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Thursday, February 1, 2007
PTC — Good starting spot for Tour de Georgia?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Tour de Georgia, the 5-year-old bicycle race, has released its official route. At 667 miles, it’s the longest professional cycling race this year.
For the past two years, Fayetteville benefited as the host of the second stage of the race. This year Peachtree City will serve as the starting point for the entire seven-day race, which begins April 16. More than 100 cyclists will line up near Lake Peachtree and travel 97 miles through Zebulon and Barnesville on their way to Macon.
The Georgia Department of Economic Development estimates the race has generated a statewide economic impact of $121 million for the 12 host cities and other towns along the route since 2003. A local organizing committee, including Lauren Yawn, the city’s tourism chief, lobbied hard to bring the race to Peachtree City and is now planning events to surround the race. Chris Aronhalt, partner in race organizer Medalist Sports, estimates 10,000 to 20,000 spectators will turn out for the race start.
Do you think Peachtree City was a good choice for the race start? Do you plan to go or would you rather avoid the crowds? If you do go, what types of activities and entertainment would you like to see at the start?
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