Decatur Kid's Ride - Dairy Queen

From the last Kid's Ride Feb. 2, 2008:



We're doing it again Sunday, March 30 from 1:00 to 4:30PM. This is another slower-paced Family Ride but this time we're headed to the Dairy Queen in Decatur.

The route (on bikely.com) is a little more hilly and a bit longer (16 miles) and hits the following spots:

• Start at Aurora Coffee in Virginia-Highland
  
• Proceed to PATH trail at Carter Center (like last time)
  
• Head East to Candler Park
  
• South to the AYSA Soccer fields at Arizona and the short segment of PATH trail next to the fields (tiny bit of off-road riding)
  
• Follow Hosea Williams bike route east through Kirkwood.
  
• Pass north through Oakhurst Village toward Agnes Scott.
  
• Arrive at Dairy Queen
  
• Hit the Square in Decatur
  
• Follow Church Street three blocks to Decatur Cemetery (another tiny bit of off-road)
  
• North up to Medlock Park (baseball fields)
  
• West to Emory's Clairemont Campus
  
• Shortcut to Emory's Main Campus
  
• Return to Virginia-Highland over Mount Stillwood.
  

As before, this is a beginners' level ride. We'll be moving at a speed that accommodates all abilities and any working bike would be appropriate.

This ride is also good for those who do little or no street riding. It's a treat to ride on the streets sharing the road with motor traffic when riding with an experienced group.