What is ATLCAT

ATLCAT is the realization of a crazy idea for a ride to combine as much of the twisted, wonderful, awkward bullshit trail that lies within our city limits into one route. Over the 100 miles you will navigate around the entire city of Atlanta on a tour stringing together a mix of road, bike path, neighborhood cuts, and a lot of hand-built trail. Expect about a 50/50 ratio of dirt to pavement with some very technical sections. You may ride any bike you wish however a gravel bike with large tires or MTB is recommended.

Ride at your own risk

While there will be support in the form of aid stations along the route, your safety is YOUR responsibility. We are organizing this event as a fun, non serious ride. While there will be some folks racing, this is more about completion and having a good day out. Atlanta is not a town with fantastic bicycle infrastructure so there will be some moments where a busy road crossing will be necessary. Take the two minutes and wait for the light. Throughout the day we will have someone on call in the case of an emergency however the cutoff for support will be at midnight. Before the ride, please follow all instructions from the email (which will go out week of) and sign your liability/ride at your own risk waiver.

How to plan your day

The ride will kick off at 6:30am from inside Grant Park. The specific meet up location will be announced in the days prior to the event, along with a Ride with GPS file for the route. Come prepared for a full day out on the bike including tools to get you home, essential food you want to have, and your navigation system figured out. The route ends at a party, so plan accordingly. Below is a list of recommended items to bring.

Flat fix kit
Hand pump
Multi tool
Riding computer with route downloaded
Your favorite ride food
Spare derailleur hanger

Aid Station Information

There will be 4 fully stocked aid stations on route throughout the day. Think pre-packaged ride snacks, bananas, water, gatorade, coke, pickles/pickle juice, candy, and other random snacks. You will have the opportunity to access your drop bag at aid stations 2 + 3 in the middle and later part of the route. Each aid station will have a start time and cut off time. Don’t worry if you miss them though, that does not mean your ride is done! There are ample opportunities for refuel at gas stations and grocery stores along the route.

Aid station 1- approximately 22 miles into the route

Aid station 2+3 (shared aid station that you will hit twice) - approximately 48 miles and 65 miles

Aid station 4- approximately mile 80

Drop bag

We are offering a drop bag option to those who want it during the ride. Bring a 1 gallon zip-lock bag with your name clearly visible to registration the morning of the event. We will bring the bags to aid stations 2 + 3 to have available and then to the finish. You are welcome to pack any sort of foods, change of clothes etc. in your bag as long as it is labeled clearly. Here are some suggestions for a drop bag:

Lights! (If you are at aid station 3 in the afternoon I recommend grabbing your lights to get to the finish safely)
Chamois cream
Bulky food items you don’t want to cary but love having mid big ride
Your preferred ride food for the last 35 miles of the route
Small Change of clothes for when you get to the finish

Parking

Parking will be available at the start and finish locations. There is plenty of street parking available in Grant Park as well as a covered parking garage if you wish for the most secure place to park. The finish will be in Benteen Park, just two miles away. If you wish to park at the finish you may ride to the start. Exact start and finish locations will be available in the email that goes out the day before the ride.