Leader: Hank Aldort aldorth@bellsouth.net H-678-393-0561, C-770-312-4333
Ability Level: EASY, perfect for children and adults
Many of you have asked for events to start later in the day.
Some of you have children in Hebrew School and can't make it
to our Sunday events because they just start too early.
Many of you have asked for family friendly events.
WE HEAR YOU!! And WE DELIVER!!
Hank is here to bring you the Family-friendly afternoon
at the Silver Comet Trail.
The Silver Comet as many of you know is a Rails to Trails project.
That means an old railroad bed was paved over and fixed up
and made into a trail for bikers, skaters, walkers
and even those in strollers.
The grade is mostly level, as you might expect to handle old-time
locomotives. You can learn more about the Silver Comet at
http://www.trailexpress.com/silvercomet/index.php and other sites.
We'll be starting at the 4.2 mile marker.
There's a bike shop there where you could rent a bike if you need
or get a quick fix if something isn't working on your bike.
Some of Mosaic's more experienced riders may also be able to help.
We'll ride for just a couple of hours but don't worry about keeping up,
there will be fast riders and slow riders, fast and slow skaters,
some people walking briskly and others pushing strollers.
Dogs are welcome on the trail (on a leash)
but be courteous to the bikers and skaters and fellow walkers.
After the ride, some of us will gather for a nosh nearby.
Meeting Time: 2 pm
Ride starts: 2:15
Regroup at the start: 4:15
Location: Floyd Road Access Lot for the Silver Comet Trail
Directions:
From I-285 on the West side of Atlanta:
Take Exit 15 @ S. Cobb Pkwy (follow the signs for the Silver Comet)
Take S. Cobb Pkwy west (away from Atlanta) approx 1.5 miles
Turn Left onto East-West Connector (there's a shopping center on the corner)
Travel 6.5 miles on the connector (until just past Wal-Mart)
Turn Left onto Floyd Rd
Travel approximately 0.5 miles to the trailhead.
Turn right at the light just past the trail head
into the parking lot behind the bike shop.
What to Bring: Bike, Skates, or shoes for walking.
Helmets if you are riding or skating.
Water, or other appropriate fluids and snacks.
Sunblock. Bike repair stuff and other gear for your sport.
Money for dinner. The Kids.
Cost: free to members; $3 for non-members
(Join that day for $25 per year; $40 per couple; kids are free)