As promised, GATR has put together a fun schedule of monthly rides/day trips for 2010. Some people might want to organize an overnight stay for some of the longer distances, however for the most part all of these can be done in a day from Gwinnett County.
Click through to see what we have planned…
Our Ride Coordinator and Director At Large, Krista Combs is responsible for putting together this sweet ride schedule.
Taking into consideration trail conditions, weather etc. Dates, Times, and indeed locations are subject to change, we will update this page with any required changes as the year unfolds. The closer it gets to each ride we will post more detailed information on directions, places to stay, meet up locations for carpooling etc. We’ll also announce these rides on the forum.
January - This ride had to be canceled again due to the weather and muddy trail conditions.
Chicopee, Gainesville GA
Ready to ride: 1:00PM
After ride social: La Parrilla, Mexican Restaurant located in the Publix SC at intersection of Atlanta Hwy and Winder Hwy near Exit 16.
Directions to restaurant: Google Maps
Info link: Gainesville SORBA
February 14 Sunday
Heritage Park, Watkinsville GA
Ready to ride: 1:00PM
After ride social: La Parrilla (Mexican)
Info link: http://www.sorbaathens.org/trails/oconee-heritage-park
Trail map: http://www.ocprd.com/Heritage%20Park%20Trail%20Map.pdf
April 18 Sunday
Jackrabbit Mountain Bike Trails (Just outside of Hiawassee, GA)
There are about 15 miles of smooth, fast and beginner friendly trails at Jack Rabbit Mountain. Please join us for a fun chapter ride and cookout.
Ready to ride: 10:30AM
After ride social: Cookout at the trailhead. We will be grilling some brats. Please bring some sides (chips, cookies, etc) to share and BYOB.
GPS Coordinates: @35.000402,-83.761976
Driving Directions: http://www.sabacycling.com/Talk3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=618&p=2057&hilit=jackrabbit+directions#p2057
Trail map: http://sabacycling.com/jackrabbit-trail-map.pdf
May 8 Saturday
FATS (IMBA Epic Ride), Augusta GA
Ready to Ride: The IMBA Epic Ride will being at 9:00 am
After ride social: IMBA Closing Party and BBQ from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Tickets are $20 per person,
and can be purchased on site at the Summit or at https://www.imba.com/catalog/2010-world-summit )
Info link: http://www.imba.com/epics/forks_area_trail_system.html
Directions: http://www.scgreatoutdoors.com/park-forkareatrailsystem.html
Trail map: http://www.sorbacsra.org/FATS%20Map%202%20102107.JPG
May 16 Sunday
Dauset Trails Nature Center, Jackson GA
The Dauset Trails Nature Center is described at Singletracks.com as “… a great place with a good variety of trails and beautiful scenery. Good beginner stuff. All trails are very well marked. Riders of all levels will love this place. Huff ‘n Puff is a great advanced, technical trail. “
Ready to ride: 1:30 pm
After ride social: Fresh Air Barbeque – tried and tested by many a rider!
Driving Directions (to Trailhead): http://www.dausettrails.com/driving.htm
Trail Map: http://www.dausettrails.com/DT-2002b1.pdf
Bike Routes: http://www.dausettrails.com/bikeroute.html
Info link: http://www.dausettrails.com/trails.htm
June 19 Saturday
Blankets Creek, Woodstock GA
Ready to ride: 11:00AM
After ride social: Las Palmas
Trail Info and Driving Directions: http://www.sorbawoodstock.org/trials/
Trail Map: http://www.sorbawoodstock.org/storage/blankets_trail_map-Lrg-v2.jpg
Trail Review: http://trails.mtbr.com/cat/united-states-trails/trails-georgia/trail/PRD_167560_4541crx.aspx
July 25 Sunday
Chicopee, Gainesville GA
Ready to ride: 9:30AM (1st group, 30+ miles), 1:30PM (2nd group, approx. 15 miles)
After ride social: La Parrilla, Mexican Restaurant located in the Publix SC at intersection of Atlanta Hwy and Winder Hwy near Exit 16.
Directions to restaurant: Google Maps
Info link: Gainesville SORBA
August 7 Saturday
Bull Mnt Area Ride, Dahlonega GA
Turner Creek, Bull Mnt, No Tell, Black Creek Falls etc. (see http://www.mtbtrailreview.com/blog/bull-mountain-dahlonega-georgia-mountain-bike-trail-review/)
Ready to ride: 9:30AM at the Bull Mountain Parking Lot
Ride Level: Intermediate (Plan on 25+ miles)
After ride social: Plan on hanging out after the ride (bring some chairs and beverages) before heading to the El Jine Te Mexican Restaurant (100 North 400 Center Lane, Dawsonville).
September 4 Saturday
Drama Queen Ride 3 (hosted by Mulberry Gap and organized by the Cartecay River Bike Shop), Ellijay GA
The following information was obtained from Cartecay’s website: http://www.cartecaybikes.com/announcements.aspx
Ready to ride: 9:00AM
Where: Mulberry Gap: http://mulberrygap.com/
Route: Pinhoti 2 to Pinhoti 1 then up Bear Creek to Potato Patch. Left turn to Tibbs, down Tibbs to Milma, right turn to Wendy Gap, left down Wendy Gap to the road. Option 1-left turn back to Mulberry Gap; Option 2-left turn to Cool Springs Rd; turn right onto Cool Springs over to the bottom of Ft Mountain. At Hwy 52 turn left, go up the mountain to Pinhoti 3 and back to Mulberry Gap.
Ride Level: Advanced – hardcore ride
October 2 Saturday
Raccoon Mountain, Chattanooga
Mountain Ride – May want to coordinate overnight stay
Ready to ride: 11:00AM
After ride social: TBD
Info link: http://sorbachattanooga.org/
November 14 Sunday
Stonewall Falls and White Twister, Clayton GA
Ready to ride: 11:00AM
After ride social: Los Gerrados
Info Link: http://www.gamountains.com/whattodo/recreation/biking.php
December 12 Sunday
Big Creek Park, Roswell GA
Ready to ride: 1:00PM
After ride social: Mojito Cafe
Info link: http://www.rambo-mtb.org/index.php
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