About Ed McBrayer
PATH Foundation Cofounder and Executive Director Ed McBrayer is an avid cyclist and fitness enthusiast. Ed knows the trails in Georgia better than anyone, and Ed’s Corner is where he shares his personal stories and trail advice.
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Mount Trashmore
When we were searching for a route for the Silver Comet Trail between Rockmart and Cedartown, Polk County graciously offered to let us cross the northern edge of the Polk County Landfill with the trail. Without the luxury of an abandoned railroad in this area, we were hard pressed to find the connection we needed. [...] Read Full Article
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Olde Town Conyers Trail Phase II
Construction began in mid March on the extension of the Olde Town Conyers Trail between the Rockdale Career Academy and Johnson Park. Construction will continue through June.
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Georgia Coast Rail-Trail in Woodbine
PATH crews poured the entire 1.5 mile extension to the trail in Woodbine the week of January 22nd. Camden County road crews are in the process of finish grading and grassing the trail. PATH will install signs, a rest stop, and bollards as soon as the grading operation is completed. The trail should be 100% by the end of [...] Read Full Article
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2012 Capital Campaign will Fund 34 Miles of New Trails
On November 9th, PATH officially launched a capital fundraising campaign to raise $11.4 million from private sources to help build another 34 miles of greenway trails in Georgia. The three year campaign focuses primarily on extending existing trails that are consistent with our twenty year vision to make Atlanta the most trail connected city in [...] Read Full Article
So Much More Than A “Bike Trail”
To many, the phrase ‘bike trail’ conjures up a vision of muscle-thighed men in brightly colored spandex, scattering women, children, and small animals as they whoosh by in packs of twenty. I am frequently referred to as the ‘bike trail guy’ when I’m out stumping for money or looking for land for a new trail. [...] Read Full Article
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Eastside Atlanta BeltLine Trail
Retaining walls are being erected between Ponce DeLeon Ave and Freedom Parkway, near Greenwood Ave., and at Ralph McGill. Corridor prep work in underway from 10th & Monroe moving south. Please stay clear of construction activity. The eight month-long project will be the first segment of the Atlanta BeltLine constructed on the abandoned rail bed. The public is [...] Read Full Article
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FURRY KIND
Almost every weekend during warmer months, my friends and I pack our cycling gear and head out to a trail for a day of socializing and exercise. Rural sections of the Silver Comet and Arabia Mountain Trails are my favorite places to ride where the smell of honeysuckle is in the air, the creeks are [...] Read Full Article
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W-A-L-K
My dog has learned to spell. Well, to clarify, my dog now recognizes when I’m spelling one of “her words” rather than saying it. It does me no good now to spell D-I-N-N-E-R to avoid the bouncing and woofing that follows the mere utterance of the word. Saying it or spelling it sends Roxie into [...] Read Full Article
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CLIP ART
Every cyclist remembers their first time. For me it was in the parking lot of a busy restaurant on Sunday right after church. The moment is branded into my memory as much as anything else I can remember. It was a spandex nightmare!
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Island Trail System – Sea Island Causeway