Being a veteran of Tour de Georgia watching, the best time is had when there are multiple viewing options - time trials, multiple laps or quick shortcuts between viewing locations. Otherwise, it is wait, wait, wait, woosh, wait, end of day.

With that in mind, the best opportunity is the team time trial at Road Atlanta on April 24, I believe (10 miles made up of four circuits on the hilly, 12-turn track for each 8-man team, two teams on track at same time and opposite of usual direction to add a short steep hill). We get a time trial and multiple laps and a lot of viewing space. That would be the best stage. Details, schedule, directions, etc can be found at

http://www.roadatlanta.com/event_detail.lasso?-Token.eventfile=ev_tourdega.lasso&-Token.id=34

 

Riding from some nearby spot would avoid paying a parking fee and make a big impression for Bike Friday with our huge group of BFs riding around amongst the crowd of viewers. We will probably also get on the TV highlights, so dress nicely. Bring your BF referral cards out and have them ready.

Please respond if you have an interest in attending.

Do we have members on our Yahoo list that know the area and could point us toward some roads to ride in addition to viewing the event? If so, please respond.

 

Thanks!

Brenda Carlton

EVENT:
Team Time Trial, Road Atlanta, Braselton, Ga.
Distance: 10 miles (16.1 km).
Start: 1:00 p.m.; expected finish: 4:00 p.m.
Teams will race in heats, with two teams running per heat.

FESTIVAL:

·                     8:30 a.m., food vendors open.

·                     10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., N2 a Cure Adult Charity Ride. 2.54-mile open course for one hour; entry fee of $40 includes t-shirt and goodie bag. Benefits Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children's Healthcare; all Levels of cyclists welcome. Information at www.N2Racing.org.

·                     12:45 p.m., Start Ceremonies: National Anthem and Official Start Ceremony

·                     1:00 p.m., N2 a Cure Kids' Rodeo; entry fee $10. All ages welcome: bike handling, safety checks, family fun. Information at www.N2Racing.org.

·                     10:30- 5:00 p.m., Health & Wellness Expo; free. Includes family-friendly activities, local vendors, food and beverage vendors, big screen with live race action.