GC & GCTT 2009 Updated Rules & Guidelines TBR

We will be releasing the GC & GCTT 2009 Updated Rules & Guidelines very shortly to the GC Yahoo Group only. You will want to familiarize yourself with the changes to the GC and the new GCTT for 2009. We have focused on consistency!

Both the GC & GCTT Rules & Guidelines are very detailed and should answer all questions about 2009.

Enhancements include:

New CAT 5 ONLY racing
New MASTERS 35/45 - with NO CAT 1's or 5's
New CAT 4 ONLY racing
New GRID payout system - all GC events will be the same
New CAT 4 General Classification pay outs (see Grid)
New Women's racing format
New AMB.it strategic partnership for all GC events to be timed with our timing equipment.
New Registration process - "just sign your waiver and race"
New custom results program - Weekend Scoring, MAR, KOM, team points & GC Points will all be much quicker and more reliable than EVER before.
New "Race Day" Director (TBA)
New and improved Rules and Guidelines (Much more clear and consistent)
New custom GC medals.
New custom GC trophies for General Classification Winners.
New "Chevron" color code marking system - KOM, Weekend Leader, MAR, GC (Yellow)

And M O R E!

COMING SOOOON!

2009 MASTERS SURVEY.

We need your help with shaping the GC MASTERS racing for 2009. Please take a few moments and complete this survey.

Click Here to take survey

Congratulations to the 2008 Georgia State Time Trial Champions!

Stone, Michael Fulton Flyers Devo JUNIORS 00:11:26 - 5 miles
Jones, Nancy Sorella Cycling Women 3/4 00:12:54 - 5 miles
Karnis, Daniel Cycleworks p/b HDR CAT 1 00:49:17 - 21 miles
Sullivan, Brendan GTC CAT 2 00:47:44 - 21 miles
Wueste, Jim Iron Data CAT 3 00:50:11 - 21 miles
Murray, Steve COLUMBUS BIKE RACING CAT 4 00:50:16 - 21 miles
Hawkins, Chip ATS Atlanta Cycling CAT 5 00:53:21 - 21 miles
Stone, Tim GTC Masters 00:51:33 - 21 miles
Kloner, Amy Team Sport Factory Women open 00:57:53 - 21 miles

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2008 Final GC Series Standings

Overall Georgia Cup - Hincapie

Pro 1 2: Oscar Henao
Masters: Tony Scott
Elite: Jim Wueste
Competitive U35: Luis Silva
Competitive 35+: Steve Murray

KOM – Union City

Pro 1 2: Brendan Sullivan
Masters: Brendan Sullivan
Elite: Eric Christopherson
Competitive U35: Marcelino Nicolas
Competitive 35+: Star Bridges

MAR – Hotel 12

Pro 1 2: Oscar Henao
Masters: Steve Carrell
Elite: Bob Baxley
Competitive U35: John Stowe
Competitive 35+: Steve Murray

2008 GC TEAM COMPETITION WINNERS!

Congratulations to the 2008 Georgia Cup Team Competition winners!

ProAm – Clinica Union Cycling Team
Masters – Memorial Health/Team One
Elite – Iron Data & Cannondale/Allset (exact tie)
Competitive U34 – Security Bank Cycling Team
Competitive 35+ - Cycleworks/HDR

They are awarded with the right to use the GC logo on their 2009 cycling Kits to signify winning the 2009 team competition.

October 18th is the GEORGIA State Time Trial Championships in Ringgold, GA

October 18th is the GEORGIA State Time Trial Championships in Ringgold, GA.

Register early! There will be a $10 late fee added the week of the race.

PRE 10-12 FEES are $30 for everyone. Beginning 10-12 fees are $40 for everyone but Juniors and Women 3/4.

As seen on the blog - http://georgiacup-spincycle.blogspot.com/

WOMEN 3/4 and JUNIORS with race straight out and back approx 8miles.


You MUST register ONLINE - There is NO race day registration. No exceptions.
REGISTER -- http://www.BikeReg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7165

First NON-Georgian for each category will also recieve a Medal! Juniors and Women CAT 3/4 will race "Out and Back" on Cherokee Valley Road (from the start to the finish) - Approx 8 miles.



Ringgold is just South of Chattanooga on I-75.

Google Map from Atlanta - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=marietta,+ga&daddr=10433+E+Brainerd+Rd,+Apison,+TN+37302&hl=en&geocode=%3BFVYMFgIdmhnu-g&mra=ls&sll=34.379713,-84.732056&sspn=1.899473,4.921875&ie=UTF8&ll=35.817813,-84.825439&spn=1.866263,4.921875&z=8

Address to Apison Elementary School for parking and staging - it is 1 mile from the start of the TT. NO PARKING on the TT course - only officials can park by start line and finish. You will be disqualified if you park on the TT course. Park at the School.10433 E Brainerd RdApison, TN 37302

This is the same parking and staging as the Chattanooga - Georgia Cup! The actual race will begin and end in Georgia. COURSE WILL BE CLOSED AT 9:15 - ANYONE ON THE COURSE IN ANY MANNER WILL BE PENALIZED ONE (1) MINUTE.

Juniors will start first at 9:30am. Approximate start times will be posted on www.georgiacup.com by 5pm, Friday, October 17th. Actual start list will not be posted until 8:30am Saturday, October 18th. Good rule of thumb is that juniors go first followed by Women, CAT 5, CAT 4, CAT 3, MASTERS and CAT 1/2. Each category should expect to go 5 minutes after the one before it. This is the format that the GC will use in 2009. Ex. If you are a CAT 3 you will be starting approximatly between 10:00a - 10:15, PRO 1 around 10:30a.
Your CAT will determine your start time NOT your age. Age medals will be given out along with CAT jerseys 15-30 Minutes after the finial rider has crossed the line.
The TT will have the following:Top 3 in each divisionState Champion Medals - Juniors <12, 13-14, 15-16 & 17-18.State Champion Medals - CAT 5 (19-34, 35+)State Champion Medals - CAT 4
State Champion Medals - CAT 3
State Champion Medals - MASTERS (35-39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55-60, 60-64, 65 -70 & 70+)
State Champion Medals - CAT 2
State Champion Medals - CAT 1
State Champion Medals - Women 1/2 and 3/4
State Champion Jerseys - Juniors <14, 15 - 16 and 17 - 18State Champion Jersey- Women 123, MASTERS 40+ (No CAT 1's) CAT 4, CAT 3, CAT 2 & CAT 1

TIME TRIAL COURSE IS ROLLING!
MAP -- http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ga/ringgold/904634847933

Gold Digger’s Mountain Omnium Registration extended with NO late fees on race day!

Gold Digger’s Dahlonega Georgia Cup is the last GC of the 2008 season. Since it is the last race for the GC we will be giving out all leaders jerseys for the 2008 season. As well as the KOM Polka Dot category championship jersey this weekend.

This is a big and exciting weekend of racing. Be sure to thank Lifetime Bikes, all the Volunteers and of course the Union County Sheriff’s dept that keep us safe. Remember, these are MOUNTIANS be very careful. Respect the locals and smile – it is going to be a beautiful weekend!

We have extended online registration until 9pm tonight (Friday, September 12, 2008). If you know you are going to race please help us make registration FAST and register online today or tonight.

Tomorrow, (Saturday, September 13, 2008) will are going to waive all late fees for all events (since it is the last GC for 2008 – excluding the state iTT and Metric Century in Ringgold). This includes registering for the Omnium and individual stages. Registration will close for the Omnium and Category TT at 9am SHARP – if you do not register before 9am you cannot register for the Omnium or the Category TT. However, you may register for the Circuit and RR beginning at 10:30am at Track Rock. Please help us by waiting to register for the Circuit and RR until 10:30am at Track Rock if you miss the 9am deadline.

Registration is at the Woody Gap School Saturday morning from 7:30am – 9am, category TT’s start at 9:30am staging in front of the Suches Store stop.

Registration for the Circuit is at Track Rock beginning at 10:30am.

Results will be posted for the TT at Track Rock at 11am.

Georgia Cup -- http://georgiacup.com/

Race Bible/Flier -- http://georgiacup.com/files/08dahlonegabible.pdf

Gold Digger’s Homepage -- http://georgiacup.com/index.php?page=images/LM/GeorgiaCup/races/dahlonega/home

REGISTER ONLINE -- http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7037

2008 GOLD DIGGER'S 2008 GOLD DIGGER'S OMNIUM p/b LIFETIME BIKES. p/b LIFETIME BIKES.

2008 GOLD DIGGER'S OMNIUM p/b LIFETIME BIKES.

Did YOU race in last years Dahlonega GOLD DIGGERS OMNIUM! If so, thank you for participating and we hope you remember how much fun it was. THIS year we have gone above and beyond.... We have totally re-designed the courses. The feedback on pre-rides have been great - EPIC is the most common word used to describe this year's Omnium. Saturday morning we will have the states FIRST ever point to point (Category Mountain Time Trial). KOM jersey’s awarded (onsite) for the winner of each GC Category. You start in Suches and finish at the top of Wolfpen! Standard cycling equipment ONLY - no TT. The first 4 miles are rolling and the last 3 are winding straight up. Saturday afternoon is our new and improved circuit race. The distances are 20 - 30 miles depending upon the race. No major climbs but rest assured you will feel it in the end. Sunday's RR is like NO race you have ever done before. UP - DOWN - FLAT - ROLLING - FALSE FLAT - A WALL - If you can dream about a terrain it is in this race. Do yourself a favor and DON'T miss this year's event. Register online --> http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7037 Bible --> http://georgiacup.com/files/08dahlonegabible.pdf Hotel info --> http://georgiacup.com/index.php?page=images/LM/GeorgiaCup/races/dahlonega/home Gold Digger's home page --> http://georgiacup.com/index.php?page=images/LM/GeorgiaCup/races/dahlonega/home
THE UNION CITY LEADER JERSEY WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CIRCUIT RACE FOR THE WINNER OF EACH GC CATEGORY TIME TRIAL. You may wear this jersey to ALL GC RR events in 2009.

SAVE $$$$$$$$$$$ and register Online

There is race day registration for each individual stage with a $10 late fee per stage. This is not a one time charge. If you choose to race the Crit/Circuit and RR that is a $20 late fee. There is NO General Class stage race registration after noon on Friday for both Augusta or Dahlonega. There is NO race hotel Friday night registration. If you are planning on racing the last two GC stage races take advantage of the online registration.

Don't forget Augusta is for TRIPLE GC points and Dahlonega is for DOUBLE GC points.

Dahlonega Stage Race September 13 - 14

Receive DOUBLE GC points for Dahlonega.


*Number Pick-Up & Registration
Friday, NO Number/Packet pick-up
Saturday, at 8:00am
Saturday, Trackrock Campground and Cabins – 11am
Sunday, (RR) beginning at 8:00am
*You may also register for the Circuit & RR Saturday Morning, Afternoon, and Evening and the RR on Sunday.

YES RACE DAY STAGE REGISTRATION!
NO FRIDAY NIGHT REGISTRATION!

*RACE HOTEL:
Trackrock Campground and Cabins
4887 Trackrock Campground Road
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-2420
www.trackrock.com/

Saturday, September 6, 2008 (8am)

Stage I: Wolfpen Gap – Category Time Trial

Map - http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/blairsville/769661002

Address – 2736 State Highway 60, Suches, GA 30572

Course description: This year the time trial is something NEW and fun! Starting (Staging) at the Quick Check General Store (12905 Wolf Pen Gap Road, Suches, GA 30572) store in Suchas and finishing a the Top of Wolfpen Gap. Each Category will start together and race to the top. First to the top will receive the title Georgia King of the Mountain and will receive a Polka Dot Jersey! Teams will be mixing it up to get their climbers in the best position leading to the start of the climb up Wolfpen. Finish is at the top of Wolf Pen. But don’t forget this is a timed stage race and individual times are very important for the General Classification. This is sure to be an instant classic.


Parking: Woody Gap School just past the General Store. Parking is limited at the school. Once parking is full you will be responsible for your own parking. Do NOT park at the General Store and Do NOT leave trash, Urinate or change in public. If you are found to not clean up after yourself, urinate or are nude in any capacity you will be banned from all future Spincycle/Georgia Cup events forever.


Saturday, September 13, 2008 (12:00pm)


Stage II: Blairsville – Trackrock Circuit Race


Map - http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ga/blairsville/156424718433

Address - 4887 Trackrock Campground Road, Blairsville, GA 30512


Course Description: The Trackrock Circuit Race - The start/finish will be near the entrance to Trackrock Campground. Riders will do clockwise laps of the 9.4 mile circuit with many short to moderate climbs and a couple of fast descents. After turning right onto Trackrock Church Road from Trackrock Gap Road, riders will climb almost a mile before making a short descent and one final up-kick leading to the finish line.

Parking - Trackrock Campground on Trackrock Church Road.

MAR: announced by bell on various laps for points, primes, and time bonuses.
Free Lap: In the event of a mishap or mechanical problem, riders may receive a free lap until 3 laps to go. An official will inspect all riders.
Wheel Pit: All racers will need to label their own wheels. Labels will be provided for you at number pickup. Wheels in, wheels out. Do not leave without picking up your wheels. The event organizer, officials, sponsors, vehicle drivers are not responsible for your wheels!
Warm-ups on Course: Riders will be allowed to ride one lap on the course prior to the start of the next event. Riders from the previous race will be asked to leave the course prior to the start of the next event.
Parking: Anywhere outside the Course!
Podiums for the Criterium: will be immediately following your race.
Leader’s Jersey Award: will be 30 minutes after the finish of the race.


Sunday, September 14, 2008 (8am)

Stage III: Blairsville/Union County –“Gaps” - Road Race

Map - http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ga/woody%20gap%20school/650687496588

Course Description: North Georgia – ‘Gaps’ Road Race

Address - 2736 State Highway 60, Suches, GA 30572 – Parking - Woody Gap School (Remember parking is limited – once at capacity you will have to find your own parking but there is plenty)

The Union County Road Race Leaves from Woody Gap School and after a brief climb, launches riders onto a 3-mile descent down the lesser-known part of Woody Gap going towards Morganton from Suches. Freshly repaved roads on this fast and twisty descent will mean high speeds as riders head out for an epic day of racing in the mountains. From the base of Woody Gap riders will face about 12 miles of long rollers before making a right turn onto Skeenah Gap Road. After a 3 mile almost continuous climb to the top of Skeenah Gap riders will descend into a roughly 15 mile section of mostly gently rolling terrain with the occasional power climb. This section takes riders to the end of Skeenah Gap Road, right onto Blue Ridge Highway, right onto Hidden Lake (with one monster power climb), left onto Mulkey Gap Road, and then right onto Owltown Road which goes all the way to 129. Turning right onto 129 brings riders to the bottom of Neal's Gap where they will climb for 3 miles before making the right turn onto Wolfpen Gap Road to make the final 3.5 mile climb to the finish at the top of Wolfpen Gap. Pro/1/2's will continue to Suches, turn right onto 60 and make a second lap before finishing at the Top of Wolfpen. After the race riders will descend Wolfpen and ride the 7 miles back to the Parking area at Suches.

Augusta Stage Race Details Released

Receive TRIPLE GC points for Augusta


*Number Pick-Up & Registration
Friday, NO Number/Packet pick-up
Saturday, at 7:00am
Saturday, downtown Augusta (Criterium) beginning at Noon.
Sunday, (RR) beginning at 7:00am
*You may also register for the Crit & RR Saturday Morning, Afternoon, and Evening and the RR on Sunday.


YES RACE DAY STAGE REGISTRATION!
NO FRIDAY NIGHT REGISTRATION!


*RACE HOTEL:
The Comfort Inn – Medical Center has offered a rate of $52.99 for all rooms. That price includes a full breakfast. Please note that the hotel will be undergoing a name change to Quality Inn (NOT to be confused with the Quality Inn and Suites on Claussen Rd).
Address: 1455 Walton Way/Augusta/30901
Phone: 706.722.2224
The hotel is, maybe, two miles from the crit course, and a few blocks from Gordon HWY (maybe four miles to the gate at Fort Gordon). When making reservations please mention GA Cup. Also, they will honor the rate for “walk ups” the weekend of the event.

Saturday, September 6, 2008 (8:30am)

Stage I: Augusta – 2.2 mile Lake Olmsted Time TRIAL


Map - http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ga/augusta/984695769831

Address- Lake Olmstead Park – Julian Smith Casino – 2200 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30904

Course Length: 2.2 miles
Course description:
Start in Lake Olmstead Park in cul-de-sac adjacent to lake (slight uphill, veer right at crest of hill, veer left at Julian Smith Casino Building, turn right onto Broad St. Descend down Broad St. Veer right on Lakemont. Stay right at Lakemont and Eustis (Lakemont becomes Lake Shore Loop). Turn right on Milledge. Turn right into park. Proceed to finish.

Notes: Bathrooms located at Julian Smith BBQ Pit (located on Milledge St) approximately 50 feet behind Finish area.
Parking: There is limited parking in the park. It is ONLY accessible from Milledge St. The Broad St. entrance to the parking lot at Julian Smith Casino will be closed at 7am. Anyone parking at Julian Smith Casino will NOT be able to leave while races are in progress.

Parking is allowed along Milledge St. Lock your cars! Do NOT back track the race course inside the park.

Once riders leave the park, and until they re-enter the park, the road will be open to traffic. There will be a Deputy from the Sheriff’s Office at Broad St. and at the intersection of Lake Shore Loop and Milledge St. There will also be volunteers at intersections on the course. However, it is important to ALWAYS be aware of traffic on the course.

Parking: Outside the course

Saturday, September 6, 2008 (3:00pm)

Stage II: Augusta - Downtown Criterium

Map - http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ga/augusta/831681226755

Address: Augusta Common - 823 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30901

Course Description: Those having battled in previous rounds will be familiar with each other's strengths and weaknesses, while newer riders and upgrades will be able to play the wild card amidst the group. Tactics will unveil as riders either look to protect their positions or pursue the lead to claim their place. Attacks will most certainly go from the gun as this fast, six corner Criterium in DOWNTOWN Augusta provides a great opportunity to spoil the sprint with a solid breakaway group. Augusta will be out on the streets for this event to give riders that needed adrenaline to stay away. The Start/Finish is located on Broad, directly in front of the Commons where the crowds will gather. The course runs counter-clockwise, taking a left on 8th Street and then a long, straight shot down Reynolds where riders will be fighting for position going into the tricky chicane on MacCartan Street. The first few out of the last corner will have the advantage to the line, but it is a long sprint and must be timed to perfection. MAR point$ will be determined by prime bell.

Notes: Public bathrooms are located in the Special Event office at the Augusta Common adjacent to Reynolds St. on the backside of the race course.
Numerous bars and restaurants located in the vicinity of the criterium course.
Parking: No parking is allowed on the north side of Broad St. between 8th St. and Macartan St. Parking is located in the parking areas in the center of Broad Street.
Roads are closed to all through traffic. DO NOT GET DRESSED IN PUBLIC!
Registration will be near the Start/Finish at the Commons on Broad Street. Registration will open at 12:00pm and close 30 minutes prior to each event. Online Registration closes Thursday at midnight.
Course is closed to traffic. There will be police officers who will be positioned at road closures on the course to ensure your safety.
MAR: announced by bell on various laps for points, primes, and time bonuses.
Free Lap: In the event of a mishap or mechanical problem, riders may receive a free lap until 3 laps to go. An official will inspect all riders.
Wheel Pit: All racers will need to label their own wheels. Labels will be provided for you at number pickup. Wheels in, wheels out. Do not leave without picking up your wheels. The event organizer, officials, sponsors, vehicle drivers are not responsible for your wheels!
Warm-ups on Course: Riders will be allowed to ride one lap on the course prior to the start of the next event. Riders from the previous race will be asked to leave the course prior to the start of the next event.
Podiums for the Criterium: will be immediately following your race.
Leader’s Jersey Award: will be 30 minutes after the finish of the race.

Sunday, September 7, 2008 (7:00am)

Stage III: Augusta - Road Race

Map - http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ga/augusta/670162956995

Address, Directions & base instructions - 307 Chamberlain Ave. Fort Gordon, GA US 30905

- ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL 30 MINUTES FOR MILITARY CHECK POINT TO ENTER GATE AT FORT GORDON. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PROOF OF INSURANCE WITH YOU TO ENTER THE BASE.
- Enter Fort Gordon via Gate 1 off of Gordon HWY. Proceed to 15th St. Take left on 15th St. 15th St. dead ends at Range Rd. Turn right and proceed to start/finish.

Course Description: Sunday.Fort Gordon.Range Road's Revenge. GEORGIA STATE ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIP Open to everyone, first Georgia racer to cross the line wears the Georgia State Road Race Champion's Jersey for a year! A 24K "Flandrian" course with multiple short, steep climbs. These hills will only get bigger with every lap! It will be a long day "out of the saddle" as the stronger riders big-ring these short climbs in an all out assault on the legs and the will of the peleton. Those who are unable to answer these attacks will be forced to face each climb alone as they make their way back to the start/finish area. With the KOM atop a stiff stint to the Start/Finish, one would suspect to find a new wearer of the Jersey by the end of the day. It will be a tough job for the teams to hold it together for their leader's and it may just be a day-long break that catches the chasers out if they leave it too late. The uphill finish will serve the final sorting in those that remain. KOM at start/finish on EVERY LAP except finishing lap.
Notes: All cars entering Fort Gordon are subject to search. All persons entering the park must have valid ID. All drivers must provide current drivers license and proof of insurance.

· ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO PASS THROUGH SECURITY.
· DO NOT EXCEED POSTED SPEED LIMIT.
· DRIVERS CAUGHT USING CELL PHONES WILL BE STOPPED by Military Police.
· Dropped riders will be subject to traffic laws. There are only two stop signs on the race course. If you are dropped DO NOT ASSUME that traffic will be held for you.

KOM at finish line 1st-3rd, 10-7-5, every lap except finish. Time bonuses will be awarded and will be announced on race day. We will give you the distance (s) from the start line to the KOM on race day.

Parking is located in the field near the Start/Finish, adjacent to Range Road.
Registration will be at the parking area. Registration will open at 7:00am and will close thirty minutes prior to each event.
Course is open to traffic. RIDERS MUST OBEY YELLOW LINE RULE AND WILL NOT HAVE OPEN ROAD.

Lead Vehicles: Lead Vehicles will be present if available. Police Officers will be at busy intersections on the course.
Trail/Wheel Vehicles: Wheel trucks NOT available to the any category. Each category will have trail/wheel vehicle as are available. We will, however, have a sweeper vehicle.
If you fall behind the trail vehicles, you are considered dropped from the race and must obey traffic laws.
Centerline Rule: Centerline rule will be in effect and will be strictly enforced by event officials. Riders may have the entire road for the last 200 meters to contest the sprint per officials’ decision.
Course Markings: All turns will be marked with a Georgia Cup directional sign and arrow pointing in the direction you need to turn. Volunteer Marshals will be present at important turns. Police will be located at busy intersections. All riders are encouraged to keep a course map.
Feed Zone: All feeding during the road race shall be conducted in the designated area only- TBA. Feedings allowed from the right side only. DO NOT DISPERSE OF ANYTHING ANYWHERE ALONG THE COURSE!!! LITTERING IS AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
Podiums for the Road Race: will be immediately following your race.
General Classification Winner Podiums: will be 30 minutes after the final race.

Upcoming events:

Atlanta Criterium Series - Labor Day Weekend - August 29, 30 and 31st

Augusta - September 6 & 7

Dahlonega - September 12 & 13

State TT and Metric Century (Ringgold/Catoosa County - North Georgia) - October 18 & 19.
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THE 2008 ATLANTA CRITERIUM SERIES - LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Site: http://www.georgiacup.com/

Register: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=6959

Flier, Bible & Payout: http://georgiacup.com/files/08atlantacritbible.pdf

Atlanta Crit Series HOME page: http://georgiacup.com/index.php?page=images/LM/GeorgiaCup/races/atlantacrit/home
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This is NOT a Georgia Cup event and will have standard USA Cycling Categories.
CAT 5, CAT 4, CAT 3, MASTERS 35+, PRO12, Women PRO123, Women 3/4 and JUNIORS.

This is NOT an Omnium - Each race is scored separatly and have separate payouts.

TEAM LODGING, DISCOUNTS AND MULTI RACE DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE, EMAIL info@georgiacup.com.

CONGRATULATIONS TO FRAZIER CYCLING JUNIORS!

We are excited to announce that our Junior Development Program has produced 2 national champions! Frazier Cycling Juniors took nine medals at the USA Cycling Junior Road National Championships in Orange County, CA on August 6-8, 2008 including two first place finishes.

Podium Results:

Individual Time Trial
National Champion-First Place - Philip O'Donnell (Suwanee GA) Men 10-12
National Champion-First Place - Zoe Frazier (Suwanee GA) Women 13-14
Third Place - Dominique Shore (Suwanee GA) Women 10-12

Criterium
Fifth Place - Philip O'Donnell, Men 10-12
Fifth Place - Zoe Frazier, Women 13-14
Third Place - Dominique Shore, Women 10-12


Road Race
Fifth Place - Philip O'Donnell, Men 10-12
Third Place - Zoe Frazier, Women 13-14
Fourth Place - Dominique Shore, Women 10-12

Thank you for your continued support for juniors!
______________Frazier Cycling _______________________

Labor Day Weekend - ATLANTA CRIT/CIRCUIT SERIES

The Atlanta Crit/Circuit Series begins Friday, August 29th - Sunday, August 31st. 3 Days with 4 Crits/Circuits. All 4 events are greater than .8 miles long and will be 'closed' course with the Free Lap rule in place until 3 laps to go.
This is NOT a Georgia Cup event and will have standard USA Cycling Categories. CAT 5, CAT 4, CAT 3, MASTERS 35+, PRO12, Women PRO123, Women 3/4 and JUNIORS.
Registration is open --> http://www.BikeReg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=6959
Race Flier and Bible will be posted this week with all the course maps and discriptions. Stay tuned!

JOIN THE NEW GEORGIA CUP FACEBOOK GROUP

Stay in touch with everyone from the GC! The new GC - Facebook Group is up and running. We are very excited to begin networking with everyone who races in the GC and Southeast cycling enthusiasts!

Join Here - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=26335500387&ref=share

Why? Social Networking and keeping in touch with the cycling community if extremely important. Facebook gives us the power of communication! As cyclists we are constantly needing information and inquiring about others that share our love for the sport.

Who? Everyone anywhere that shares a love for Bicycle racing and cycling in general.

When? Now.

How? Go to www.facebook.com and register then join the GC group.

Networking is HUGE and the NEW GC Facebook Group will tie a thread around our common interests and our professional lives.

*****WIN & OUT Criterium***** one race $1,000

NEW in LaGrange!
Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 7:35pm

*****WIN & OUT Criterium*****

The GC will host it's first Win and Out. The prize purse for this will be $1,000. The race will start @ 7:35pm Saturday night. The race will start with 10 laps at race pace then every other lap the bell will ring. There will be 10 opportunities for you to win $100. The first person to the line each time will win $100. Once you win you pull out of the race. That is why it is called a win and out. This will be open to Pro 1/2/3/4’s.
STAGE RACERS PAY ONLY $20 ON RACE DAY!
PRIMES OFFERED TO THE TOP 3 DURING THE FIRST 10 LAPS! GC SWAG, TIRES, CASH & OTHER 'FUN' PRIZES OFFERED।

We thank everyone for their continued support of the GC and realize we make mistakes. To that end, we simply cannot please everyone. Please rest assured that it is our #1 goal to produce high quality events that everyone looks forward to racing. Part of achieving that goal is to offer new and exciting events for everyone to enjoy. We hope that everyone either takes part in or stays to watch the NEW "Win & Out" event Saturday night and continue to support the GC.

Thank you again for your enduring support. Your positive suggestions and feedback is appreciated!

2008 Georgia State RR Champions

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2008 GEORGIA STATE ROAD RACE CHAMPIONS!

Geoffery Mina [Cycle Works PB HDR] CAT 1
Ty Magner [Hincapie/Barkley] CAT 2
Artur Sagat [Reality Bikes and Skateboard] CAT 3
Corey Bobo [Cycle Works PB HDR] Comp U35
Marc Crouch [Colavita Racing] Comp 35+
Wesley Garland [Reality Bikes and Skateboard] 30-34
Tony Scott [Memorial Health] 35-39
Kirk Corcello [AXA Masters Cycling] 40-44
Douglas Pomeranz [Cycle Works PB HDR] 45-49
Cheryl Fuller Muller [Reality Bikes and Skateboard] Women CAT 1/2/3
Nancy Jones [Sorella Cycling] Women CAT 3/4
Robert Marier [Jittery Joe's] 10-12
Jansen Lindner [Fulton Flyers Devo] 13-14
Matt Lipscomb [Fulton Flyers Devo] 14-15
Kyle Cochran [Fulton Flyers Devo] 17-18

Updated: LaGrange - Criterium State Championships

For Amateur Georgians

ProAm 1/2/3 is two State Championship Jersey's (one for the first CAT 1 and one for the first CAT 2)
Competitive 35+ is one State Championship Jersey
Competitive U35 is one State Championship Jersey
*Masters 30-34 is one State Championship Jersey
*Masters 35-39 is one State Championship Jersey
*Masters 40-44 is one State Championship Jersey
*Masters 45+ is one State Championship Jersey
Women Am 1/2 is one State Championship Jersey
Women 3/4 is one State Championship Jersey
Elite 2/3 is one State Championship Jersey (one for first CAT 3)
Junior's TBD

Masters division will NOT have different numbers so you will have to know who is in your age group. ALL the rest will be medals.

*Each Master's age category MUST have a minimum of 5 participants to 'qualify' for the State Championship Jersey. We will however, award a medal to the winner if there are less than 5 participants. We will however, offer jerseys at a cost of $60 to the winners if there are less than 5 participants.

2008 Union City State Road Race Champions with the Mayor and City Council!

2008 Georgia Cup Mayor's Race - Georgia State Road Race Championships. Picture is of the Mayor and City Council, Police Chief, Fire Chief and the 2008 Georgia State Road Race Champions.

2008 TOUR OF ATLANTA - HUGE SUCCESS!

Thank you to everyone that made the 2008 ToA! Cafeine, Buford, Gainesville, John's Creek, Monroe, Walton County, HD Atha School, Buford Business Alliance, N2racing, vendors, Swagger (Gene, Ravi, Ashley, Casey & K), Spincycle (Me), All GC sponsors, Board n Bike, Bicycle Doctor, Addictive Cycles, Lifetime Bikes, ALL the selfless VOLUNTEERS, Jason & Eric Kriel, Tim Koenning, USA Cycling officials (their families), State Farm, Hincapie, Hotel 12, Union City, Bikereg & of course all the patrons and their families!

Seven (7) stages in five (5) days! Be sure to take a look at our pics and vids.

Georgia State RR - For Amateur Georgians - JUNE 1, 2008

Georgia State RR - UNION CITY, GA - JUNE 1, 2008

For Amateur Georgians: Pro's not allowed to race RR

Am123 is one State Championship Jersey
Competitive 35+ is one State Championship Jersey
Competitive <35 is one State Championship Jersey
Masters 35-39 is one State Championship Jersey
Masters 40 - 44 is one State Championship Jersey
Masters 45+ is one State Championship Jersey
Women Am12 is one State Championship Jersey
Women 3/4 is one State Championship Jersey
Elite 2/3 is two State Champoinship Jersey's (one for the 2's and one for the 3's)
Junior's TBD
*Masters division will NOT have different numbers so you will have to know who is in your age group.
Jerseys will be given out on race day!

Elite Division has changed to CAT 2/3

Affective immediately the GC Elite division will be both Cat 2 & Cat 3. This format was used for the Tour of Atlanta and because of the success of the event we will update the Elite division for all future GC events to Elite 2/3. The PRO123 WILL remain the same. If you are a Cat 2 and have series points in the PRO123 you will NOT receive those points for the Elite division. You will retain Pro123 series points but they do NOT transfer. You will start Union City with zero (0).

State Championship break down

Elite 2/3 will be the State Championships for both the 2's and the 3's. The first Cat 2 to cross the finish line wins the Cat 2 State Championship and the first 3 to cross the line wins the Cat 3 State Championship!

Am123 is one State Championship Jersey
Competitive 35+ is one State Championship Jersey
Competitive <35 is one State Championship Jersey
Masters 30-34 is one State Championship Jersey
Masters 35-39 is one State Championship Jersey
Masters 40 - 44 is one State Championship Jersey
Masters 45+ is one State Championship Jersey
Women Am12 is one State Championship Jersey
Women 3/4 is one State Championship Jersey
Elite 2/3 is two State Champoinship Jersey's (one for the 2's and one for the 3's)
Junior's TBD
*Masters division will NOT have different numbers so you will have to know who is in your age group.

ToA Registration on race day is OPEN

You can enter all races on race day EXCEPT the TT, Sprints and TTT. Online is closed. Race day is open.

This means you can come to the race and register at the race with CASH or check. NO credit cards are accepted. To be even MORE specific - You can come out Thrusday and register for all events EXCEPT the GC, TT, SPRINTS. Even the TTT. Friday night you can register for the Circuit in John's Creek the TTT, Gainesville's Crit and Buford's Crit. And on and on......

TTT registrations and team postings need to be in by 5pm on Friday. If your team has 3 or more you will automatically be put on that team unless you submit a composite team. So, DON'T submit a TTT roster if your team is already racing. It's a waste of your time.

Wed TOA reg moved to cafeine

There will be no Wednesday registration at the Hilton. Its been moved to cafeine 4050 buford drive in buford, ga. 6 - 9.

Tour of Atlanta - Online Registration CLOSING

Tour of Atlanta standard registration ends Monday, May 19th at midnight! Online Late registration for individual stages and the GC will continue until 5pm Wednesday, May 21.

You CAN register for the GC at the race hotel Wednesday night and you can pick up your race packet. You canNOT register for the GC on Thursday, May 22 neither online nor at Board N Bike's registration.

You can register for the TTT up until Friday at 5pm. You can register for all events on race day excluding the Sprints, TT and TTT. We ONLY take CASH or CHECKS - NO credit cards or other types of currency.

TT starts will be posted online Wednesday at noon, May 21 then updated again late Wednesday night. TTT teams MUST be submitted by Friday at 5pm. After 5pm you will be put on a team randomly. After Friday there is NO TTT registration.

Buford Sprints are not a "DRAG RACE". You can jockey for postion and even draft off others. There are NO designated 'lanes' you have to stay in. There will be 3 rounds with as many as 10 heats. The last round will be 1 heat with up to 10 racing for points and podium!

Pre Ride TOA - Monroe RR course

Join cyclingwebsites.com and Lifetime Bikes this Tuesday night to pre ride the RR course for stage 5 of the TOA. Meet at Lifetime Bikes to roll out at 6:00pm. The course is around 30mi and we'll ride about 5mi to the start, so about 35mi total. Call Jess @ 770-266-5849 for more info.

ToA TTT & RR times UPDATED

Due to the late night on Friday we have moved the start time in Monroe for the TTT to 9am and there will now be 2 waves for the RR.

Women Cat 3/4 1lap/30mi - 12:15p
Comp 35 & Over (Cat 4/5) 2laps/50mi - 12:00p
Women PRO123 2laps/30mi - 12:15p
Masters 30+ with 45+ GC Bonus 2laps/50mi - 2:45p
Elite (Cat 3 Only) 3laps/70mi - 2:35p
ProAm (Pro12) with 1/2 Bonus 4laps/90mi - 2:30p
Comp U35 (Cat 4/5) 2laps/50mi -12:10p

GC YELLOW, MAR & KOM UPDATED! Jerseys Delivered during the ToA!

The 2008 overall series LEADERS POINTS ARE UPDATED and posted here
--> http://georgiacup.com/files/points.pdf. All series leaders will be awarded their Jerseys (http://georgiacup.com/index.php?page=jerseys) at the Tour of Atlanta. If you are a leader of the points series in the Yellow, MAR or KOM you will receive the jersey to wear while you train and at all GC events. Including: ToA, S7 and Premier events. These jerseys are NOT yours to keep. If or "WHEN" you win the series you will receive the jersey to "KEEP". Until then if you loose the jersey you will return the jersey at the end of that event. Jerseys will ONLY be given to 'regular' participants and MUST be returned to the new leader. If you cannot attend the next GC and you are no longer in the leaders jersey (MAR, KOM or YELLOW) you will be given the new leader's address and you will mail it to them.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE WIZARD for his hard work on the points for us. THANKS WIZARD!!

Listen to the officials or be DQ'd

The Georgia Cup events are USA Cycling sanctioned events that focus on promoting and producing quality cycling events. Our #1 objective is for everyone to be safe followed by to have FUN! We are very fortunate to have the 'best' USA Cycling officials in the Country here in Georgia and will insist that everyone respects our officials. 99.99999% of the time everyone is very respectful and thankful for our officials and that is great. It is very important to note this: regardless of what any "rule book" says, if a USA Cycling (GC retained) official give you a direct order and you do not obey that order you will be DISQUALIFIED from the entire event. The GC will take further action if there is any disrespect toward an official and will sanction that rider(s) from future GC events if needed. Bottom-line, if an official gives you an order, obey it. Why? The simple answer is because of our #1 objective listed above (SAFTEY). Thank you and remember - although racing is very competitive it should always be FUN first. The GC offers a place for cyclist that share a common love of racing to come together and have FUN.

CUMMING ONLINE REGISTRATION REGISTRATION CLOSING EARLY!!!

Cumming online registration will close Friday, May 9th at NOON. Omnium LATE registration will also close at 8pm Friday night at Reality Bikes. You CANNOT register for the TT or the Omnium on race day. HOWEVER, you CAN register for the Road Race on Saturday and the Circuit on Sunday on RACE DAY.

TICK TOCK...... Registrations are ending........

Cumming STANDARD entry ends Thursday, May 8th and the Tour of Atlanta EARLY BIRD entry ends Friday, May 9th!!

PRE-RIDE the GC Cumming courses!

Reality Bikes invites everyone to join them to "Pre-Ride" the GC-Series 7 Course.
Date(s): Wednesday, April 30th & May 7th
Time for B ride: 5:45pm
Time for A ride: 6:00

It will take the better part of 1 hour to get to Reality Bikes from 285 and 400 during rush hour so make sure you give yourself 1 hour to get there. Visit http://www.realitybikes.com/ for directions or more information. Go to http://www.georgiacup.com/index.php?page=images/LM/GeorgiaCup/races/cumming/cumming for details about the RR and Circuit course May 10 - 11.

2008 Tour of Atlanta Registration, Course Details & MORE!

For Release, April 26, 2008

THURSDAY, MAY 22 – MONDAY (MEMORIAL DAY), MAY 26

Tour of Atlanta Conference call is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 9:30am. We would suggest everyone attending – call in early because we only have a limited amount of bandwidth to work with. We will have another call the week of May 12 and again the week of May 19th. The more informed you are the better the event will be for everyone.
Conference Call # - 888-855-2444 - PW= 955836

Disclaimer:
The Tour of Atlanta is a ProAm stage race that is offered to amateurs. Pricing is based upon individual stages discounted for the General Classification entries. We strongly suggest registering for the EARLY BIRD rates. There are NO CUT TIMES and everyone can race!


Registration at Board N Bike beginning at NOON, Thursday, May 22, 2008 – 123 W. Main St, Buford, GA 30515 (770) 831-6771 – They are located across the street from the TT starts and within 100 yards of the sprints finish.

Stages are as follows;

Stage I – Thursday, 7mileTT – May 22nd – in Historic Buford, GA – 4pm - Start list will be posted to www.georgiacup.com on Wednesday, May 21st around NOON. *No race day registration! http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/buford/796071320

Stage II - Thursday, SPRINTS - May 22nd –in Historic Buford, GA- 4:30pm – 10pm, *No race day registration! - http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/buford/80114115. There will be 3 rounds per category. Round 3 will be the finial round and there will be no more than 10 in the finial round. There will be a time bonus of :10 to everyone.


R1 R2 R3
1. :10 :15 :30
2. :07 :10 :20
3. :05 :05 :10

More details will be release in the bible.

Stage III - Friday, .9 mile Circuit - May 23rd from 4pm - 10pm *UNDER THE LIGHTS*- John's Creek - P/B State Farm - http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/johns-creek/371607477

Stage IV - Saturday, TTT - May 24th from 8am in Monroe, GA. (8am) - *No race day registration! http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=165600806.

Stage V - Saturday, RR - May 24th – NOON – May 24th in Monroe, GA
-http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/monroe/750409991778
GC parton Appreciation party in Peachtree Corners (P'tree Station Swim Tennis Club) All ToA, Georgia Cup, GC Series 7 participants and guests are invited to enjoy a fun cook out, drinks and dip in the pool. -MUST SIGN UP AT REGISTRATION- There are tennis courts, a secure play ground, Club House and kid’s pool. So, come out have dinner, bring your swim suit or just mingle by the pool! We will raffle of door prizes have plenty of fun music. – Saturday Night from 6 - 10pm - http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/norcross/97886445

Stage VI - Sunday, Criterium - May 25th from Noon - 9pm in Gainesville,
GA. http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/gainesville/491461501

Stage VII - Monday (Memorial Day), Criterium - May 26th from 9:00am - 3pm in Historic Buford, GA-- http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/buford/78932778.

Addresses, rules, parking and details will be released with the flyer and bible before the conference call on Thursday.

Courses are subject to change notice.
The GC expects everyone to be respectful and show sportsmanship.

NO RACE DAY ENTRY FOR SPRINTS, TT or TTT - Online registration for the TTT will be open until Friday at 5pm for the Saturday Morning Start and the preliminary start list will be posted by noon on Friday. All results will be posted at the Hilton Hotel in Peachtree Corner.

Registration will begin at the Hilton Hotel Wednesday, May 21st at 6pm – 9pm. Then before the start of each race throughout the race weekend.

Atlanta Hilton Northeast – RACE HOTEL
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross, Georgia, United States 30092-3416
Tel: 1-770-447-4747 Fax: 1-770-687-533-2888
Standard Rate: GA Cup Rate $99

GC Series 7 Cumming Omnium p/b Reality Bikes registration is OPEN!

The Georgia Cup is very excited about our Cumming event May 10th and 11th. All 3 courses are very challenging and very well designed by Mr. Todd Muller of Reality Bikes. The RR does NOT have any MAJOR climbs, however, the course is technical and rolling with POWER climbs all over it. Could be considered similar to this year's Gainesville race WITHOUT Maubry Hill repeats.

Reality Bikes does this VERY ride every Wednesday night. The B (no drop) rides leaves at 5:45pm and the A ride leaves at 6:00pm SHARP. Come out and meet Todd and the reality Bikes Team for a fun practice race/ride.

Transponders are not required for this event, however, we will be 'testing' our latest software that will be use for the ToA.

Registration link!

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=6416

GU becomes Sponsors of the GC!

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Learn more about GU and our performance sports nutrition products at www.GUenergy.com.

LaGrange Announces the Criterium Georgia State Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


LaGrange, Ga. – On June 21, professional and amateur bicycle racers will converge on downtown LaGrange for the Georgia Cup State Championship criterium bike race.

The state championship criterium will begin downtown at 12:15 p.m. Cyclists will race laps on a closed circuit course around Main, Broome, S. Lewis and E. Depot streets. The Downtown LaGrange Development Authority is currently planning events and activities to draw local attendance to watch the races.

Only the streets on the course will be closed for vehicle traffic until the race concludes at 9 p.m.

Over 500 cyclists are planned to compete in the state championship criterium. Participants of any age, professional or amateur, may sign up to race in this event.

Other races taking place this weekend include the time trial and road race. The time trial will take place on Saturday from 8-11:00 a.m. Racers will start at the intersection of Vernon St. and Forrest Ave. and head down Forrest towards the Hillside area and back.

The road race on Sunday takes place on a loop of county roads surrounding West Point Lake. The start/finish line will be set up at Earl Cook Park. This race will not close any roads, but traffic at intersections may be interrupted as the pack of racers moves around the course. The road race begins at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude at 3:00 p.m.

Both professional and amateur racers may participate. The races held in LaGrange during the weekend of June 21-22 are part of the Georgia Cup Premier Series. Visit http://www.georgiacup.com/ for more details.

Click here http://onekit.enr-corp.com/1003792/index.html to view it through your Web browser.

GRAY AMB.it LATE RETURN CHIP LIST- PLEASE HELP

Hello! We realize that returning “GRAY” chips after an epic weekend like Gainesville or Chattanooga is sometimes hard to remember. We have waited patiently for many of the chips to be returned but still have way too many that are outstanding. Please note that AMB.it charges the GC for these unreturned GRAY chips. If we do not have these chips back by Friday, April 25, 2008, we will have no choice but to charge your credit card $125 per the race waiver agreement. For those that some how slipped through and did not use a credit card we will report to USA Cycling and petition to have your license suspended until you pay for it. After Friday we will have to pay AMB.it and we will NOT accept the Gray chip back and will only take $125. It is simply not fair for us to have to beg for property that we leased for your use. If you know someone on this list please ask them to return it asap. For mailing info please email info@georgiacup.com. If your name is NOT on the list and you have a gray chip it means we have overlooked you but rest assured that we will end up finding our error. If your name is on this list in error please email us and we will remove it and you have our apologies. Thank you in advance!


Gainesville, GA Race
FT-59367 JASON SHILEDS
SC-57869 ANDERS SWANSON
SL-65799 AUGUSTO ELIAS
PK-31660 TODD MILLS
HH-79713 JOHN WHITE
HC-72894 PAT ALLISON
NW-45874 RICHARD CLEMENT



Chattanooga, TN Race
GS-09486 ERIC RIOTHMAN
HT-58859 HAROLD SUTHERLAND
HV02790 MICHAEL WOLF
LR-27925 STEPHANIE BLEECHER
LT-13643 PIERCE FOWLER
NZ23197 MICHAEL MCMURRAY
SC-57869 ANDERS SWANSON
SN98363 KATIE REYNOLDS
NZ-35328 Christopher Constatin

Its that time again...our favorite weekend of CYCLING!

Its that time again...our favorite weekend of cyclingof the year....the Twilight।The event that started it all, nearly some 30 yearsago as a brainchild of that crazy Gene Dixon afterhitting his head in a race in France. The Twilight andits spawn have helped to build the popularity ofcycling to urban markets around the country andshowcased the sport as more than boring point to pointroad treks. Showcasing what makes bike racing the bestsport in the world....the athletes.The Twilight has added a great line up of Jazz actswith the UGA School of Music and has something for thewhole family this weekend in Athens. Not to mention30,000 screaming fans, co-eds, and cocktails....goodtimes...definitely good times.Our Friends at Swagger have graciously made the racingclasses mirror those of the GA Cup so one can raceagainst the usual cast of characters. The Junior racesare also part of the LAJORS (Lance Armstrong) racingprogram by USA Cycling.So if yo have not ever been to the Twilight....youshould.if you have....you know its the most fun you can haveat a bike race.See you at in Athens.link to races below....
http://www।athenstwilight.com/cycling.php
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1137770032/bctid1523332058

2008 Tour of Atlanta race Hotel will be the Hilton!

The 2008 Tour of Atlanta is pleased to announce that the Hilton at Peachtree Corners as been chosen as our race hotel. Patron’s rooms are NOW available for $99!
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/ATLHPHF-Hilton-Atlanta-Northeast-Georgia/index.do
Directions & Transportation
TRAVELING SOUTH ON I-75: Follow I-75. Take I-285 EAST. Exit 31-B from I-285 (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard North). Follow Peachtree Ind Blvd for five miles. Take right fork in highway. At 2nd traffic light, make a U-turn - hotel is on your right side.
TRAVELING SOUTH ON I-85: Exit I-85 at Jimmy Carter Blvd (exit 99). Turn Right off the exit. Continue to Peachtree Industrial Blvd & turn right.... View all directions, map, and airport information

The Hampton Inn located right next door will offer Tour of Atlanta patrons room rates of $69.

There are limited rooms available so reserve your room TODAY!!!! DON’T WAIT.

http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=ATLPTHX

Finial race details will be announced Tuesday.

2008 Chattanooga – Georgia Cup

We have received consistent feedback…. The best GC ever! The RR was the most beautiful location we’ve ever seen. Dahlonega is no doubt beautiful. But just wait until we post our pictures. It started in a cove that looked up at Lookout Mountain and literally continued along the foothills. The course was challenging, well marked and Senic City Velo provided more than enough volunteers.
If you have a “GRAY” transponder you need to overnight it by Wednesday! Contact info@georgiacup.com for mailing instructions.
Thank You Very Much to SCV (Senic City Velo), all the volunteers, Wheel Truck drivers, Lead Cars, Pace Car, Economy Honda, all the GC series sponsors, Topview Sports, Steven Carpenter and especially Mr. Matt MacAfee. Thank you Matt for all your hard work, before the event and during, in making the first every Chattanooga GC the best experience for everyone! See you in Cumming!
We are heading to Cumming for our Series 7 – Cumming Georgia Cup, p/b Reality Bikes (http://www.realitybikes.com/) on May 10th. For those who have never been to Cumming, GC – you’re in for another treat!
After Cumming be ready – the 2008 Tour of Atlanta begins, Thursday, May 22 – Monday, May 26th। We will be in NE Atlanta this year. Details, Flier, bible, race hotel info, etc will be out THIS week!

GREAT PICTURES!!
http://picasaweb.google.com/madderholt/GCChattanooga?authkey=1E_TlrVSjTQ
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pacesettercycling/sets/72157604554256977/
http://bartnave.ifp3.com/
http://flickr.com/photos/gacup/sets/72157604648987465/


Chattanooga News Free Press - Sunday, April 13th’s paper.
http://timesfreepress.com/news/2008/apr/13/travieso-larson-criterium-winners/
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2008/apr/12/slideshow-chattanooga-criterium/

Know the MAR and KOM rules
http://www.georgiacup.com/index.php?page=mar

PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT for the following – if you know anything help them out
Christopher Orosco
Spartanite@gmail.com
Lost rear wheel
During the Chattanooga Road Race, I got a flat and exchanged wheels from the wheel truck. After the race, my rear wheel was missing from the truck. It is an American Classic Sprint 350. Please let me know if this was found after the races on Sunday. Thanks
Robert Rowland
bob_rowland@bellsouth.net
LOST POWERTAP unit
I raced the Masters Road Race this morning, part of the Chattanooga race weekend. During the first lap, my yellow Powertap computer unit fell off my bike. After the race, I went back and thoroughly looked over the area, but did not find it. Could you please let me know if anyone turns in this unit as lost? . Thank you in advance. Bob Rowland
Lost Item at Chattanooga RR
Someone lost something relatively valuable this past weekend. I'd hate for it to fall in the wrong hands, thus I've done what I'd hope one would do for me.
If you can explain your item and where and when you "misplaced" it this weekend, please contact me so that I can get it back to you immediately.
Christian
cleask@gmail.com

DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA IS ALREADY SOLD OUT!

Standard entry ends tonight at 11:59pm. Online Late registration will go through 5pm tomorrow and there WILL be race day registration as always. You can register for the Stage up until the ‘start’ of your divisions TT. TT race day registration will end at the start of your division.

There is a huge convention and our race hotel is filled. We already have huge fields and the BIGGEST MASTERS field the GC has had this year!

We recommend staying in EAST RIDGE. It is the LAST exit before the Chattanooga/Knoxville split. This location is centrally located for the TT, Crit and RR.

Call 423-892-8100 for Howard Johnson's Exit 1A (East Ridge) - ROOM Rate $59.95 include HOT Breakfast Microwave and Fridge - Ask for the Georgia Cup Discount. 6700 Ringgold Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412
Call 423-893-7979 for Comfort Inn Exit 1A (East Ridge) – ROOM Rate $69.99 includes Breakfast. – Ask for the Georgia Cup Discount. 6710 Ringgold Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412

Chattanooga TT

here's a map my ride of a short cut to get to Apison- should saveabout 20 minutes- BUT- after the gas stations on the exit- you won'tsee another before the tt start
this map starts on I-75 at exit 345- goes west on US41- takes a rightonto Cherokee Valley Road (just prior to hitting the Ringgold citylimits sign) which T intersects with East Brainerd- go right there andyou will run into the school
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/tn/chattanooga/334401049
see you all saturday

BUFORD, GEORGIA gets First and Last stage of the ToA!

We are very excited to have stage One and Seven of the Tour of Atlanta in Buford, GA!
Stage One – Thursday Night, May 22 = SPRINTS
Stage Seven – Monday Morning (Memorial Day), May 26 = Criterium

The Buford Business Alliance is 110% behind the races and it is sure to be a HUGE turn out from the Buford Community. For more information about Buford go to: www.visitbuford.com.

Race hotel and Stage 2, 3 & 5 should be announced later this week. Hint: Race hotel and Stage 3 will be at a renowned resort. We are working on family packages for your whole family to come visit Atlanta. You can race and your spouses and kids can enjoy; Water Slides, Camping, SPA, Hiking, etc…. All contained in the resort for a VERY reasonable price.

REALITY BIKES OFF THE FRONT OR ON THE FRONT??

We are still waiting on a ruling from the UCI. Is it the leading edge of the front wheel or the leading edge of the wheel in front? Good news is that everyone is A OKAY!

Georgia Cup – GAINESVILLE in the NEWS!

Economic impact! This is what the GC brings to a community. Here's what one business owner said ...... Rebecca Clanton, owner of Sweet Magnolia's on Main Street, said she served nearly 1,000 customers Sunday, including cyclists and volunteers. "We opened especially for the Georgia Cup. We've probably served 500 sandwiches or more and 20 gallons of ice cream," Clanton said. "It's been a madhouse all day."

http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/article/4722/

http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=208745
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/article/4740/

Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers! On Saturday we had 15 Sheriff officers and over 20 volunteers for one of the most exciting Road Races in GC history!
We are very excited about the support our Paton's have shown early on this year! Keep in mind Saturday it rained (sometimes poured) all day and we still had over 400 participants! WOW!
Special thanks to our officials - if it was not for them there would be no reason to promote races. Thank you so much!
Watch for videos and pictures from this epic weekend to be posted this week - http://www.georgiacup.com/.
THE GC will be announcing 4 of our 7 Tour of Atlanta stages THIS week! We are still looking for that elusive TITLE sponsor of the ToA. If you can help refer someone we we would really appreciate it. Please contact James Lowe at james@georgiacup.com.
Extra Special Thanks goes out to:
Addictive Cycles, Cafeine and crew, Team Cannondale/Allset, Hayes Dealerships, Tim & Chad Hayes, Main Street Market, Sweet Magnolia, Just Downtown, the City on officers of Gainesville, Hall County Engineering, Hall County Sheriff, Jackson County Sheriff, Jackson County, City of Pendergrass, City of Talmo, The Georgia DOT, North Jackson Elementary School, Kathy Elrod, Joe Burnett, Debra Harkrider, Nathan O'Neill, Eric & Jason Kriel & last but not least Eric and Jennifer Holyfield!

On a personal note - Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Weatherington, Robert Shaver & Ms. Shirley for watching baby Emerson.

CHATTANOOGA TEAM PICTURES – FREE!

The GC is pleased to announce that we will have a professional photographer for our Chattanooga DOWNTOWN Criterium on Saturday, April 12th, 2008. They will be taking Team & Individual Pictures from 11am – 7pm by the podium. Sign up will begin during registration Friday night and available at registration on Saturday. You will also be able to just walk up – First Come, First Serve. We are very excited about these team pictures because we are almost finished with our “Team” & Individual web pages that will eventually interact with results. An example of our Individual page is http://www.georgiacup.com/index.php?page=bios/murphy.

The Team & Individual (racer bio) pages will be completely FREE and a fun way to promote yourself and your team to potential sponsors and others. The pictures will be available for purchase for you and the team the week after Chattanooga. We will direct everyone to the site. The GC will receive the pictures FREE for use on our site and GC promotions. Teams and Individuals will need to purchase the pictures for use.

It is that simple – you DO NOT have to do the pictures. You can choose to have a Team or Individual page and purchase the pictures. You do NOT have to have a team or individual page and you don’t have to buy the pictures. The sitting fee is FREE.

Nathan O’Neill

8-Time Australian National Time Trial Champion will be the announcer for 2008 Georgia Cup Gainesville Downtown Grande Prix. April, 5th, 2008 - Sunday from noon – 8pm. We welcome all patrons to come to the stage and meet Nathan. Maybe even give your personal take on the race that is progress. We are always looking for guest commendations. Thanks Nathan for supporting grass-roots cycling and the Georgia Cup. Your continued contribution does not go unnoticed! For more details on Nathan O’Neill visit www.nathanoneill.com.

GEORGIA DOT CAN HELP!

Dial 511 from any phone in Georgia for real-time travel information (statewide) or to request HERO assistance (in Metro Atlanta). Dial “1” or “9” to reach a live 511 Operator 24 hours a day. Learn more at http://www.511ga.org/ The Georgia DOT is instrumental in permitting our races and we are excited to help them communicate this new service!

Twilight REMOVED From the GC Calendar!!

RELAX!! Twilight is STILL ON……. It just will NOT be a GC event। It’s the same GREAT race as it has always been.

April 26 & 27
Twilight Athens, GA - Athens GC Weekend
HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE GC CALENDAR
We will be replacing Athens Twilight with another Premier Stage race weekend later in the season and we will be announcing the new exciting venue soon. We are sorry to remove the event from our calendar with such short notice but we do it with our patron's best interests in mind. Thank you for your understanding and we will get the "NEW" venue announced very soon.