| Date: Ride Location: Rome, GA Distance: Terrain: Start Times: | One of Northwest Georgia's "must do" rides!See the foothills of Northwest Georgia as they were meant to be experienced...by bicycle! The routes wind through back roads of beautiful rolling hills and pastures to some of the most stunning scenery this area has to offer. Cyclists from around the Southeast have commented on the beautiful scenery, helpful staff and great support! The ride consists of 30, 45, 62 and 100-mile options, all on scenic rural roads with very little traffic. The 30 and 45-mile routes are mostly flat to gently rolling, with one moderate climb. The Century route takes both the 62 & 100-milers to Villanow at about mile 30, where the century riders will do a loop that returns them to Villanow. The route contains a couple challenging hills, but no mountains. All options return to the starting point at the Mount Berry Square Mall and are fully sagged. SAG stops approximately every 15 miles with water/sports drink, fruit, PB&J sandwiches, salty and sweet snacks. Ham radio operators at SAG stops for communications. The last sweep of the course is at 5:00 pm. When you return, you can enjoy a post-ride Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich (included in registration fee) and/or purchase a delicious pasta meal for $6.50 per person at Bella Roma Italian Restaurant. The meal will be topped with your choice of marinara or meat sauce.
Thank you, Shirley Raley Executive Director - Coosa Valley Cycling Association |
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
FW: "Up the Creek Without a Pedal" Ride
I wanted to pass on the information for this ride... in Rome, GA on May 9, 2009.... sounds like a great ride!! Pam
Coosa Valley Cycling Association presents our 19th annual "Up the Creek Without a Pedal Century Ride".
Group Rides
Wednesday Group Road Ride will begin from S Macon Elementary School on Addington Bridge Road at 5:30 pm. We will either do Patton Valley Loop or Coweeta Lab Loop. This morning I saw a "road closed" sign and Pat Muse also stated that the bridge is being repaired, however we can still park at the school and will do a minor detour of the normal route on Middle Skeenah and Stamey Mtn Road.... If we get rained out, we will ride from S Macon Elementary next Wednesday.
Thursday Urban Assault Ride will begin at Macon Library at 5:30 pm on Siler Road. All levels of riders encouraged. Mountain bikes or cyclocross bikes needed.
Pam & Dave
Smoky Mountain Bicycles
179 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-2881
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Tsali
Whoops... Sunset Restaurant is not open on Sundays, so can't eat breakfast there before ride. However, everyone can meet at Sunset at 12 to drive over to Tsali. Gus suggested dinner at Monte Alban at 6:30pm for dinner. See you guys Sunday!
Pam & Dave
Smoky Mountain Bicycles
179 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-2881
Friday, March 20, 2009
Tsali Ride Sunday
There will be a group ride at Tsali on Sunday, March 22nd. You can meet at The Sunset Restaurant on Harrison Avenue and depart at NOON, or arrive earlier if you would like to eat. Folks can also plan to meet at Tsali Parking area around 12:45-1pm.
It should be an awesome weekend. Hope to see everyone there.
Pam & Dave
Smoky Mountain Bicycles
179 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-2881
Monday, March 16, 2009
Weekly Group Rides
Wednesday Group Road Ride will be at 5:30 pm starting at Smoky Mountain Bicycles at 179 Highlands Road. We will be doing the Ellijay Out and Back to the waterfall and back. Time may not permit riding to the top just yet.
Thursday Group Urban Assault Ride will be at 5:30 pm at the Macon County Library. Mountain bikes or cyclo-cross bikes recommended. Beginners encouraged and no pressure, as the area is small so you can go at your own pace but there are other people there to ride with to help with pointers or mechanical assistance. Ride lead by Scott Baste.
Saturday Road AM Rides will resume shortly.
Sunday Road Rides are at 1pm at the Franklin Fitness Center. Route will be determined before ride begins.
Pam & Dave
Smoky Mountain Bicycles
179 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-2881
Monday, March 9, 2009
WEDNESDAY GROUP ROAD RIDE!!!
This week we will begin our Wednesday Group Road Ride at 5:30pm at the bike shop. We will be doing the Burningtown Loop this week. We have recently re-marked the route with silver arrows. We look forward to seeing everyone Wednesday!
Pam & Dave
Smoky Mountain Bicycles
179 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-2881
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Road Ride Tomorrow
There will be a road ride tomorrow starting at the Franklin Fitness Center at 1pm if anyone is interested.
Don't forget Wednesday Group Road Rides begin March 11th at 5:30pm at the bike shop. Hope to see everyone there!
Pam & Dave
Smoky Mountain Bicycles
179 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-2881
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