Originally posted by BikenGolf
Hi All,
I'm new to the forum, and, was checking out a few threads when I noticed a few Atlanta members. This brought a question to mind. In 1996 - 1998 I visited Atlanta fairly often on trips to my company's corporate office. I don't recall seeing many cyclists, and, the traffic congestion has almost legendary status.
So, for you Atlanta cyclists, what is the state of commuting specifically, and, cycling in general? What is your experience with the drivers, and, the sheer number of vehicles? Also, for non-commute rides, where do you ride?
Ron makes some good references to Stone Mountain Park. This is a great place to ride your bike, especially if you like hills. You can also canoe, golf, or just climb the darn thing.
And about 1 mile from the west gate, you can eat at a lovely German restaurant, run by a family that I have known for about 25 years (they started out as a natural bread bakery, and still sell great baked stuff, including cakes and pies.) I remember when their son, who is now their primary chef, was a little kid!
Incidentally, he (Carl) lost 100 pounds running up Stone Mountain on a regular basis. :thumbup:
Anyway, now that my advertisement for my friends' establishment is over, back to the original question.
Atlanta is a mixed bag. On my commute from Stone Mountain to Atlanta, I pass through three cities (14 miles) and many neighborhoods. The history of these areas range from as old as 1890 to as late as 1980. Overall, Atlanta is a mixture of older cities and neighborhoods connected by auto-friendly arteries. The key is finding the quietest routes possible.
By the way, when passing though Candler Park and Inman Park neighborhoods (closest to Atlanta,) I see many commuting cyclists. In fact, I have met several and spoken with them. But I can only remember Henry's name.
