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AthensGaBicycling.com Newsletter
Dear AthensGaBicycling riders,
Happy Independence Day! Wednesday as we all know is 4th of July! As with every 4th of July there is a Special Elk/Gazelle 4th of July celebration ride. The ride this year leaves from Winterville’s Pittard Park at 8:30am. Since most of the Wednesday evening rides are cancelled, this is a great way to take a ride before the heat and fireworks at night.
Also, as many of you know, the Tour de France has started. If you are wondering where it is, “Versus” is now “NBC Sports” so on Charter Communications it should be on channel 82 or on AT&T U-verse channel 1640; of course check your local listing for NBC Sports for the exact channel and times of coverage for the Tour each day.
A few other rides have been added or changed this week, so please see the ride calendar.
One last note, the heat continues, so please stay hydrated!
Happy cycling,
Joe
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Group cycling rides in Athens for this week:
AthensGaBicycling Ride calendar: http://athensgabicycling.com/node/17 or view below:
Gazelle/Antelope: 15-17/17-19 mph
When Every Monday, 6pm – 8pm
WhereBostwick, GA, 4794 Fairplay Rd
DescriptionRide commences promptly from the Bostwick near the old tennis court. The route goes from Bostwick to Good Hope to Fairplay, returning to Bostwick 25 miles later. A lot of fun with 5-25 participants each week. The first third of the ride the group rides together. The next two-thirds the group divides into smaller sub-groups based on the speed of the participants. For additional information please call Pete Busenitz 706-717-9744. AGB Club/Club Ride
Antelope=17-19mph
When Every Monday, 6:15pm – 7:45pm
WhereAthens, GA Sunshine Bicycles
DescriptionThis ride had gotten faster, but there has been a concerted effort to keep this ride as a true recovery ride to keep its original intent of a recovery ride. 30 miles leaving from Sunshine Bicycles and heading into east Athens. Join the shop ride with the largest number of riders and the only uphill sprint. Sprint begins at the corner of White Hall Road and Barnett Shoals Rd and ends with the sign after the UGA parking lot on Milledge Avenue. Sunshine Cycles Ride
Elk=13-15mph
When Every Tuesday, 8:30am – 12:noon
WhereThree Oaks Drive, Athens, Ga
DescriptionRide each Tuesday from Three Oaks Drive, in the Kenney Ridge Community off Tallassee Road, park at the end of the road on the cul-de-sac. Rides typically average around 35 miles @ 15 mph. For more details, contact O.C. 2oc...@att.net. AGB Club Ride
Coyote=11-13 mph
When Every Tuesday, 6pm – 8pm
WhereAthens, Ga, Oconee Heights Baptist Church, 4180 Jefferson Rd
DescriptionEveryone is welcome for the WoW!/Classic City Triathlon Club Tuesday Night Group Ride. Meet at the church on Jefferson access road just across from the railroad tracks from the Golden Pantry at Whitehead Road. Join a fun and friendly ride. Ideal if you’re a beginner or just getting back into the saddle. A moderately paced (11-14 mph) and short distance (13-18 miles) with a few aerobic challenging hills. We do not drop any riders. Be prepared to share the road with commuters. Come join the fun! WoW!/CCTC Ride
Cheetah=20+ mph
When Every Tuesday, 6:15pm – 8:15pm
WhereAthens, GA, The Hub Bicycles
DescriptionApproximately 40 miles of aerobic and anaerobic workout, perfect for improving your cycling results. The most challenging shop ride in Athens due to the three sprint zones. Also, climb multiple hills. The peloton regroups after the sprints. Some riders may get dropped in the sprint zones but then the group will wait and proceed. New route effective in July 2011. Maps, turn-by-turn and gpx directions located: http://athensgabicycling.com/node/15 The Hub Bicycles Ride
Mountain Bike Ride
When Every Tuesday, 6:15pm – 9:15pm
WhereAthens, GA, The Hub Bikes
DescriptionMeet at The Hub Bikes to take off for a fun mountain biking ride! The Hub Bicycles Ride
Elk/Gazelle=13-15/15-17mph
WhenWed, July 4, 8:30am – 12:00pm
WherePittard Park, Winterville GA (map)
DescriptionColbert Firecracker 48 When: Wed., July 4, 2012, 8:30a.m. Where: Pittard Park, 120 Parkview Rd, Winterville Description: The first 10 miles of the Colbert Firecracker 48 will take us to Colbert to view their 9a.m. parade. From there we'll go another 10 miles to Watson Mill, then bike 28 more miles, returning to Winterville via Cloud's Creek and Hargrove Lake. Map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1370843. Cue sheets will be provided. Please park in the unpaved lot across from Pittard Park. Carol's proxies: Georgia, jud...@bellsouth.net, 706-461-0195; Rik, richar...@bellsouth.net, 706-546-1639.
Elk=13-15mph
Evening ride cancelled for 4th of July
Antelope=17-19 mph
Evening ride cancelled for 4th of July
Cheetah=20+ mph
When Every Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
WhereAthens, GA, Jefferson River Access Rd
DescriptionFast 20+ mph, race-building ride designed to keep professional cyclists in racing condition. 30 Miles. Double pace lines. Sprint at the end. This ride has been featured repeatedly in Bicycling magazine as one of the premier rides in the U.S. Meet at the intersection of the old silos, oil plant, and the Super Mercado. The Silos Ride
Elk=13-15mph
When Every Thursday, 8:00am – 11:00am
WhereOconee Heights Baptist Church, Jefferson Road, Athens, Ga
DescriptionEach Thursday depart from the Oconee Heights Baptist Church on Jefferson Road (on the service road, opposite Whitehead Road). Rides typically averages around 35 miles @ 15 mph. For more details: O.C. Dean 2oc...@att.net. AGB Club Ride
Gazelle=15-17 mph
When Every Thursday, 6:00pm – 7:45pm
WhereAthens, GA, Whit Davis Elementary School
DescriptionEach Thursday evening join your fellow riders at Whit Davis Elementary School for a 29 mile ride in east Athens. The ride will average around 17 mph, not too fast and not too slow. Same route each week. Plenty of free parking or cycle to the ride start, which is conveniently located just 5 miles from UGA campus or 6.5 miles from downtown. http://www.athensgabicycling.com/node/15 AGB Club Ride
Also: To promote the ultimate lifestyle of cycling and drinking beer, Trappeze Pub announces its Thursday evening Spandex Special! Finish your Thursday rides at Trappeze and belly up for $2 Terrapin Golden Ale or Terrapin Rye Ale pints. To qualify, you just have to come to the pub in bike shorts and look like you exerted yourself getting there.
Cheetah=20+ mph
When Every Thursday, 6:15pm – 7:45pm
WhereAthens, GA Georgia Cycle Sport
Description34 miles. Join the shop ride with the longest and fastest sprint, including a peloton that routinely averages 30 mph on the sprint. Head from Baxter to east Athens. Five mile sprint after the last stop sign before making a left and heading back to Athens. Sprint concludes with city limit sign going into Winterville. Georgia Cycle Sport Ride
Also: To promote the ultimate lifestyle of cycling and drinking beer, Trappeze Pub announces its Thursday evening Spandex Special! Finish your Thursday rides at Trappeze and belly up for $2 Terrapin Golden Ale or Terrapin Rye Ale pints. To qualify, you just have to come to the pub in bike shorts and look like you exerted yourself getting there. Georgia Cycle Sport Ride
Mountain Stage Road Ride
Mentally prepare for July 14, the next scheduled Saturday Mountain Ride
Antelope=17-20 mph
When Every Saturday, 8am – 10am
WhereWatkinsville, Ga, Courthouse
DescriptionJoin your friends for endurance riding with a higher rate of speed and longer routes. The Saturday Antelope ride is similar to a pick-up basketball game; the peloton will have 12+ riders on some Saturdays and on other Saturdays, be prepared to ride alone. Same start time and starting point each week. The goal is to have fun and arrive back at the courthouse in a timely manner to allow riders to spend the rest of the day on other activities. With this in mind, routes include: 38 miles=2 hr. ride completion; 57 miles=3 hr. ride completion; and metric century=4 hr. ride completion. Final route decided before ride start. Routes are designed to allow individual riders to take a shorter or longer route, while riding the majority of the ride with the main group. There are no planned store stops to ensure timely arrival back at the courthouse. Please remember your sense of humor, Gatorade, Red Bull, food...and your riding legs. Maps: http://www.athensgabicycling.com/node/15 AGB Club Ride
Women only ride, Elk=13-15mph
When Every Saturday, 8am – 11am
WhereSunshine Cycles, Watkinsville, Ga
DescriptionWomen only ride each Saturday from Sunshine Cycles in Watkinsville. The ride averages from 18-34 miles in length, depending on the loop they choose. Everyone (female) is welcome to join a great group of riders. Normally refreshments are served afterwards and occasionally Jimmy Marbut, owner of Sunshine Cycles, will have a minor repair clinic. Ride leader: Elizabeth Marbut. For more information contact: (706) 769-1730 Sunshine Cycles Ride
Cheetah=20+mph
When Every Saturday, 8:00am – 12:30pm
WhereHub Bicycles, Athens, Ga
DescriptionJoin the elite riders of Athens each Saturday for a structured fast ride. In fact, if you ride with this group, you can ride with the best world cyclists. You could be the next great rider to emerge on the world stage after completing Single File Saturday/WBL training. Please go to www.WinterBikeLeague.com for up-to-date ride information. Start times, ride lengths and ride speeds may vary. WBL/SFS
Elk/Gazelle=13-15/15-17mph
WhenSat, July 7, 8am – 11am
WhereHomewood Village Shopping Center
DescriptionReturn to the beautiful country roads of Jackson County with options of 20, 33, 38 or 45 miles. Store stop in Dry Pond near the halfway point of the long route; no stores on shorter routes. Gather in the back corner of the Homewood Village Shopping Center parking lot in front of Taqueria la Parrilla (please leave the prime parking spots for customers). Maps are on the website; chose the Linda Vista map for the 20-mile option. Ride leader planning to do the 45-mile option at 15 mph or so. If the stars align and planning time allows, I might look at an extension into Maysville or Commerce; I’ll update closer to ride date. Questions? Email Neil McIntyre at grego...@bellsouth.net AGB Club/NG Ride
Mountain Stage Ride (Special Day)
WhenSun, July 8, 7am – 3pm
Where324 Boulevard, Athens, Ga (map)
DescriptionRik's Rabun Lakes Loop Birthday Ride This ride will be a LOT of fun, so be sure to pencil it in! We're going to do the classic 45 mile loop around the Lake Rabun and Lake Burton area, in NE Georgia. The start of this ride is no further than Turner's Corner (for 3 Gaps). We'll caravan up 441, just past Tallulah Falls, and park at the historic Lake Rabun Hotel (or at the nearby Rabun Beach recreation area, if space is limited - bring change in case its needed for parking). We'll then ride counter-clockwise towards Clayton, climb Germany Mountain, climb "Waterfall", and roll back down past Moccasin Creek State Park. The last bit will be very pretty - a small road that runs along the edge of Lake Rabun for about 10 miles. Afterward, we'll eat lunch at the nearly famous "Louie's on the Lake". (BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES!?) Ride leader will have maps and detailed cue sheets. Download a route map from http://www.cyclenittygritty.org/ For more information contact: Carol at 706-296-1948. Texts welcome. At request of birthday rider and ride leaders, this mtn ride will be leaving at 7 am. Try to get there at 6:45 if at all possible. Park by Jim and Sandra's under the cool shady trees. (Yes, JIm, this ride is leaving Athens dangerously late, but Georgia and I need our sleep.) NG Mountain Division
Gazelle=15-17mph
When Every Sunday 9:00am – 12:30pm
WhereWhit Davis Elementary, 1450 Whit Davis Road, Athens, Ga
DescriptionSuper Sunday Winter Ride. Each Sunday join your friends at Whit Davis Elementary School for an exciting and laid back riding adventure. The ride will average between 16-17mph, not too fast and not too slow. Ride length and routes will vary, but will be around 35-45 miles each week. Ride is scheduled late in the morning to allow the sun to warm the roads, while also giving the riders a chance to be home in the afternoon to spend time with their friends and families. Plenty of parking or cycle to the ride start. (The ride happens every Sunday except on holiday weekends.) This is a leaderless ride, but you can contact J...@AthensGaBicycling.com for any questions. Come join us! AGB Club Ride
Elk/Gazelle=13-15/15-17mph
Sunday: Currently not scheduled
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AthensGaBicycling.com Newsletter
Dear AthensGaBicycling riders,
Great news the 100+ degree temperatures are finally leaving
the Athens area. Also, many people who
have been vacationing are back in Athens.
With these points in mind, many wonderful group rides await this
week. Please see the ride calendar to pick a ride.
Also, special recognition goes to JimS, TimL and TylerP. They recently rode for fun to St. Petersburg, Florida, 435 miles away, but rode 700 miles, including additional out-of-the-way excursions before their vacation ended. They arrived in St. Petersburg just four days after departure. If you would like to congratulate each of them or hear about their adventures, you may be able to see them on one of the rides they regularly attend: JimS on the Monday Bostwick 6:00pm ride or TylerP on the Monday Sunshine 6:15pm ride. On behalf of all Athens cyclists, “Great job!”
On a mountain ride stage note, thanks to GeorgiaJ, RikO,
Dennis and JimW, for forming the initial mountain ride peloton (group)
that in each of the last two weekends attracted large groups of Athens cyclists
on a journey to and through the Georgia mountains. Not only did they battle the mountain grades,
but in addition endured 100+ degree weather on each mountain ride!
Happy cycling,
Joe
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Group cycling rides in Athens for this week:
AthensGaBicycling Ride calendar: http://athensgabicycling.com/node/17 or view below:
Gazelle/Antelope: 15-17/17-19 mph
When Every Monday, 6pm – 8pm
WhereBostwick, GA, 4794 Fairplay Rd
DescriptionRide commences promptly from the Bostwick near the old tennis court. The route goes from Bostwick to Good Hope to Fairplay, returning to Bostwick 25 miles later. A lot of fun with 5-25 participants each week. The first third of the ride the group rides together. The next two-thirds the group divides into smaller sub-groups based on the speed of the participants. For additional information please call Pete Busenitz 706-717-9744. AGB Club/Club Ride
Antelope=17-19mph
When Every Monday, 6:15pm – 7:45pm
WhereAthens, GA Sunshine Bicycles
DescriptionThis ride had gotten faster, but there has been a concerted effort to keep this ride as a true recovery ride to keep its original intent of a recovery ride. 30 miles leaving from Sunshine Bicycles and heading into east Athens. Join the shop ride with the largest number of riders and the only uphill sprint. Sprint begins at the corner of White Hall Road and Barnett Shoals Rd and ends with the sign after the UGA parking lot on Milledge Avenue. Sunshine Cycles Ride
Elk=13-15mph
When Every Tuesday, 8:00am – 12:noon
WhereThree Oaks Drive, Athens, Ga
DescriptionRide each Tuesday from Three Oaks Drive, in the Kenney Ridge Community off Tallassee Road, park at the end of the road on the cul-de-sac. Rides typically average around 35 miles @ 15 mph. For more details, contact O.C. 2oc...@att.net. AGB Club Ride
Coyote=11-13 mph
When Every Tuesday, 6pm – 8pm
WhereAthens, Ga, Oconee Heights Baptist Church, 4180 Jefferson Rd
DescriptionEveryone is welcome for the WoW!/Classic City Triathlon Club Tuesday Night Group Ride. Meet at the church on Jefferson access road just across from the railroad tracks from the Golden Pantry at Whitehead Road. Join a fun and friendly ride. Ideal if you’re a beginner or just getting back into the saddle. A moderately paced (11-14 mph) and short distance (13-18 miles) with a few aerobic challenging hills. We do not drop any riders. Be prepared to share the road with commuters. Come join the fun! WoW!/CCTC Ride
Cheetah=20+ mph
When Every Tuesday, 6:15pm – 8:15pm
WhereAthens, GA, The Hub Bicycles
DescriptionApproximately 40 miles of aerobic and anaerobic workout, perfect for improving your cycling results. The most challenging shop ride in Athens due to the three sprint zones. Also, climb multiple hills. The peloton regroups after the sprints. Some riders may get dropped in the sprint zones but then the group will wait and proceed. New route effective in July 2011. Maps, turn-by-turn and gpx directions located: http://athensgabicycling.com/node/15 The Hub Bicycles Ride
Mountain Bike Ride
When Every Tuesday, 6:15pm – 9:15pm
WhereAthens, GA, The Hub Bikes
DescriptionMeet at The Hub Bikes to take off for a fun mountain biking ride! The Hub Bicycles Ride
Elk=13-15mph
WhenWed, July 11, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
WhereWhit Davis Elementary School, Athens, GA (map)
DescriptionThis ride of about 22 miles starts at Whit Davis Elementary, takes Old Lexington to Morton, turns right on Morton to follow the short Winterville Twister route back to Old Lexington for a return to Whit Davis. The Winterville Twister map is available on the Nitty Gritty website www.cyclenittygritty.org This is a moderate paced, no drop ride averaging 14 + mph. Ride leader: Bill McLain, bmcbil...@gmail.com. AGB Club/NG Ride
Antelope=17-19 mph
When Every Wednesday, 6pm – 8pm
WhereWatkinsville, GA Courthouse
DescriptionCompete and have fun with the largest weekday ride in Athens. 28 miles. Structured paceline riding. Two sprints, the first is up the long hill, finishing at the sign and the second, finishing at the next to last sign before the railroad tracks when entering Watkinsville. Regroup after the first sprint. AGB Club Ride
Cheetah=20+ mph
When Every Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
WhereAthens, GA, Jefferson River Access Rd
DescriptionFast 20+ mph, race-building ride designed to keep professional cyclists in racing condition. 30 Miles. Double pace lines. Sprint at the end. This ride has been featured repeatedly in Bicycling magazine as one of the premier rides in the U.S. Meet at the intersection of the old silos, oil plant, and the Super Mercado. The Silos Ride
Elk=13-15mph
When Every Thursday, 8:00am – 11:00am
WhereOconee Heights Baptist Church, Jefferson Road, Athens, Ga
DescriptionEach Thursday depart from the Oconee Heights Baptist Church on Jefferson Road (on the service road, opposite Whitehead Road). Rides typically averages around 35 miles @ 15 mph. For more details: O.C. Dean 2oc...@att.net. AGB Club Ride
Gazelle=15-17 mph
When Every Thursday, 6:00pm – 7:45pm
WhereAthens, GA, Whit Davis Elementary School
DescriptionEach Thursday evening join your fellow riders at Whit Davis Elementary School for a 29 mile ride in east Athens. The ride will average around 17 mph, not too fast and not too slow. Same route each week. Plenty of free parking or cycle to the ride start, which is conveniently located just 5 miles from UGA campus or 6.5 miles from downtown. http://www.athensgabicycling.com/node/15 AGB Club Ride
Also: To promote the ultimate lifestyle of cycling and drinking beer, Trappeze Pub announces its Thursday evening Spandex Special! Finish your Thursday rides at Trappeze and belly up for $2 Terrapin Golden Ale or Terrapin Rye Ale pints. To qualify, you just have to come to the pub in bike shorts and look like you exerted yourself getting there.
Cheetah=20+ mph
When Every Thursday, 6:15pm – 7:45pm
WhereAthens, GA Georgia Cycle Sport
Description34 miles. Join the shop ride with the longest and fastest sprint, including a peloton that routinely averages 30 mph on the sprint. Head from Baxter to east Athens. Five mile sprint after the last stop sign before making a left and heading back to Athens. Sprint concludes with city limit sign going into Winterville. Georgia Cycle Sport Ride
Also: To promote the ultimate lifestyle of cycling and drinking beer, Trappeze Pub announces its Thursday evening Spandex Special! Finish your Thursday rides at Trappeze and belly up for $2 Terrapin Golden Ale or Terrapin Rye Ale pints. To qualify, you just have to come to the pub in bike shorts and look like you exerted yourself getting there. Georgia Cycle Sport Ride
Mountain Stage Road Ride
Mentally prepare for July 21, the next scheduled Saturday Mountain Stage Ride
Antelope=17-20 mph
When Every Saturday, 8am – 10am
WhereWatkinsville, Ga, Courthouse
DescriptionJoin your friends for endurance riding with a higher rate of speed and longer routes. The Saturday Antelope ride is similar to a pick-up basketball game; the peloton will have 12+ riders on some Saturdays and on other Saturdays, be prepared to ride alone. Same start time and starting point each week. The goal is to have fun and arrive back at the courthouse in a timely manner to allow riders to spend the rest of the day on other activities. With this in mind, routes include: 38 miles=2 hr. ride completion; 57 miles=3 hr. ride completion; and metric century=4 hr. ride completion. Final route decided before ride start. Routes are designed to allow individual riders to take a shorter or longer route, while riding the majority of the ride with the main group. There are no planned store stops to ensure timely arrival back at the courthouse. Please remember your sense of humor, Gatorade, Red Bull, food...and your riding legs. Maps: http://www.athensgabicycling.com/node/15 AGB Club Ride
Women only ride, Elk=13-15mph
When Every Saturday, 8am – 11am
WhereSunshine Cycles, Watkinsville, Ga
DescriptionWomen only ride each Saturday from Sunshine Cycles in Watkinsville. The ride averages from 18-34 miles in length, depending on the loop they choose. Everyone (female) is welcome to join a great group of riders. Normally refreshments are served afterwards and occasionally Jimmy Marbut, owner of Sunshine Cycles, will have a minor repair clinic. Ride leader: Elizabeth Marbut. For more information contact: (706) 769-1730 Sunshine Cycles Ride
Cheetah=20+mph
When Every Saturday, 8:00am – 12:30pm
WhereHub Bicycles, Athens, Ga
DescriptionJoin the elite riders of Athens each Saturday for a structured fast ride. In fact, if you ride with this group, you can ride with the best world cyclists. You could be the next great rider to emerge on the world stage after completing Single File Saturday/WBL training. Please go to www.WinterBikeLeague.com for up-to-date ride information. Start times, ride lengths and ride speeds may vary. WBL/SFS
Elk/Gazelle=13-15/15-17mph
WhenSat, July 14, 8am – 1pm
WhereWhere 23 N Main St, Watkinsville, GA (map) (map)
DescriptionPedal for Pasta When Sat, July 14, 2012, 8am-1pm Where 23 N Main St, Watkinsville, GA (map) Description Pedal for Pasta starts from Watkinsville Courthouse. We'll ride to Walton Career Academy/Athens Tech in Monroe, 31 miles (where the Tony Serrano ride starts). There's a store stop along the way. The return trip is 26 miles, arriving in Watkinsville for post-ride dinner at Mirko's Pasta (www.mirkopasta.com). The course may still be marked with orange arrows; cue sheets will be provided. Please let me know if you'll be joining us for dinner. I'll need to call Mirko's and give them idea of how many riders to expect. Any questions? Please email Georgia Judson, jud...@bellsouth.net, or call 706-461-0195. AGB Club/NG Ride