10. Do not talk on the cell phone while on a group ride. It is safest to stop and pull off the road if you need to make a phone call.

Some excellent links to group ride etiquette: Red Dirt Pedlars, Oklahoma Cyclists. 
http://www.reddirtpedalers.com/whissues/group.asp
http://www.oklahomabicyclesociety.com/hintstips/groupride.htm

3-14-2011 3 Foot Law!! This is a call to action. The 3 ft law has one chance tomorrow to come out of the Rules committee before cross over day. Please let everyone you know and more that we need them to take the 5 minutes to get us the protection we deserve. This IS VERY IMPORTANT
Go to the link below on the League of American Bicyclists sponsored website and send a note to support our 3 ft Law House Bill 180 (HB180).

HB 180 link: http://www.capwiz.com/lab/issues/alert/?alertid=27856516&type=ST
Please do this now and get your friends to do the same. If you know your representative then call them or send them a personal note.

New Cycling Book From Phil Sutherland of Team Type 1: Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Supporters: I’m really excited for the publication of my memoir, Not Dead Yet, and can't wait for the world to see it! The book makes its debut in two months, and my goal is to sell 15,000 copies in the first week and inspire people around the world with the book's message that anything is possible. I’m hoping you will all be willing to help me reach my goal....I appreciate your help in getting the word out to the masses. If you would like to read chapters 1 and 2, and reserve a copy of your own, please visit our new Team Type 1 site, http://www.teamtype1.org/book/

Thursday Night Roswell Ride From Bike Roswell:  Come join us in Roswell where it is the only bicycle friendly community in Georgia. Beautiful flats along the Chattahoochee coupled with spectacular homes along climbs that can challenge the best rider. We even ride past Chipper Jones’ house/neighborhood. Three groups to choose from; all leave at 6PM from Riverside Park,
575 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075 (bathrooms and plenty of parking)
A Group 20-23 mph average – 25 miles
B Group 18-21 mph average – 20 or 25 miles
C Group 16-18 mph average – 20 or 25 miles no drop

Our goal is to have a safe, friendly and challenging ride for all.
• We support those with mechanical problems and flats. B & C groups
• We do not use Aero Bars unless riding in the rear or front of the pack.
• We do not use ear phones or ear plugs.
• We obey traffic rules and try at all times to be courteous to motorist.
• We always wear helmets.

This communication is merely a way of notifying those interested in our Thursday Night ride.  It does not reflect any responsibility for the care or safety of those participating.
All riders, ride at their own risk. Join Bike Roswell at www.bikeroswell.com. 

Steel Magnolias Ride The NGCA has brought back the Steel Magnolias Ride! March 15 and Mar 22: 6:00 PM
March 29: 6:15 PM
April 5: 6:30 continuing each Tuesday until the time change
Distance: 24 miles
Pace: We are planning to keep the group together for the first two rides and then have an A and a B group.
The ride leaves from the Fountain Oaks/Nancy G's parking lot on Roswell Rd.. Parking has been worked out by Nancy with the management group so that we can park behind the Kroger on the Nancy G's side. There is always a group that meets afterwards to have drinks and eats on deck. Nancy G's will have specials after the ride!

Allatoona Work Party From SORBA Atlanta: Calling all Northwest Atlanta area riders.. Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Woodstock, Cartersville! We need MORE riders to help make a bigger dent in finish work for this trail! The short term goal is to complete finish work on the first 4 mile loop. The longer term goal is to construct (and finish!) up to 15 miles of total trail for this system. This will be the first purpose-built mountain bike trail in a Cobb County park so we need your positive support to show that riders care about the resource and desire sustainable mountain bike trails in Cobb County. Surrounding Paulding & Cherokee Counties are well on their way with Blankets Creek, Mt Tabor, and more. Help us create a hub of great riding in the Northwest!
Address: 2450 Pitner Rd. Acworth, GA 30101 Date: Sat. March 19, 2011 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm  Tools & lunch will be provided. Just wear your closed-toe shoes, and bring gloves, water, & snacks for the trail. We will meet at the Pitner Road Dog Park. 3-13-2011 Daylight Saving Time Group ride season has begun!!!! All hail Daylight Saving Time!

Century/Fun Ride Listing Just a reminder that I do not maintain a calendar of century/fun/charity ride listings. I offer a one time mention in the news section. Of course, promoters and non-profits are always welcome to purchase an ad! Email me at sttarlite@hotmail.com for more information.

Action Cycling Ride From the promoter: On two days this May, you can be among a group of cyclists and volunteers who are challenging themselves and changing the world. The AV200 200 begins on the beautiful Emory University campus in Atlanta and winds through scenic Georgia countryside to arrive at Camp Rock Eagle in the Oconee National Forest. Along the way you will have the opportunity to make new friends and see parts of Georgia in ways that you have never seen it before... from a bike! And at the same time you will be raising much needed money for Emory Vaccine Center, which is at the forefront of AIDS vaccine research. Completing back-to-back centuries (200 miles) is a very rewarding endeavor. Building public awareness for HIV/AIDS is challenging. Raising money for an AIDS Vaccine is difficult. And making the commitment to accept these challenges is a serious one. The decision, the commitment, the training, the sweat, the pain, the accomplishment of your impossible dream, the knowledge that YOU have made a significant contribution through your individual efforts that make a big difference in the world is a sense of great exhilaration that have made grown people weep with joy at the end of the ride. What you will have accomplished will be felt around the world!

The registration fee is $100 but will be discounted $25 if a team of five or more registers. The fee includes two t-shirts, accommodations Saturday night and all meals/drinks for the weekend, including a post ride dinner/ceremony on the campus of Emory University. The fundraising minimum is a low $500. For more information, visit us at www.actioncycling.org, send an email to info@actioncycling.org or call us a (404) 954-CYCL (2925).

3-16-2011 Atlanta Crit Series  The Atlanta Criterium Series in Marietta, GA at West Oak begins Wed, March 30th!! Schedule of events: http://georgiacup.com/bike-schedule
ACS #1 Registration page: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=13032

Sunny King Crit LIVE! All Sunny King Criterium races on April 9, from 11am to 9pm will STREAM LIVE at www.velonews.com/live  and www.sunnykingcriterium.com.  Five TV cameras around the race course will catch full course racing action, including slow motion replays of finishing sprints and any mishaps on the course. We are excited to partner with velonews.com to bring our races to an even broader global audience. Go to your favorite apps store and download the ustream.tv app if you plan to view the races on your smartphone. If you can't be here, don't forget to WATCH IT LIVE! And don't miss the 2nd annual Foothills Classic RR on Sunday, April 10 just up the road in Piedmont, AL. 55 miles of smooth country roads and plenty of climbing at the foothills of Cheaha Mountain. Follow us on Facebook by searching for Noble Street Festival.

HB 180 Update From Eric Broadwell: After watching Rep Wendell Willard pass on his turn to read bills into the house rules committee and feeling deeply disappointed like I had let down my peloton mates, I wasn’t sure what to do. The Governor is speaking at the ride to capitol so what will he talk about? I hope and pray the potential 3 ft law. I have a bit of business that was going into the Sandy Springs City working session this evening, so I went to the city council meeting to monitor the progress. Wendell Willard is the city attorney. I had a moment to speak with him and he told me he was told to bring his bills before the Rules committee meeting tomorrow morning at 9AM. I didn’t know there was another meeting tomorrow. He also mentioned that HB101 is in the senate and he was going speak to Roswell Senator John Albers to see if the senator could offer an amendment to that bill to add the definition of safe distance to be 3 ft. So we have two options at this point. Next update will be tomorrow after the morning rules meeting and before the session begins. http://www.bebikefriendly.com

3-17-2011 Charleston Work Party From RAMBO:We will be back out at Charleston Park this Saturday March 19th from 9 am to 1 pm continuing to Clear the trail and starting to build. Please join us to help create this beautiful park. Please bring Rakes and Blowers. We'll provide the rest!!

Charleston Park is up 400 to Exit 17.
Take a right at the end of the ramp.
Take a right on Browns Bridge.
About 1 mile down you'll see a brown County park sign for Charleston Park.
After the sign take a right onto Charleston Park Rd.
We'll gather by the restrooms. Please park on the left away from the boat launch.

3-20-2011 Payne Creek Work Party

Ft. Yargo The Athens Banner-Herald has a great article about the economic impact of the trails at Ft. Yargo.

Ride the Divide Movie The Ride the Divide Movie will be at the Lefont Theater in Sandy Springs on Tuesday. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

Bike Around Dunwoody Dunwoody Bike Ride & Festival: 3 Ride options for: Roadies, tykes and casual /novice riders, all finishing at the same time with a party at the end! A great deal for only $10 bucks. We’re having a DJ to make it “festive” for the start & finish. At the end, food (Chick-fil-a) and refreshments will be served and prizes will be given away to riders in a drawing. This year we have several hotel stacation packages and other exciting gifts to lucky winners. For more info & to register: http://www.dunwoodylemonadedays.org/BRAD

3-19-2011 Macon Cycling Classic The Macon Cycling Classic criterium is back for 2011, on May 7th in Macon GA. Over $6500 in cash and prizes. Besides being the 2011 Georgia State Criterium Championship the race is part of the Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series. The 1.1 kilometer 4-corner course is around the perimeter of shady Tattnall Square Park. Bring the family--Beautiful Mercer University backs the finishing straight, and Mercer Village complete with shopping, scrumptious eats and delicious Jittery Joes coffee is a two minute walk. Macon boasts the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and Georgia Music Hall of Fame as well as many other cultural and historic attractions.

HB 180 I'm sad to say that HB 180, the 3 Foot Law, did not make it pass cross over day. Here's to 2012!

Madras Group Ride From the Madras ride group: For anyone interested in a ride on the south side of town we're kicking of the Madras Thursday Night Ride this week at 5:45PM at Madras Middle School in Newnan GA. The address is 240 Edgeworth Road Newnan GA 30263. Plenty of parking but no restrooms or water. We're trying to establish a B group now. For the most part this is an A group ride and is NOT no drop. This Thursday should be pretty mellow with Union City coming up on the weekend. Typical group size is between 10-20 riders. More are welcome. No stop lights, few stop signs, and lots of rolling terrain. Facebook updates can be found here --> http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=116520118382454

Women's Demo Day and Clinic SORBA Woodstock and Free-Flite Bicycles will host the Trek Women's Demo Trailer, women's beginners skills clinic, and multi-level group rides at Blankets Creek on 4/10/11 from 9am-3pm. Free-Flite Bicycles will also have its full stock of men's demos available.  From 9:30am-11:30am there will be a beginner's skills clinic followed by a group ride led by Alexis Brown from Free-Flite Bicycles. The clinic will include proper bike set up, braking, shifting, and cornering. Email events@sorbawoodstock.org to reserve a spot for this free clinic. At 9am you will be able to check in at the Trek tent to ensure that your bike is properly set up with correct tire pressure and seat height prior to the clinic, or you can pick out a demo to try out as well.
At 10am, there will be a Women's and a Men's advanced group ride led by members of SORBA Woodstock. Lunch will be provided at 11:30 am by Free-Flite Bicycles for participants.
At 12pm, there will be a basic bike repair session for fixing flats, broken chains, and other basic bike repairs at the Trek Tent. There will also be a coed intermediate group ride at 1pm led by SORBA Woodstock and the Free-Flite crew.

Women's MTB Rides SORBA Woodstock will be hosting a series of Women's rides at Blanket's Creek in March.

3-22-2011 ATRA Schedule Two races at the Dick Lane Velodrome will be part of the ATRA NCS Series. According to Cyclingnews.com: "The NCS will feature individual overall champions for men's events, women's events and best overall team for the team that gains the most points over the course of the season. Championships will also be awarded for both men's sprint and endurance, and women's sprint and endurance. Results will be tallied on ATRA's website, raceatra.com and at the end of the year National Championship Series jersey's will be awarded to the winners of each category."


2011 ATRA NCS Schedule 05/21-22 Matrix Cup Superdrome Frisco, TX
06/10-12 Fixed Gear Classic National Sports Center Blaine, MN
06/24-26 UIV/IVBP 3 Day Madison Cup Bloomer Park Rochester Hills, MI
07/01-02 Testarossa Velodrome Challenge Hellyer San Jose, CA
07/08-09 Outback Bikes presents 'The Omnium'* Dick Lane East Point, GA
07/15-17 Alpenrose Challenge Alpenrose Portland, OR
07/22-23 Marymoor Grand Prix Marymoor Seattle, WA
07/26 Bob Pfarr Memorial Points Race* Kenosha Kenosha, WI
08/04 Roger DeLanghe Trophy Race* Ed Rudolph Northbrook, IL
08/13 Regional Championships** Dick Lane East Point, GA
09/10-11 Far West Championships Encino Encino, CA
TBD Elaine Nekritz Trophy Race** Ed Rudolph Northbrook, IL
TBD Amy Tremelling Keirin** Kenosha Kenosha, WI

3-23-2011 Ride to the Capitol The AJC has a photo gallery of the Ride to the Capitol. I heard that there were over 1000 riders! More coverage: Dunwoody Patch, Creative Loafing

Harbin Sports Foundation Cycling Team The Harbin Sports Foundation Cycling Team got some press coverage in the Rome News-Tribune.

Governor Nathan Deal speaks to the crowd at the Ride to the Capitol on Tuesday.

Some of the 1000+ riders at the Ride the the Capitol.

Spin For Kids  Camp Twin Lakes, a nonprofit organization that sends thousands of children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and other challenges to camp each year, will host its annual Spin for Kids this year during the weekend of October 22-23, 2011. Riders have the option of participating in the Mountain Bike Ride, the Road Bike ride, or both. On Saturday, the Mountain Bike ride will take place in beautiful Ft. Yargo State Park. On Sunday, the Road Bike ride will offer multiple routes for riders of all skill levels to ride through scenic Morgan County and the historic town of Madison. A Day Camp option will be provided for children ages 5-12 to enjoy supervised camp activities while their parents ride or volunteer. After Sunday’s ride, participants and their families are invited to enjoy a community day at Camp featuring lunch, camp activities, live music and fun for the entire family!
 

Sunny King Crit News  Top sprinters ready to race for the crown at NRC’s Sunny King Criterium, April 9th races will be streamed live on the VeloNews website

Anniston, AL (22 March 2011) – Some of the domestic cycling peloton’s fastest sprinters will head south for the ninth Sunny King Criterium, the second stop on USA Cycling’s prestigious National Racing Calendar (NRC) and the first of fourteen criteriums throughout the season. Pro and amateur cyclists will speed through the closed streets of downtown Anniston, Alabama as part of the Noble Street Festival 2011 in races being held from 11 AM-9 PM CT that will be streamed live on the VeloNews website (www.velonews.com/live) as well as on the official race site, www.sunnykingcriterium.com. 

Taking place in the shadow of the nearby Talladega Speedway, over 5,000 adrenalin junkies are expected to line the streets to watch the cyclists compete NASCAR-style – meaning it’s all about speed, thrills and spills in unpredictable bike races where anything can happen at any time. The entry fees from the Sunny King Criterium will again be donated to Relay For Life, a local chapter of the American Cancer Society, to which the event has donated over $60,000 since 2005. The goal for 2011 is to raise another $10,000. Starting with the juniors, continuing with the amateurs, and headlined by the pros, the riders will pedal counter-clockwise on a flat four-corner, .7-mile rectangular circuit with a slight uphill finish. Racing under the lights, the one-hour women’s pro/1/2 event is scheduled for 6:20 PM CT followed by the men’s pro/1 sixty-lap affair at 7:30 PM CT.

Back to defend his Sunny King Criterium victory from last year will be Fly V Australia’s Ben Kersten, who will be joined by teammates Jonathan Cantwell and Australian Criterium Champion Bernie Sulzberger. Also expected to take the start in the men’s pro race are reigning USPRO Criterium Champion Daniel Holloway, who will be supported by Andrew Bajadali, Reid Mumford and their Kelly Benefits Strategies-OptumHealth teammates, former USPRO Criterium Champion Rahsaan Bahati (Slkz presented by Pista Palace), Frank Pipp and Kyle Wamsley along with a contingent from Bissell Pro Cycling Team, an eight-man Kenda Pro Cycling presented by Geargrinder outfit led by Chad Hartley and Luca Damiani, Cole House and a crew from RealCyclist.com, and talented young development squads from Team Type 1 and Chipotle Development Team.

The women’s race will be powered by the powerhouse TIBCO/To The Top outfit featuring 2009 NRC champion Alison Powers, 2009 U.S. National Road Race victor Meredith Miller, and last year’s U-23 (under age 23) U.S. National Criterium winner Samantha Schneider. They’ll clash with riders from the highly respected Colavita/Forno D’Asolo featuring Kelly Benjamin, and Team Type 1.

Sunny King Criterium race director Mike Poe said, "We are excited about partnering with VeloNews to provide live coverage of the full day of racing at the Sunny King Criterium. We had a large online audience last year when we streamed the races live on the official race website and we’re utilizing better technology to improve the video stream this year. Adding the power and reach of the VeloNews site will enable us to provide far greater exposure for the teams and their sponsors while allowing the amateur riders a chance to race in front of a global audience."

Billed as “The Journal of Competitive Cycling,” VeloNews is the established pack leader in the coverage of cycling via its monthly print magazine and website.

To complete the racing weekend, on Sunday, April 10th, many of the pro and amateur cyclists will test themselves further on the challenging rolling hills in nearby Piedmont during the 65-mile Foothills Classic Road Race. Additional information is available at www.foothillsroadrace.com. An entertaining day for the family, the Sunny King Criterium will also be the scene for a wide array of children’s activities including races, Bike pARTS, which is a sculpture exhibition and competition made from recycled bike parts, and over a dozen local restaurants will be serving scrumptious snacks and delicious meals. In addition to being designated as an NRC event, during which individual riders and teams compete for points towards the season-long series titles, the Sunny King Criterium is part of the WE Race Series, Alabama Cycling Association Points Series and The Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Road Series. Further information for spectators as well as registration information for participants can be found at www.sunnykingcriterium.com.  Follow the race on Twitter @SunnyKingCrit and on facebook at the Noble Street Festival.
 

3-24-2011 Hot Tubes Team From Atlanta Cycling:  We are very excited to welcome the return of Team Hot Tubes, the premiere U19, U.S. cycling team, to ride and meet with us during the weekend of March 26th and 27th. That's this weekend so .... Please join us for 2 specific activities. This is a chance to meet and ride with these athletes, their team Director, Toby Stanton, and special guest, WILL FRISCHKORN (Garmin-Cervelo), a former Hot Tubes grad. Some may recall from last year's meeting that this team has won almost 200 national titles during it's 20 years. They are the real deal !!!! Our current professional road champion, Ben King ( Radio Shack) - ...yep ... Hot Tubes grad. So, please join us for one or both of these chances to meet these young stars and to learn more about Team Hot Tubes.

Saturday, March 26th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Nancy G's Cafe, informal reception to meet the team, team management, and special guest, Will Frischkorn ( Garmin- Cervelo Pro Tour team, former Hot Tubes rider), and to learn more about how one might support the development of junior cycling. Nancy G's - Fountain Oaks Plaza, 4920 Roswell Rd next to Kroger. Free parking. Casual dress. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Host committee - Stan and Susan Anderson, Jim and Kate Brissette, Don and Karen Dutson, Mark and Allison Hayes, Bob and Carol Meier, Jim and Sally Mitchell, Jeff and Doris Muir.

Sunday March 27th, 10:30 am - ride with the team and WILL FRISCHKORN at Silk Sheets on any of 3 distances - 50, 40, 33 / 3 speed averages - fast, medium, casual / 3 ride leaders - all timed to return us to the parking area for a picnic/cookout provided by Atlanta Cycling with the team, Toby, and Will. This will be really fun so don't miss it.
Please park on the side road across from the church until after church services. Do not park between the church and Texaco. Ride departs at 10:30 sharp. The cookout will open just after 12:30. All riders and guests welcome....

Sunday Directions: From I-20W exit at Fulton Industrial Blvd. Turn south for 12 miles until arriving at Charlie's Texaco (red light). Turn right and take the first right to park across from the church. Campbellton United Methodist Church, 8650 Campbellton Fairburn Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213 (intersection of GA 70 which is Fulton Ind. and GA 92 hwy).
 

3-26-2011 More Ride to the Capitol There was more Ride to the Capitol coverage this week: East Cobb Patch, Suwanee Patch

4 Ways in a Day Rescheduled The RAMBO 4 Ways in a Day TT has been rescheduled to April 2nd because of Saturday's rainy forecast.

Pave the Path Metric Century From C4: Pave the Path Metric Century in Conyers on May 21st. Riders, many of us know the hills of Rockdale County. This ride finds them all! Answer the call of this challenging route. Want more? You can get in the (certified)10K run before hopping on your bike for the 64 miles ride.  This route includes the famous "Hills 'n Lakes" course of North Rockdale and the Arabia Mtn Multi-use PATH of S Rockdale. Ride through two covered bridges, our Veteran's Park, 7 miles on the Arabia PATH, and a round-a-bout. Also expect to see some cows and get chased by a dog or two. Rest-stop celebrity Joyce Jones is hosting the Veteran's Park Rest Stop. We spend your money wisely to the benefit of all cyclists and pedestrians.
For more information and registration go to: www.conyerspavethepath.com

Paris Roubiax at the Marlay House A public service announcement of Southeastern Cycling:

Paris Roubaix 7pm April 10 Sunday - Oh yeah, the Ale will flow and taxi's can be called. We of course have a bike rack for those wishing to BUI - Tim? Wes?
I promise Cancellara will not use an engine this year and simply ride away.

Time Sunday, April 3 · 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location The Marlay House
More Info  It is that time of year for the "Hard Men" of professional cycling. We will show all the races in High Def on TV. Stay off the web, come see the action and drink like you are a Flemish Farmer on the side of the road. Mussels and Frites to wash down the Belgian Ales. Current schedule:
Criterium International March 26 and 27 @ 5pm
Tour of Flanders April 3 @4pm and re airs on April 4 @ 5pm
THE HELL OF THE NORTH - Paris Roubaix April 10 @ 7pm
Fleche Wallonne April 21 @ 5pm
Liege Bastogne Liege April 24 @ 2pm
 

3-25-2011 Chicopee Work Party From SORBA Gainesville Join us for a work party at Chicopee on SUNDAY, March 27th from 9 AM til 1 PM. Please bring enough water and snacks for 4 hours of work, work gloves and wear closed toe shoes, Work / Hiking boots recommended. Lunch and tools will be provided. Bring your bike - we'll ride afterwards.

4 Ways in a Day TT Why settle with a 3 Way? Do 4 Ways in a Day! Join RAMBO at this unique Mountain Bike Event. Yes, as you were thinking, I could do that with my Mountain Bike...
Race the clock! 4 Chances, 4 Ways in a Day. XC, Downhill, Slalom, uphill “El Scorcho” climb. Do one, or do them ALL. Donations benefit RAMBO trail efforts. Who knows? Win them ALL and you could become our 2011 Big Creek King or Queen! http://www.rambo-mtb.org/?p=1217

Women's Only Recovery Ride From Sorella: 2011 Monday Night Women's Only Recovery Ride

Monday Night Women's Only Recovery Ride -- Spring/Summer
Mondays @ 6:30 pm (for 2011 rides start March 28)
Where: Meet at Avondale Estates
This is a easy/conversational/recovery paced ride of around 18-20 miles. No one will be left behind (no-drop). Meet in the parking lot behind Avondale Pizza in Avondale Estates (just east of Decatur). Ready to ride at 6:30 pm. There is parking if you need to drive over. We'll be heading toward "the mountain" on Clarendon & Church Street and may utilize the "Path" for some of the route. All women are welcome, members and non-members. Road bikes only. Annalia Polemitis and Bren Morawa will be co-leading the ride. If you have questions email  brendavmorawa at gmail.com

3-28-2011 Hot Tubes Reception Saturday night I attended the Hot Tubes Junior Development team reception at Nancy G's in Sandy Springs. Team supporters came out to see the team off after they spent the week at a training camp in the North Georgia Mountains. The team, a 501c3 non-profit, is accepting donations.

Retired Garmin-Slipstream pro Will Fricshkron tells the tale of how he nearly won a stage of the 2008 Tour De France.

3-29-2011 ACS Cancelled From the Georgia Cup: The first week of the Atlanta Criterium Series has been canceled due to weather. Those of you that have registered already, we will honor those at an upcoming event. Please email info@Georgiacup.com to get that handled.

Roswell Cycling Festival The Roswell Cycling Festival will be April 30th-May 1. April 30th will have a Mountain Bike Day at Big Creek Park's Pump Track. Sunday, May 1 will bring the annual Mayor's Ride and Historic Roswell Criterium. The HRC is part of USA Cycling's NRC series, which brings the nation's top professionals to Roswell. There will also be a bike rodeo for the kids. See the flyer for full details.

Tour D'Oconee The Tour D'Oconee will be May 7th in Watkinsville, GA. Options of 62, 35, 25, and 15 miles will be available for riders of all levels.

3-30-2011 Sunny King Entries are Filling Up! From the promoter: " FYI: Sunny King Criterium (NRC) and Foothills Road Race are coming up April 9th & 10th in Anniston and Piedmont, AL. Online registration is open for both events. Currently the Pro 1 field is at 50% capacity for Sunny King Criterium and only 25 spots are left for the Foothills Road Race Pro 1/2 field.
All other fields are open. Please keep in mind that the Mens 2/3 field for Sunny King Sold Out last year and entries for this year are starting to pick up. Please visit both sites. www.sunnykingcriterium.com  and www.foothillsroadrace.com." 

3-31-2011 Bud Plant Complaints There have been some complaints about cyclists at the Bud Plant in Cartersville, GA in the last few weeks. Please respect the employees and the property, or we could lose one of the best places to ride!

Sentence Upheld From 11Alive News website (03-25-11) Ga. high court upholds Ledford death sentence ATLANTA -- The Georgia state Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction and death sentence of Michael Ledford for a 2006 murder along the Silver Comet trail. In the opinion published Friday, Presiding Justice George Carly wrote, "Upon our review of the record, we conclude that the evidence presented at trial was sufficient to authorize a rational trier of fact to find Ledford guilty beyond a reasonable doubt on all charges." http://www.11alive.com/news/article/184447/40/Ga-high-court-upholds-Ledford-death-sentence