Southeast - Howling Halloween Hundred in Gainesville, GA

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MidnightMicro
10-23-10, 09:26 PM
I know I'm new here but I was wondering if anyone was doing the Howling Halloween Hundred ride in Gainesville, GA on saturday? Does it matter if I go alone on a ride like this..? planning to due maybe the 35 mile ride.. Is anyone else going to do it?

El Conquistador De Amore
10-24-10, 07:56 AM
I was considering doing the 35 mile option as well. I should have more than enough time to finish so I don't miss any of the Georgia v Florida game. You can definitely go alone on these rides. They'll have a map for you and should be well marked. Looking at the map for this though , it looks like it's an out and back route. I prefer when a route is a loop.
Aspenator
10-25-10, 12:07 PM
I wanted to do it, but the 2 hour drive at 5:30 just doesn't sound like fun. The rest stop food sounds delicious. Pumpkin rolls and PB&J sandwiches.

El Conquistador De Amore
10-25-10, 01:09 PM
Hmmm. Now I'm starting to consider the Fall Classic ride in Athens instead. It's the same day.

http://www.active.com/cycling/athens-ga/fall-classic-century-bike-ride-2010

Doesn't start until 10am, includes shirt, special Terrapin pint glass, and tour of the Terrapin Brewery which means.......my fiance will be along to be the designated driver. Post ride alcohol wins everytime.
MidnightMicro
10-25-10, 04:50 PM
Thats true, the two hour ride is a bet of a set back.. but I drove pass Gainesville the other day, it looked like a nice place! And the cause made me want to do it even more! aww.. i didnt see the fall classic ride.. already signed up last night ><
Aspenator
10-25-10, 08:40 PM
Hmmm. Now I'm starting to consider the Fall Classic ride in Athens instead. It's the same day.

http://www.active.com/cycling/athens-ga/fall-classic-century-bike-ride-2010

Doesn't start until 10am, includes shirt, special Terrapin pint glass, and tour of the Terrapin Brewery which means.......my fiance will be along to be the designated driver. Post ride alcohol wins everytime.

Anyone near either rides have a couch for Fri night?
El Conquistador De Amore
10-31-10, 08:34 PM
Well, the Fall Classic was amazing. Weather was great, I liked the 10am start time, and drinking good beer was a nice reward after the ride. This is a ride I will do every year as long as they offer it. Better than watching UGA lose to Florida yet again. So lame.

They did run out of maps early and there were some intersections that weren't marked well.