The Thread
Sunday, February 12, 2023
A wonderful urban bicycle network is being build in LaGrange, Georgia. We will be exploring it for the very first time, led by Rick Brock, known to many of us as the owner of Golden's Bikes and a cycling advocate.
From the website:
The Thread is a network of multi-use trails and greenways designed to be a sustainable and pedestrian-friendly connector between the city’s neighborhoods, public parks, schools and commercial businesses. Weaving through LaGrange, Georgia and void of motorized vehicles, residents and visitors enjoy the outdoors while taking advantage of The Thread’s convenience and amenities.
Promoting overall health and wellness in the community, The Thread is a socially-equitable transportation system, enhancing LaGrange’s environment and economic vitality. About 13 miles of the 29-mile proposed system have been completed. Upon full completion, The Thread is projected to provide over 30 miles of interconnected greenways, side paths and pocket parks traversing the city.
Date: Sunday, February 12.
Time: 10:00 AM CST (11:00 AM EST) at Granger Park, Lagrange, GA.
Road Conditions: All paved paths and residential streets. Rolling. Any bike/tires will work. About 17 miles.
Bring: Water. Snacks. Treasure for lunch.
More information
The Thread website: https://thethreadtrail.org/
Beacon Brewing Co.
Wild Leap Brew Co.
Golden's Bikes
Directions
From Auburn/Opelika to Granger Park, LaGrange, GA (about one hour)
McClusky Tennis Center
Granger Park
LaGrange, GA 30240
GPS: 33.04898, -85.03693 Apple Maps | Google Maps
Sunday, February 12, 2023
A wonderful urban bicycle network is being build in LaGrange, Georgia. We will be exploring it for the very first time, led by Rick Brock, known to many of us as the owner of Golden's Bikes and a cycling advocate.
From the website:
The Thread is a network of multi-use trails and greenways designed to be a sustainable and pedestrian-friendly connector between the city’s neighborhoods, public parks, schools and commercial businesses. Weaving through LaGrange, Georgia and void of motorized vehicles, residents and visitors enjoy the outdoors while taking advantage of The Thread’s convenience and amenities.
Promoting overall health and wellness in the community, The Thread is a socially-equitable transportation system, enhancing LaGrange’s environment and economic vitality. About 13 miles of the 29-mile proposed system have been completed. Upon full completion, The Thread is projected to provide over 30 miles of interconnected greenways, side paths and pocket parks traversing the city.
Date: Sunday, February 12.
Time: 10:00 AM CST (11:00 AM EST) at Granger Park, Lagrange, GA.
Road Conditions: All paved paths and residential streets. Rolling. Any bike/tires will work. About 17 miles.
Bring: Water. Snacks. Treasure for lunch.
More information
The Thread website: https://thethreadtrail.org/
Beacon Brewing Co.
Wild Leap Brew Co.
Golden's Bikes
Directions
From Auburn/Opelika to Granger Park, LaGrange, GA (about one hour)
McClusky Tennis Center
Granger Park
LaGrange, GA 30240
GPS: 33.04898, -85.03693 Apple Maps | Google Maps
- Take I-85 N to Exit 13 in Georgia onto SR 219 toward LaGrange.
- Left onto Whitesville Rd. for 3 miles.
- Continue onto N. Morgan St. for 0.4 miles.
- Left onto Lafayette Pkwy. for 0.3 miles.
- Right onto N. Greenwood St. for a half-mile.
- Left onto Azalea Dr. (also called Hunnicutt Pl.) for 800 feet.
- The parking lot for the Tennis Center is on your right.
- Restrooms are on the ground level of the Tennis Center building.