Atlanta/Decatur needs a LONG "What's Up" thread too!
02-15-07, 11:48 AM
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Holy cow! That's an impressive time! I was hoping to do it this year, to see how I would do now that I can actually breath. (Finally getting bad asthma under control!) You'll do great!
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the weather is looking up! partly cloudy, high of 49, NO RAIN!!! but maybe a little windy, but still!
02-20-07, 12:09 PM
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Ok folks. Here I am again -- Mr. Pain-in-the-eh, er, Neck. Gotta keep it clean. 
We're doing another East Wesley ride this Saturday, February 24.
The weather is supposed to be awesome so come on out and join in the fun.
We're doing another East Wesley ride this Saturday, February 24.
The weather is supposed to be awesome so come on out and join in the fun.
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02-20-07, 12:42 PM
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Ron,
I gotta question for ya.
I'm volunteering for the ING Marathon. They need cyclists to escort the wheelchair athletes during the event, mainly because we're higher up and more visible to vehicles. During the actual marathon, the roads downtown will be closed. During the training 'fun runs', however, the roads are open. I'm assuming the wheelers (their wording, not mine) will be on sidewalks. In downtown Atlanta, are we allowed on sidewalks? Part of the course is on Freedom Parkway, and I'm not sure where it's best to be.
Thanks!
PW
I gotta question for ya.
I'm volunteering for the ING Marathon. They need cyclists to escort the wheelchair athletes during the event, mainly because we're higher up and more visible to vehicles. During the actual marathon, the roads downtown will be closed. During the training 'fun runs', however, the roads are open. I'm assuming the wheelers (their wording, not mine) will be on sidewalks. In downtown Atlanta, are we allowed on sidewalks? Part of the course is on Freedom Parkway, and I'm not sure where it's best to be.
Thanks!
PW
02-20-07, 05:38 PM
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An Atlanta city ordinance states that is against the law to ride on the sidewalk within the city limits. The event organizers may have a waiver from the city. You might want to ask them about this.
I'll get the ordinance number tomorrow (when I'm at work) and PM you.
I'll get the ordinance number tomorrow (when I'm at work) and PM you.
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02-20-07, 05:42 PM
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On another note, the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign is taking legal action against the city regarding East Wesley.
Dear Fellow Bicyclist,
As demolition and re-construction resumes in earnest on East Wesley Road, we are reminding the City that they can still save about a million dollars by using safer and more effective traffic calming methods that are bike-friendly. They haven't gone too far yet to turn back and do it right!!
We have now taken it a step further in retaining an attorney to evaluate our legal options. Stay tuned for a decision soon on whether we file suit on this issue. In the meantime, we need to continue to remind the City of the folly of this project, and remind the general public that we must stop removing bicycle space on our roads in the name of safety!
Please ride with us this Saturday as we send a message that we have NOT gone away despite the City's attempt to ignore our pleas. The weather should be great this weekend, so come on out and support this critical cause! Come and hear the latest and view for yourself the destruction occurring on this road!
See ride details here.
Dennis Hoffarth
Executive Director
Atlanta Bicycle Campaign
404-881-1112
atlantabike@mindspring.com
www.atlantabike.org
As demolition and re-construction resumes in earnest on East Wesley Road, we are reminding the City that they can still save about a million dollars by using safer and more effective traffic calming methods that are bike-friendly. They haven't gone too far yet to turn back and do it right!!
We have now taken it a step further in retaining an attorney to evaluate our legal options. Stay tuned for a decision soon on whether we file suit on this issue. In the meantime, we need to continue to remind the City of the folly of this project, and remind the general public that we must stop removing bicycle space on our roads in the name of safety!
Please ride with us this Saturday as we send a message that we have NOT gone away despite the City's attempt to ignore our pleas. The weather should be great this weekend, so come on out and support this critical cause! Come and hear the latest and view for yourself the destruction occurring on this road!
See ride details here.
Dennis Hoffarth
Executive Director
Atlanta Bicycle Campaign
404-881-1112
atlantabike@mindspring.com
www.atlantabike.org
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02-20-07, 08:17 PM
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Ron, thanks for the ordinance info.
For the East Wesley rides, could I hang with the group on my mtb? I put in some serious miles last weekend on my road bike, so I might do this on my mtb to give myself a break. Especially since the road conditions looked pretty rough last time I rode E.W.
For the East Wesley rides, could I hang with the group on my mtb? I put in some serious miles last weekend on my road bike, so I might do this on my mtb to give myself a break. Especially since the road conditions looked pretty rough last time I rode E.W.
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FYI
Here is Garden Hills neighborhood's recent assessment of the project:
https://www.gardenhills.net/Default.aspx?tabid=4126
Here is Garden Hills neighborhood's recent assessment of the project:
https://www.gardenhills.net/Default.aspx?tabid=4126
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02-21-07, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
Ron, thanks for the ordinance info.
For the East Wesley rides, could I hang with the group on my mtb? I put in some serious miles last weekend on my road bike, so I might do this on my mtb to give myself a break. Especially since the road conditions looked pretty rough last time I rode E.W.
For the East Wesley rides, could I hang with the group on my mtb? I put in some serious miles last weekend on my road bike, so I might do this on my mtb to give myself a break. Especially since the road conditions looked pretty rough last time I rode E.W.
Here's the riding on sidewalks info.
Sec. 150-210. Riding on sidewalks.
(a) Business district. No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district or the central traffic district.
(b) Age restriction. No person 13 or more years of age shall ride a bicycle upon any sidewalk in any district.
(c) Duties to pedestrians. Any person who is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian.
(Code 1977, § 13-2344)
(a) Business district. No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district or the central traffic district.
(b) Age restriction. No person 13 or more years of age shall ride a bicycle upon any sidewalk in any district.
(c) Duties to pedestrians. Any person who is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian.
(Code 1977, § 13-2344)
https://www.municode.com/resources/ga...d=10376&sid=10
Search for "bicycle" in the search box in the top left. In the results window click on the first artice found, then scroll down to near the bottom.
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Originally Posted by Map tester
FYI
Here is Garden Hills neighborhood's recent assessment of the project:
https://www.gardenhills.net/Default.aspx?tabid=4126
Here is Garden Hills neighborhood's recent assessment of the project:
https://www.gardenhills.net/Default.aspx?tabid=4126
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02-21-07, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshFrank
Feel free to put the word out, lets see if we can turn the Thinking Man in 1 to a "biker bar".
what about for those of us under 21
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Originally Posted by AtlAllez
what about for those of us under 21
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Originally Posted by AtlAllez
what about for those of us under 21
02-22-07, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GTcommuter
Thinking Mans isn't 21+ until after 9pm.
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I know its a while before I will be moving up to the Atlanta area, but how far is it from Decatur to Georgia State? My wife we be working in the city and I will be going to school at GSU. We have heard good things about Decatur but is it a friendly commute from Decatur to GSU?
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with no traffic it's almost a straight shot down Ponce in less than 15-20 minutes. With traffic it can vary greatly, but it will be way more than 20. I LOVE Decatur to death(I don't live there though), but it's just not very convenient to get to and from.
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Originally Posted by purplebike
I haven't seen them card anyone yet unless you're ordering. I've gotten in after 9...
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Originally Posted by jdeane4
I know its a while before I will be moving up to the Atlanta area, but how far is it from Decatur to Georgia State? My wife we be working in the city and I will be going to school at GSU. We have heard good things about Decatur but is it a friendly commute from Decatur to GSU?
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Originally Posted by jdeane4
I know its a while before I will be moving up to the Atlanta area, but how far is it from Decatur to Georgia State? My wife we be working in the city and I will be going to school at GSU. We have heard good things about Decatur but is it a friendly commute from Decatur to GSU?
Inside Decatur can be a bit expensive for young folks, make sure to look at Oakhurst and Kirkwood which are adjacent neighborhoods. Let me know if you're up here and I'll show you around.
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Originally Posted by jdeane4
I know its a while before I will be moving up to the Atlanta area, but how far is it from Decatur to Georgia State? My wife we be working in the city and I will be going to school at GSU. We have heard good things about Decatur but is it a friendly commute from Decatur to GSU?
If you have any specific questions free feel to PM me.
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02-23-07, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by branman1986
I LOVE Decatur to death(I don't live there though), but it's just not very convenient to get to and from.
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I just reconfirmed with Thinking Man, all systems go. Pro bike racing and beer Sunday at 5:00!!!!!
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I posted the Thinking Man info on the Sorella site. Be nice if any of them show up!
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Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
I posted the Thinking Man info on the Sorella site. Be nice if any of them show up!
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oh whoops, for some reason I assumed he meant by car...duh...stupid me
sorry, yeah, by bike decatur is awesome. At least I know I can easily bike to Decatur and I can easily bike to GSU...there are lots of good routes to choose from.
sorry, yeah, by bike decatur is awesome. At least I know I can easily bike to Decatur and I can easily bike to GSU...there are lots of good routes to choose from.