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jettmarks
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Joined: 23 Apr 2007
Posts: 118
Location: Virginia-Highland
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:34 pm |
 
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After much discussion, we rode.
Yesterday, Friday, Nov. 16, a foursome of bike commuters rode
this route
from the square in Decatur to Midtown via Emory Village, Virginia-Highland and Piedmont Park.
We left shortly before 7:30AM and arrived on Peachtree at 8AM. This route and the times worked out OK for the four of us. Would others be interested in joining us on future dates?
I'm also considering more southern routes. 3 out of the 4 reached Peachtree within a few blocks of our final destination, but one rider traveled further south. I frequently encounter Decatur riders along the PATH trail headed to Midtown and Downtown. L5P/Edgewood is another popular route.
There is a co-worker who will eventually join me on a commute in from Decatur. We will probably be taking a route via the PATH trail and 5th Street.
Although Friday's foursome would be considered experienced, I want to emphasize this bike train is beginner friendly. My main purposes are to get to work and have fun doing so, but also to encourage others to take up bike commuting. We'd love to have you join us one morning. |
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perlmonk
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Joined: 24 Feb 2005
Posts: 86
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Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:56 pm |
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Dang man. I'm commuting in on the PATH foundation path, through Little 5 Points, and then on Edgewood Avenue to Marietta Street. It's considerably South of y'all. But I'm always glad to hear about more folks out there, 'specially as the weather is turning. |
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jettmarks
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Joined: 23 Apr 2007
Posts: 118
Location: Virginia-Highland
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Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:53 pm |
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This morning was great. I reverted back to shorts after Friday's slap in the face, get-your-gloves-out temperatures.
I rode over to Edgewood on my way in this morning just to check out convenient routes over to the Thumbs Up Cafe. On my way back north, I spotted Andrew Young across the corner from Ebenezer Baptist while waiting at the Jackson/Auburn light. He had a backward-walking camera man in front of him. I wouldn't have noticed him otherwise.
What time do you ride? I'll look for you. Also, the co-worker is interested in a route closer to yours. |
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IndyFan
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Joined: 03 Nov 2006
Posts: 210
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Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:37 am |
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There's a regular Commuter Breakfast on the Edgewood route at Thumb's Up. Fridays at 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM. Folks drop in and out, but it's usually the fastermustache.org crowd, a friendly bunch that loves to eat.
There have recently been two working breakfasts there to meet and discuss bicycle advocacy issues with Atlanta Bicycle Campaign's new Executive Director, Rebecca Serna. |
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jettmarks
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Joined: 23 Apr 2007
Posts: 118
Location: Virginia-Highland
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Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:41 pm |
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Thanks IndyFan for the details. I'll be sure to stop by when I can. I can't leave the house without breakfast, but always enjoy the chance to eat two breakfasts.
I knew I had heard the name Thumbs Up recently. I got a chance to meet and chat with Rebecca Serna a couple of weeks ago at
Climate Jam
. I'm sure talking with Rebecca is where I first heard about the gathering spot.
This would make a good staging spot for folks who wanted to ride in with others on a mini-Bike to Work Day. |
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jettmarks
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Joined: 23 Apr 2007
Posts: 118
Location: Virginia-Highland
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Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:54 pm |
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I'm inviting both new bike commuters and experienced commuters to join me on the Winter Solstice, Friday, Dec 21 for another ride from the Square in Decatur to Midtown. Details -- including a choice of four routes -- can be found at
this post
on my website.
We leave by 7:30AM and depending on the route we choose, will ride between 6 and 9 miles. A few of the routes either pass or are within a few blocks of the Thumbs Up Diner on Edgewood.
If you've got another suggested route, enter it into Bikely.com and we'll add it to the list of choices. |
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IndyFan
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Joined: 03 Nov 2006
Posts: 210
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Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:59 am |
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That's looking ahead, Jett. I thought you meant this Friday. (Which, being the last Friday of the month, is Critical Mass. 7:00 PM from Woodruff Park. Everyone is invited.) |
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chainstretcher
Yellow Jersey
Joined: 25 Jun 2005
Posts: 520
Location: Decatur
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Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:53 pm |
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Jettmarks,
Since the start point is practically in my driveway, I'll be glad to "commute" on the 21st with you guys but guess what? I have that day off!
Honest, I really do have a day job. |
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jettmarks
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Joined: 23 Apr 2007
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Location: Virginia-Highland
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Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:22 am |
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Ha Ha ! Chainstretcher! The guy who rides to work on his day off is going to become the headline for this story. |
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jettmarks
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Joined: 23 Apr 2007
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Location: Virginia-Highland
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Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:30 pm |
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Perlmonk, the votes are leaning toward
this route
for Dec. 21, which I believe is close to your route. It will get us to the Thumbs Up Diner, after which some of the group would continue straight on Edgewood into town.
We'd love to have you join us.
Chainstretcher, I ran into your co-worker Bill the other day. He's looking to add some miles to his morning commute and is considering the occasional ride with us. |
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jettmarks
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Joined: 23 Apr 2007
Posts: 118
Location: Virginia-Highland
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Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:45 pm |
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We rode from Decatur to the Thumbs Up Diner, but not in time to catch the commuter crowd (if there was one, since school is out).
IndyFan led the way this morning and I was sufficiently impressed with his route that I've changed the
route I had planned
to match what we rode. IndyFan's improvements demonstrate that experience is valuable when selecting a route. I'm glad that he shared his experience with us.
Well, now that we've tackled dark, cold and rainy days when everyone is out-of-town, we're ready to get into a tuck for the downhill.
Next ride date will be Friday, January 18. This is being posted on other sites as the "3rd Friday Commute -- a Bike Pool". We talked about moving the ride time earlier so we could join the commuter breakfast at Thumbs Up. To arrive at the diner around 7:10, we would want to leave the square at 6:40. We'd still make it to Midtown around 8:15-8:20. Feedback? |
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jettmarks
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Joined: 23 Apr 2007
Posts: 118
Location: Virginia-Highland
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Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:56 pm |
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3rd Friday: January, 18 we'll leave the Decatur Square at 6:40 AM to arrive at the Thumbs Up Diner Commuter Breakfast at 7:10AM. We'll be following
this route on Bikely.com
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ratherBbiking
Yellow Jersey
Joined: 03 May 2006
Posts: 506
Location: Sharpsburg, GA
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Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:19 am |
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| 3rd Friday: January, 18 we'll leave the Decatur Square |
Is that the same place we met at last time? I might try to make it.
I will also let you know for sure on Thursday so you won't wait for me. |
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jettmarks
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Joined: 23 Apr 2007
Posts: 118
Location: Virginia-Highland
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Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:19 pm |
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Hey RatherB, it is the same place with an earlier time. IndyFan suggested an earlier start so we could meet up with the commuter group that frequents the diner on Edgewood. I've gone by there a few times but always too late. |
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IndyFan
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Joined: 03 Nov 2006
Posts: 210
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Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:31 am |
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I'm in. Driving the fixie since I'll be on vacation...on my way to Ididaride in White Springs, FL, later that day. |
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