[Clublist] AthensGaBicycling.com Newsletter
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Dear AthensGaBicycling riders,
The countdown is nearly over. Five days until the beginning of Athens Bike Week and the group evening rides! In addition to the people who chose to ride all winter, rumor has it that some individuals have been training in their homes to emerge next week on the group riding stage! Without further ado, here is the evening ride schedule for next week:
Evening ride schedule starting March 9, 2015 and then repeating each week:
Monday
6:00pm Antelope=17-20mph from downtown at the old Sunshine Cycles location on the corner of Pulaski and Washington. New for 2015, three departure locations: 1. 2026 South Milledge Ave @ Shops of Athens at 5:40pm; then stopping at Creature Comforts Brewery at 6:00pm to meet fellow riders; 2. Sunshine Cycles @ 1063 Baxter (with plenty of free parking) at 5:45pm; then stopping at Creature Comforts Brewery at 6:00pm to meet fellow riders; 3. The rear of Creature Comforts Brewery on the corner Pulaski and Washington (downtown at the Old Sunshine Cycles location) at 6:00pm, leaving after the riders from the other starting locations arrive.
6:00pm Gazelle/Antelope=15-17mph and 17-20mph from 4794 Fairplay Rd, Bostwick, Ga
6:00pm Cheetah=20+mph from Athens Orthopedic Clinic's SPARC (Sports Performance & Rehabilitation Center), 1765 Old West Broad Building 3 Athens, Ga
Tuesday
5:30pm Cheetah=20+mph from The Hub Bicycles in Five Points New for 2015, ride time change: As the days get longer the ride will change to 6:00pm. BrianM will let us know when the ride start time gets moved. Remember next week and for the immediate future the ride start is 5:30pm
6:00pm Antelope=17-20mph from Oconee Heights Baptist Church, 4180 Old Jefferson Rd, Athens, GA New for 2015, the bad weather jinx has been removed: During its inaugural season in 2014 the ride was canceled more than it took place due to inclement weather, through the hard work of JohnD the weather ride jinx has been removed and we should have a great ride each Tuesday!
6:15pm Mountain Bike Ride from The Hub Bicycles in Five Points. Yes, the Mountain Bike Ride continues year round. (For those who may not know, this is a mountain bike ride, which is off-road and a mountain bike is required to join the fun.)
Starting next month, April 8, 6:00pm The Beginner ride from Oconee Heights Baptist Church, 4180 Old Jefferson Road, Athens, Ga
Wednesday
6:00pm Elk=13-15mph from Pittard Park, Winterville on 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays of the month and from Whit Davis Elementary, Athens, GA on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month; Since March 11 will be the second Wednesday the ride departs from Whit Davis Elementary New for 2015: A sign has been added to the parking lot at Whit Davis Elementary that is used for the ride that says “Staff Only.” In our case this can be interpreted as “bike staff only” or more to the point this only applies during normal school hours.
6:00pm Antelope=17-20mph from behind the Watkinsville Courthouse. New for 2015: The road has (finally) been repaired and paved immediately before the first sprint on Elder Mill.
6:00pm Cheetah=20+mph from "The Silos," 3744 Old Jefferson Road, Athens, GA. This is a “window open” ride, which means the the ride begins at “6:00pm window open time” that translates into “the ride will leave anytime between 6:00pm and 6:15pm.”
Thursday
6:00pm Gazelle=15-17mph from Whit Davis Elementary. New for 2015: The ride route has changed, the ride now avoids most (major) hills and once in Winterville, the route takes Parkview Rd to Hargrove Lake Rd to eliminate riding with the heavier traffic on Moores Grove Rd.
6:00pm Cheetah=20+mph from Georgia Cycle Sport on Baxter.
One last note: Sunset is 7:36pm on Monday, March 9. With this in mind, the rides are all planning to leave at the scheduled time to ensure rider safety. In consideration of others, please be prepared to sprint the first part of the ride to catch the peloton, if you arrive late.
Good riding!
Joe
AGB Tip of the Week:
Another rumor that is going around Athens is that a few riders have procrastinated and have not yet taken their bikes into the shop for needed repairs before Athens Bike Week begins next Monday. You are in luck! The bikes shops are ready for you, just stop at your favorite shop and they will have you all set! Okay, actually, make sure you bring your bike to the shop and they will have your bike all set!
For details on all the group rides, please visit the Ride Calendar:
AthensGaBicycling Ride calendar: http://athensgabicycling.com/group-ride-calendar
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