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...