Sunday, September 21, 2008

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

Friday, September 12, 2008

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

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

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.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

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.