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The Early Bluebird Ride

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Sunrise in Northwest ATL

3-4 hour weekly training for those pressed for time on Saturdays 6-9 or 10am.

We choose from:

a) riding from the same start location to the Silver Comet Trail and then riding on the path until we’re halfway to our return time

b) riding SE of the city on country roads past the 3/4 county ride route (Swan Lake)

c) riding SW of the city through Cascade to the Silk Sheets route around Chattahoochee Hills towards Serenbe.

d) Or some other route. Votes Welcome!

6am sharp start, finish by sometime around 10 or so.

Eric, Daniel & Justin
Ride Goals:

low traffic, quiet roads, preferably some decent scenery, and a steady pace, though everyone’s welcome to attack particularly on the hills as they see fit and then regroup. Flat to rolling terrain would be nice, too.

We’d like this to be an early morning alternative to Tucker. I’d like to call it the ‘Early Bluebird Ride’ or Bluebird Ride for short.

See you at 6am!

More photos from the ride here, RSVP on Rapha Rendezvous or search #Bluebirdride on twitter.

Atlanta

Stella’s Gap | March 27th

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This hilly ride goes through some of the best roads you will find anywhere inside I-285.

“We will tour Buckhead and Sandy Springs with options of 26, 35 and 42 miles. Expect a full range of speeds (13-19 mph) on this ride, but no matter how fast you ride it, you must be fit to do this route. This ride will leave from the Millennium Arch in Atlantic Station, at 17th and State Streets (by the lake; very Roman-looking). If you drive, please park on Mecaslin Street between 14th and 16th streets, and ride to the Arch. Directions (from Midtown): west on 14th St across the Connector, right on Mecaslin – then park. From your car, ride north on Mecaslin, turn right when it dead ends at the lake, and you can’t miss the Arch. Closest MARTA station is Arts Center – generate transit directions). For more information email David Southerland or call 404-933-4541. DEPARTS at 9AM

More info here: http://www.atlantabike.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1108

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Photos from here & here

WHEELS O’FIRE CYCLE TOUR | April 2

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“Ride the Trail of Tour de Georgia . . .
Follow the path of Tour de Georgia’s world-class cyclists and ride the Wheels O’Fire Century Cycle Tour! Set in the rolling foothills of West Georgia’s Harris County, home of internationally renowned CALLAWAY GARDENS, the Wheels O’Fire Century Cycle Tour stands second to none for challenge and all-around appeal.”

More info here: harriscountychamber.org/CycleTour

The Final Fight! Fixed Fight 5 | April 23

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“Fixed Fight 5 presented by Cinelli will be the last race in the series that started back in 2007. So many things have happened since that first race. I’ve decided that “THE race to attend” each year in Florida has run its course. Attendance has risen each year, sponsors continue to grow, positive feedback never ends… wait, why am I ending it again?”

A big crew from Atlanta went down for the first Fixed Fight back in the day. Who’s gonna go mash it at the last one?

More info at: horroh.com/Alleycat.html

PAINT THE TRACK on April 2nd!

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This workday we will be endeavoring to paint the entire track surface in one day!

We’ll have the assistance of the GA Tech MOVE crew again, so we should be able to cover a lot of ground(literally and figuratively).

Attending both of these work days will get you on the list of folks who are eligible for discount on their One Passes and Wednesday night racing entry fees.

What else needs to be done? http://www.dicklanevelodrome.com/topic/2011/02/workday-tasks-3-5-11.html

To get stoked on how much fun and how awesome this will be.

Check out these photos of Alpenrose getting a facelift!

Time:
04/02/2011 – 9:00am – 3:00pm

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FM:Race 2011 Road Ride

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Text from here: fastermustache.org/race/route/2011

Every week on Thursday, FM:Race meets up for a road ride, leaving The Gear Revival on Marietta Street at 6:45pm. Some things to know:

FIRST RIDE: March 17th, 2011. – this is the route we’ll start with! It may change as we decide that this one particular hill is too much or as roads get washed away by floods.

  • 29 miles
  • 3100ft of climbing including 10 “K.O.M. quality” climbs
  • Less than 2 hours start to finish, including regrouping once towards the middle.
  • Average pace is UNKNOWN, but not slow.
  • Loop is ridden clockwise
  • It’s not no drop, but we don’t ride too hard on the flats and tend to go easy after the tops of hills. The emphasis is on the terribleness of the climbs. That said, some fast people will always be off the front and they may or may not know the route.
  • There is only one regroup: The Exxon on Paces Ferry at i-75 which is almost exactly half-way in. Theres a spigot for filling up water bottles there.

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2010’s Ride | 2009’s Ride.

6th Annual Georgia Rides to the Capitol – 3/22

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ABOUT THE 2011 EVENT

Georgia Bikes! is aggressively pursuing a “Three Foot Minimum Passing” law again this legislative session. The bill has been introduced this year as HB 180. Cyclists and other supporters: stay tuned for details on this year’s version and contact your legislators to support this bill. 16 states already have safe passing legislation; let’s get Georgia signed up as number 17! For more safe passing information, click here.

In addition a Better Bicycling Bill, HB 101 has been introduced that cleans up a number of outdated bicycle issues. For details on both bills, to help and to follow the latest updates on their progress, visit Georgia Bikes!

The 2011 Georgia Rides to the Capitol event will clearly demonstrate the widespread support in our state for better bicycling laws!”

MORE INFO HERE:  georgiaridestothecapitol.org

8th Annual Brownwood Bike Rally! | May 14th

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More Info here: eastatlantakids.org/2011-brownwood-bike-rally-run

The East Atlanta Kids Club’s 8th– annual Brownwood Bike Rally & Run returns on Saturday May 14 to beautiful Brownwood Park in East Atlanta, where kids and adults will participate in street bike and Cyclocross-track races, a 5K Run/Walk, and other cycling- and fitness-related activities. The event also includes a bike rodeo, a space jump, kids’ crafts, food booths and other fun activities to entertain the whole family. All proceeds benefit the East Atlanta Kids Club, an after-school mentoring and enrichment program for promising youth.

When: Saturday, May 14, 2010, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: Brownwood Park, 602 Brownwood Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 (and surrounding streets in East Atlanta)

Time: The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:00 am; bike races and cycling events begin at 9:30am and end at 2:00 pm. Click here for the full schedule of events.

Cost: Event admission is free for all. Races are free for children, $10-$25 for adults.

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Racing Info: Kids ages 5 to 15 and Adults (16 & up)can enjoy the 5K Run/Walk and closed course street bike racing along East Atlanta streets. There are adult bike races for all skill levels, including an adult street bike “Fun Race” for all comers, and Cyclocross-Track Criterium races for beginner and more experienced cyclists, on a closed course that covers both East Atlanta streets and Brownwood Park’s dirt paths. Kids can also participate in a Bike Rodeo that tests bike agility skills and safe cycling knowledge. Prizes and awards will be given in all categories.

This event remains free for all youth participants each year with the help of more than 150 volunteers, the support of several local cycling and fitness clubs, and generous sponsors.

GET INVOLVED!

Register to race at www.active.com where you’ll find more information on the 5K Run/Walk and the bike races, including race routes. Limited on-site registration is available; please register online to ensure your race slot.
NOTE: Parent/Guardian consent is required for youth 17 and under to participate in bike races. Please download and complete the youth registration form and don’t forget to include a parent/guardian signature. Return the completed form to Brownwood Recreation Center, Tues-Thurs, 11am-6pm, or bring it the day of the event.

Become a volunteer by completing and submitting the volunteer sign-up form . You can also contact Makeisha Robey at mrobey@eastatlantakids.org

See highlights from the 2010 bike rally here!

Read a lively account of the adult cyclocross race by a Litespeed BMW team member here

Make a donation at www.clickandact.com!

Become a sponsor by clicking here to view our sponsorship information. There’s a sponsorship level for everyone who’d like to help!

For general information about the event or East Atlanta Kids Club, call 404-627-8050.