We needed a goal to get ourselves in shape and to adapt to our new bicycles. That goal? Riding every foot of all the Atlanta area bicycle paths. These are mostly off-road trails, usually paved, and probably safer than riding out on the roads. Generally speaking, they are:
- The Path
- The Atlanta Beltway
- The Silver Comet Trail (includes the Chief Ladiga Trail)
First three legs
We started with the Silver Comet Trail, which runs from near Cumberland Mall to Anniston, Alabama. Each leg was out-and-back because we had to return to the car, so our mileage is twice the listed mileage (below).
After three days (not consecutive) at the Rambo Trailhead. No Sylvester Stallone in sight, but many people asked me for my autograph.
Please note the new handlebars with yellow tape. Joan and I decided the traditional drop bars (below left) were not for us, so we ordered new trekker (butterfly) bars (below right). That decision meant we had to change out our brake levers and shifters. But we no longer have to lean forward as much.
Miscellaneous photos
Piedmont Park patterns at lake bridge
Piedmont Park
Surly bicycle at the deserted John B Gordon Elementary School (where I spent about seven years). The school building is in the shadowy foliage. Look hard and you can see the bricks. I played under this tree when I was in kindergarten.
We have some very steep hills in the neighborhood
Next: More adventures and some parking-lot art
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