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| September |
Covington Community Bike Ride - 9/5/10 at 3 pm
Join fellow bike riders for a leisurely Sunday afternoon ride. Call for info.
Phone: 770-385-2077 - Location: Covington, GA |
Callaway Gardens Family Fitness Series Triathlon - 9/5/10 at 7 am - 12 pm
Come participate or just watch one of the top 10 triathlons in the nation as judged by the U.S. Triathlon Federation. Participants compete in a 1k swim, 30k bike and 8k run in the most beautiful triathlon setting in the country. For additional information, contact Dave Johnson Enterprises. Phone: 770-565-5208 - Address: Callaway Gardens, Intersection of Ga. Hwys. 18/354, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 |
Tugaloo Triathlon - 9/11/10 at 8 am - 12 Noon
Watch or participate in this invigorating event that includes a 1.5k swim, 42k bike ride and 10k run. Entry fee. $5 parking. Phone: 706-356-4362 - Website: www.gamultisports.org - Address: Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd., Lavonia, GA 30553 |
Beautiful Backroads Century Bike Ride - 9/18/10 at 7 am - 4 pm
The fully-sagged rides begin and end at the Anheuser Busch Brewery with a wonderful meal at the finish and the option for a self-guided brewery tour. The rides are 12 miles, 27 miles, 44 miles, 64 miles and a century, 105 miles. Rest stops every 15-20 miles with juice, water and goodies to eat. Pre-register or register event day at 7 a.m. Ride begins at 8 a.m. rain or shine.
Phone: 706-296-7103 or 770-547-9438 - Address: Anheuser Busch Brewery, 100 Busch Drive NE, Cartersville, GA 30121 - Directions: Take I-75 Exit 296, go east then right onto Busch Drive. Brewery is ahead on the left. |
Historic Berry Bike Tours - 9/18/2010 at 10 am - 12 Noon
Take a ride through history as you explore the world's largest college campus from the seat of your bicycle. Phone: 706-368-6789 - Address: Berry College, 2277 Martha Berry Hwy, Mount Berry, GA 30149 |
Road Bike Ride - 9/25/10 at 9 am
Join us for a 41-mile ride with a 23-mile option. We will be highlighting the Arabia Mountain Path and gently traveled country roads of Rockdale, Dekalb and Henry counties. Meet at the Alexander Lake Parking Area. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before each program. Register in advance. $5 parking. Phone: 404-375-6789 - Address: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281 |
Mountain Bike Adventures - 9/25/10 at 10 am
Join the Southern Bicycle League at the Rockdale River Trail for an off-road adventure. This ride will take you to scenic vistas, wetland complexes and pine savannah, including both dirt and paved trails. Meet at the Alexander Lake Parking Area. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before each program. Register in advance. $5 parking. Phone: 770-389-7801 - Address: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281 |
Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Bike Ride - 9/26 - 9/27/10
Georgia's largest mountain ride is held annually the last Sunday in September. Six Gap Century: This ultra-challenging route takes you up down six of the steepest climbs in the North Georgia Mountains. Test your stamina with more than 10,700 feet of vertical climbing over the 100-mile course. Elevations for the six gaps in this ride range from 2,949 feet to 3,490 feet. The toughest climb, Hogpen Gap, tests even the toughest riders, averaging a 7% grade for seven miles, with sections as steep as 15%. Three Gap Fifty: This alternative route offers half the gaps and half the distance, but is nevertheless a demanding and challenging course. Elevations for the mountains on this ride range from 3,109 feet to 3,280 feet. Phone: 706-864-3513
Address: Downtown Dahlonega & Lumpkin County High School, 2001 Indian Dr, Dahlonega, GA |
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| October |
Covington Community Bike Ride - 10/3/10 at 3 pm
Join fellow bike riders for a leisurely Sunday afternoon ride. Call for info.
Phone: 770-385-2077 - Location: Covington, GA |
3rd Annual Lewis Grizzard and Catfish Memorial Bike Ride - 10/3/2010 at 9 am
Join hundreds of bicycle riders as they choose to ride 12, 25, 40 or 60 miles. Commemorative T-shirt with registration and lunch is available. There is a registration fee. See website for info.
Website: http://www.cowetaferst.org/ - Location: Downtown Moreland, GA |
Mountain Bike Night Ride - 10/22/10 at Dusk
Mountain Bike Night Ride - 11/12/10 at Dusk
Mountain Bike Night Ride - 12/10/10 at Dusk
Join us at dusk and enjoy the crisp autumn air on a mountain bike night ride. IMBA rides rules apply; head and tail lights required for all riders. All ages; $5/person or $10/person for all three rides; pre-registration required. Call to register - Codes: 10/22- LPGY15666, 11/12- RJCC15666, 12/10- LPGY15667. 10/22 & 12/10-Yellow River Park, 3232 Juhan Road, Stone Mountain, GA. 11/12-Tribble Mill Park, 2125, Tribble Mill Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA - See Gwinnett Co. Parks |
West Georgia Quad - 10/23/10 at 8 am - 4 pm
The West Georgia Quad will raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta in Douglas County to help continue to provide a positive place for youth to learn and grow. Hundreds of cyclists will bike 35-100 miles through four west georgia counties (Carroll, Douglas, Haralson, and Paulding) to make a difference and help today's youth. 2010 is the first year for this event and the City of Douglasville hopes to expand the benefits to other Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta and local charities in the future. Race Participants are required to raise $50 each for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Each participant must pay a $35 registration fee.
Phone: 770-947-5920 - Address: 6695 Church Street, Douglasville, GA 30134 |
Road Bike Ride - 10/23/10 at 9 am
Join us for a 41-mile ride with a 23-mile option. We will be highlighting the Arabia Mountain Path and gently traveled country roads of Rockdale, Dekalb and Henry counties. Meet at the Alexander Lake Parking Area. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before each program. Register in advance. $5 parking. Phone: 404-375-6789 - Address: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281 |
Mountain Bike Fundraiser: Spin for Kids - 10/23/10 at 8 am - 4 pm
Camp Twin Lakes is hosting a mountain bike fun ride at Will-A-Way (inside Fort Yargo) to raise funds for their camps for special-needs children. Register at www.spinforkids.org 404-231-9887. Handicap Accessible. (spinforkids.org) Phone: 404-231-9887 - Address: Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad Street, Winder, GA 30680 |
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| November |
Lanie Weade Memorial "Tour de Tugalo" - 11/6/10 at 10 am
Head up to Northest Georgia for an exhilerating bicycle ride. This ride is for cyclists of all ages. 10, 20, or a 40-60 mile loop for the serious cyclist. Routes are geared for families, casual and experienced riders. Choose 5, 22, 42 or 62+ miles on less traveled roads. $30 pre-registration. $35 day of event. Includes long sleeve tour shirt and the best SAG stops around. Ride to be held rain or shine! Proceeds benefit the Stephens County Foundation in support of the preservation of the Tugaloo River Corridor. Enjoy beautiful scenery and splendid fall colors as you bicycle through the back roads of the historic Tugaloo Coridor. Information and registration Website at http://www.tourdetugaloo.com - Location: Yonah Dam Road, Toccoa, GA 30577 |
Covington Community Bike Ride - 11/7/10 at 3 pm
Join fellow bike riders for a leisurely Sunday afternoon ride. Call for info.
Phone: 770-385-2077 - Location: Covington, GA |
Mountain Bike Night Ride - 11/12/10 at Dusk
Mountain Bike Night Ride - 12/10/10 at Dusk
Join us at dusk and enjoy the crisp autumn air on a mountain bike night ride. IMBA rides rules apply; head and tail lights required for all riders. All ages; $5/person or $10/person for both rides; pre-registration required. Call to register. Codes: 11/12- RJCC15666 and 12/10- LPGY15667. Phone:770.932.4460 - Address on 11/12: Tribble Mill Park, 2125, Tribble Mill Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA - Address on 12/10: Yellow River Park, 3232 Juhan Road, Stone Mountain, GA - See Gwinnett County Parks |
| December |
Covington Community Bike Ride - 12/5/10 at 3 pm
Join fellow bike riders for a leisurely Sunday afternoon ride. Call for info.
Phone: 770-385-2077 - Location: Covington, GA |
Mountain Bike Night Ride - 12/10/10 at Dusk
Join us at dusk and enjoy the crisp autumn air on a mountain bike night ride. IMBA rides rules apply; head and tail lights required for all riders. All ages; $5/person or $10/person. Pre-registration required. Call to register - Code: LPGY15667. Phone:770.932.4460 - Address: Yellow River Park, 3232 Juhan Road, Stone Mountain, GA - See Gwinnett County Parks |
| 2011 Events |
Thrills in the Hills Half-Marathon and Marathon - 2/26/11 at 8 am - 2 pm
This half marathon and marathon will be an off-road course following the park's scenic mountain bike trails. www.dirtyspokes.com Fee plus $5 parking.
Phone: 770-867-3489 - Address: Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680 |
Dirty Spokes Duathlon at Fort Yargo - 3/12/11 at 8 am - 12 Noon
Participants will run-bike-run the scenic trails of this park between Athens and Atlanta. www.dirtyspokes.com Fee plus $5 parking.
Phone: 770-867-3489 - Address: Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680 |
Dirty Spokes Mountain Bike Race at Ft Yargo - 5/7/11 at 10 am - 10 pm
These 6-hour and 12-hour races take competitors along our mountain bike trail and allow visitors to see the action first-hand. www.dirtyspokes.com Fee plus $5 parking.
Phone: 770-867-3489 - Address: Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680 |
2011 Six Gap Century and Three Gap Fifty - 9/25/11
Featuring Georgia's Premier Cycling Venue, the Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty boasts many of the same roads and mountain climbs as the elite Tour de Georgia. Come ride the Ride of the Pros! The Six Gap Century’s ultra challenging route takes you up and down six of the steepest climbs in the North Georgia Mountains. Test your stamina with more than 11,200 feet of vertical climbing over the 100 mile course. Elevations for the six gaps in this ride range from 2,949 feet to 3,490 feet. The toughest climb, Hogpen Gap, will test even the strongest riders, averaging a 7% grade for seven miles, with sections as steep as 15%. The Three Gap Fifty’s alternative route offers half the gaps and half the distance, but is nevertheless a demanding and challenging course. Elevations range from 3,109 feet to 3,280 feet. 100 miles. 11,200 vertical feet. 2,500 friends. Phone: 706-864-3513 - Address: 13 South Park St., Dahlonega, GA 30533 |
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