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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 8 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.
• Brookstone Ride. 38 miles.  Starts at 8:00 from the Publix at Stilesboro and Mars Hill Roads in Northwest Cobb County The route is marked with white "Bs." Expect a 17+ mph pace with KOMs marked on Harmony Grove Church Road (outbound) and the top of Lead Mountain (inbound). Sprints marked on Hwy 293 at the Emerson City Limits sign and the finishing sprint on Pitner Road. There is a short 17% grade on Overlook Trail. *This ride may start at 8:00 during the summer. Check the www.atlbike.org forums for the latest information. Map.
• Free Flite. 6:00 pm. Pace varies. Meet at Blanket's Creek. Call 770-422-5237 to make sure the trail is open if it has recently rained. 
• 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. 10:00 am. Training/Strenuous. Follows the Buckhead Bellyache route. *Leaving at 9:30 and meeting up with the Airport ride for winter 2008.
• The Bicycle Doctor Shop Ride, 9:00 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 
   

Monday

• Atlanta Cycling Recovery Ride, Recovery/Moderate. It leaves from the Atlanta Cycling Vinings Shop at 6:30. 20 miles. Ride Map.
• The  Bicycle Link Monday Night Recovery ride leaves from the store on Miami Circle at 6:30. Some riders join in at Jean's Body Tech. Map.
• Cycleworks Recovery Ride, Moderate, 6:30 pm, Duluth.
• Board N Bike Recovery Ride. 6:30 in downtown Buford. Meet at the shop. This ride goes year round and lights are required during the winter months. It is a no drop recovery ride, but the route does have 2 reasonable climbs. Route ranges from 14 to 18+ miles.
• Outspokin Wake Up Ride. 8:00. 17 miles, Leisurely pace
• King and Queen Ride. 6:30. Moderate/Strenuous, Meet at 7560 Chaparral Dr.Sandy Springs . This route entails some of the best climbs, descents, and flats that Dunwoody/Sandy Springs has to offer.
  This is a 20 mile ride in and around Dunwoody, light traffic and only one stop light along the route. There is 1400' or so of climbing, including the final section up Ball Mill. There are two out and back sections along Brandon Hall and Jett Ferry. Pace is Easy-Moderate (15-17) and depending on who shows, we may split into two groups, but there will always be a no drop group. Maps are provided, route is marked for the most part and beginners are welcome as long as they are comfortable riding 20 miles. .Rob Weaver 404-933-5918 rob.weaver@videojet.com  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. 6:30, Moderate/Strenuous. KOM and Sprints. Regroups. 23 miles. Meets at Smyrna Bicycles.
• FCA Endurance Team. 6:00 pm. Meet at Trek of McDonough. Training. Intense training and race simulation. Maps provided. Group A - 21+ miles per hour. Group B 18-20 miles per hour. For more information, email Mike.
• NGCA Recovery Ride. 6:30 pm. Meet at Roswell Bicycles. 15-16 mph with several regroups, "no drop." Rolling course, 21 miles. Map.
  

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 the old Atlanta Cycling parking lot on Johnson Ferry Rd. across the street from Target.
• 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 Rside. 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.
• Addictive Cycles. Brasleton. 6:30pm. 30-40 miles, this is a fast paced ride, starting around 18 mph average at the beginning of the season and ending around 23-24 MPH average towards the end of the season, with lots of rolling hills. No sprint, no KOM.
• 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 Women's Ride, 6:30 16 miles, Beginner/Easy, no drop (may wait at intersections). Ladies only! Meet at the Atlanta Cycling Vinings Store.
• Free Flite Canton Ride, 6:15, 21.5 miles of hilly terrain with some big climbs. Meets at the Free Flite location on Riverstone Pky. in Canton.
• 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
• Lifetime Bikes Ride, 6:00 pm, Moderate/Strenuous. Meet at church on Tom Brewer Rd. in Loganville. All are welcome to change at the shop. A- group: 20 plus average. This is a fast past ride with a KOM and two sprints. Bring a map. This group does not regroup. B - group: 17 - 19 average. No group leader. This group starts with the A-group. Some regrouping after sprints and KOM's. C - group: 12- 15 pace. Map
• Free Flite-East Cobb. 10:00 am. Beginner/Intermediate Women's Road Ride. Meet at the East Cobb Free Flite Store. This will be a no drop ride. You should be comfortable riding on the road. The ride will be 18-20 miles and will rotate routes. The ride will go through the winter. Contact Chris at the store at 770-977-9696.
• 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.
• Jittery Jane. 9:00 am. Women's Ride. Moderate, 16-18 mph, 25-35 miles, Meets at Element Coffee, 12635 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004,
  reneeritterling@gmail.com
• Pedal and Pig Out Ride. 5:00 pm. Meets at Trek of Peachtree City. Moderate/Training. Ride will leave promptly at 5pm. Intense training ride. Cue sheets provided. After the ride group eats together at a local restaurant.
• Alpha Bikes/Lifetime Fitness, A Group-6:20, B Group-6:00, C Group-6:00. The C group is no drop. Distances of 26-30 miles. Meets at Lifetime Fitness in Alpharetta, 855 North Point Parkway. Maps. Email Bonnie for 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. Moderate/Paced. 21 miles with 1300 feet climbing. Start at Mudcatz/Dunwoody Village (5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, behind Hickory House). Ride in the Dunwoody/Perimeter residential & commercial areas by riding after the rush hour and on some bike lanes, too. Maintained PACE on flats is 17-19 MPH. Regroup at key points. Dinner & Drinks at Mellow Mushroom across the street after the ride. Route. Rob Weaver 404-933-5918 rob.weaver@videojet.com.
• 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.
  
  
   

 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. 
• Peachtree Battle Ride, Training/Strenuous. Leaves at 6:30 from E. Rivers Elementary School across from the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center on Peachtree St. during Daylight Savings Time. Terrain is hilly, and the pace is greater than 20 mph. Distance is about 25 miles.
• 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.
• Reality Bikes "Calzone Ride" Meet at Reality Bikes in Cumming. Beginner riders/C Group leave at 5:55 and Intermediate Riders/B Group leave at 5:50, the A pack leaves at 6. The marked course is 28.5 miles with two small climbs. 
• 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 April through October. 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.
• Cafe:ine Coffee/N2 Racing Ride, 6:30. 31 mile ride. Meet at Cafe:ine Coffee at 4050 Buford Dr. in Buford. Map.
• Wednesday Morning Performance Women's Ride. 10:30. Meet at the Performance Perimeter location. Led by employee Chris. Rides will be approximately 90 minutes and no drop. No ride if it's below 40 degrees or raining. Call Performance at 770-390-9761 for more information.
• 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 Team. 6:00 pm. Meet at Trek of McDonough. Training. Intense training and race simulation. Maps provided. Group A - 21+ miles per hour. Group B 18-20 miles per hour. For more information, email Mike.
  
   

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. sFacebook 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. 
• Addictive Cycles. Brasleton. 7:00 pm. 20-25 miles. Average speed is around 16.5 or so-18.5 or so, No Drop (not a beginner ride!) This is a fun ride, not a race, show up on your road bike, grab a map, if you need one just in case, but we will do our best not to allow anyone to get dropped.
• 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
• Birmingham Ampersand Ride. 6:00. 12, 20, and 30 mile routes. Leaves from the new Forsyth Family YMCA on Post Road in South Forsyth County. This rider is beginner friendly and would make a good recovery ride from the Reality Bikes Wednesday night ride. 2007 Map, 2007 Cue Sheet. Email Ben Abney for details.
• Cartecay Bike Rides. Mountain bike rides for beginners and intermediate riders. Meet at Cartecay Bike Shop between 5:00 and 6:00 PM. Travel to different trail around Ellijay each week. Contact Cartecay Bikes for more info.
• Georgia International Horse Park/Conyers. Moderate/Strenuous. 6:00. Distances of 31-35 miles, routes vary. Moderate riders may regroup.
• 1st Thursday at Emory Village Join Tom Cross for a 7 or 12 mile ride through Druid Hills on the 1st Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM. Meet at the parking lot between CVS and Dave's Cosmic Subs. This will be a fun, safe and social ride for beginners and experienced cyclists alike. We will climb a few of the hills of Druid Hills. Cue sheets or maps will be provided; however, we plan to try to stay together. Other than a brief excursion on the PATH in Freedom Park, we will stay within historic Druid Hills on safe, low traffic volume roads at all times. The short option is 7 miles and the long option is 12 miles. Both options will bring you back to Emory Village in time to enjoy all the fun of 1st Thursday in Emory Village. Helmets are required. For more information, please contact Tom Cross at 404-281-1764 or tomcross@mindspring.com.
• Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Beginners Ride" 6:30 pm, Beginner/Easy/Moderate This is a slow paced, stay together ride of 16 miles on low traffic streets. The emphasis will be on meeting others and on becoming more skillful and comfortable while road riding. 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.
• Faster Mustache, 6:45 pm. Strenuous/Training. Leaves from The Gear Revival on Marietta Street, 26.4 miles, lots of climbing, some regrouping. Map.
• 'Retta Ramble. 6:30. Mountain Bike Urban Assault/Trails. 15+ miles. Leaving Alpha Bikes. Mountain bikes are required.
• Trail of Wheels. 6:00 pm. Beginner/Intermediate. On the Silver Comet. 15-30 miles, No drop.
  
  
  

Friday

• Everyone needs a night off! Go have a beer (or soda)!
• Smyrna Bicycles, 6:00. Moderate, 15-ish mph, 20-30 miles on the Silver Comet, all abilities welcome. Leaves from Smyrna Bicycles.

Saturday

• Beyond Six Flags, 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. 
• Northside's Revenge, Moderate. Starts at the Bicycle Link. 22 hilly miles. 9 am. Map.
• 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 (Current Fall 2006).
• 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. 
• Covered Bridge Ride. 8:00 am. Year Round. Strenuous/Training Ride. 38 miles Covered Bridge through Buckhead to the covered bridge and back. 4 major climbs. Leaves from the Bicycle Link in Buckhead. 
• Old Chastain Ride. 11:00 am. Meets at the Amphitheater Parking Lot at Chastain Park. 
• Kennesaw Tri Ride. Race Training. 8:00 am. Meets at the main entrance to Kennesaw Mountain. This ride is about 65 miles through Cobb County. This is where the big boys on the west side of town show up to beat up on each other. This is a race training ride with average speeds 24+ mph and is not for beginner or casual riders. *I've heard this ride is no longer taking place as of 6/2007.*
• Addictive Cycles. Brasleton. Starts at 8:00 am. Coffee and donuts/pastries will be fresh and free at 7:30. 30 miles, average gets faster through the season but starts at around 16.5 -17.5 MPH....Sprint and KOM points.
• West Atlanta Rides. Leaves from $! (Starbucks) in Hiram on Hwy. 278. Route varies from 30-65+ miles weekly. There are usually riders at several different paces that ride although you should be able to average at least 13-14 mph. Pace up to 18-20+ depending on who shows up. See the Atlbike.org website for details for the weeks ride and start time.
• CCC Club Rides. Meets at 9:00, route varies. See the CCC listserv for additional information.
• 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. 7:30 am. Moderate to Strenuous. 20 miles, no drop.
• 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.
• Jordan Hill Ride 7:00 am Advanced option pace. Meets at Epic Bikes parking lot 1816 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough. 770-305-9590. Faster A Pace (19-21 mph) leaves at 7am. Loop of 32 miles. Jordan Hill Route with challenging climbs and rolling hills. Ride only offers moderate/advanced pacing. Call shop for details.
• Ride to Atlanta Motor Speedway 8:30 am, Beginner- intermediate ride from Epic Bikes parking lot @ 1816 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough. 770-305-9590. Loop of 26 miles. Terrain is rolling hills. B Pace(15-17 mph) leaves at 8:30am. B Group usually splits up into several groups. Restrooms and changing room available in Epic Bikes.
• 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.  2007 Cut Sheet *2010 Info: Start at 8:30 am beginning Saturday 04/03. It will move to 8 am beginning Saturday 04/24 and will remain an 8 am ride throughout the summer. Regular option now includes a new store stop which lengthens the ride to about 60 miles. 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.
• Cafe:ine Coffee/N2 Racing Ride, 9:00. Meet at Cafe:ine Coffee at 4050 Buford Dr. in Buford. Map.
• 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 16-17 mph pace. Maps provided at start.
• PTC Road Ride. 8:00 am. Meets at Trek of Peachtree City. Beginner/Moderate/Training. Group A - 30+ miles at an average of 19+ mph. Group B - 30 miles at an average of 16+ mph. Group C - 23 miles at an average of 13 mph. No drop policy.
• 3 Gap. Strenuous. Dahlonega. 9 am. Meets at Lifetime Bicycles in the Walmart shopping center. Park in front of Lifetime. The shop will be open 8:00-9:00 am for fresh coffee.
• Lifetime Fitness Ride. 7:30 am. 40+ miles. Meets at Lifetime Fitness in Alpharetta, 855 North Point Parkway. Email Bonnie for information.
  
   

Fall 2010

Intown Rides Effective the week of 08/30/10, the ride start times for the In-Town Classics - Sandy Springs (Tuesday), Peachtree Battle (Wednesday), and Chastain (Thursday) - will move to 06:15 PM EDT. Also, effective that week, Sandy Springs will move to "short option".
Effective the week of 09/20/10, the ride start times will move to 06:00 PM EDT.
Effective the week of 10/04/10, the ride start times will move to 05:45 PM EDT.
Effective the week of 10/11/10, the ride start times will move to 05:30 PM EDT, and remain at this time through the final week of the season - the week of 11/01/10 - as Daylight Saving Time ends on 11/07/10.
Effective 11/13/10, the Tucker Ride will move to a Winter start time of 10:00 AM EST.
 

Northlake and Eastside Rides In order to have enough daylight to ride Tuesdays and Thursdays- approx 90 minutes is needed.
Starting Aug 17th- The Tuesday Northlake ride will go back to the traditional 2 loop course up Stonewall Jackson- for a 14 mile course.
Starting Aug 19th- The Thursday Pizza ride will go back to the traditional 2 large loop course (going down Stonewall Jackson) for a 16 mile course.
Week of 08/30/10 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 09/06/10 - 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 09/20/10 - 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 10/04/10 - 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 10/18/10 - sunsets 6:50s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will stay at 5:45 PM. The Northlake ride- we will do one counterclockwise inside small loop (4.75 miles). The Pizza loop will be one counterclockwise inside small loop (4.75 miles). .
Week of 10/25/10 - sunsets 6:40s- This will be the final week for the Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) rides - all start times and ride routes remain at 5:45 PM.

Atlanta Cycling Rides Weekday rides will move to 6:15 in Sept. and 6:00 in Oct/Nov.

Roswell Ride The Roswell Ride starts at 6:00 pm beginning Sept. 2.

Spring 2010

Intown Rides Daylight Saving Time starts this year on Sunday 03/14/10 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.
03/16/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option - Pre-Season Pace 03/17/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
03/18/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Chastain
03/23/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option - Pre-Season Pace
03/24/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
03/25/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Chastain
03/30/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option - Pre-Season Pace
03/31/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/01/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Chastain
04/06/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option - “Show Me What You Got Night”
04/07/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/08/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
04/13/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option
04/14/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/15/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
04/20/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option
04/21/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/22/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
04/27/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option
04/28/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/29/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
05/04/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Long Option
05/05/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
05/06/10 - 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 two 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 04/03/10.

The Sunday Ride
The Sunday Ride is currently on hiatus, in deference to the Airport Ride. However, the Sunday Ride will return the first Sunday in April. As such, a ride rotation that generally includes Silk Sheets, Kellytown and Wisteria (and Ballground and White on occasion), will begin anew starting 03/14/10. 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 list 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 hiatus until the Fall. As such, the last Airport Ride will be on 03/07/10 at 10:00 AM EST.

Atlanta Cycling
Mondays:
Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Recovery Ride" 6:30 pm (1NW) Easy Moderate
DST - Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please join us for a conversation based, stay together, active recovery paced 20 mile ride on low traffic streets in Buckhead and Sandy Springs. Route is painted. Dinner following. 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.
Tuesdays:
Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Women’s Ride" 6:30 pm (1NW) Beginner Easy Moderate
DST- Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please join us for a 16 mile "Women’s Only" ride on low traffic streets following a painted route at stay together pace with one group at no drop pace. The emphasis will be on meeting others and on becoming more skillful and comfortable while road riding. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For more information, contact AtlantaCycling.com.
Tuesdays – Ansley:
Atlanta Cycling-Ansley "Beginners Ride" 6:30 pm (1NW) Beginner Easy Moderate
DST – Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please join us for a slow paced, stay together ride of 17 miles on quiet streets. The emphasis will be on meeting others and on becoming more skillful and comfortable while road riding. The group will split, but one group will ride at no drop pace. Store located one block south of Cheshire Bridge Rd. at 1860 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 404-873-2451. For more information, contact AtlantaCycling.com.
Wednesdays:
Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Silver Lake Loop" 6:30 pm (1NW) Moderate Strenuous
DST – Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please join us for a 20-24 mile ride to Brookhaven and Silver Lake. Route is painted and easy to follow. Dinner following. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For more information, contact AtlantaCycling.com.
Wednesdays- Ansley:
Atlanta Cycling- Ansley “Go West Ride" 6:30 pm (1NW) Moderate
DST – Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please join us for a steady 22 mile westward loop on low traffic roads. Store located one block south of Cheshire Bridge Rd. at 1860 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 404-873-2451. For more information, contact AtlantaCycling.com.
Thursdays:
Atlanta Cycling "Buckhead Bellyache" 6:30 pm (1NW) Easy Moderate Strenuous
DST – Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please meet us at St. Phillips Cathedral in Buckhead, 2744 Peachtree Rd. for a relaxed 12 or brisk 24 mile ride in the Buckhead-Vinings area. Route is painted and easy to follow. The Church requests and welcomes our use of their restrooms including all clothing changes. Dinner following. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For more information, contact AtlantaCycling.com.
Thursdays:
Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Beginners Ride" 6:30 pm (1NW) Beginner Easy Moderate
DST – Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please join us for a slow paced, stay together ride of 16 miles on low traffic streets. The emphasis will be on meeting others and on becoming more skillful and comfortable while road riding. The group will split, but one group will ride at no drop pace. 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
Saturdays:
Atlanta Cycling- Vinings "Beyond Six Flags" 9:00 am (1NW) Moderate Strenuous Training
Oct- Mar 10:00. Please join us for a 40, 50 or 62 mile ride on rural roads following an out and back painted route. Lunch following next door. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For more information, contact AtlantaCycling.com.
Saturdays:
Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Vinings Loop" 10:00 am (1NW) Easy Moderate
Please join us for a 20 mile ride through Buckhead and Sandy Springs on a low traffic, painted route. Lunch following next door. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For more information, contact AtlantaCycling.com.

Eastside Rides from Mark Linenberg:

Last Two Winter Pizzas this Thursday and. Come out to Avondale Pizza Café (old location). Ride start- 6pm- main group does 10 miles in the park
The Pizza ride moves 6:15 after clocks spring forward the week of March 14h . Sunset 7:43 PM

Summer Ride Schedule- Notice that ride loops will vary since in Stone Mountain Park b/c Stonewall Jackson is still Closed as of this writing
March Ride Sunsets- 7:40pm-8:00pm
Northlake Ride- for all of March - meet at 3900 Lavista Road- back segment of Indian restaurant parking lot:
Starts Tuesday March 16, 2010 @ 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). ALTERNATE LOOP- If Stonewall Jackson is closed- we will do 2 small counterclockwise loops instead.
Pizza Ride- for all of March- meet at Avondale Pizza Café:
Starts Thursday March 18, 2010 @ 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). ALTERNATE LOOP- If Stonewall is closed- we will go out to turn around at bird sanctuary (this is right near the top of Stonewall Jackson Drive) and was the loop done in fall 2009.
 

April Ride Sunsets- 8:00pm-8:19pm
Northlake Ride- for last week of March and all of April:
March 30, 2010 @ 6:30PM.
One 7 mile intermediate counterclockwise loop- going up Stonewall Jackson. ALTERNATE LOOP- If Stonewall Jackson is closed- we will do 2 small counterclockwise loops instead.
Pizza Ride- for all of April:
Starts Thursday April 1, 2010 @ 6:30PM.
One 9 mile large clockwise loop. ALTERNATE LOOP- If Stonewall is closed- we will go out to turn around at bird sanctuary (this is right near the top of Stonewall Jackson Drive) and was the loop done in fall 2009.
 

May Ride Sunsets- 8:22pm-8:41pm
Northlake Ride- for all of May- through late summer 2010:
Starts Tuesday May 4, 2010 @ 6:30PM.
Two 7 mile intermediate counterclockwise loop- going up Stonewall Jackson
Pizza Ride- for all of May- through last summer 2010:
Starts Thursday May 6, 2010 @ 6:30PM.
Two large clockwise loops

Fall/Winter 2009-2010

Eastside Rides From Mark Linenberg:

Daylight Saving Time (DST) will end Sunday 11/01/09. DST will return again in the Spring on Sunday 03/14/10
In order to have enough daylight to ride Tuesdays and Thursdays- approx 90 minutes is needed. The sunset will be 8:34 tonight, and will continue to set a minute (or more) earlier per day.
Week of 08/31/09 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 09/07/09 - 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 09/21/09 - 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 10/05/09 - 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 10/19/09 - sunsets 6:50s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will stay at 5:45 PM. The Northlake ride- we will do one counterclockwise inside small loop (4.75 miles). The Pizza loop will be one counterclockwise inside small loop (4.75 miles). .
Week of 10/26/09 - sunsets 6:40s- This will be the final week for the Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) rides - all start times and ride routes remain at 5:45 PM.

InTown Classics Fall Schedule From Todd Fryberger In accordinance with the attached, I hereby decree that the "In-Town Classics", which include the Tuesday night Sandy Springs Ride, the Wednesday night Peachtree Battle ride, and the Thursday night Chastain ride, will adopt the following Fall schedule (note minor differences as compared to the Fall schedule for the Northlake and Pizza Rides):

Week of 08/31/09 - Last week the In-Town Classics start at 06:30 PM EDT. Last week for Long Option on Sandy Springs ride.
09/05/09 - College football season officially starts, with the first game of the season being South Carolina at North Carolina State at 07:00 PM EDT. Gotta love the invention of Thursday night college football .....
Week of 09/07/09 - In-Town Classics start at 06:15 PM EDT. Sandy Springs Ride reverts to Short Option for the balance of the season.
Week of 09/21/09 - In-Town Classics start at 06:00 PM EDT.
Week of 10/05/09 - In-Town Classics start at 05:45 PM EDT.
Week of 10/19/09 - In-Town Classic start at 05:30 PM EDT
Week of 10/26/09 - Last week for In-Town Classics.
11/01/09 - Daylight Saving Time ends.
11/07/09 - The Saturday Tucker Ride moves to a 10:00 AM EST start (one hour later) until the Spring.
03/14/09 - Daylight Saving Time starts again.
As always, the Sunday Ride will continue to start at 09:00 AM, "because the Sunday Ride changes for no one".
 

Outback Wed. Ride from Little 5 Points Start Times 9 /2 - 6:30pm
9/9 - 6:15pm
9/16 - 6:15pm
9/23 - 6pm
9/30 - 6pm
10/7 thru 10/28 - 5:45pm

10/28 will be the last ride until DST 2010. It will be sad.

Steel Magnolias Start Times The Steel Magnolias Cycleworks ride will start at 6:15 in Sept. and 6:00 in October.

Bicycles South Ride The Bicycles South ride on Tuesdays will start at 6:15 in Sept. and 6:00 in Oct. til the end of DST. There is a new map at http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/decatur/266930780.

Vinings Rides and Buckhead Bellyache The Atlanta Cycling Vinings rides and the Buckhead Bellyache move to 6:15 after Sept. 4th and to 6:00 in October. Routes do not change. The Six Flags ride on Saturdays will move to 10:00 am in October. The Vinings "In Town" ride will remain at 10:00 am year round.

Atlanta Cycling Vinings Rides There will be rides at 4:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the Atlanta Cycling Store-Vinings during standard time until DST in March 2010. 20 mile loop through Vinings and Buckhead. Route is marked with a "V." Leaves from the Atlanta Cycling in Vinings.

Sorella Women's Wed. Ride Schedule From Linda, the ride leader: "9/9 and 9/16: We will start at 6:15 PM. 9/23: 6:00 PM

Alpharetta Ride The ride is geared toward the non-working/under-employed set (sales guys), but if you know of anyone interested in riding here are the general details: (could also be the fitness moms and pro home school junior cyclists) Jittery Joes Crabapple 12635 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta
New riders/questions - 9:30 a.m.
Wheels down - 9:45 a.m.
Routes will rotate following a 4-week schedule. Wk 1: 25 - 30 miles, Wk 2: 30 - 35 miles, Wk 3: 35 - 40 miles, Wk 4: 25 miles, This week's route - 33 miles http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/alpharetta/558125283340714368 No mountain bikes. Helmets required. Routes may be very hilly and/or have fast flats. New group - average speed to be determined. Ride will run through the winter. Route is not marked yet. Cue sheets will be available. Questions: email reneeritterling@gmail.com or Renee Ritterling @ 404-583-1611

Airport Ride Announcement November 1 10AM Ride leaves from where Trinity Ave turns into Peter St in downtown.There is a nature break approximately 10 miles in after the first left off 29. After the nature break you have a decision to make: Fast or Slow Option. Fast Option turns left after the railroad tracks and is...no holds barred slugfest. This option takes another quick break once we get back to the store on 29 (maybe). 60ish miles Slow Option continues straight after the railroad tracks and is a nice leisurely pace that all riders should be able to handle. 40ish miles. The ride goes on rain or shine and is always large. Always wear your helmet and be safe. Riders unfamiliar with large groups should stay in the back. This ride is sanctioned by no one. It is an Atlanta peloton tradition dating back to the invention of the wheel. You participate at your own risk. DCS