 The Tour de Georgia is North America's premier, professional cycling event
and rolling festival of community activities. The Tour was first held in
2003 and has become a spring tradition with a varying route of over 650
miles of racing. The 2008 event will be held from April 21-27 and will
feature 12 host venues, from the overall start in Tybee Island, Ga. to the
overall finish in Atlanta, Ga. The new route will include two challenging
mountain stages, including Brasstown Bald Mountain, and a Team Time Trial at
Road Atlanta.
Over 2.8 million spectators have traveled to Georgia to watch the event in
the past five years, and direct economic impact has totaled over $148
million. The event is sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (2.HC
ranking), and is part of the USA Cycling Professional Tour USA Cycling,
Inc., making the event one of the top stage races for elite athletes around
the world. The event will benefit the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood
Disorders Service of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
The Tour de Georgia is operated by the Tour de Georgia Foundation (501c3)
and managed by Medalist Sports.
The official website is www.tourdegeorgia.com.
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