 36 miles (metric mile 51.5). Route will then continue
following Metric yellow arrows back to school. Riders can then follow
either the yellow metric markers back to park or follow the yellow
chevrons with initials L.O. (long option) to park.

Cue Sheets will be provided for both routes with the L.O. option.
There will be 3 store/bathroom stop on each route, but main one will be
at Menlo. Bring money to buy food/drink or carry what you need.

There will be a SAG car for the metric option which can also carry your
extra clothing from the cool morning start after it warms up. There may
be a SAG for the shorter option, but not a definite. Most people will
probably do the metric, so if you are doing the shorter option, you
might want to find a buddy so you're not left out there alone.

Another option for people wanting to ride less miles is to buddy up and
each person ride 1/2 the route and drive the other 1/2. That would also
provide another SAG.

AFTER RIDE FESTIVITIES: Lunch at Bella Roma in Rome after ride. Bella
Roma is located on Hwy 27 N. approximately 4 miles south of Hwy 140. (On
your way home!)

QUESTIONS: Feel free to contact Chris McCormick, Coosa Valley Cycling
Association at cycling50@....


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Notes:   The public is invited to attend the District 1 town hall meeting scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, at North Cobb Senior Center. Commissioner Helen Goreham will host the meeting, where she will update residents on projects in the district and answer any questions participants might have. The senior center is located at 4100 Highway 293, Acworth. For more information, call 770-528-3313 or visit cobbcounty.org/goreham
 
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Date: Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:35 pm
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   More upcoming Organized Rides Information at the following sites

 

"Over 40" ride  We roll at 8:00 am.

--NO RIDE IF RAINING--

Same route as Thursday night ride but we leave at 8:00 am.

Leaves from Roswell Area Park -- first parking lot inside the park.

route info here: http://www.bikeroswell.com/thursdayride/index.html

 

ROSWELL AREA PARK

10495 Woodstock Road

 Roswell,GA 30075

 770-641-3760

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the Dunwoody Cycling bulleting board.   Some cue sheets and maps for you:

 

Posted by: "Andrew Fuqua" 

 

 A mother-load of local routemaps:

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Time Change

Sandy Springs Monday Night 6:30 Ride (IMPORTANT! see the WARNING below)

KING & QUEEN RIDE OF DUNWOODY:  6:30 PM Moderate, Strenuous:  18 or 25 Miles  I've done both these routes.  They are extremely well marked...Hanks

Please join the SBL (Southern Bicycle League) in conjunction with support from the Concourse Athletic Club and Cousins Properties on our newest ride.      We will be meeting at the Councourse Athletic Club roundabout at 8 Concourse Parkway.   This route entails some of the best climbs, descents, and flats that Dunwoody/Sandy Springs has to offer.   We expect both an A & B Group, and the ride will be no-drop for the B group.  Ideally, riders should be able to maintain a 15mph pace for the B group.   No ride if raining.  Helmets required.  For more information, contact Robert Weaver 404-933-5918 or Sydney Weaver at (404) 434-2199 or 770-851-7727

Warning!! Early in this ride  you will turn right off of Hammond Drive on to Perimeter Center Pkwy., you will pass Fudruckers, and cross a new bridge.  When you have crossed the bridge, beware of a deep, bicycle tire sized, groove on your far left side. Stay to the far right side of the road until you get to light on Lake Hearn Drive then turn left.  I know of two cyclists that the "bicycle hating" groove has taken down.  Wait till you are almost at the light before you get in the left lane to turn on to Lake Hearn Drive ! ... Tommy

 

The "new" old Steel Magnolia ride Wednesdays 6:30pm in April starting at Nancy G's  Fountain Oaks Shopping Center corner of Long Island and Roswell Road.  

Several women have expressed interest in getting a new women’s ride like the old Steel Magnolia ride out of the old Buckhead Church.  So, why not bring back the old Steel Magnolia ride?  We used to get a nice turnout of women cyclists of all levels at this ride and it would be great to see more women out this spring. 

Cycleworks ride will still be on Tuesdays and women are always welcomed, and Wednesdays can be the women’s ride, same course, but perhaps a little less frenetic          pace.   

Friendly hill sprints are absolutely expected as in the past—it wouldn’t be name Steel Magnolia if that wasn’t the case.  J 

Men are always welcome to join the ride too!

 This is NOT a no-drop ride, but I will have maps first few rides and the streets are marked W.

 Please feel free to pass this ride on to other folks!  Men and women!

 Hope to see you there!    Lissy

Bike Roswell Thursday Night Ride

“A” Group will start at 6:20  20-25mph

“B” Group will start at 6:30  18-20 mph  Gather at Bottom of Martin’s Landing to go through stop lights together

“C” Group will start at 6:35  16-18 mph NO DROP wait points at top of Eves, Bottom of Martin’s Landing, Top of High Tower and end of Waverly Hall neighborhood.

 

26 or 21 miles of flats and hills.  The best urban riding around.

Ride maps and profiles found here:  http://www.bikeroswell.com/thursdayride/index.html

 

Eric Broadwell

 

 

 

 

Saturday Morning Rides:

 

FYI.

From: Tommy Hanks [mailto:hanks46@...]
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:51 PM
To: * Cyclists
Subject: Weekend Rides, etc...

 

Cyclists,

 

 

 

 

From Jack Graves....

North Florida Tour

JUST A REMINDER.  YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS FUN WEEK END.

Two attachments

 

1.The mail-in registration form. Or register online at the site below.

2. The article on the North Florida Tour that was in the Oct. FreeWheelin'

 

ADD the North Florida Tour to your calendar of “must do’s”!   YOU will not regret it!  Plan on three days of cycling, boating, swimming, fishing, dancing, and of course, EATING! 

 

Attached is  a short article for those that have not yet been on the North Fla Tour and the app.  The website is www.northfloridatours.com and the app. is available there.  Also, can pay by Active.com or just snail mail.

 

I have been several times and plan on going in November.  Here are the links to the pictures I took in 2008, 2005 and 2004. 

http://jhgraves.smugmug.com/Sports/North-Florida-Tour-Oct-24-thru

 

http://jhgraves.smugmug.com/Sports/North-Florida-Tour-Nov-3-thru

 

http://jhgraves.smugmug.com/Sports/North-Florida-Ride-Nov-11-14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easy, no drop rides:

 

Atlanta Cycling Vinings Store 10 AM Saturdays - no drop rides!   <Click here

 

 

Bad Boys Easy Weekend  Rides

 

 

Saturday, 10/24/09: Azalea Road at the river
Meet at 8:00, ride at 8:15 
Distance: 25 give or take
Meeting Spot: Parking lot adjacent to the boat dock and across the street from the boat house.
Directions: Azalea Rd off of Roswell Rd on the Chattahoochee; turn left onto Azalea after you cross the river if coming from Atlanta.
Snacks/coffee afterwards at the Starbucks on Roswell Rd., on the left about 2 miles back in town from the river.
 
 
Sunday, 10/25/09: Camp Twin Lakes Charity Fundraiser, Rutledge, GA
http://www.spinforkids.org/   (See event details tab for the varying start times (as a function of distance), route maps, etc.)
Note: $40 Registration closes at noon this Friday.  Pledge to raise $100 or more.
This year, the ride features 5, 27, 47, 62, and 100-mile rides. All routes are fully supported with premium rest stops, SAG wagons, and motorcycle escorts.
Drive time to Rutledge: ~55 minutes, I-20 East to exit 105 (Rutledge)
If someone wants to coordinate car pooling, please let me know and I’ll pass the word. (hint, hint Jonathan Seidel?)
 
OR
 
Sunday, 10/26/09: Sandy Springs/Dunwoody
Meeting Spot: Johnson Ferry and Sandy Springs Circle behind Fidelity National Bank in the large parking lot where Target used to be.
Meet: 8:00, ride at 8:15
Distance: 25 miles give or take. Probably the flattest route we ride other than the Silver Comet and the Brewery routes.
Breakfast/Brunch afterwards across the street at the restaurant across the street.

 

 

 

Oct. 31 CVCA Fall Colors Ride Summerville, GA  "a little north of Cartersville, GA" (see the attached HTM file)

 

Oct. 31 Tour de Franklin Halloween Hunard - Franklin, NC

Nov 7, 2009  8:00 am start

 Alpharetta Century  < Click here

All proceeds benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Alpharetta.

Alpharetta, GA

 

 

 

 

Nov 22, 2009Cyclocross Barnsley Gardens

Barnsley Gardens, Georgia

Cyclocross Series Full Euro style course to bring you to submission.706-235-4866

 

From Doug Fallon

 

NEW Tuesday Morning Roswell Ride to run through the Winter

Jittery Joes Crabapple

12635 Crabapple Road

 

The ride is geared toward the non-working/under-employed set(sales

guys), but if you know of anyone interested in riding here are the

general details: (could also be the fitness moms and pro home

school junior cyclists)

 

New riders/questions - 9:30 a.m.

Wheels down - 9:45 a.m.

 

Routes will rotate following a 4-week schedule.

 

Wk 1: 25 - 30 miles

Wk 2: 30 - 35 miles

Wk 3: 35 - 40 miles

Wk 4: 25 miles

 

No mountain bikes.  Helmets required.  Routes may be very hilly and/or have fast flats.  New group - average speed to be determined.  Ride will run through the winter.

 

Questions: email reneeritterling@... or Renee Ritterling @ 404-583-1611

 

Facebookers and future facebookers see and/or click on my Facebook Badge at the end of this email.

Twitter users, my user name is thanks46

 

TWO VERY IMPORTATNT TIPS:

 

Paul Schenk has listed the following Bad Boy Rides.  These rides are fun, easy, and no drop. 

Beginners and all levels are welcomed See below:

Tuesday, Brewsters’ Brookhaven route  (This is scheduled to occur every week for the summer.)

Time: Meet 6:30, ride 6:45 PM

Location: Brewsters parking lot on Peachtree Rd. just intown from the intersection of N. Druid Hills and Peachtree.

Distance: about 10-15 miles, faster paced, more hills than the normal Brookhaven route. A No-drop ride.

Total time: done by 8:00 PM

 

 

Newsbytes:

Crime is not going away on the Silver Comet  Trail, do not ride alone.

 

Dahlonega news.  PLEASE support the Turner's Corner store.  It's run by cyclists, for cyclists.  Parking to ride is welcomed !!

If I receive any more "weekend" ride ideas, I will post a follow up Friday. 

 

 

Sunday Morning Rides:

 

Sunday, Join Paul Schenk and Rich Lapin's "Bad Boys & GIrls" for a fun, easy, no drop ride  -

 

 

Sunday, 10/25/09: Camp Twin Lakes Charity Fundraiser, Rutledge, GA
http://www.spinforkids.org/   (See event details tab for the varying start times (as a function of distance), route maps, etc.)
Note: $40 Registration closes at noon this Friday.  Pledge to raise $100 or more.
This year, the ride features 5, 27, 47, 62, and 100-mile rides. All routes are fully supported with premium rest stops, SAG wagons, and motorcycle escorts.
Drive time to Rutledge: ~55 minutes, I-20 East to exit 105 (Rutledge)
If someone wants to coordinate car pooling, please let me know and I’ll pass the word. (hint, hint Jonathan Seidel?)
 
OR
 
Sunday, 10/26/09: Sandy Springs/Dunwoody
Meeting Spot: Johnson Ferry and Sandy Springs Circle behind Fidelity National Bank in the large parking lot where Target used to be.
Meet: 8:00, ride at 8:15
Distance: 25 miles give or take. Probably the flattest route we ride other than the Silver Comet and the Brewery routes.
Breakfast/Brunch afterwards across the street at the restaurant across the street.

 

 

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Weekly FreeHome Ride On Thursdays

8:00 AM 
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Jeanne Latiolais will lead a ride every Thursday morning from the FreeHome Community. The first ride will be this Thursday.  Ride leaves out of the Publix in FreeHome (Hwy 20).  (Directions below - same start location as the Cherokee Co. rides we have done.)  Ride start time is 9am, and this is a 20-25 mile ride at a 15mph average pace.  No ride when raining.   She will have cue sheets.  If there is interest she would like to continue this ride all summer, it'd be nice to get a little during-the-week training in!  Please contact Jeanne for additional information.  Her email address is:  jlatiolais@...

 

 

Directiions to the FreeHome Publix:

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From GA 400 North, take exit 13
Go left on Bethelview Rd.
Drive approximately 6.5 miles
Take a left at light (Kroger on Right) onto Hwy 20 (AKA Cumming Hwy)
Drive approx 5.75 miles
Publix is on left, (12424 Cumming Hwy, Canton GA 30115)
Park on East side, side closest to the fire station.

 

 

7:30 am DunwoodyCycling.Org (2NE - Dunwoody High School)

 

 

Meet at Dunwoody High School parking lot on the corner of Vermack and Womack for a fast paced ride. “A Group” is a 40 mile ride at a 20 mph, “hang or drop” pace. If you get dropped, you can wait for the “B Group” to pick you up. “B Group” is a 34 mile ride at a 15 mph, “no drop” pace. (Join Yahoo! Groups–Dunwoody Cycling for updates regarding the “C Group”.) Maps will not be handed out, but they can be printed from DunwoodyCycling.org. Ride goes regardless of temperature. No ride if raining. Check with Martin (DunwoodyCycling.org schedule coordinator) to be sure the morning you decide to show up is not a morning when Dunwoody Cycling is going on a field trip or starting from an alternate location. For more information, visit our websiteDunwoodyCycling.org, or email Martin, or call 770-352-0860.

Group: 

DunwoodyCycling.org

Category:

Weekly

Level: 

Strenuous Training

Distance:

40 miles & 34 miles

Pace: 

20 mph & 15 mph

 

9:00 am Beyond Allatoona (3NW - Kennesaw)

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                           

More Saturday Morning Rides: 

 

New Spring/Sumer time 9:00 am Atlanta Cycling- Vinings "Beyond Six Flags" (1NW)

 

 

. Please join us for a 40 or 53 mile ride on rural roads following an out and back painted route. Lunch following next door. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731.

Group: 

Category: 

Weekly

Level: 

Moderate Strenuous Training

Distance: 

Pace: 

 

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10:00 am Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Vinings Loop" (1NW)

 

 

Please join us for a 20 mile ride around Buckhead and Sandy Springs. Low traffic, painted route. Lunch following next door. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731.

Group: 

Category: 

Weekly

Level: 

Easy Moderate

Distance: 

Pace: 

                                                                                                                                               

 

Sunday Morning Ride:

Sunday  Race Track Ramble

WHAT:  Weekly Sunday ride, distance of approximately 51 miles through Fayette county with a brief stint into Spalding county; pace is 15-17 mph; rain cancels

WHERE:  Ride begins and ends in parking lot in front of Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA

WHEN:  Ride STARTS promptly at 9:00 AM

WHO:  Contact, Nat Haytcher, (678) 489-2196  or nat5034@...

 

Other good ride ideas can be found at the following sites:

 

 

 

 

 

If you wish to be on the "Weekend Ride, etc..." email list                 Email:    hanks46@...

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#1245 From: "Joe Seconder" <jseconder@...>
Date: Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:15 am
Subject: FW: Three New Policies! Complete Streets News - October 2009 		jseconder
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Subject: Three New Policies! Complete Streets News - October 2009

 

National Complete Streets Coalition

    

This monthly newsletter issued by the National Complete Streets Coalition provides a roundup of news related to complete streets policies -- policies to ensure that the entire right of way is routinely designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Please pass it around! And visit www.completestreets.org to stay informed.

10/22/09

Web Version

 

COMPLETE STREETS POLICY PROGRESS

·         Three New Policies!

·         New Jersey Groups Call for Statewide Policy

·         Quick Takes: Policy Progress

·         Topeka Misses the Point

·         Federal Policy Update

COALITION NEWS

·         Coalition Welcomes New Partner, Members

·         Webinar: Planning Complete Streets for an Aging America

·         Complete Streets on the Road

COMPLETE STREETS NEWS

·         Newspapers Focus on Travelers with Disabilities

·         Livability in the Spotlight

·         Complete Streets in Our Neighbor to the North

·         Quick Takes: Complete Streets Talk Around the Country

·         Incomplete Streets Death

RESOURCES

·         Rethinking the Suburban Bus Stop

·         Making the Case for "Skinny" Streets

·         Road Diet Handbook Available from ITE

·         Update: Communities Putting Prevention to Work Grants

·         Sidewalks, Good Public Transportation Lower Diabetes Risk

·         Pedestrian Safety Webinar

·         FHWA Issues Call for Research Ideas

·         Bicycle Commuting Trends, 2000-2008

·         Register for CNU Transportation Summit

QUOTES

COMPLETE STREETS POLICY PROGRESS

Three New Policies!
In the last month, we've marked three major milestones in complete streets policy adoption: the second-largest county in the United States announced a policy, and two communities became leaders in New Jersey and Alabama by adopting the first policies in their respective states. These three jurisdictions have brought our numbers to 110 total jurisdictions with a stated commitment to complete streets, with over 30 policies adopted so far this year.

Cook County, IL - On October 7, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger announced a complete streets policy via executive order. With this new policy, Cook County will give new focus to developing a comprehensive, integrated and connected transportation network for pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transportation riders.

Montclair, NJ - Marking a first in the state, Montclair's Mayor and City Council unanimously voted in favor of a Complete Streets Policy (.pdf) at their October 6 meeting. The policy, first drafted by the Township Engineer, ensures that in new construction and reconstruction, travel by pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit, and motorized vehicles and their passengers shall be safely accommodated. Following a failed attempt to adopt complete streets hindered by fear of costs, the new policy mandates that costs for pedestrian, bicyclist, or transit accommodations that come to more than 5% of total project costs be funded by local tax dollars.   Other communities with such initial concerns about costs have usually discovered them to be unfounded once they begin implementation; we hope Montclair will arrive at the same conclusion.

Fairhope, AL - In a first for Alabama, Fairhope City Council passed a resolution on October 12 to follow a complete streets policy in all future roadwork. In support of local advocacy organization Smart Coast, the National Center for Bicycling and Walking - a steering committee member of the National Complete Streets Coalition - will hold a series of meetings and events with local mayors, commissioners and council members throughout the Mobile Region. Read more about the groundbreaking policy in the Mobile Press Register.

New Jersey Groups Call for Statewide Policy
Pedestrian fatalities in New Jersey have increased 33 percent this year, prompting a group of New Jersey advocates - the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, New Jersey Future, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, AARP New Jersey, Disability Rights New Jersey, and Environment NJ - to join together in calling for a statewide complete streets policy. A TSTC blog post illustrates the dangerous conditions caused by incomplete streets in the state. Their call gained attention from the Ashbury Park Press, which reported that Governor Corzine's office would look at a policy. An editorial in the New Jersey Star-Ledger lauded the effort, calling complete streets "a sound idea."

Quick Takes: Policy Progress

·         Lexington, KY: Residents attended a public meeting Tuesday night to discuss how complete streets can make the city more "people-friendly." With strong support from Mayor Jim Newberry, the meeting is one of several ongoing discussions that will ultimately change transportation policy and design standards in Lexington. (Lexington Herald Leader)

·         Hattiesburg, MS: A new non-profit comprised of community leaders, businesses, and passionate supporters - the Pinebelt Pathways Partnership - has set its goal on a more walkable, bikeable region. They hope to have Hattiesburg City Council adopt a complete streets policy before years end. (Hattiesburg American)

Visit our "Current Campaigns" page to see the growing number of Complete Streets campaigns across the country (and to add your own)!

Topeka Misses the Point
After levying a half-cent sales tax to fund road maintenance and improvements (including sidewalks), hope was high that this would provide opportunity to begin completing the streets in Topeka, Kansas. Yet, city officials have fallen prey to a common misconception about funding Complete Streets, declaring that the road repairs would be funded through the bond measure, but "Complete Streets elements" that added "extra costs" would not. National Complete Streets Coalition Executive Director Barbara McCann clears up the misconception in a recent blog post.

Federal Policy Update
The National Complete Streets Coalition was busy promoting complete streets on Capitol Hill this month.  We kicked things off with our 100th Policy Reception on October 5th where we were joined by Coalition members, Congressional staff, representatives from US DOT, and complete streets supporters from around the country in celebrating the momentum and progress the complete streets movement has made in such a short time.  While Chairman Oberstar was unable to attend the event in person, in prepared remarks he congratulated the Coalition on our accomplishments by stating "your efforts have proven that complete streets policies are popular and effective, and can work in urban, suburban, and rural settings across the nation" and he asked for complete streets supporters from around the country to talk to their Members of Congress about why a federal complete streets policy is important.  Thanks again to American Planning Association and Representative Matsui for co-sponsoring the event and to our supporting partners HNTB, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., Kittelson & Associates, and Gresham Smith and Partners.

We continued to build support for the Complete Streets Act of 2009 with the addition of several co-sponsors: Senator Bill Nelson [FL], Representative Rush Holt [NJ-12], and Representative Lois Capps [CA-23].  If you live in their districts be sure to thank them for their support. We are now up to 38 Representatives co-sponsoring H.R. 1443 and 9 Senators co-sponsoring S. 584.  We expect more co-sponsors in the coming weeks as a result of two recent lobby days: we partnered with Transportation for America on their fly-in where health advocates from around the country came to DC to meet with their Congressional Delegation on the connection between health and transportation and asked their Senators and Representatives to support of the Complete Streets Act of 2009. Also, several of Smart Growth America's state and regional partners came to DC last week and included the Complete Streets Act in their list of priorities for legislation that promotes smart growth and livable communities.  Tell your Senator or Representative to support the Complete Streets Act by visiting our action page today.

COALITION NEWS

Coalition Welcomes New Partner, Members
We are pleased to welcome the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging to the National Complete Streets Steering Committee.  Better known as 'N4A,' the association represents more than 600 Area Agencies on Aging, established through Congressional action in 1973 to respond to the needs of Americans 60 and over in every local community.  N4A also represents the needs of 246 agencies that serve the needs of older American Indians, and Alaskan and Hawaiian natives (known as 'Title IV' programs). N4A is a leading voice on building a society that values and supports people as they age, and we look forward to working with them on Complete Streets!

We also welcome the American Heart Association to the Coalition as a supporting member.  AHA is working to reduce coronary heart disease and stroke, and its Michigan Affiliate, Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan has already been active in the campaign for Complete Streets in the state.  Welcome, AHA!

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., better known as VHB, is a new Silver Partner of the Coalition.  This Massachusetts-based firm provides integrated transportation, land development, and environmental consulting services through 18 offices and 850 employees located throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Florida.  VHB has been involved in development of several Complete Streets policies, including the award winning Massachusetts Project Development and Design Guide, and the new policy in Rockville, Maryland.  We're really pleased to have this firm join the Complete Streets family!

Webinar: Planning Complete Streets for an Aging America
During this free webinar hosted by the National Center on Senior Transportation, AARP's Jana Lynott and NCST's Lucinda Shannon will discuss AARP's recent report Planning Complete Streets for an Aging America. They will review how complete streets policies provide an opportunity to increase safety and availability of travel options for older adults as well as policy and practice recommendations from the report.  The webinar is November 4th from 1 to 2 pm Eastern Time.

Complete Streets on the Road
The Coalition's workshops, offered in partnership with the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, are scheduled all over the country in coming weeks. Yesterday, our instructors offered a half-day Complete Streets session in Eureka, CA for local planners and engineers looking to build healthy, active communities. Next Tuesday evening, we will offer a free introductory presentation to the Red Wing, MN community; planners, engineers, and other decision makers will participate in a full-day workshop the following day. In early December, Dayton, OH will host a region-focused workshop. Want to bring a workshop to your community? Check out our workshops page for the details!

COMPLETE STREETS NEWS

Newspapers Focus on Travelers with Disabilities
The Minneapolis Star Tribune this week discussed the barriers deaf and blind Minnesotans face daily when simply traveling to work, to a friend's, or even to the bus stop across the street from home. The Chicago Tribune, introducing a recent report by the League of Illinois Bicyclists, highlights a street project that included a sidewalk that proved to be  a "walk of life" for a resident in a wheelchair, who previously was unable to visit the park a few blocks from her home. Including these travelers in planning and design early in the process - as would happen under a complete streets policy - would help ensure all future transportation projects are not barriers to travel.

Livability in the Spotlight
As discussed in October 7's Weekly News blog post, transportation has a big role to play in creating livable communities. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood was vocal, proclaiming Walk to School Day on October 7th represented a view into a more sustainable future.  He also discussed what livability means to him during an interview with AARP Bulletin.

Complete Streets in Our Neighbor to the North
Recent transportation project discussions in Toronto have inspired the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation and the Toronto Cyclists Union to form a Complete Streets Campaign. First working to research the many successful local movements in the U.S., the Campaign has garnered media attention from several outlets. Transport Canada (our neighbors' equivalent of a national Department of Transportation) recently examined the potential of complete streets implementation in Canada, finding numerous benefits.

Quick Takes: Complete Streets Talk Around the Country

·         Alameda, CA: Planning Board President Marilyn Ezzy-Ashcraft makes the case for a more bike-friendly Alameda, proposing a complete streets policy to ensure all users - bicyclists, pedestrians, public transportation riders, and drivers - are accommodated when building or reconfiguring roads. (SF Gate)

·         Denver, CO: Eight city departments are collaborating to bring complete streets to Denver through the Living Streets Initiative. A recent Denver Post article explains the economic benefits of streets that designed and operated to accommodate everyone. (Denver Post)

·         Chicago, IL: The League of Illinois Bicyclists released its audit of recent Chicago-area road projects, (In)Complete Streets (.pdf), this week. In looking for how pedestrians and bicyclists were accommodated in the projects, the League found that local governments do a better job than the state Department of Transportation - who has yet to implement a complete streets policy mandated by a 2007 law. (League of Illinois Bicyclists)

·         Michigan: Complete Streets advocate Rory Neuner has a great write-up in this month's Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan newsletter (.pdf) detailing all the great strides taken across the state to ensure safe, livable streets for all. (Michigan Complete Streets Coalition)

·         Mt. Pleasant, MI: After the City rejected a Michigan DOT design for a main route through town characterized as "a terror for pedestrians," the Michigan Morning Sun advocates building a complete street that looks beyond moving cars and into accommodating people - be they pedestrians, bicyclists, or drivers - safely. (Michigan Morning Sun)

·         Minnesota: The Minnesota Department of Transportation posted a revision of its Complete Streets Feasibility Report on October 16. Public comment is due by November 9, and the final report will be released in December. (Minnesota Complete Streets Coalition)

·         St. Louis, MO: Local blogger and Regional Director of Development at Washington University, Alex Ihnen, writes why a complete streets policy is key to improve the City's public transportation. "It's not enough to connect someone from one public transit stop to the next," he says. "Public transit must connect to its surroundings, to shopping, to work, to home." (NextStop STL)

·         Dallas, TX: Cyclists convened on City Hall Plaza on Wednesday, October 7th to learn about a potential complete streets policy and how the City plans to create safer streets and link different modes of transportation. (Dallas Morning News)

·         Charlottesville, VA: Following a pedestrian fatality in the City, local politicians have latched onto a complete streets approach to improve safety, as well as health and quality of life. (Charlottesville Daily Progress)

Incomplete Streets Death
Susana Ramirez, 55, tried to cross busy East Charleston Boulevard in Las Vegas on October 13th when she was fatally struck by a car.  The 7-lane road is lined with residences and numerous shops, but only has very narrow sidewalks that lack any buffer from the vehicular lanes and crosswalks are few and far between - the nearest crosswalk was over 400 yards from where she was hit.

RESOURCES

Rethinking the Suburban Bus Stop
An excellent new resource comes to us by way of the Airport Corridor Transportation Association (ACTA), a Transportation Management Association serving one of Southwestern Pennsylvania's  fastest-growing suburban areas. ACTA conducted a study of various types of suburban bus stops and produced a detailed, colorful report with suggested new configurations for several types of stops (.pdf), from those serving busy roadways to those serving retail centers.

Making the Case for "Skinny" Streets
The Fall 2009 issue of Practicing Planner features a case study from Fresno, CA, where narrower streets were proposed to enhance walkability in a new development. When the proposed streets did not meet city standards for emergency and solid waste collection vehicle access, planners used a variety of research points as well as a field simulation technique - all detailed in the article - to overcome resistance to the "skinny" streets.

Road Diet Handbook Available from ITE
This new handbook is a comprehensive guide to road diets, discussing planning, analysis, design, and implementation. It includes guidelines for potential road diet site, design concepts, and lessons learned from several case studies.

Update: Communities Putting Prevention to Work Grants
Last month, we announced the availability of $650 million in grant money available to communities who want to promote system and environmental changes to increase physical activity. The Safe Routes to School National Partnership and America Bikes have prepared a list of sample pedestrian and bicycle activities (.pdf) that fit within the five categories of evidence-based interventions required as part of this CDC grant application. This is a great opportunity to develop a local complete streets approach, including hosting a Complete Streets Workshop!

Sidewalks, Good Public Transportation Lower Diabetes Risk
A new report in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds that adults living in neighborhoods with more healthy resources - easily walkable with access to healthy food and good public transportation - were 38% less likely to develop diabetes than others.

New Funding Opportunity with the Health Impact Project
The Health Impact Project, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts, is a national initiative promoting the use of health impact assessments (HIAs) as a decision-making tool for policymakers. HIAs are a flexible, data-driven approach that identifies the health consequences of new policies, and develops practical strategies to enhance their health benefits and minimize adverse effects. The project is now accepting applications for up to 15 HIA demonstrations at the local, state or tribal level. Grants will range from $25,000-$150,000 each.

Pedestrian Safety Webinar
On Monday November 9, the Federal Highway Administration is hosting a webinar on its crosswalk guidelines, Safety Effects of Marked Versus Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations. Three presentations will discuss the guidelines and how practitioners have used them.

FHWA Issues Call for Research Ideas
The Federal Highway Administration's Bicycle and Pedestrian Team are seeking input and suggestions for research ideas with a health focus. Submit your short, succinct comments by December 3, 2009 under the "Bicycle/Pedestrian and Health" category on the Surface Transportation Environment and Planning Cooperative Research Program (STEP) feedback page.

Bicycle Commuting Trends, 2000-2008
Using newly released American Community Survey data, the League of American Bicyclists has analyzed the number of Americans who commute to work primarily by bicycle. The number is up 14 percent since 2007, and up 43 percent since the 2000 Census.

Register for CNU Transportation Summit
CNU's Transportation Summit 2009, to be held in Portland November 4-6, will build on last year's summit and expand your knowledge of the latest findings in sustainable transportation. Early registration ends today, October 22!

QUOTES

"The Complete Streets concept will help make our community more livable and sustainable. It will help us attract and retain a workforce that includes people who want to live in a community with a diverse set of transportation and recreational options."
- Lexington, KY Mayor Jim Newberry in a press release

"Older people deal with the effects of incomplete streets every day, and make up a disproportionate share of pedestrians killed by cars in New Jersey. The needs of seniors and other pedestrians must be taken into account when streets and highways are built and repaired."
- Janine Bauer, a volunteer transportation advocate for AARP New Jersey, in the Ashbury Park Press.

    

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#1247 From: Brian Berg <bcberg@...>
Date: Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:30 pm
Subject: Park Bond Update 		berginfotech
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I attended the portion of the park bond citizen advisory board meeting open to the public on the 12th of this month.  I was given the opportunity to speak.  I reminded the CAB of the need for natural surface trails in Cobb County and asked them if they needed any information, such as the fact that unpaved trails cost $5/ft and paved trails cost $100/ft, for evaluating the suitability of properties for park space.  The response was that no further information was needed.
 
The CAB announced during the meeting that today, the 26th, was the date the CAB expected to present their purchase recommendations to the county commissioners.
 
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#1248 From: Thomas Lash <matchstick1222@...>
Date: Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:20 pm
Subject: Re: [BikeCobb] Park Bond Update 		matchstick1222
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GA should have the most unpaved trails in the country. We have the best soil conditions for this project and I bet the $5 per SF is a high number. Every Highway and Major road way in the Metro Atlanta Area is ripe for a dirt strip on the County Owned Right of Way. These are wasted resources and a hidden Gem for an area with few alternative transportation choices. Thanks for your support of this low cost, low tech approach to our future transportation needs. 

From: Brian Berg <bcberg@...>
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Sent: Mon, October 26, 2009 11:30:35 AM
Subject: [BikeCobb] Park Bond Update

 

I attended the portion of the park bond citizen advisory board meeting open to the public on the 12th of this month.  I was given the opportunity to speak.  I reminded the CAB of the need for natural surface trails in Cobb County and asked them if they needed any information, such as the fact that unpaved trails cost $5/ft and paved trails cost $100/ft, for evaluating the suitability of properties for park space.  The response was that no further information was needed.
 
The CAB announced during the meeting that today, the 26th, was the date the CAB expected to present their purchase recommendations to the county commissioners.
 
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#1249 From: Zaphode Beeblebrox <Grimsmail@...>
Date: Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:05 pm
Subject: Re: [BikeCobb] Park Bond Update 		grim_reaper3248
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As somebody that has a LOT of first hand experience with unpaved trails let me give you the flip side that I have often run into. I help maintain Georgia's only OHV area that will accommodatefull size road going vehiclesand we often run into issues.Now personally I love unpaved trails when dry but you are talking about transportation needs so I am looking at this from athe point of viewthat would be used daily by hundreds as a non motorizedtransportation corridor not a recreation trail that would get most of its use on weekends. I would hate to ride or walk a muddy trail to get to work.
Thishas the potentialreally miff the eco people. Sediment getting into the creeks and rivers is a major concern and unpaved areascould be subject to being closed for several days after rains to mitigate the issue if there is streams nearby.
As an example:Most of the North GA OHV and Bicycle trails are closed when wet so keep that in mind and remember the goal of being used for every day transportation rain or shine changes the needs dramatically.There is also theneed to be graded to smooth it back out if it gets rutted from use while the soil issoftthat needs to be figured in if they don't close it during rains. The $5 per foot could easily come up to what a paved trail would cost over a 20year period if heavily used especially if used by wheeled transportation when you figure in the maintenance costs to hire a grading company to dress the trails.
Don't look at the cost of just "now"...look at the cost over a long period of time and any problems one surface may have over another in a variety of weather conditions. The goal is to get cars off the road every day not just when it is sunny,warm and dry. ;)
Eric

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GA should have the most unpaved trails in the country. We have the best soil conditions for this project and I bet the $5 per SF is a high number. Every Highway and Major road way in the Metro Atlanta Area is ripe for a dirt strip on the County Owned Right of Way. These are wasted resources and a hidden Gem for an area with few alternative transportation choices. Thanks for your support of this low cost, low tech approach to our future transportation needs.

From: Brian Berg <bcberg@...>
To: Bike Cobb <cobbcycling@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, October 26, 2009 11:30:35 AM
Subject: [BikeCobb] Park Bond Update

I attended the portion of the park bond citizen advisory board meeting open to the public on the 12th of this month. I was given the opportunity to speak. I reminded the CAB of the need for natural surface trails in Cobb County and asked them if they needed any information, such as the fact that unpaved trails cost $5/ft and paved trails cost $100/ft,for evaluating the suitability of properties for park space. Theresponse was that no further information was needed.

The CAB announced during the meeting that today, the 26th, was the date the CAB expected to present their purchase recommendations to the county commissioners.

Brian


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Date: Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:50 pm
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Date: Mon Nov 2, 2009 2:35 pm
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#1252 From: "Joe Seconder" <jseconder@...>
Date: Tue Nov 3, 2009 5:45 pm
Subject: LA road rage trial: Dr. guilty on all counts 		jseconder
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Dr. Thompson is found guilty of all counts in LA road rage trial: http://tinyurl.com/yf8sh5q

 

Road-rage victim Josh Crosby says cars and cyclists need to share the road and be respectful: http://tinyurl.com/yzu2xyx

 

Joe Seconder

 


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#1253 From: "Joe Seconder" <jseconder@...>
Date: Tue Nov 3, 2009 6:38 pm
Subject: Add your comments- Best places to bike in Atlanta (AJC) 		jseconder
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http://blogs.ajc.com/best-of-big-a/2009/11/02/best-place-to-bike/

 

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#1254 From: "Joe Seconder" <jseconder@...>
Date: Wed Nov 4, 2009 5:34 am
Subject: Unofficial Cobb Election Results 		jseconder
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Just gleaning, but Holly Wolquist, a newly-found bicycle advocate friend from Marietta lost to Johnny Sinclair. Holly was a strong advocate for the bike trails at Burris park, and is the current chair of the Cobb Municipal Association. We met with Holly a few months ago and she seemed open to the idea of bicycle friendly initiatives. She invited Bike Cobb to speak about our organization and bike advocacy concerns at the Cobb Muni’s October meeting. We hope to be able to work with her in the future and wish her all the best.

 

The new mayor looks to be locked in with Steve "THUNDER" Tumlin gaining 80% of the vote. I will work on getting a meeting with the new mayor relatively soon.

 

The City of Marietta Park Bond is just about even. With 50.62% yes and 49.38% no.

 

http://elections.cobbcountyga.gov/results/11-03-2009/unofficial.htm

 

On a related note on our bike-friendly neighbors to the east, Roswell will have a run-off on December 1st between bike advocate, Jere Wood and former City Council member David Tolleson. Interesting note is that the wife of US Rep Tom Price, Dr. Betty Price has won a seat in Roswell city Council. I hope our friends in Bike Roswell reach out to these newly-elected officials and educate them about how great Roswell has become as a statewide leader as a bicycle-friendly community and to continue to build upon the past success.

 

http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/mayoral-runoff-coming-to-185290.html

 

In a closing observation, I find local off-year voting can be so different from the huge national elections. Oftentimes there is such a narrow margin with relatively low voter turnout. Who says one vote doesn’t make a difference? For those of you eligible to vote in the December 1st runoffs, I encourage you to do so.

 

 

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#1255 From: "Joe Seconder" <jseconder@...>
Date: Wed Nov 4, 2009 5:13 pm
Subject: FW: Weekend Rides, etc... 		jseconder
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From: Tommy Hanks [mailto:hanks46@...]
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Cyclists,

 

 

 

Nov 7, 2009  8:00 am start

 Alpharetta Century  < Click here

All proceeds benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Alpharetta.

Alpharetta, GA

 

 

 

Last Sunday's 3 State Fall Colors Ride on YOUTUBE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Gary Quellet

Dr. Thompson is found guilty of all counts in LA road rage trial.

By Patrick Brady

Published: Nov. 2, 2009

The verdict was released Monday afternoon.

The verdict was released Monday afternoon.

Photo: Chris Roberts

A Los Angeles Superior Court jury on Monday found Dr. Christopher Thomas Thompson guilty of assaulting cyclists by abruptly stopping his car in front of them on a hilly Los Angeles County road last year.

Thompson, a former emergency room doctor, was found guilty of six felonies and one misdemeanor and could face as much as five years in prison.

He was remanded and ordered held without bail until sentencing. He was handcuffed in the courtroom after the verdict was read.

Thompson was accused of assault with a deadly weapon, reckless driving causing specified bodily injury, battery with serious bodily injury and mayhem. The most serious charges stem from a July 4, 2008, incident on Mandeville Canyon Road, the road where Thompson lives, where he was accused of abruptly stopping his car in front of two cyclists. Other charges relate to a similar incident on the same road that did not result in injuries.

In the July 4 incident, the two cyclists hit the rear of Thompson's car; one slammed through the rear window, the other catapulted over the car into the road. In the earlier incident, the cyclists said they narrowly avoided hitting the rear of Thompson's car.

 

 

 

Tommy,

Would you ask the people on your ride list if they lost a small tool kit
Sunday in Summerville. Someone turned one in to me.


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A light blue Felt Curbside men's bike was recovered from Chamblee Dunwoody Road November 1st night. No serial number. Call 678-382-6900 if yours.

http://twitter.com/DunwoodyPolice/status/5289534739

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easy, no drop rides:

 

Atlanta Cycling Vinings Store 10 AM Saturdays - no drop rides!   <Click here

 

 

Bad Boys Easy Weekend  Rides


 11/8
Azalea

 

 

 Paul W. Schenk, Psy.D. <drpaulschenk@...>

 

 

Nov 7, 2009  8:00 am start

 Alpharetta Century  < Click here

All proceeds benefit the Georgia Transplant Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Alpharetta.

Alpharetta, GA

 

 

 

 

Nov 22, 2009 Sunday Cyclocross Barnsley Gardens

Barnsley Gardens, Georgia

Cyclocross Series Full Euro style course to bring you to submission.706-235-4866

 

 

From Doug Fallon

 

NEW Tuesday Morning Roswell Ride to run through the Winter

Jittery Joes Crabapple

12635 Crabapple Road

 

The ride is geared toward the non-working/under-employed set(sales

guys), but if you know of anyone interested in riding here are the

general details: (could also be the fitness moms and pro home

school junior cyclists)

 

New riders/questions - 9:30 a.m.

Wheels down - 9:45 a.m.

 

Routes will rotate following a 4-week schedule.

 

Wk 1: 25 - 30 miles

Wk 2: 30 - 35 miles

Wk 3: 35 - 40 miles

Wk 4: 25 miles

 

No mountain bikes.  Helmets required.  Routes may be very hilly and/or have fast flats.  New group - average speed to be determined.  Ride will run through the winter.

 

Questions: email reneeritterling@... or Renee Ritterling @ 404-583-1611

 

Facebookers and future facebookers see and/or click on my Facebook Badge at the end of this email.

Twitter users, my user name is thanks46

 

TWO VERY IMPORTATNT TIPS:

 

Paul Schenk has listed the following Bad Boy Rides.  These rides are fun, easy, and no drop. 

Beginners and all levels are welcomed See below:

Tuesday, Brewsters’ Brookhaven route  (This is scheduled to occur every week for the summer.)

Time: Meet 6:30, ride 6:45 PM

Location: Brewsters parking lot on Peachtree Rd. just intown from the intersection of N. Druid Hills and Peachtree.

Distance: about 10-15 miles, faster paced, more hills than the normal Brookhaven route. A No-drop ride.

Total time: done by 8:00 PM

 

 

Newsbytes:

Crime is not going away on the Silver Comet  Trail, do not ride alone.

 

Dahlonega news.  PLEASE support the Turner's Corner store.  It's run by cyclists, for cyclists.  Parking to ride is welcomed !!

If I receive any more "weekend" ride ideas, I will post a follow up Friday. 

 

 

Sunday Morning Rides:

 

Sunday, Join Paul Schenk and Rich Lapin's "Bad Boys & GIrls" for a fun, easy, no drop ride  -

 

 

 

11/8
Azalea
Paul W. Schenk, Psy.D. <drpaulschenk@...>
 

 

 

 

 

   More upcoming Organized Rides Information at the following sites

 

"Over 40" ride  We roll at 8:00 am.

--NO RIDE IF RAINING--

Same route as Thursday night ride but we leave at 8:00 am.

Leaves from Roswell Area Park -- first parking lot inside the park.

route info here: http://www.bikeroswell.com/thursdayride/index.html

 

ROSWELL AREA PARK

10495 Woodstock Road

 Roswell,GA 30075

 770-641-3760

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the Dunwoody Cycling bulleting board.   Some cue sheets and maps for you:

 

Posted by: "Andrew Fuqua" 

 

 A mother-load of local routemaps:

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Time Change

Sandy Springs Monday Night 6:30 Ride (IMPORTANT! see the WARNING below)

KING & QUEEN RIDE OF DUNWOODY:  6:30 PM Moderate, Strenuous:  18 or 25 Miles  I've done both these routes.  They are extremely well marked...Hanks

Please join the SBL (Southern Bicycle League) in conjunction with support from the Concourse Athletic Club and Cousins Properties on our newest ride.      We will be meeting at the Councourse Athletic Club roundabout at 8 Concourse Parkway.   This route entails some of the best climbs, descents, and flats that Dunwoody/Sandy Springs has to offer.   We expect both an A & B Group, and the ride will be no-drop for the B group.  Ideally, riders should be able to maintain a 15mph pace for the B group.   No ride if raining.  Helmets required.  For more information, contact Robert Weaver 404-933-5918 or Sydney Weaver at (404) 434-2199 or 770-851-7727

Warning!! Early in this ride  you will turn right off of Hammond Drive on to Perimeter Center Pkwy., you will pass Fudruckers, and cross a new bridge.  When you have crossed the bridge, beware of a deep, bicycle tire sized, groove on your far left side. Stay to the far right side of the road until you get to light on Lake Hearn Drive then turn left.  I know of two cyclists that the "bicycle hating" groove has taken down.  Wait till you are almost at the light before you get in the left lane to turn on to Lake Hearn Drive ! ... Tommy

 

The "new" old Steel Magnolia ride Wednesdays 6:30pm in April starting at Nancy G's  Fountain Oaks Shopping Center corner of Long Island and Roswell Road.  

Several women have expressed interest in getting a new women’s ride like the old Steel Magnolia ride out of the old Buckhead Church.  So, why not bring back the old Steel Magnolia ride?  We used to get a nice turnout of women cyclists of all levels at this ride and it would be great to see more women out this spring. 

Cycleworks ride will still be on Tuesdays and women are always welcomed, and Wednesdays can be the women’s ride, same course, but perhaps a little less frenetic          pace.   

Friendly hill sprints are absolutely expected as in the past—it wouldn’t be name Steel Magnolia if that wasn’t the case.  J 

Men are always welcome to join the ride too!

 This is NOT a no-drop ride, but I will have maps first few rides and the streets are marked W.

 Please feel free to pass this ride on to other folks!  Men and women!

 Hope to see you there!    Lissy

Bike Roswell Thursday Night Ride

“A” Group will start at 6:20  20-25mph

“B” Group will start at 6:30  18-20 mph  Gather at Bottom of Martin’s Landing to go through stop lights together

“C” Group will start at 6:35  16-18 mph NO DROP wait points at top of Eves, Bottom of Martin’s Landing, Top of High Tower and end of Waverly Hall neighborhood.

 

26 or 21 miles of flats and hills.  The best urban riding around.

Ride maps and profiles found here:  http://www.bikeroswell.com/thursdayride/index.html

 

Eric Broadwell

 

 

 

 

Saturday Morning Rides:

 

 

 

7:30 am DunwoodyCycling.Org (2NE - Dunwoody High School)

 

 

Meet at Dunwoody High School parking lot on the corner of Vermack and Womack for a fast paced ride. “A Group” is a 40 mile ride at a 20 mph, “hang or drop” pace. If you get dropped, you can wait for the “B Group” to pick you up. “B Group” is a 34 mile ride at a 15 mph, “no drop” pace. (Join Yahoo! Groups–Dunwoody Cycling for updates regarding the “C Group”.) Maps will not be handed out, but they can be printed from DunwoodyCycling.org. Ride goes regardless of temperature. No ride if raining. Check with Martin (DunwoodyCycling.org schedule coordinator) to be sure the morning you decide to show up is not a morning when Dunwoody Cycling is going on a field trip or starting from an alternate location. For more information, visit our websiteDunwoodyCycling.org, or email Martin, or call 770-352-0860.

Group: 

DunwoodyCycling.org

Category:

Weekly

Level: 

Strenuous Training

Distance:

40 miles & 34 miles

Pace: 

20 mph & 15 mph

 

9:00 am Beyond Allatoona (3NW - Kennesaw)

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                           

More Saturday Morning Rides: 

 

New Spring/Sumer time 9:00 am Atlanta Cycling- Vinings "Beyond Six Flags" (1NW)

 

 

. Please join us for a 40 or 53 mile ride on rural roads following an out and back painted route. Lunch following next door. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731.

Group: 

Category: 

Weekly

Level: 

Moderate Strenuous Training

Distance: 

Pace: 

 

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10:00 am Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Vinings Loop" (1NW)

 

 

Please join us for a 20 mile ride around Buckhead and Sandy Springs. Low traffic, painted route. Lunch following next door. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731.

Group: 

Category: 

Weekly

Level: 

Easy Moderate

Distance: 

Pace: 

                                                                                                                                               

 

Sunday Morning Ride:

Sunday  Race Track Ramble

WHAT:  Weekly Sunday ride, distance of approximately 51 miles through Fayette county with a brief stint into Spalding county; pace is 15-17 mph; rain cancels

WHERE:  Ride begins and ends in parking lot in front of Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA

WHEN:  Ride STARTS promptly at 9:00 AM

WHO:  Contact, Nat Haytcher, (678) 489-2196  or nat5034@...

 

Other good ride ideas can be found at the following sites:

 

 

 

 

 

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#1256 From: "Joe Seconder" <jseconder@...>
Date: Thu Nov 5, 2009 6:47 pm
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FYI.

 

Joe

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See the two updates below:  Rockmark with the IC3 group and the Bad Boys (BBB) Sat and Sun Rides

 

 

 

 

----- Original Message -----

Subject: ICCC Ride for Saturday the 7th. F Loop from Rockmart

 

IC3Georgia F Loop

 

Saturday, 9:00 A.M.

 

Come join IC3Georgia for 34, 49, or 65 miles of gorgeous, very low traffic country roads west of Atlanta. The terrain is mostly rolling with a few small hills. Store Stop at mile 29.

 

The main group will probably be in the 17+ range.  All routes are well marked and maps will be provided.

 

Ride starts at the Rockmart Square. Lunch at Frankies after the ride.

Expect a 45 minute drive from Marietta Square and about an hour from 285 and midtown.

 

If the weather is questionable, check the latest posts on www.atlbike.org for last minute updates.

Any cancellations will be posted by 7:00 A.M.

 

Any questions please feel free to contact me.

 

Mark Oestreich

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678-570-2271

 

Directions to start

 

From Marietta:    Take Whitlock Ave./120 to hwy 278 (14 Miles) Turn right onto 278 and go 15 miles to Coots Lake Rd. Turn left and go about 3.5 miles and turn left onto  Elm St, go .6 miles to Marble St and turn left. (silver Comet trail sign) Take your first right and you will See old Rockmart Square.  Park on the square.

 

 

 

From 285 North:   Leave 285 at Exit 16, S. Atlanta rd, and head north. Go .5 miles and turn left onto the East West Connector. Go 9 miles to and turn left onto Powder Springs Rd.  Go 4.1 miles and turn right onto Hwy 278. Go 21 miles to Coot Lake Rd Turn left and go about 3.5 miles and turn left onto  Elm St, go .6 miles to Marble St and turn left. (silver Comet trail sign) Take your first right and you will See old Rockmart Square.  Park on the square.

 

 

From Atlanta:        Take I20 West to Thorton Rd/278 exit. Turn right (North) and go 29.5 miles to Coots Lake Rd, Turn left and go about 3.5 miles and turn left onto  Elm St, go .6 miles to Marble St and turn left. (silver Comet trail sign) Take your first right and you will See old Rockmart Square.  Park on the square.

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Paul Schenk

Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:40 AM

Subject: This weekend's rides

 

Dear BBBers:

 

Here are the routes for this weekend. Last Saturday’s rain washed out the Sandy Springs ride, so I’m using it again this week.

 

 

Saturday 11/07/09 Sandy Springs/Dunwoody

Meeting Spot: Johnson Ferry and Sandy Springs Circle behind Fidelity National Bank in the large parking lot where Target used to be.

Meet: 8:15 ride at 8:30 Note later start time.

Distance: 25 miles give or take. Probably the flattest route we ride other than the Silver Comet and the Brewery routes.

Breakfast/Brunch afterwards across the street at the restaurant across the street.

 

 

Sunday 11/08/09: Azalea Rd at Chattahoochee River

Meet at 8:15, ride at 8:30
Distance: 25 give or take
Meeting Spot: Parking lot adjacent to the boat dock and across the street from the boat house.

Directions: Azalea Rd off of Roswell Rd on the Chattahoochee; turn left onto Azalea after you cross the river if coming from Atlanta.

Snacks/coffee afterwards at the Starbucks on Roswell Rd., on the left about 2 miles back in town from the river.

 

Paul

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