2005 Tour de Georgia

[doc]

How Cool. I just moved to the south 6 months ago and didn't even know this took place. I'm gonna try to convince the hubby we should go! He doesn't ride so this might be tricky.

[mtbstarr]

Awesome!!!!! The hubby and I went last year. Managed to catch Lance Armstrong coming out of the trailor, and got an autograph. I even got to stand close enough to reach out an touch his bike that was leaning against the trailor. Motivation for touching it....it nearly fell over when he grabbed for it, and I prevented it meeting the pavement. We saw the last stage, and witnessed the win. It was way cool. Also got to chew the fat with Bob Roll. He is a wonderful character, and I recommend talking to him if you get the chance.

Side note, any mountain bikers out there, I recommend Bull Mountain in Dahlonega Georgia. Great and really beautiful ride.

[spazzdog]

VeloNews is touting "live" coverage beginning at 1:30 EDT today

web address: http://www.velonews.com/race/dom/articles/7892.0.html

then click LIVE COVERAGE


oh (side-step) ... and at 12:05 PM EDT we apparently have a new pope.

[skibum]

Thanks for the link. I'm going to have to keep that in the background while working so I can keep an eye on how the race is going.

[spazzdog]

1:30 has come and gone and the site now says LIVE will begin at 2:30 PM... I guess they forgot that the IT guys go out to lunch

[profàvélo]

Hey, y'all, get out and see any part of the Tour de Georgia that you can. The finish day is a blast--they set up a sort of sponsors' village with some freebies, plus food for purchase, and you can watch the racers do laps to finish out the race.

The following weekend (Aprill 30) is another really cool event: the Athens Twilight Criterium in Athens, GA (http://www.athenstwilight.com/). It's way cool, with lots of different races to watch: amateur cyclists, a kids' event, a one-mile $1000 run, hand cycles, PRO WOMEN, and ending with pro men. It's great--you can pick a spot on the route and watch the laps. Try to get close to a corner and be amazed at the speed at which these people take turns. It will motivate you to get out and ride...

[spazzdog]

According to the race site, in a full on group sprint, Robbie Hunter of Phonak has taken the 1st Stage.

No times listed yet.

spazz