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Post by kenerin on Jul 10, 2004 9:25:39 GMT -5
I have been riding my bike to and from work every day for the past 2 weeks. Now that I don't have to stop to catch my breath and I can actually make it all the way up the hills without having a heart attack, I was looking into off road biking. Where is a trail that I would not get trampled on as a beginner  |
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Post by seenvic on Jul 11, 2004 18:18:20 GMT -5
Bartram Trail. Out near the dam on Clarks Hill Lake. Ride the Yellow Trail. It's a great place to start.
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Post by kenerin on Jul 12, 2004 17:38:38 GMT -5
Thanks ;D How do I get there from Bobby Jones Expressway? Is it on Washington Rd. down by Lake Strom Thurmand? |
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Post by seenvic on Jul 12, 2004 18:08:50 GMT -5
Go out Washington Rd. turn right at Pollards Corner. Closest parking is a left turn down Petersburg Rd. Park in the gravel parking lot on the right hand side.
I'd stick with the yellow trail from Petersburg. Eventually, explore into the white and red trails, but they can get confusing. I think the yellow trail is prolly the best one out there.
good luck.
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Post by kenerin on Jul 17, 2004 8:28:12 GMT -5
Thanks alot!! Bartram trail was a lot of fun. I think I'll ride it a few more times to get more comfortable and confident. For the first little bit I was gripping the brakes just in case, but when after a while, I was flying through with no problems. I loved it. Thank you so much.  |
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Post by lee79 on Sept 23, 2008 22:16:12 GMT -5
How would you rate the various trails in the area in terms of difficulty?
On a scale of 1-10, with the Canal Tow Path a 1.
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Post by Mark Y on Sept 26, 2008 13:58:56 GMT -5
You may also want to do the North Augusta Greenway as an after work, quick, cardio exercise. Park at the old entrance (closed now); ride towards the river and get on the greenway on your right. That fronts the river and loops around in front of the Hammond's Ferry development; connecting back up with the original path on the back side of Hammond's Ferry. It is a very slight uphill ride all the way to the beginning of the pathway; just enough to get your heart pumping if you push. Turn around at the end and come back. It is 9-10 miles of easy pedaling on pavement (yea,yea; anathema to mountain bikers-LOL) with no hazards. You may also want to look here: maps.google.com/maps/ms?oe=UTF-8&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=112493191138240861154.0004351308c52f1b7228a&z=10&om=1 for some trail info; or here: trails.mtbr.com/ for some trail reviews. |
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Post by brianW on Mar 14, 2009 7:26:03 GMT -5
On the main page there is info on "women only" ride. Yetichick and Angela who organizes them is are wonderful and very knoledgeable on mt biking and the trail system in the area. There next ride is Sunday March 22nd.
Also Warren Baptist Church has a beginner mt. bike class on Wednesday nights. Feel free to contact the church or me for more information. We are in the final 2 weeks and a new one starts after Masters' Week.
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Post by johnboy on Mar 15, 2009 5:48:35 GMT -5
Please give me more info on the beginner class at the Church . My neighbor is wanting to get into Mt biking but has no one to teach her the beginner basics . She is single and hot so my wife gets jealous when I even wave at her . Thanks
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Post by imnav8r on Mar 15, 2009 9:13:22 GMT -5
You can check out the Life Enrichment classes at www.warrenbaptist.org/ . The beginner mountain bike class takes place at the church building on Wednesday nights beginning around 6:15 and go for about an hour. The course length is 10 weeks and covers all the basics from getting a bike and helmet that fits to fixing flats and riding techniques. They also meet after church on Sunday afternoons and conduct group rides aimed at the beginner level. They ride the canal tow path and Batram Trail among others. Then usually after the ride, they'll meet back up for a cookout and a chance to share their experiences on the bike. It's a good opportunity for new riders to meet other new riders and share the fun of riding a bike. For additional information, contact my friend Charles at bikerides4u@yahoo.com. He is the guy who set the whole thing up and can provide all the details you might need about it. Here is a link to the page that describes the class that is going on now. www.warrenbaptist.org/common/content.asp?PAGE=383 |
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Post by brianW on Mar 15, 2009 15:07:13 GMT -5
I was told today by Charles that the next session will begin on April 15th. He is working on changing the location to the "Fieldhouse" at Warren so its easier to bring bike. I'll let you know for sure.
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Post by pedalpusher on Mar 16, 2009 9:01:55 GMT -5
Do you have to be a member of Warren Baptist Church to take the Wednesday Night bike class or any of the others I see on the link ?
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Post by brianW on Mar 16, 2009 10:00:41 GMT -5
The classes at Warren are open to the public. There is no charge for most classes, like the mt bike one, and if there is a charge, it is for books or materials.
There is also child care/activities if needed.
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Post by Timothyjames on Mar 16, 2009 13:52:16 GMT -5
Please give me more info on the beginner class at the Church . My neighbor is wanting to get into Mt biking but has no one to teach her the beginner basics . She is single and hot so my wife gets jealous when I even wave at her . Thanks sometimes the road gets rough my friend! Is there a trail ranking system? I can't say i've really looked in depth at the site but maybe a 5stars for technicality/length/elevation type thing so folks have an idea what they are up against before driving to a trail and getting disheartened. I send everyone to Bartram as well since its flat and scenic. But i guess the canal greenway is probably the best place to start. |
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Post by Mark Y on Mar 16, 2009 14:11:16 GMT -5
The canal towpath is absolutely the best place for a rank beginner. I got back on a bicycle 18 months ago after not riding one for almost 40 years; and the first time around the neighborhood I had to push it up the hill to get home. The next time I rode was the towpath and the 7 mile roundtrip from the headgates to the the pumping station and back was tiring. I also rode up and down the Greenway in North Augusta a few times; which is another venue I highly recommend until one starts to get their "legs". When you can ride 10-12 miles flat ground it may be time to test your legs on Skinny or Bartram.
I recognize that sounds lame to all of you experienced riders, particularly the younger ones; but for someone who is totally out of shape with some years on them, a few miles on a bike is not a stroll.
And BTW, the LAST thing a newbie wants is to get gassed 3 miles into the woods; woods they are unfamiliar with. Been there, done that, and it is no picnic.
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Post by brianW on Mar 16, 2009 17:47:50 GMT -5
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Post by cornercarver on Mar 21, 2009 7:26:33 GMT -5
Don't forget to add the +GA to the end of the link  |
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Post by johnboy on Mar 31, 2009 10:19:52 GMT -5
O K, I passed the info about the beginner bike classes at the Church in April on to my "NICE" neighbor , but she is worried its all guys . I told her I would find out about this . Does anyone know if any women have or do participate in these classes ? Her and my wife are planning to attend if other women do also . Thanks
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Post by brianW on Mar 31, 2009 13:24:23 GMT -5
The past class was mixed half females, half males. I do not know what the mix will be for the next class or its room for the class starting on April 15th. If I see Charles before the class starts I'll try to get more info to pass along.
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Post by dgaddis1 on Mar 31, 2009 16:00:56 GMT -5
There's also an organized ladies-only ride every month. They had a really good turnout at the last one.
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