Originally Posted by
53x11
If you ever get the chance to bring your bike during any extended training, couple recommendations. Head up to north GA and go to Brasstown Bald. Highest point in GA. I think 4 or 5 bucks to get in park. Parking lot is huge and you can warm up making laps. If you keep the sticker they give you upon entrance, you can leave, go down the mountain and come back without paying again. I did it last Oct and the foliage was worth it. Don't do like me though. I forgot to bring my compact crank. HAHA Going up sucked!! Also, over in Athens (Watkinsville) they have a huge group ride on Saturdays.
I sacrificed riding for a while to get settled in and it was worth it. Now I'm catching up.
Right on, I'll hit that up someday I remember that climb when the Tour of Georgia was still a thing. I'm more of mountain biker but have a gravel bike coming my way to replace my roadie. That'll come with me next time I'm down here for a stretch.
I remember racing in Athens during collegiate nats many moons ago, fun place to ride!