ChiefN The Comet Bicycle Ride

Chief'N The Comet Bicycle Ride,  8 April 2017
Beautiful Days on the Bike. Was too Slow and did not make the complete route Saturday, 20 miles short. was extracted at Starbucks East of Dallas.



 Started Sunday in Cedartown west back to vehicle.





Chief'N The Comet photos:



Chief'N The Comet Bicycle Ride

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ChiefN The Comet Bicycle Ride

Day 1: 9:00AM Start at Weaver Police Station 500 Anniston St, Weaver, Alabama riding Chief Ladiga Trail > Silver Comet Trail to Cumberland Mall
1000 Cumberland Mall, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Approx 100 miles.  HOBO/Stealth Camp or Hotel Options Nearby.

Day 2: 7:30AM Start at Cumberland Mall 1000 Cumberland Mall, Atlanta, Georgia  30339 riding Silver Comet Trail > Chief Ladiga Trail to Weaver Police Station 500 Anniston St, Weaver, Alabama Approx 100 miles

OverNight Parking at Start/Finish Weaver Police Station 500 Anniston St, Weaver, Alabama 36277 Leave Tag Number and Info Inside
Lunch Both Days in RockMart, Georgia

http://www.silvercometga.com/

http://www.chiefladigatrail.com/plan-a-visit/faq-s

ChiefN The Comet Bicycle Ride

  

  

Chief Ladiga Trail and The Silver Comet Trail Overnight Bicycle Ride.

Be Self Sufficient. Maintain 13mph average. Be Prepared for inclement weather. Just Rain: Ride On. Lightning: Take Cover. Red Blinkie & Light as Night Riding Possible if Schedule Shifts.
This Schedule is FLEXIBLE... This will be a Laid back No Stress Ride enjoying the Beautiful Flora & Fauna Alabama & Georgia Have To Offer. Any Dirt Riding will not be Technical. Plenty Of Restock Options along the route. Also the Option of joining in Anywhere on route.

Chief Ladiga Trail and The Silver Comet Trail Overnight Bicycle Ride.

Preliminary Gear List:
GPS
Rain Jacket
Light –Blinkie
Extra Batteries GPS/Phone
Bivy
Brake Pads
Deraileur Hanger
Chain Tool, pin, link
Multi Tool, Hex, Torq
Knife
Spoke Wrench
Lube
4 tubes
Patch kit
Co2 Kit Levers
Pump
Duct tape, zip ties
Zip lock bag
Bug spray
Butt Butter
Sock Hat
Socks/shorts/shirt
Perpetuem, gels, enduralytes
Ibuprophen
Sun & clear glasses
Cash

List of Gear I use:

Under Seat Bag:
Phantom Packs SIC pack
http://floridamtb.blogspot.com/2015/09/phantom-packs-sic-pack-bikepacking.html

Tubless Tires:
http://floridamtb.blogspot.com/2013/10/specialized-2bliss-tire.html

Handlebar Bag:
http://floridamtb.blogspot.com/2013/08/axiom-handle-bar-bag.html

Bivy Set up:
http://floridamtb.blogspot.com/2013/09/emergency-bivy.html

GPS unit:
http://floridamtb.blogspot.com/2013/09/garmin-dakota-20-gps.html

Santos Vortex 12\6 Hr MTB Race 2016

Santos 12\6 hour MTB Race Santos Vortex Trails. Lemans Style Start in the Pit wit a Parade lap before hitting the red Trails then Twisting thru the flowy Trails in the Pines. Many steep rocky drops and Man made wooden features made this a Fun And Exciting course.


All Photos Here: 2016 Santos Vortex MTB Race PHOTOS on Flickr



www.GoneRiding.com

Santos Votex Trails 12 Hour MTB Race Awards ceremony video:


www.GeorgiaMTB.com

Drove down Friday to set up Camp/Pit right on the course. Had a 8 person Tent, Popup two tables Chairs. Camp Stove for making Hot Coffee n Oatmeal. Few others showed up to camp and pit with me. We had home made Baked Ziti Friday night by the fire with a beautiful full moon. Temps got down in to the low 40s over night and we woke to a Heavy dew. Drank Coffee Ate Oatmeal and got all my stuff toether ready to rave. I had Hammer Perpetuem, Gels, Pnut butter n honey sandwiches for the day. Had pepsi n snickers for later in the race to keep me going. Had a Fun time Videoing and Tacking pictures during the race. ended up doing 5 laps and having a Blast down at the Trailer Park pit with their Heckle Jump set up complete with a flame to jump thru.

 

Santos Vortex Trails Ocala, Florida

Bike Macon Complete Streets Georgia Bikes Presentation

Bike Macon Complete Streets Georgia Bikes Presentation

Bike N Beers Bike Macon www BikeMacon.org  Bicycling Organization Meeting Group Ride Downtown Macon, Georgia More People On Bicycles Cycling Safety Bicycle Advocates



Bike Macon Complete Streets Georgia Bikes Presentation
Bike Macon Complete Streets Georgia Bikes Presentation www.GeorgiaBikes.org More People on #Bicycles Macon, Georgia #Cycling Safety Safer Roads and Intersections for Cyclist



Complete Streets are Streets tat are safe for all users. Cyclist, pedestrians, and Automobiles. Designing City thoroughfares in a way that all users can move about safely. Complete streets have save intersections where all users can pass and cross easily and safely without Traffic interruption. Complete streets concepts are good for cities.

www.GeorgiaMTB.com

Conquistador's Raid On The Loop

Conquistador's Raid On The Loop

 Conquistador's Raid On The Loop ~300 Mile loop in 3 Days By Bicycle. Arrived at the Start near Chuck Lennon Trail in De Leon Springs, Florida Late Thursday Night. Slept few hours in the Car before:
Day 1  -   Waking to pack up and roll out at sun up. Skipped Riding The Chuck Lennon Trail and went straight to McDonalds for Coffee and an Egg Mc Muffin. On Southward to Lake Baresford with a break by the lake before taking bike path to French road. Then to Starbucks for more coffee before cruising down Shell rd. to the  pristine Spring to Spring Bike Paths starting at Gemini Springs at Lake Monroe. Beautiful Partly cloudy Day in Florida Riding a Bicycle. Stopped an had lunch at Subway before swerving down more bike path past Osteen to Hickory Bluff Preserve for a rest by the St. Johns River. East down Maytown Road turning north after passing under the I-95 overpass to Cow Creek. Took the causeway over to end on the Beach in New Smyrna. 90+ mile day. Although I was Prepared to Hobo/Stealth Camp I Got a Room at the Ocean Air on HWY 1 in New Smyrna Beach. Ate a huge Grouper Sandwich at Pappa's Drive In Resturant.



Day 2  - Coffee, Eggs n Gritz at Pappa's Drive In Restaurant then Cycling North toward St Augustine on HWY A1A. Crossed over to the Beach at port Orange then Cycling north on the beach. The tide was in so riding the soft sand was hard so I popped back up onto A1A North.  Cruised through Daytona to the Starbucks in Ormond Beach. Refilled my bottles and Had a Caramel Macchiato sitting in the park by the beach. Riding out north up A1A thee was a slight tailwind. Fish Tacos n Pepsi at the Golden Lion in Flagler Beach Florida. Still Cycling A1A north looking for the Mala Compra Trail. Did the Easy loop of the Mala Compra saving my legs for the long stretch of Cycling HWY A1A left to make Castillo De San Marcos by Dark . Crossed over in to St Augustine on the Bridge of Lions just as it was opening for some sail boats to navigate through the bridges gates. Ate Manacotti n salad at AL's Pizza Just outside the Forts gates. Ridng SouthWest out of St Augustine passing under the I-95 overpass. Got a Room at the Quality Inn near were the Rail Road Tracks turn into Bike Path Leading Toward Palatka, Florida. 80+ mile day.





Day 3  -  Early, Dark, Misty morning start by finding the beginning of the Bike Path leading to Palatka, Florida. Jus a mile from the hotel begins a long stretch of bike path that gives way to road riding. At the Putnam county line outside of Palatka the Bike Path resumes through beautiful Florida country side all the way to the bridge in to Palatka, Florida. Cycling South out of Palatka on the East side of the St Johns River its road riding all the way in to Welaka, Florida. Welaka Forest Trail down to the Mud Spring area for a snack break.  Popping out at the Fort Gates Ferry still following the St. John's River South I decided it was time to take the most direct route to the car. Pedaled over to Crescent City and picked up HWY 17 South. HWY 17 has bike lanes separated by rumble strips. Store Stop in Seville, Florida for some Pepsi and Peanuts and refill my Water Bottles. Made it back to the Car in De Leon Springs, Florida. 85 mile Day.




Conquistador's Raid On The Loop ~300 Mile loop in 3 Days By Bicycle was a great ride. Temperatures were mild, tailwinds were prevalent, and no rain for this BikePacking Adventure around the "River To Sea Loop" in east Central Florida. There were many Restock Options along this route including Kangaroo Convenience stores and All had Clean Bathrooms. The Bike Paths of the River To Sea Loop are beautiful and Pristine. There were many miles of Road Riding streets with Bike Lanes and without too.

Conquistador's Raid On The Loop Photos on Flickr



Conquistador's Snaps







3 Day BikePacking trip around the St John's River to Sea Loop in East Central Florida
Friday March 18th  -  Sunday March 20th 2016

 

THIS MAP APPROXIMATE ROUTE. ACTUAL ROUTE MAY SLIGHTLY VARY ONTO BIKEPATHS NOT SHOWN IN GOOGLE MAPS.
 View Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zikQ9KZ23rnU.kGRo_Cpq1_1U&usp=sharing
 

Cycling a Modified Route of the SingleTrack Samurai Productions "St John's River To Sea Loop" Created by the Legendary Karlos Rodriguez Bernart.
Be Self Sufficient. Maintain 13mph average. Be Prepared for inclement weather. Just Rain: Ride On. Lightning: Take Cover.

FRIDAY: 8am departure DeLeon Springs, Florida. Chuck Lennon Trail, Lake Beresford Bike Paths/Back roads to Lunch Near I-4 Gemini Springs. Bike Path to Hickory Bluff on the St Johns River for a Break/Swim. Maytown road to New Smyrna Beach, Possible Dinner Cruise at 5:30pm. HOBO/Stealth Camp at Marine Discovery Center on the Indian River or Hotel Option. Approximate 95 mile Day.

SATURDAY: 7:20am departure Breakfast Near Port Orange few miles on Beach riding, Scenic HWY A1A to Lunch at Golden Lion in Flagler Beach, Riding the Mala Campra Trail, Dinner in St Augustine HOBO/Stealth Camp or Hotel Option where rail track turns into Bike Path west of I-95 overpass near Vermont Heights. Approximate 80 mile Day.

SUNDAY: 7:20am departure, Store Stop East Palatka, Cross thru Dunns Creek Wildlife Area, Lunch at Shrimps R Us in Welaka. Spring Swim in the State Forest, ride thru Lake George Conservation Area to Seville then fastest route to car. Approximate 90 mile Day.

This Schedule is FLEXIBLE... This will be a Laid back No Stress Ride enjoying the Beauty, Flora & Fauna Florida Has To Offer. Any Dirt Riding will not be Technical. GPX file for loading into navigation device will be available. Plenty Of Restock Options along the route.
Also the option of just the First Day Ride to New Smyrna Overnight stay then Backtrack to car. Also the Option of joining in Anywhere on route.

FaceBook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/180251102342680/

2015 River to Sea Loop BikePacking Trip Ride Report: http://georgiamtb.blogspot.com/2015/09/river-to-sea-loop-2015.html

www.GeorgiaMTB.com

Cross Florida individual Time Trial CFiTT 2015 Bikepacking Florida

 

ALL 2015 CFiTT Photos Here:

flickr - Cross Florida Individual Time Trial CFiTT PHOTOS

2015 CFiTT Cross Florida individual Time Trial
Friday 1pm Left my Vehicle and Caught the Shuttle from The Finish of the Cross Florida individual Time Trial at the Western Terminus of the Withlacoochee Trail on the Gulf of Mexico. Lucked out and got to ride Shotgun on the Bike /Gear Truck instead of the packed Passenger Van to the Start of the Cross Florida individual Time Trial at New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Checked in to the Sea Vista Hotel room 25. The Room was better than anticipated. I brought coffee and filters  for the rooms auto-drip machine. Scooped my Spot tracker from Karlos at the Sea Vista Tiki Bar. Took some Pictures gat all my gear on the bike and set. Ate Shrimp and Grits at the Upper Deck Restaurant across the street from the Start of the Cross Florida individual Time Trial.


2015 CFiTT Cross Florida individual Time Trial Day 1
Slept well got up and made coffee and carried a cup down to the Start at the beach. Got the Rear wheel Dip Checkpoint Photo in the Atlantic Ocean. Made good time over the causeway and through the woods behind the college. One small wrong turn in Cow Creek. Cruized on to the the I-95 over pass and stopped for a short break. Eased down Maytown road and got the check point selfie at the Osteen BikePath Bridge. Rolled on to the Publix/Subway on the Spring to Spring Trail before Gemini Springs. Got some Batteries for my Garmin Dakota 20 at the Publix ate at the subway then Ralley on to the turn north up Shell rd.  Made it to DeLeon and the Store for Restock jus outside Chuck Lennon Trail. Soaked up the fun singletrack then pedaled to Astor and Ate at the Restaurant just off route. I had Two Fried Chicken Breast Mashed Potatoes and Green beans with Coke. Sloshed onward North and Made camp at the Lake George Conservation Area Group Camping Area. The Campground was packed with Hunters so we set up off away from the Pavilion. I had a Hand made felt Sleep bag 2 emergency bags and a plastic Table cloth tarp cover.  Slept good even though Lota Snoring going on!


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2015 CFiTT Cross Florida individual Time Trial Day 2
Broke camp with hot coffee. Caught the Fort Gates Ferry crossing the St Johns River on the Cross Florida individual Time Trial at ~8am. Forest Double track to the 88 store and Checkpoint Selfie in the Ocala National Forest. Riding Beautiful Sandy Florida Trail thru the Forest. Very tough Trails with no cell service. Popped out on Pavement hit the Snappy Tomato south of the Ocala National Forest had a Warm Hoagie and coke. Round the corner for the Checkpoint at the Ocklawaha Bridge before entering Marshal Swamp beginning the Cross Florida GreenWay to Santos. Got a Room at the Microtel down the road from Santos LAndbridge. Shower then meet others for dinner at Cracker Barrell. Chicken n dumplings, corn, hasbrown casserole, 3 biscuits n jam, pecan pie a la mode, coke. Crashed early with devices on charge.

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2015 CFiTT Cross Florida individual Time Trial Day 3
5am Early Push thru the landbridge trails. Hit the Bob Evens Restaurant on 200 for coffee before entering the preserve and Pruitt Memorial. Grassy Double Track before hitting long stretch of blacktop to the RailTrail in Dunnellon, Florida. Crossing the rainbow river and stopping at the store for restock before hitting the rural neighborhoods with sugar sand. Quick photo shoot at the Withlacoochee Overlook then on to the finish at the Gulf and the Wheel Dip Photo!



All my equipment performed well. No Flats No Mechanicals.
Great Fun Ride Huge Thank you to Singletrack Samurai Productions!

Pre-Race Prep:

Officially registered for the 2015 CFiTT!
Bicycle Race from Atlantic ocean at New Smyrna Beach, Florida to the Gulf of Mexico at Inglis, Florida across central Florida mostly off-road. ~250 miles
December 5th   

http://www.singletracksamurai.com/ 

Parking My Car at the Finish near the Withlacoochee Trail on the Gulf;  I will take a Shuttle with all my Gear to the Start of the 2015 Cross Florida individual Time Trial CFiTT bicycle race in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Staring on the Beach in New Smyrna Saturday Dec. 5 at 5am Racing South West to Cow Creek then onto Osteen Via Maytown Road then Spring to spring trail to Gemini spring turning north heading to Blue Spring State Park on up to De leon Springs further north to Astor, Florida up to The Fort Gates Ferry Crossing the St, John's River. Entering the Ocala National Forest Riding West to the 88 Store crossing the ONF Popping out Near the Ocklawaha River then to Santos crossing the Landbridge riding to Dunnellon crossing the Rain Bow River with more Rail Trail then deep sugar sand thru rural neiborhoods to the Withlacooche Trail leading to the Gulf of Mexico Finish.

I will have a GPS tracker unit with me. You can see my Location during the Cross Florida individual Time Trial at http://trackleaders.com/
TrackLeaders

Figuring out what gear to take along the 2015 Cross Florida individual Time Trial CFiTT. I plan on going Minimal and sourcing along the  2015 Cross Florida individual Time Trial CFiTT route any supplies.

2015 Cross Florida individual Time Trial CFiTT Preliminary Gear List:
Spot Locator
GPS
Water Bladder
Rain Jacket
Light –Blinkie
Extra Batteries GPS/Phone
Bivy
Brake Pads
Deraileur Hanger
Chain Tool, pin, link
Multi Tool, Hex, Torq
Knife
Spoke Wrench
Lube
4 tubes
Patch kit
Co2 Kit Levers
Pump
Duct tape, zip ties
Zip lock bag
Bug spray
Butt Butter
Sock Hat
Socks/shorts/shirt
Perpetuem, gels, enduralytes
Ibuprophen
Sun & clear glasses
 

List of Gear I use:

Under Seat Bag:
Phantom Packs SIC pack
http://floridamtb.blogspot.com/2015/09/phantom-packs-sic-pack-bikepacking.html

Tubless Tires:
http://floridamtb.blogspot.com/2013/10/specialized-2bliss-tire.html

Handlebar Bag:
http://floridamtb.blogspot.com/2013/08/axiom-handle-bar-bag.html

Bivy Set up:
http://floridamtb.blogspot.com/2013/09/emergency-bivy.html

GPS unit:
http://floridamtb.blogspot.com/2013/09/garmin-dakota-20-gps.html

2015 CFiTT Cross Florida individual Time Trial
 

2013 Cross Florida individual Time Trial CFiTT Photos & Video Here:
http://floridamtb.blogspot.com/2013/05/cross-florida-individual-time-trial.html

 

 

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