SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 2-3 - CMS SAVANNAH RIDE
CMS-Savannah! Ride leaves from CMS at 8 a.m. - What, you haven't signed up yet? Registration info is here.

SATURDAY, MAY 3, LAKE OCONEE LOOP FROM WATKINSVILLE
Ride leaves at 1:00 p.m.
The long route down to the lake is about 42 miles. The short route is 30-35 miles. There is a new map posted for this ride on the NGBB web site - it's called Lake Oconee Loop from Watkinsville (surprise!). For those wanting to do shorter rides, there are 16 and 27 mile versions of the Antioch Church rides (maps on the web site). Ride leaves from the Watkinsville Courthouse parking lot. Info: Sandra Wyld - swyld@gly.uga.edu. No ride if raining.

SUNDAY, MAY 4, BOSTWICK MANSION RIDES
Ride leaves at 10:00 a.m.
Ride leaves from the Watkinsville Courthouse parking lot. 29 mile (with even shorter mileage options), 36, and longer half-century ride through some of the most beautiful country (yeah, I know, that goes for most of these rides) with some good hill work to finish it off. Ride leader going at a moderate 15 plus or minus mph rate. For more information contact Carol at 706-296-1948.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, COURTHOUSE BLAST
Ride leaves at 6:00 PM
This is an approximately 27 mile ride through Bishop and down Colham Ferry Road, then circling back on Watson Springs and Antioch Church. Of course we'll also hit the hill on Elder Mill Rd that we love to hate before heading back into Watkinsville. No maps. Do this ride once and you should know it by heart. Ride leaves from behind the Watkinsville courthouse. No ride leader. Riders attending can modify the route to suit - very informal. Short option (16 miles) would be the short Antioch Church loop

SATURDAY, MAY 10, SUNDAY MAY 11
Ride leaders needed

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, COURTHOUSE BLAST
Ride leaves at 6:00 PM
This is an approximately 27 mile ride through Bishop and down Colham Ferry Road, then circling back on Watson Springs and Antioch Church. Of course we'll also hit the hill on Elder Mill Rd that we love to hate before heading back into Watkinsville. No maps. Do this ride once and you should know it by heart. Ride leaves from behind the Watkinsville courthouse. No ride leader. Riders attending can modify the route to suit - very informal. Short option (16 miles) would be the short Antioch Church loop.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 17-18
7th ANNUAL ATHENS TO LAKE HARTWELL TOUR
Southern Bicycle League and Athens' Nitty Gritty Bike Band invite you to participate in the annual overnight tour from Athens to Lake Hartwell and back. You'll travel on mostly rural roads through scenic countryside and small Georgia towns. Each day's route is about 60 miles. This is a great ride to prepare for BRAG and other summer tours. All your gear will be transported to and from Lake Hartwell in a truck. There will be store stops in towns along the route both days, and a SAG vehicle will be on the route. Saturday night's stay and catered dinner will lakeside at Crescent Camp, directly on the shores of Lake Hartwell, just north of Hartwell Dam. This is a beautiful site on a promontory of the lake, with multiple individual campsites under the trees. Showers and restrooms are on site. Those who don't wish to camp can make motel reservations in the city of Hartwell. Sunday's route returns to Athens - most people arrive back at the starting point in the early to mid-afternoon. To ensure your food and camping arrangements, we need your registration by May 9 ( download a registration form ).

The ride start and overnight parking will be at Athens Technical College, 800 Hwy. 29 North, Athens, GA 30601, about a mile north of the Athens Perimeter Highway. From Atlanta, take Hwy. 316 to the exit for the Perimeter, (Hwy 10). If you pass Home Depot, you've gone too far. The perimeter loops around the south side of Athens, and becomes Hwy. 29. The college is about 3 miles past the Lexington Rd. exit on the right. Look for the big water tower. Please call ahead of time (not the morning of the ride) if you're not clear on directions to the start. Check-in will be at Athens Technical College on Saturday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Riders' meeting starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. Questions? Contact Mark Dodson - cyclehawk (at) mindspring.com or 706-540-9913.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 30 - COURTHOUSE BLAST
Wednesday Weekly thru May 21 - Ride leaves at 6:00 PM
This is an approximately 27 mile ride through Bishop and down Colham Ferry Road, then circling back on Watson Springs and Antioch Church. Of course we'll also hit the hill on Elder Mill Rd that we love to hate before heading back into Watkinsville. No maps. Do this ride once and you should know it by heart. Ride leaves from behind the Watkinsville courthouse. No ride leader. Riders attending can modify the route to suit - very informal. Short option (16 miles) would be the short Antioch Church loop. 

SATURDAY, MAY 24
ride leader needed

SUNDAY, MAY 25
ride leader needed

MONDAY, MAY 26 (Memorial Day), SILVER COMET RIDE
More details later, but anyone interested can contact O.C. Dean at 706 549 5251.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, COURTHOUSE BLAST
Ride leaves at 6:00 PM
See April 30 listing for details.

SATURDAY, MAY 31
Ride leader needed

Ride leaders are still needed for upcoming May and June dates!
Contact Sandra (swyld@gly.uga.edu) if you'd like to fill one or more of these.