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| -2004- May 1 3 State- 3 Mountain Challenge Chattanooga, TN |
The rigorous 100-mile option will take you through 3 states (Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia) and over 3 mountains (Suck Creek, Sand and Lookout). The moderate 62-mile option spans 2 states and 1 mountain. The 25-mile option takes riders across the hilly terrain of 1 state. www.chattbike.org |
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| -2004- May 1-2 Cheaha Challenge Piedmont, AL |
Criterium Saturday and Century Sunday. www.neabc.org |
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| -2004- May 1 Sweet Onion Century Vidalia |
www.letsride.net. |
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| -2004- May 8 Sidney Lanier Century |
http://www.BikeGwinnett.com |
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| -2004- May 8 Biking for Burns Cumming |
8:00 am. A nonprofit organization that holds an annual bike ride to raise money for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. Join us for a pictural ride through the rolling hills of Forsyth County, Lake Lanier, horse and cattle country. There is a suggested donation of $20. All riders will receive a T shirt. The ride is SAGed with rest stops and refreshments. Food will be served at the end of the ride. Ride options of 10, 25, and 50 miles. The ride starts at the Forsyth County Fire Department Headquarters on Settendown Rd. Directions: From Gainesville Area Go west on Hwy. 369, cross Hwy. 400, Go 1/2 mile turn right at The Fire Department sign onto Settendown Road. From Atlanta: Take Hwy. 400 North to Exit 18, Left on to Hwy 369(W). Go 1/2 mile and turn right onto Settendown Road, at the Fire Department sign. Please park in the field. If you have any questions regarding where the ride starts at or directions, also any other question you may have that were not answered, please feel free to contact Larry Mitro at (678)-591-2264 or email at SPOTTYLANE@aol.com Sponsored by Forsyth County Fire Department. |
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| -2004- May 8 L.A.P. Century Bicycle Ride Lula, GA |
To help fund the ministries of Lula Assembly of Praise. Options: 20 miles 50 miles 68 miles & 103 miles. Route includes parts of the 2004 Tour De Georgia route thru Jackson & Hall Counties. The Metric includes a climb up Apple Pie Ridge Road one of the steepest climbs in Georgia. The Century includes an assault on Dick's Hill. More info at www.habershambicycles.com/lap_century.htm or call Joe Elam at Habersham Bicycles 706-894-2453 jelam@habershambicycles.com |
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| -2004- May 8-9 Athens to Lake Hartwell Tour |
Sponsored and conducted by Nitty Gritty Bike Band in Athens, Georgia, this new tour will begin in Athens and take a northeasterly route to Saturday evening's destination, Crescent Camp, near the city of Hartwell. Sunday's route returns to Athens. This will be a great ride to prepare for BRAG and other upcoming summer tours. Located about three miles into South Carolina, Crescent Camp is directly on the lake, and the riders will have the entire campground all to themselves. Each day's ride will be around 65 miles. The route passes through some very rural and scenic countryside, with store stops in small towns. There will be a shuttle to carry participants' luggage and camping gear. A catered dinner is planned for the campsite on Saturday evening. There are motel accommodations available in Hartwell for those who don't wish to camp. www.bikeathens.com/nittygritty/hartwell.htm. |
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| -2004- May 14-16 Fat Tire Festival Helen |
sorba.org |
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| -2004- May 15 Tour de Lake Lagrange |
TOUR de LAKE is a Multi-wheeled event not only for the Bicycle Enthusiast but designed to appeal to Motorcycle Riders, as well. Each group will have it's own TOUR de LAKE trail with the Bicycles leaving at 8:00AM on the ride of their choice: 25,50, or 100 miles; then at 10:00 AM the Motorcycles will leave on their 100 mile ride. A family event designed NOT to challenge endurance but rather to please your senses and raise your awareness of our beautiful and tranquil resource, "West Point Lake". The course will be well marked and law enforcement will be in place as needed during the ride. Safety vehicles and first aid stations will be provided. Each rest stop will be "sponsored" to ensure adequate facilities and proper refreshments to keep you going. www.westpointlakecoalition.org |
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| -2004- May 15 Up the Creek Without a Pedal Rome |
www.cvca.org |
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| -2004- May 15-16 Jekyl Island Challenge Century and Sunset Ride |
Casual rides on the island Saturday followed by a reception for all riders with refreshments afterwards on the deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Sunday rides of 25, 50, 64 and 100 miles, with five rest stops, SAG support and post ride lunch. Benefits Lance Armstrong Foundation. Souvenir T-shirt available by local artist. www.bicyclesavannahllc.com |
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| -2004- May 16 Tour De Cure Fairburn |
http://diabetes.org/ |
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| -2004- May 21-23 Georgia Tandem Rally Statesboro |
www.georgiatandemrally.com |
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| -2004- May 22-23 Action Cycling 200 Atlanta |
Action Cycling 200 200 miles over 2 days from Atlanta to Athens and back. Ride options are avialable for individuals to ride the 200 miles or to split the 200 miles up amongst their friends in a relay team. Crew opportunities are available as well. $85 registration fee for riders with a $500 minimum fundraising requirement. Questions: email mail@actioncycling.org or call 404.355.9788 |
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| -2004- May 22 Festival Ride Culloden |
Ride To Culloden’s Highland Games & Festival: Saturday, May 22, 8 am. In 1842, Scotchman, Kirkpatrick McMillan, built the first pedal bicycle. He was called a “Devil on Wheels” and his invention would be known as a velocipede. Join Georgia Bikes! and fellow cyclists for a fun day of cycling and enjoying the Scottish Highland Games and Festival in Culloden. These Games are as close to the real “McCoy” as one would experience in the rural villages of Scotland. The ride $20 fee ($25 after 5/14) includes admission to the Festival and a Cycling Safety VEST. Registration will start at 8 am. We will meet in the little village of Johnstonville and at 8:30 AM ride the 17 miles to Culloden at a leisurely pace so that we can all arrive at the festival around the same time. Wear or bring casual clothing and a bicycle lock. The ride will be SAGed. Enjoy the festival and all it’s activities. There will be lots of food, gifts, souvenirs, etc. that can be purchased. At 3 pm we will all ride back to Johnstonville. You can return earlier or stay later if you wish. Rid and Festival are on rain or shine. Directions: From Atlanta go about 40 miles South on I-75 to Exit 193. From Macon go about 25 miles North on I-75 to Exit 193. Go West on Johnstonville Rd. for about 5 miles. We will meet at the Johnstonville Volunteer Fire Department. Johnstonville is East of Barnesville and North West of the City of Forsyth. www.georgiabikes.org |
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| -2004- May 22 The Assaults on Marion and Mitchell |
http://freewheelers.info/assault.html |
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| -2004- May 28-29 Jim Kruse Century Statesboro |
Experience the quiet back roads and pleasant scenery of rural Georgia. Statesboro has very little elevation change, so whether your goal is to set a personal best or to enjoy a leisurely family ride, you will be pleased. Saturday's ride offers a 25, 50, 65 and a (continuous) 100 mile option. All routes are mapped, marked, and well-sagged. Coffee, doughnuts and bagels will be available at the ride start. Saturday's pre-registered riders are guaranteed a pair of custom cycling socks and a post ride meal (subs) provided by Triple Play Cafe. Sunday's ride is an informal 45/65 miler and will be mapped and marked.jimkrusecentury.com |
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| -2004- May 28-30 Challenge of the Centuries Hartwell |
www.hartcom.net/~bikeride/ |
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| -2004- May 29 Tour d'Abbeville Abbeville, SC |
About 30 miles East of Athens, Abbeville County boasts many miles of smooth asphalt along rolling hills and pastureland and no long climbs. Take your time and enjoy the small towns and pastoral vistas along the way or try for a personal best! Join us for 100, 60 or 30 miles of some of the best cycling in the state. All rides fully supported with rest stops and SAG. Rides start at 8:00, rain or shine, from the square in downtown Abbeville. Get a ride, a t-shirt and a crepe for 20 bucks...not a bad deal. www.emeraldis.com/cyclegreenwood/abbeville |
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| -2003- May 31 Tour de' LaGrange |
Tour de LaGrange Bicycle Ride (706) 884-8671 Hydrangea Festival Bicycle Event LaGrange/Troup County Chamber of Commerce PO BOX 3625 LaGrange, GA 30241 See event calendar at www.lagrangechamber.com |
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