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Atlanta Group Road Rides

These rides are put on by various organizations and bike shops. Some rides do not have a leader and are "pick up rides." Always check with the ride leader, if there is one, for a ride map. Call the ride leader or shop to verify that the ride is still going on. Unless specified, these are hard training rides geared towards advanced riders and racers and those that have group riding experience. Aerobars are not allowed on group rides. If you have them, do NOT ride in them in the group. Expect to be dropped and be on your own if you cannot keep up with the group. If you want a more relaxed ride or are a beginner, the Southern Bicycle League hosts rides for all levels of cyclists. Cycling is a dangerous sport. Southeastern Cycling, Trish Albert, and the sponsoring ride groups are not responsible if you get lost or hurt on these rides. You ride at your own risk and assume all responsibility for yourself and your equipment. All ride times give are Daylight Savings Time unless noted. Many rides stop after Daylight Savings Time ends. Check with the sponsoring organization for specifics about any rides. 

Sunday

  • Hell of the North-Training/Strenuous. Leaves at 9 am from Roswell Bikes in Roswell. Take 400 North to Exit 8, Mansell Rd. Turn left onto Mansell. Turn right onto Alpharetta Hwy. Turn left onto Houze Rd. Roswell Bikes is on the right. The terrain is hilly. This is a training ride, and maps are available at Roswell Bikes. Routes from 27-100 miles. 2009 Map
  • Martin's Landing/Roswell. 8 am. Leaves from the Martin's Landing Parking Lot, just inside the main entrance off of Holcomb Bridge Rd. The ride is 50 - 60 miles through North Fulton and Forsyth counties at a moderate pace. Regroups if it gets too strung out. Contact Dan for more information.
  • Aurora Ride. 8:00 am at Aurora Coffee in Virginia Highlands. 25-55 miles. Moderate/Strenuous but waits at key turns. For more information, join the Aurora Mailing List.
  • Peachtree Bikes. Triple Threat, 50 or 24 miles. 7:30 Buckhead, 8:15 Sandy Sandy Springs, 9:00 Buckhead. Ride out of Buckhead, Sandy Springs and then back to Buckhead.16+ mph, hilly course.  16+MPH. Moderate and hilly course. KOM/QOM challenge mid ride.
  • The Bicycle Doctor Shop Ride, 11:00 am, Ride leaves from the parking lot of The Bicycle Doctor. The ride is approximately 25-30 miles currently, with longer options in the future. Pace will be 16-19mph average.
  • Outback Bicycles, 9:00 am. Training/Stenuous. 54 miles. Variation on the Airport Loop.
  • Bicycles Unlimited Peachtree City Training Ride-Easy/Moderate. Starts at 2:00 pm at Bicycles Unlimited in Peachtree City. 25 to 45 miles. For more information, contact Holly or Mark at 770.486.9252.
  • Beamers Cycling Ride, 3:30, Moderate. Leaves the Roswell First Baptist Church Parking Lot year round. 20 miles, no drop, 16-18 mph. http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/beamerscycling 
  • Alpha Bikes Bagel Ride, 8:00 am, Moderate. 40 miles through Cherokee, North Fulton, and Forsyth Counties. 17 mph average. You must bring a road bike and have some group riding experience. We will stop a time or two to regroup. Maps and cue sheets will be available. For updates, check the Alpha Bikes Facebook Page.

Monday

  • Atlanta Cycling Recovery Ride, Recovery/Moderate. It leaves from the Atlanta Cycling Vinings Shop at 6:30. 20 miles. Ride Map.
  • Peachtree Bikes Ride, Moderate, 6:30. 14 mph speed. 21 miles. Map.
  • Cycleworks Recovery Ride, Moderate, 6:30 pm, Duluth, Map.
  • King and Queen Ride. 6:30. Moderate/Strenuous, Meet at Concourse Athletic Club. The King is 25 miles with an A & B group. The Queen is 18 miles with a B & C group. Cue sheets available upon request. Ride leaders for the King B and Queen B & C only. The King A group is on their own. Contact Rob or Sydney Weaver for details rob.weaver@videojet.com and sydney.weaver@videojet.com, 770-851-7727. 17 mile
  • Mondays: Burrito Ride Moderate Pace with advanced option pace. Meets at Epic Bikes parking lot 1993 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough. 770-305-9590. Faster A Pace (19-21 mph) leaves at 6pm. Loop of 28 miles. Terrain is rolling hills. B Pace (16-18 mph) leaves at 6:00pm. B Group usually splits up into several groups. Restroom/changing room available in Epic Bikes.
  • Smyrna Bicycles. 6:15, Moderate/Strenuous. KOM and Sprints. Regroups. 23 miles. Meets at Smyrna Bicycles.
  • NGCA Recovery Ride. 6:30 pm. Meet at Roswell Bicycles. 15-16 mph with several regroups, "no drop." Rolling course, 1300 feet of climbing, 21 miles. Map.
  • Sorella Cycling Women's Only Recovery Ride, 6:30 pm. Easy/Recovery. This is a easy/conversational/recovery paced ride of around 18-20 miles. No one will be left behind (no-drop). Meet in the parking lot behind Avondale Pizza in Avondale Estates. Ready to ride at 6:30 pm. There is parking if you need to drive over. Route goes toward "the mountain" on Clarendon & Church Street and may utilize the "Path" for some of the route. All women are welcome. Road bikes only. You must be comfortable averaging 14 mph on roads open to traffic. This is not a "beginner" ride. 
  • FCA Endurance Ride, 6:00, Training. Ride splits into two groups, 28 miles. Meets at  Trek of McDonough.
  • PTC Road Ride, 6:30, Training, Trek of Peachtree City, 30-40 miles at 19+ mph, Not no drop.
  • CTown Bikes, 6:30, Moderate, Hills and Lakes Ride, 25 miles.

Tuesday

  • Sandy Springs Training Ride, Training/Strenuous. 6:30 If the Big Boy and Girls are not at the crit, they are here. Meet at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church near the water tower on Mt. Vernon Highway.
  • Marietta Training Crit-Training. Starts at 6:30 pm at the West Oak Business Park in Marietta. From Downtown Atlanta, take I-75 North to first Hwy. 5/Canton Hwy. exit. Turn right off of the exit. Turn right at the first light onto Sandy Plains Rd. At the second light, turn right into the West Oak Business Park. Look for the cyclists. This is a training race for racers and strong riders only. Aerobars or similar bar extensions are not allowed, and the yellow line rule is enforced. Ride is 60 minutes plus 5 laps. Daylight Savings Time only.  
  • Bicycles Unlimited Coweta Ride-Moderate/Strenuous. Starts at 6:30 pm at Newnan High School. Ride distances are 23-28 miles of gently rolling roads. There is usually an A group and a B group For more information, contact Holly at 770-486-9252.
  • Bicycles Unlimited Peachtree City Training Ride-Strenuous/Training. Starts at 6:30 at the Ampitheater in Peachtree City on Kelly Rd. For more information, contact Holly or Mark at 770.486.9252.
  • Bicycles Unlimited Peachtree City/Erin's Fight. Easy/Moderate Starts at 6:30 at Bicycles Unlimited in Peachtree City. For more information, contact Holly or Mark at 770.486.9252.
  • Bicycle South Ride, Moderate/Strenuous. Meets at Bicycle South at 6:30. Map.
  • Northlake Loop Ride. 6:30. Strenuous/Training. Meets in the parking lot of Maharaja Indian restaurant on Lavista near Northlake mall. Ride is to Stone Mountain, one loop around the park and then back to the parking lot. Same pace/difficulty as the Thursday Pizza Ride. 
  • Perpetual Motion Bicycles. 6:30. 15-35 miles. Varying abilities and paces. Park at the store. Map.
  • Aldo's Ride. 6:30. Strenuous/Training, Meet at Aldo's Restaurant in Sandy Springs. Ride lead by members of NGCA/Team ATLRoof.com. Map.
  • Atlanta Cycling-Ansley. 6:30. 17 miles around "in town." Aimed towards beginner and intermediate cyclists.
  • Canton Road Ride. 6:30 pm. Strenuous. 17-35 miles. Meet at the Starbucks/Longhorn parking lot off of Riverstone Parkway in Canton. The route is very hilly. Not beginner friendly.  Cue Sheet.
  • Atlanta Cycling Conversation Ride, 6:30, Moderate. 20  miles to Silver Lake and back. Meet at the Atlanta Cycling Vinings Store.
  • Cycleworks-Roswell, 6:30. Moderate/Training. 27 miles. Starts at the Cycleworks store in Roswell, 1/2 mile east on Exit 7 off 400 across from Martin’s Landing. It’s about 27 miles with 1800 feet of climb. The route traces some of the Roswell City Hall ride, but backwards. Most of the climbing comes early with some rollers followed by a relatively short steep climb around the lake in Mountain Park. Then it picks up before the finish with some nice flats along the river. Cue Sheet
  • Atlanta Cycling Ansley Beginner's Ride, 6:30,  Beginner/Easy, 17 miles, Meet at Atlanta Cycling, Ansley, 1860 Piedmont Ave. Call 404-873-8451 for more information.
  • Tuesday Roswell Crit, 7:00 pm. The course is about 1.4 miles. 21 mph average, beginner crit riders/racers welcome. The location is on Woodstock Road just down the Kohl's parking lot. Park at the back of the Kohl's parking lot back from Atlanta Bread Company Ride across the street at the light go south (away from 92) on Woodstock take first right into neighborhood (State Street). Once in the neighborhood take first left and continue to make right turns (there are only two) in a circle. Format: Ride 40 minutes plus two laps.
  • Dunwoody Cycling-Perimeter "See and Be Seen". 6:30 pm. Moderate/Paced. 23 miles with 1500 feet climbing. Start at Mellow Mushroom Dunwoody Village. Ride in the Dunwoody/Brookhaven area. Two Groups: Faster / drop (18-19 mph avg.) & Moderate (15-16 mph avg. No drop with sweep) with regroup at key points. Dinner & Drinks at Mellow Mushroom after the ride. Contact Joe Seconder at jseconder@yahoo.com, 404-545-3711 Route: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/51763563
  • Westside Bike League. 6:00 pm. 34 miles with shorter options. Meet at the Cambellton Methodist church parking lot at 3901 Church St., Fairburn, across from Charlie's Store.
  • Steel Magnolias, 6:30, Training, 24 miles. Map. There will be an A Group and a B Group. The ride leaves from the Fountain Oaks/Nancy G's parking lot on Roswell Rd.. Parking has been worked out by Nancy with the management group so that we can park behind the Kroger on the Nancy G's side. There is always a group that meets afterwards to have drinks and eats on deck. Nancy G's will have specials after the ride!
  • Lifetime Bikes Moderate/Training. 6:00 pm, 30 miles, Map.
  • Peachtree Bikes, Sandy Springs. 6:30 pm. Hillfest/Strenuous. 16-18 mph with regroups, no drop at the average speed posted. Cue Sheet. 
  • Atlanta Cycling Women's Ride. 6:30, 22 miles, Strenuous/Moderate/No Drop. Join Atlanta Cycling for a women's only ride on the Vinings Loop. The ride breaks into A and B groups. There is a sweep rider, so no one rides in alone! Road bikes are required, and you should be comfortable averaging 14 mph on a very hilly course. Join the Facebook group.
  • Cycleworks, Roswell, 6:00, Moderate. The average speed is 16-18 mph for 27 miles. No drop ride. Map My Ride.
  • Trek of McDonough. 6:00 pm. Training. A (Training), B (Moderate), C (No Drop) groups.
  • Beck Cycling Boys Ride, 6:00 Training, Trek of Peachtree City, 40 miles at a 23+ mph pace.
     

 Wednesday

  • Silver Lake Loop, Moderate/Strenuous. Leaves from the Atlanta Cycling Vinings shop at 6:30. Distances up to 25 miles. Moderate Group leaves at 6:15. Map. Cue Sheet.
  • Cart Path Ride, Easy/Moderate. Meet at Bicycles Unlimited in Peachtree City. Not recommended for road.
    bikes. For more information, contact Mark or Holly at 770.486.9252.
  • Mountain Bike Urban Assault leaves from the Brew Pub in Little 5 Points. 8 pm (?)
  • Cycleworks "Race" Ride. 6:30 pm. Meet at the Duluth Cycleworks on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. The ride is 34 miles over rolling terrain with several sprints.   Map. Map My Ride.
  • Sorella Cycling Women's Only Ride. Leaves the parking lot behind Peachtree Bikes in Buckhead at 6:30. Varying abilities, but you should be able to average about 15 mph in very hilly Buckhead terrain. They regroup at the top of some hills, but this is not a beginner ride. Map.
  • Bicycle Link Training Ride, 8 am. Route Varies. Call the shop for more information at 404-233-4103.
  • L5Flyers Grant Park Loop. 6:30. Moderate/Strenuous. Weekly from March through October. The ride starts at 6:15 in March and 6:30 from April on. 23 miles of  in-town terror, er, fun. Moderate pace ride through some nice in-town neighborhood roads. Starts and ends at Outback Bikes in Little 5 Points. Route is marked with yellow L's. Map
  • Free Flite. Leaves the Marietta shop at 8:00 am. Ride normally lasts an hour and twenty minutes and averages about 17 mph. There is one attack zone. 770-422-5237.
  • Atlanta Cycling Go West Ride. 6:30. Strenuous/Training. Meet at Atlanta Cycling Ansley, 22 miles.
  • Hickory Flat Ride. 6:30. Moderate/Strenuous. 30-32 miles. There are a few climbs and a lot of rolling hills. Ride leaves from the Publix at East Cherokee Dr. and GA Hwy. 140 in Cherokee County. For more information, call Josh at Out Spokin' Bicycles at (678) 483-0200 or by e-mail at josh@outspokinbikes.com. Cue Sheet.
  • Wednesdays: Moderate Ride Pace with advanced option pace. Meets at Epic Bikes parking lot 1993 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough. 770-305-9590. Faster A Pace (21-24 mph) leaves at 6pm. Loop of 28 miles. Optional Jordan Hill loop with challenging climb. Terrain is rolling hills. B Pace( s16-18 mph) leaves at 6:00pm. B Group usually splits up into several groups. Restroom/changing room available in Epic Bikes.
  • FCA Endurance Ride, 6:00, Training. Ride splits into two groups, 28 miles. Meets at  Trek of McDonough..
  • Ansley "Go West" Ride, 6:30, Moderate. Meet at the Ansley Atlanta Cycling Store.
  • Peachtree Battle ride, 6:30. Training/Strenuous. Meets at E. Rivers Elementary School. Cue Sheet.
  • Reality Bikes Ride, 5:50-6:00, A, B, and C Groups. Full Details at the Reality Bikes website. The A group features the Dutch Monkey Donut Sprint for free coffee and donuts. The B ride has two groups, one with no regroups and one with regroups. The C ride is no drop. B Ride Cue Sheet.
  • Epic Cycles Ride. 6:00, Restroom/changing room available in Epic Bikes.
     

Thursday

  • Pizza Ride-Moderate/Strenuous. Meets in Avondale at 6:30 pm during DST. Ride to Stone Mountain and back. Varying paces and distances.
  • Atlanta Cycling Buckhead Bellyache, Moderate/Strenuous. Meets at St. Phillips Cathedral on Peachtree St. at 6:30 during Daylight Savings Time; slower (17-18 mph pace) may leave at 6:15. Loops of up to 23.5 miles. Terrain is hilly, and the ride usually splits up into several groups. The church lets riders park in the parking lot. Please use the restrooms inside the church to change or change before hand. No changing in the parking lot!  The side doors are open. Be courteous to church goers. Map
  • Weekday World Cup. Strenuous/Training The map is here.
  • Newnan-Madras Thursday Ride: 6:30 pm Madras Middle School, Newnan, GA. Approx. 40 min from ATL Airport. Strenuous, hilly training ride. Riding 45 miles at the height of daylight savings time. Includes 3 KOMs and 3 sprints. The A Group is led by Cat 2/3 riders and does not stop. A Cue Sheet. The B Group welcomes everyone but may be a "drop" ride. B Cue Sheet. Cue Sheets (may not be accurate): 23 Miles, 35 Miles, 41 Miles, 46 Miles. Facebook Group.
  • Bicycles Unlimited Novice Road Ride. This is a no drop ride of 22-25 miles at a moderate pace with a no drop policy. Starts at 6:00 at Bicycle Unlimited in Peachtree City. 
  • Roswell Ride. Roswell. 6:30 A, B, and C Groups. Meet at Riverside Park for a 21 or 26 mile ride through Roswell. Map. *Note: The start time may change during April and Sept. Check with Bike Roswell for the correct start time. 2008 Map, 2008 Cue Sheet
  • Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Advanced Beginners Ride" 6:00 March, 6:15 April, May 6:30 pm, Beginner/Easy/Moderate 18-22 miles. The emphasis will be on meeting others and on becoming more skillful in a group. Novice riders should have a solid base for bike handling skills. Store located 1/2 mile north of the Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For more information, contact AtlantaCycling.com. Map Facebook Group.
  • Faster Mustache, 6:45 pm. Strenuous/Training. Leaves from The Gear Revival on Marietta Street, 26.4 miles, lots of climbing, some regrouping. Map.
  • Alpha Bikes 'Retta Ramble. 6:30p.  Starts from the shop.  Mountain Bike Urban Assault/Trails. 15+ miles. Mountain or CX bikes are required.  Intermediate to advanced MTB skills.  For ride updates or weather cancellations, check the Alpha Bikes Facebook page.
  • NGCA Mission Source Ride, 6:30, Moderate, meets at Mission Source 5975 Shiloh Rd, 30005 Directions: North on 400, Exit 12A – 1 M. East on McFarland Rd, Left on Shiloh Rd. Moderate pace – No drop if you can maintain the 17-18mph pace. Pace will be 17-18 mph and will be a no drop ride, 25 miles. 
  • Peachtree Bikes, Sandy Springs. 6:30 pm. Moderate/16+ mph. 25 miles. Hilly course.
  • Cycleworks, Roswell, 10:00 am. Casual Women's Only Ride. The pace is usually 13-15 mph. The route varies week to week but is usually about 15 miles.
  • Trek of McDonough. 6:00 pm. Training. A (Training), B (Moderate), C (No Drop) groups. 
  • Perpetual Motion Bicycles. 6:30. 15-35 miles. Varying abilities and paces. Park at the store. Map.
  • C4 Thursday Ride, 6:00, Training, 32 Miles. The A Group averages 22 mph, and the B Group averages 19 mph. There is also usually a more casual C group.

Friday

  • Everyone needs a night off! Go have a beer (or soda)!

Saturday

  • Beyond Six Flags, 9:00, Moderate/Strenuous. 40 and 53 mile options. This is a really fun ride with a good mix of flat, rolling, and hilly terrain. It starts in Vinings at the Atlanta Cycling Store at 9 am during DST and 10 am during Standard time. Ride Map, Ride Cue Sheet. 
  • Tucker Ride-Strenuous/Training. Meets at 9 am during DST and 10 am during Standard Time at Tucker High School on Lavista Road. Show what you are made of! Rides from Tucker to Stone Mountain and back. VERY fast paced training ride, 24 mph++. Terrain is hilly, and distance is about 43 miles. This is where the big boys and racers show up to play. Cue Sheet, Cue Sheet 2
  • Cycleworks-Duluth. Strenuous. 30 or 60 mile options through Gwinnett County over rolling terrain with a few good climbs. Pace is usually fast. 8 am. Meet at the Duluth location of Cycleworks. 
  • Old Chastain Ride. 11:00 am. Meets at the Amphitheater Parking Lot at Chastain Park. 
  • Duluth 7:30 am. Moderate-Strenuous. Meet at The Bicycle Wheel in Duluth. Ride is approximately 25-30 miles with various groups and paces ranging from 15-20 mph averages. Terrain is rolling hills and traffic is relatively light and residential. This is a "no-drop" ride so beginner riders are welcome. Lots of points along to course to either shorten or lengthen the ride. Contact The Bicycle Wheel at 770 622-6000.
  • Free Flite East Cobb. 8:00 am. Moderate to Strenuous. 20-26 miles, no drop.
  • Free Flite Marietta, 8:00 am, Moderate, No drop and beginner friendly. The pace is 15-17 mph. The route varies. Road bikes are required.
  • Roswell "40+ Ride." 7:30 am. 20-25 miles. Moderate pace with several regroups but not "no drop." Meet at the Roswell Park on Woodstock Rd. in Roswell.
  • Atlanta Cycling Vinings Loop. Easy/Moderate. 10:00, 20 mile loop through Vinings and Buckhead. Route is marked with a "V." Leaves from the Atlanta Cycling in Vinings.
  • Cycleworks Ride. 8:00 am. Moderate. Leaves the Cycleworks store on Johnson Ferry Rd/Lower Roswell Rd. Averages 17-19 mph, 22 miles from the store to Roswell and back. 
  • Kennesaw/Beyond Allatoona, 9:00 am, 8:00 am starting 5-1. 55 and 75 miles. Training/Strenuous/Not for casual riders. 18 mph average. Rolling terrain from KSU towards Cartersville. One restroom break and one store stop. Take I-75 to exit 271-Chastain Rd. Go west on Chastain Rd approximately 1/4 mile and take a left onto Town Point Dr. Bear right at first intersection and park in Pacesetter Steal parking lot. Thanks Team Pacesetter! From I-75 and 285 expect about a 15 minute drive to the start of the ride. The route is marked with "CW." 2008 Cue Sheet, 2006 Cue Sheet. Average is between 19 and 20 mph with a few recollects after sprints.
  • Hickory Flat Ride. 8:00. Moderate/Strenuous. 30-32 miles. There are a few climbs and a lot of rolling hills. Ride leaves from the Publix at East Cherokee Dr. and GA Hwy. 140 in Cherokee County. . For more information, call Josh at Out Spokin' Bicycles at (678) 483-0200 or by e-mail at josh@outspokinbikes.com. Cue Sheet.
  • Hickory Flat Ride. 7:00. Beginner, 1 hour ride. There are a few climbs and a lot of rolling hills. Ride leaves from the Publix at East Cherokee Dr. and GA Hwy. 140 in Cherokee County.. For more information, call Josh at Out Spokin' Bicycles at (678) 483-0200 or by e-mail at josh@outspokinbikes.com. Cue Sheet.
  • Northstar Bicycle, 8:30. Beginner and Advanced rides. Distance Vary.
  • Sunny Side Ride. 8:00 am. Meets at at Trek of McDonough. Moderate/Training Moderate paced ride rolling to Sunny Side and back.
    Will ride up to Hampton through Atlanta Motor Speedway. 26-27 miles at a 17-20 mph pace. Maps provided at start.
  •  Trek of McDonough., 8:00, Westside Beginner Ride, 15-23 miles, no drop, beginner friendly.
  • PTC Road Ride. 8:00 am. Meets at Trek of Peachtree City. Beginner/Moderate/Training. Group A - 30+ miles at an average of  17+ mph.
  • PTC Beginner Road Ride, 8:00, Meets at Trek of Peachtree City, Beginner, 25 miles at a no drop pace.
  • Sky Loop, 8:00 (summer), moves to 9:00 in Sept. Moderate/Strenuous. 27, 40, or 45 mile options. Meets at the Racetrac at 5882 Wendy Bagwell Parkway, Hiram, GA 30141. Park in the lot behind the gas station. Details are posted weekly on the forum on ATLBike.org.
  • Epic Cycles Ride. 7:30, Restroom/changing room available in Epic Bikes.
  • Perpetual Motion Bicycles. 8:00, Varying abilities and paces. Park at the store.
  • Lifetime Bikes Moderate/Training. 7:30, 18-19 mph, There is a store stop. The ride regroups at the top of major climbs. 45 miles, Map.
  • CTown Bikes, 8:00, Easy, Beginner Friendly. The ride regroups throughout the route. 26 miles.

     

Spring 2012

Intown Classics Daylight Saving Time resumes again on Sunday 03/11/12 at 02:00 AM. Therein, we are two weeks away from the advent of the In-Town Classics.
Effective the week of 03/12/12, the Sandy Springs (Tuesday), Peachtree Battle (Wednesday) and Chastain (Thursday) rides will commence at 06:00 PM EDT. Please note - due to the continued aging of the In-Town peloton, these rides will remain Winter Pace until the week of 04/02/12. The Italians call riders who violate this rule “testa di cazzo”. The Sandy Springs ride will be Short Option.

Effective the week of 04/02/12, the Sandy Springs, Peachtree Battle and Chastain rides will start at 06:30 PM EDT. This is the week that restrictor plates will be removed from all bikes. Therein, “Show Me What You’ve Got Night” on the Sandy Springs Ride will be 04/03/12. The Sandy Springs ride will remain Short Option.

Effective 05/01/12, the Sandy Springs ride will initiate Long Option until Labor Day. Mayhem - efforts to go Long Option prior to this date will blow-up in your face (as usual) and earn you eternal testa di cazzo status. This distinction will also readily be awarded to the usual suspect(s) who persist to screw-up the Chastain ride.

Also, note that the Tucker Ride will remain at its Winter start time of 10:00 AM EDT for a few weeks to allow the mornings to warm-up a bit. Tucker will move to its Summer start time of 09:00 AM EDT on 03/31/12.

Atlanta Cycling Rides
New Rides*** - beginning with DST which arrives March 11th.
Mondays - Vinings "Recovery", March 6:15
Tuesdays - Vinings - "Conversation Ride", open to all, Mar 6:15
- Vinings "WOMEN ONLY Ride***, Mar 6:00
- Ansley - "Beginners"***, Mar 6:15
Wednesdays - Vinings "Silver Lake", Mar 6:15
- Ansley "Go West", Mar 6:15
Thursdays - St Phillips, Bellyache, Mar 6:15
- Vinings Beginners***, Mar 6:00
Saturdays - Vinings "Vinings Loop" 10:00 year round
- Vinings "Six Flags", Mar 10:00, April moves to 9:00
 

Eastside Rides Tucker will move to 9:00AM March 31st.
Per a majority vote on the Tucker Ride several weeks back, Tucker will remain the current (longer) loop, even after Irwin Bridge is repaired.

March Rides Start at 6:15PM (Sunsets- 7:40pm-8:00pm)

Tuesday Northlake Ride- Kicks off March 13, 2012 @ 6:15PM- meet at 3900 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA- back segment of Indian restaurant parking lot (about 1/2 mile inside the perimeter): When we get to St. Mt. Park- One 7 mile intermediate counterclockwise loop- going up Stonewall Jackson (we normally do 2 of these loops in the summer).
Thursday Pizza Ride- Kicks off March 15, 2012 @ 6:15PM- meet at Avondale Pizza Café (the old closed location- 70 North Avondale Road, Avondale Estates, GA 30002)
When we get to St. Mt. Park- One 9 mile large clockwise loop- (we normally do 2 of these loops in the summer).


April Rides Start at 6:30PM (Sunsets- 8:00pm-8:19pm)
Tuesday Northlake Ride - April 3, 2012 @ 6:30PM. One 7 mile intermediate counterclockwise loop- going up Stonewall Jackson.
Thursday Pizza Ride - April 5, 2012 @ 6:30PM. One 9 mile large clockwise loop.

May Rides through late Summer 2012 at 6:30PM (Sunsets- 8:22pm-8:41pm)
Tuesday Northlake Ride- May 1, 2012 @ 6:30PM. Two 7 mile intermediate counterclockwise loops- going up Stonewall Jackson.
Thursday Pizza Ride - May 3, 2012 @ 6:30PM. Two 9 mile large clockwise loops.

L5Flyers Grant Park Loop. 6:30. Moderate/Strenuous. Weekly from March through October. The ride starts at 6:15 in March and 6:30 from April on. 23 miles of  in-town terror, er, fun. Moderate pace ride through some nice in-town neighborhood roads. Starts and ends at Outback Bikes in Little 5 Points. Route is marked with yellow L's. Map

Fall 2011- Winter 2012

Pizza Ride and Northlake Ride Daylight Saving Time (DST) will end Sunday 11/06/11. DST will return again in the Spring on Sunday 03/11/12

Week of 08/29 Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will be 6:15 PM. The Northlake ride will be normal summer- 2 loops. The Pizza loop will be will be normal summer- 2 loops.

Week of 09/05 - sunsets 7:40s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will be 6:15 PM. The Northlake ride will be shorter- we will do one small counterclockwise 4.75 mile loop and one intermediate counterclockwise loop (normal 7 mile loop that we typically do 2 times). The Pizza loop will be one large clockwise 8.75 mile loop (normally we have been doing almost 2 of these loops)

Week of 09/19 - sunsets 7:20s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will move to 6:00 PM. The Northlake ride- we will do one small counterclockwise 4.75 mile loop and continue with one intermediate loop. The Pizza loop will be one large clockwise 8.75 mile loop.

Week of 10/03 until time change- sunsets 7:00s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will move to 5:45 PM. The Northlake ride- we will do one counterclockwise intermediate loop. The Pizza loop will be one large clockwise 8.75 mile loop.

Week of 11/10/11 through 3/9/12- Every Thursday Winter Pizza Starts- 6:00PM- winter pace to the park, two small counterclockwise loops (approx 9.75 miles) at approximately 22-23.5 mph (winter pace to/from the park- in the park- no attacking, steady paceline, but final sprint allowed.)

For more information, please subscribe to the e-mail distribution list sundayride@yahoogroups.com by going to the following http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/sundayride/.  This is one of the largest cycling e-mail distribution lists in Atlanta, and is often used to communicate about other rides, races and cycling-related news, so you are encouraged to join the distribution.

NCGA Rides Starting the week of Sept. 5

Sunday Roswell Bicycles ride: Now starts at 9 am. Long option (50 miles) and short option (35 miles) available
Monday Roswell Bicycles Recovery ride: 6:00 pm (20 miles)
Tuesday Nancy G's ride: 6:15 start (24 miles). Will follow the fall "in-town" ride schedule
Thursday Mission Source ride: 6:00 (25 miles)
Saturday Kennesaw/Beyond Allatoona: 8 am thru September. (55 and 75 mile options)
Please see www.ngca.us  for ride details, maps and cue sheets.

Beyond Allatoona Ride Time Change Beginning Saturday (10/15), by the decree of AG, the Kennesaw/Beyond Allatoona Ride will begin at 9 am and it will remain a 9 am ride (with occasional cold weather exceptions until next Spring). Long and short options available. Beginning Saturday 11/12 we will start up the B-ride and kick the winter off right by putting some delicious Mix-1 in your hands afterwards. Follow NGCA twitter (@ngcycling) or facebook (NGCA Cycling) for up to the minute details on all the rides. See www.ngca.us  for ride descriptions.

Atlanta Cycling Rides Weekday rides will move to 6:15 in Sept. and 6:00 in Oct. Atlanta Cycling has rides that will leave at 4:30 on Tuesday and Thursday from the Vinings store once the time changes to Standard Time. The route is approximately 22 miles.

Intown Classics Week of 09/05/11 - All In-Town Classics (Sandy Springs, Peachtree Battle and Chastain) now start at 06:15 PM EDT. The Sandy Springs Ride is now “Short Option” until 05/01/11
Week of 09/19/11 - All In-Town Classics now start at 06:00 PM EDT
Week of 10/03/11 - All In-Town Classics now start at 05:45 PM EDT
Week of 10/17/11 - All In-Town Classics now start at 05:30 PM EDT
Daylight Saving Time (DST) will end Sunday 11/06/11.
The Tucker Ride will move back one hour to its Winter start time of 10:00 AM EDT effective 11/12/11.
DST will return again in the Spring on Sunday 03/11/12

Roswell Ride From Bike Roswell: After this Labor Day we have moved the start time to 6PM. Make a responsible call when you get to the fire station right if it’s too dark.
Come join us in Roswell, the first bicycle friendly community in Georgia. Beautiful flats along the Chattahoochee coupled with spectacular homes along climbs that can challenge the best rider. We even ride past Chipper Jones’ house/neighborhood. Three groups to choose from; all leave at 6:00 PM from Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075
A Group 20-23 mph average – 25 miles
B Group 18-21 mph average – 20 or 25 miles
C Group 16-18 mph average – 20 or 25 miles no drop
Our goal is to have a safe, friendly and challenging ride for all.

Peachtree Bikes Ride The SBL and Peachtree Bikes in Sandy Springs will host a ride on Thursdays at 6:30 this winter. The route is marked. Front and rear lights are required.

Steel Magnolias 6:30 pm. Tuesdays. 24 miles, training. Map. Front and rear lights are required. The ride leaves from the Fountain Oaks/Nancy G's parking lot on Roswell Rd.. Parking has been worked out by Nancy with the management group so that riders can park behind the Kroger on the Nancy G's side. No ride if it's raining, snowing, or if anything else is falling from the sky. There is always a group that meets afterwards to have drinks and eat.

Winter Pizza Ride From Mark Linenburg: The first Winter Pizza ride will start on Thursday November 10 @ 6:00 PM. We will meet at the same location we currently meet for the Thursday Pizza ride in Avondale. Use your discretion about the very cold/windy/wet days. The ride is a winter pace (i.e. moderate) to and from Stone Mountain Park. While in the park, we will do 2 small counterclockwise loops (9.6 miles in the park). The pace has been historically (and should remain) between 22 mph and 23.5 mph in the Park- mainly a steady rotating paceline (you don't have to be in the paceline, if you don't want to be). If you want to attack, drop the group, etc., this ride is not for you. Should you want to sprint on the final lap- no attacking the paceline until the base of auto museum hill (last hill of the final loop). Stone Mountain Park Police will not let you ride in the Park after dusk- unless you have some type of front and rear light.
Winter Pizza ends March 8, 2011.

Other Rides-Tucker- goes to 10:00AM November 12. Tucker ride resumes at 9:00AM April 7, 2011 (First Saturday in April marks the return to 9:00AM)

Macon/Middle Georgia Rides http://middlegeorgiaendurance.com/winter-training-rides/ and http://maconbaselayer.blogspot.com/

Southwest Georgia/Albany Michele Moulton, PCP Race Team Director in Albany, GA has put together a Winter Training Series for the riders in Southwest Georgia.The series is an eight-week series of training rides designed to build base miles and for fun. The Albany-based series begins on December 3 and runs through January 21. All rides take place on Saturdays and start at 10:00 AM. Start locations will depend upon the weekly ride sponsor.

Free Flite Rides The Tuesday Canton Ride and the Saturday East Cobb ride are on hiatus until the spring.

Spring 2011

Intown Classics From Todd Fryburger:  Daylight Saving Time starts this year on Sunday 03/13/10 at 02:00 AM EST, when clocks are set ahead to 03:00 AM EDT.
As such, here is the annual listing of start times for the various “In-Town Classics”, plus other popular rides in the Atlanta area, including the Tucker Ride, The Sunday Ride, the Airport Ride, and various rides associated with Atlanta Cycling.
IN-TOWN CLASSICS
The In-Town Classics are comprised of the Sandy Springs (Tuesday), Peachtree Battle (Wednesday) and Chastain (Thursday) rides.
03/15/11 - 06:00 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option - Pre-Season Pace
03/16/11 - 06:00 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
03/17/11 - 06:00 PM EDT - Chastain
03/22/11 - 06:00 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option - Pre-Season Pace
03/23/11 - 06:00 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
03/24/11 - 06:00 PM EDT - Chastain
03/29/11 - 06:00 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option - Pre-Season Pace
03/30/11 - 06:00 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
03/31/11 - 06:00 PM EDT - Chastain
04/05/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option - “Show Me What You Got Night”
04/06/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/07/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
04/12/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option
04/13/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/14/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
04/19/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option
04/20/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/21/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
04/26/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option
04/27/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/28/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
05/03/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Long Option
05/04/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
05/05/11 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
Thereafter, all In-Town Classics will start at 06:30 PM EDT until approximately Labor Day, when a Fall schedule will take effect.

TUCKER RIDE
The Winter start time of 10:00 AM will remain in effect on the Tucker Ride for three weeks after the start of Daylight Saving Time, to allow the mornings to warm-up a bit. As such, the Tucker Ride will move to its Summer start time of 09:00 AM EDT effective on 04/02/11.

THE SUNDAY RIDE
The Sunday Ride is currently on hiatus, in deference to the Airport Ride. However, the Sunday Ride will return with the advent of Daylight Saving Time. As such, a ride rotation that generally includes Silk Sheets, Kellytown and Wisteria (and Ballground and White on occasion), will begin anew starting 04/03/11. The specific ride for a given Sunday will be announced on the prior Friday. All ride start times will be 09:00 AM EDT. For more information, please subscribe to the e-mail distribution list sundayride@yahoogroups.com by going to the following http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/sundayride/. This is one of the largest cycling e-mail distribution lists in Atlanta, and is often used to communicate about other rides, races and cycling-related news, so you are encouraged to join the distribution.

AIRPORT RIDE With the advent of Daylight Saving Time, the Airport Ride will go on until the end of March.

ATLANTA CYCLING There are several excellent rides associated with Atlanta Cycling in Vinings. This includes the Recovery Ride (Monday), Silver Lake Loop Wednesday), Buckhead Bellyache and Beginners Rides (Thursdays), Beyond Six Flags Ride (Saturday), and an alternate Sunday ride (Sunday). Please visit the Atlanta Cycling web site at http://atlantacycling.com/ for more information. All Atlanta Cycling Rides start at 6:15 in March and 6:30 in April. The Thursday Night Beginner Ride will start at 6:00 in March, 6:15 in April, and 6:30 beginning in May. The Saturday Beyond Six Flags ride will move to 9:00 am in April; the Saturday Vinings loops remains at 10:00 am year round.

Eastside and Northlake Rides
Summer Ride Schedule-
March Rides (Sunsets- 7:40pm-8:00pm)
Tuesday Northlake Ride- for all of March - meet at 3900 Lavista Road- back segment of Indian restaurant parking lot (about 1/2 mile inside the perimeter):
Starts Tuesday March 15, 2011 @ 6:15PM.
When we get to St. Mt. Park- One 7 mile intermediate counterclockwise loop- going up Stonewall Jackson (we normally do 2 of these loops in the summer).
Thursday Pizza Ride- for all of March- meet at Avondale Pizza Café:
Starts Thursday March 17, 2011 @ 6:15PM.
When we get to St. Mt. Park- One 9 mile large clockwise loop- (we normally do 2 of these loops in the summer).

April Rides (Sunsets- 8:00pm-8:19pm)
Northlake Ride- for all of April:
April 5, 2011 @ 6:30PM.
One 7 mile intermediate counterclockwise loop- going up Stonewall Jackson.
Pizza Ride- for all of April:
Starts Thursday April 7, 2011 @ 6:30PM.
One 9 mile large clockwise loop.

May Rides through late Summer 2011 (Sunsets- 8:22pm-8:41pm)
Northlake Ride:
Starts Tuesday May 3, 2011 @ 6:30PM.
Two 7 mile intermediate counterclockwise loop- going up Stonewall Jackson
Pizza Ride:
Starts Thursday May 5, 2011 @ 6:30PM.
Two large clockwise loops

Steel Magnolias Ride The NGCA has brought back the Steel Magnolias Ride! March 15 and Mar 22: 6:00 PM
March 29: 6:15 PM
April 5: 6:30 continuing each Tuesday until the time change
Distance: 24 miles
Pace: We are planning to keep the group together for the first two rides and then have an A and a B group.
The ride leaves from the Fountain Oaks/Nancy G's parking lot on Roswell Rd.. Parking has been worked out by Nancy with the management group so that we can park behind the Kroger on the Nancy G's side. There is always a group that meets afterwards to have drinks and eats on deck. Nancy G's will have specials after the ride!

Athens Rides-http://athensgabicycling.com/

Monday

  • Mondays: 28 miles, easy, meets at Sunshine Cycles Downtown 6:00pm, leaves 10-15 minutes after. 


Tuesday

  • Mountain Bike Ride Meet at @ the Hub at 5:30 or the Greenway at 6 pm. Led by Mike Stanley 

  • 6:00 pm. Meet @ the Hub. Training ride/Race simulation.

  • Tuesday: Sandy Creek Park Training Crit, this is a new event for 2005 and may replace the Tuesday night ride for a good speed workout. Announcements will be made soon regarding this event. There will be at least two categories to participate in, and riders may get back in after being dropped. Fees and rules to be determined.

Wednesday

  • 6:00 pm A 16-18 mph ride about 30-35 miles long. Not too fast, but not too slow. Leave @ The Hub.

    • 6:00 pm /Meet at Jefferson River Access Road North of town across from the Super Mercado and the Silos -- A 19+ mph ride about 30-35 miles. This is a fast tempo ride. For the riders who want to test their limits. Sprint at the end. Access Road runs parallel to 129N outside the bypass, riders meet at the intersection of  the old silos, oil plant, and the Super Mercado Jalisco. This is a race oriented ride with fast pace-lines and aggressive attacks.


    Thursday

  • 6:00 pm-- Women's Ride, 16-18 mph and about 30-35 miles long. There will be a couple sprints with re-groups. All levels welcome. Leaves from @ The Hub

  • 6:00 pm 28-30 miles, easy to medium pace, smooth and steady, one sprint into Winterville. Meets at Georgia Cycle Sport (formerly Dixon's) on Baxter. 6:00pm l

Friday

  • 6:00pm-- The @ The Hub Staff Ride. A 17-20 mph about 30-35 miles long....Oh... and don't be scared to get the road 
    bike a little dirty. Leave from @ The Hub

Saturday

  • SFS (Single File Saturday). Training, 21-22 mph steady. Meets at 9:00 am through the end of May, then 8:00 am. Be prepared to ride 60-100 miles. Start at Jittery Joes on Milledge Ave. and Lumpkin in 5 Points.

Sunday

  • Sunday Sprint Series. Training, 21-22 mph steady. Meets at 9:00 am through the end of May, then 8:00 am. Be prepared to ride 60-100 miles. Start at Jittery Joes on Milledge Ave. and Lumpkin in 5 Points.
     

Other ride resources:

The Gwinnett Touring Club offers rides on most days in Gwinnett County. Ride schedule varies. Check their webpage for a current calendar. Freewheelin from the Southern Bicycle League is the most comprehensive listing of rides in the Atlanta area. It can be purchased at most local bike shops in Metro Atlanta. The SBL is a good resource for beginner and more casual rides. It also offers an online calendar. Also, check with local bike shops and local clubs for various rides throughout the year. 

Other ride information can be found on the Southeastern Cycling Georgia Links Page and on Tom Hank's Website.

The best resources for group mountain bike rides are the forum at SORBA and Clubmtb.com.

Not sure what to do in a Group Ride? Check out Group Ride Ettiquette.

Disclaimer: Cycling is a dangerous sport. Southeastern Cycling, Trish Albert, and the sponsoring ride groups are not responsible if you get lost or hurt on these rides. You ride at your own risk and assume all responsibility for yourself and your equipment.