Who's going to the Tour de Georgia?
03-26-07, 01:17 PM
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Who's going to the Tour de Georgia?
What stage are you going to watch?
What part of the stage will you be watching from?
I'm from Chattanooga so I will be watching the end of stage 3 at the finish line and then about halfway up the biggest climb on the stage 4 TT the next day. Last year I was really impressed with the size of the crowd at the finish line for the TT.
I know some of y'all hate the TdG, but I have really enjoyed having that caliber of event easily accessible from this part of the country.
What part of the stage will you be watching from?
I'm from Chattanooga so I will be watching the end of stage 3 at the finish line and then about halfway up the biggest climb on the stage 4 TT the next day. Last year I was really impressed with the size of the crowd at the finish line for the TT.
I know some of y'all hate the TdG, but I have really enjoyed having that caliber of event easily accessible from this part of the country.
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I'm riding the whole thing with a tour group, and should be at most finishes, and at some picnic/viewing area on Brasstown Bald (if I don't die pedalling my way up).
03-26-07, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by alanfleisig
I'm riding the whole thing with a tour group, and should be at most finishes, and at some picnic/viewing area on Brasstown Bald (if I don't die pedalling my way up).
I'm going to make a few stages, the Athens Twilight crit is a lot of fun to watch if you have never seen it.
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Originally Posted by Ktmartin
Are you touring with Jittery Joes?
I'm looking forward to the racing, but mostly I'm looking forward to the riding.
Did you have a good tour with JJ's?
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I never did it, I live in the same town as the team and my bike shop is their home store. I just knew about their tour. It seems like it's going to be a blast, I wish I was able to do it.
03-26-07, 03:55 PM
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What are the dates for the Tour of Georgia
03-26-07, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by -VELOCITY-
What are the dates for the Tour of Georgia
Here's a link:https://www.tourdegeorgia.com/
03-26-07, 05:33 PM
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Here's info on the Twilight Crit
https://www.twilightcriterium.com/
https://www.twilightcriterium.com/
03-26-07, 05:40 PM
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i went to school in milledgeville so i used to watch them ride through in milledgeville but they arnt going through there this year.. i might go to macon or stone mountain
03-26-07, 09:00 PM
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I'll be at stage 5 watching them climb up Brasstown. Stage 6 should be fun too, Lake Lanier is my normal Saturday morning group ride.
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I will sit in my backyard and watch the pros race down Ochs hwy coming off lookout mt on stage 3. Bring lawn chairs there's plenty of room.
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I am planning on stages 4-7 (coming from Ohio.) If anyone has any more suggestions about places to watch, (besides the starts and finishes) I would love to hear it.
04-05-07, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by b-jet
I am planning on stages 4-7 (coming from Ohio.) If anyone has any more suggestions about places to watch, (besides the starts and finishes) I would love to hear it.
I would think that the top of Hogpen Gap would be a very good spot. The climb is brutal and the view is great while you wait. It's also just a hop and a skip back to Helen to hit the pub.
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I want to catch Stage 4. Any suggestions on a great place to be along the way? I'm driving in from Charlotte, hopefully with some other BF'ers from the area, but alone if necessary.
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Originally Posted by moosegrits
I will sit in my backyard and watch the pros race down Ochs hwy coming off lookout mt on stage 3. Bring lawn chairs there's plenty of room.
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Plan on the last stage. I've been to the Alpharetta finish every year and am bummed they moved it downtown as the Alpharetta finish line was about 4 miles from my house. Thinking about going to Brasstown but I hear its super packed.
04-06-07, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Ktmartin
I never did it, I live in the same town as the team and my bike shop is their home store. I just knew about their tour. It seems like it's going to be a blast, I wish I was able to do it.
Thats Hub Cycles correct? I was in there the other day and received no service whatsoever. 1 guy was on the phone talking to what was obviously his friend, and the other 2 guys never bothered to come out from behind the counter. Hope they treat you better.....
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Originally Posted by tbdean
I'll be at stage 5 watching them climb up Brasstown. Stage 6 should be fun too, Lake Lanier is my normal Saturday morning group ride.
04-06-07, 07:25 AM
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still thinking about it here.
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bsma, if you think you might go to Stage 4, and are interested in sharing the ride, let me know. Maybe some others will be interested, too. I'll check on the regional forum.
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^ thanks! i'm not at all surprised you picked stage 4!
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I'm mad they arent going through milledgeville to get to macon anymore. I wont be able to watch because i have to go to school