Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

2004-09-10 8:52 PM

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Expert

671

Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

I'm in! Let's do it!

2004-09-12 8:31 AM

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Master

2447

Marietta, Ga

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

October 2 sounds great. I would like to suggest a cookout for lunch afterwards. We could start at 8:30am, swim-bike-run then around 11 or so, fire up the grill for an old fashioned barbeque.

We need to somehow get the word out to all the other Atlanta BT'rs.

2004-09-12 8:35 AM

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Expert

671

Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

Karl, Let's make sure we can use the grill w/o having to rent a shelter (unless that is the route we take). I have emailed the park in the past and they have been fairly good at responding. I can check again.

ATL BTers- Who would like to join us for the mock tri and cook-out??

Tony

2004-09-12 8:40 AM

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Master

2447

Marietta, Ga

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

Tony,

If that doesn't work, I have a handy portable gas grill we can use. The shelter would be nice to have in any case. This already sounds like fun.

2004-09-17 2:55 PM

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Elite Veteran

628

Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

I'm interested (as long as there isn't another hurricane that day). Any details I should know about?

2004-09-17 6:36 PM

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Expert

671

Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

ATL mock tri group- I will post details this weekend!

Thanks,
Tony

2004-09-18 7:26 AM

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Expert

671

Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

As Tom mentions above, here's the link. You can also see Karl's (Motivated) post on the main forum.

http://gastateparks.org/info/jtanner/

It will be fun! We would like a final count re who will join us. If we all bring something different (food) that would be even better.

Feel free to email me with questions,
Tony

2004-09-20 10:24 PM

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Master

2447

Marietta, Ga

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

Tony,

I'm in and looking forward to it. I had thought about bringing a few steaks and a bag or two of charcoal.

Also, keep in mind that alcohol is not permitted in the state parks, so bring a cup to camoflage your brewsky's.

See you next Saturday.

2004-09-28 10:45 AM

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Master

2447

Marietta, Ga

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

Just looked at the weather forecast, they're predicting a low of 56 degrees Saturday morning, which will make for a cool swim. I'm bringing my wetsuit. It will, however, make the bike and run quite pleasureable.

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2004-09-28 2:38 PM

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Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

I'm coming! I can't remember if I told anyone a definite answer. So count me in.

See you Saturday, Bethany

2004-09-29 11:22 AM

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Master

2447

Marietta, Ga

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

Unfortunately, due to a variety of reasons, we will not be holding the mock tri this Saturday as a group. We will, however, work on planning future training events for the Atlanta contingent.

2004-10-09 1:07 PM

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Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

I told a couple of you that I'd give a report on my Stone Mountain experience. I didn't make it last weekend but I did today.

I'd give the park an A- b/c you have to pay $7 just to enter. You can buy an annual pass but I don't know how much that is. Rather expensive to ride your bike, in my opinion.

The good things about the park: very few cars, safe, scenic and well paved roads. There is an inner loop and an outer loop. I did the outer one, which was longer (a bit over 7 miles per loop). The roads are hilly, some more steep than others.

That's my report. Good ride and would do it again.

It would be fun to get the Atlanta group together for a training ride there at the park.

2004-10-11 3:48 PM

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Elite Veteran

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Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

Guess what I found... a bike path that leads into Stone Mountain Park. On the map, it states that the park is free for those who travel in that way. HUH! Then you can get away from paying $7. Not bad. Here's the website: http://www.pathfoundation.org/trails/stonemtn.cfm

The next thing is to figure out where to park to get on that path...

tplauche

2004-10-11 4:04 PM

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Kennesaw, GA

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

Browe79 - 2004-10-11 3:48 PMGuess what I found... a bike path that leads into Stone Mountain Park. On the map, it states that the park is free for those who travel in that way. HUH! Then you can get away from paying $7. Not bad. Here's the website: http://www.pathfoundation.org/trails/stonemtn.cfmThenext thing is to figure out where to park to get on that path...

Thanks for the link, I'll have to save it for future use.

2004-10-12 7:38 AM

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Master

2447

Marietta, Ga

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

Brittany,

Thanks. Great link. We should plan a ride sometime soon....

DJP1812

2004-10-12 5:08 PM

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Tampa, Florida

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

Are you guys/girls in a club or just meet up and ride together?

2004-10-14 2:23 PM

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Master

2447

Marietta, Ga

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

We've just met and rode together on occassion. Check out the Tri-Atlanta Club. There are group rides this weekend...see belowHi all,

SATURDAY RIDES - WEBB BRIDGE

Option 1 - Webb Bridge Lite: Sugar Pike route this week, kinder ride

What: About 50 miles of fun in Fulton, Forsyth and Cherokee counties

When: Saturday. Arrive at parking lot by 7:45am for departure

PROMPTLY at 8:00am.

Where: Meet in the parking lot on the northeast corner of Webb Bridge

Road and Northpoint Parkway. See directions below.

Speed: 18-19 mph average

Option 2 - Webb Bridge Ride: Yellow Creek route this week, killer ride

What: About 55 miles of fun in Fulton, Forsyth & Cherokee counties

When: Saturday. Arrive at parking lot by 7:45am for departure

PROMPTLY at 8:00am.

Where: Meet in the parking lot on the northeast corner of Webb Bridge

Road and Northpoint Parkway.

Speed: 20-22 mph average

Directions: From 400, Exit #10, Old Milton Parkway: Go east on Old

Milton Parkway about 0.5 mile to North Point Parkway. Make a left

turn onto North Point Parkway. Go about 1 mile and cross Webb Bridge

Road. About 0.25 mile after you cross Webb Bridge Road, make a right

turn into the office parking lot. See

Edited by Motivated 2004-10-14 2:24 PM

atree

2004-10-20 8:06 AM

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Extreme Veteran

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Metro Atlanta

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

The PATH leading into Stone Mountain generally parallels East Ponce deLeon. On the weekends there would probably be parking available around the Mountain Industrial area. I used to live over there but it has been oh 15+ years ago. There may even be a Park-n-Ride lot right there.

If those are not good options, there is also the Old Town of Stone Mountain. It is like, 1/2 mi from the entrance to the park. You may have to have some since of direction, not much - just go towards the big rock, to find it. I will try to get over that way, maybe this weekend (friends in Decatur) and get better information.

brilliantjoy

2004-10-20 10:15 PM

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Norcross, GA

Subject: RE: Atlanta BT mock Triathlon

Hi! I was at Stn. Mtn. last wekend with some friends and we had a fabulous ride! The outer loop is definitely more scenic and a better workout. I think you'd enjoy it. I also have a friend who told me where to park for free F.Y.I. Here are the directions:
For the future...to park for free when biking
Travel on 78 East and exit on Hugh Howell road
the ramp will take you to the first intersection with 2 gas stations.
make a left turn on Liburn-Stone Mtn.. the road ends shortly. Make
another left onto SilverHill road. continue for .5m or so and take a
left on Park blvd. It a residential street and there are speed bumps.
Continue until Park BLVD ends and make another Left. This street takes
you right to one of the entrance gates of the park, but right before
the entrance to your left and there is Stone Mount. CHristian School
parking lot. You can park in these spaces and bike into the park.

Hope you find this useful!

BJ