THE ROLLING FESTIVAL OF THE
2008 TOUR DE GEORGIA PRESENTED BY AT&T

The Tour de Georgia presented by AT&T is known as "America's Premier Professional Cycling Event and Rolling Festival."  The bicycle race draws huge crowds and the community festivals keep everyone entertained for hours every day. It's an opportunity to celebrate sights, sounds, and tastes of the South.  It is also an opportunity to make a difference for healthier living.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the official beneficiary of the Tour, knows that the key to kids growing up to be happy and healthy adults is to educate them early on habits that can improve their overall wellness and safety - something we aim to do in partnership with the Tour de Georgia presented by AT&T. By teaching the entire family to adapt simple daily habits, children are more likely to maintain those habits throughout life.  Tour de Georgia's Health and Wellness EXPO is an excellent opportunity for Children's to promote these healthy habits to families throughout the state of Georgia and improve the overall health and wellness of children in our state.

Health & Wellness Expo for 2008 Tour de Georgia presented by AT&T

Date                                         Race Stage                               Host                                                        Hours                                     

Monday 4/21                 STAGE 1                      Savannah                                  10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Tuesday 4/22                STAGE 2                      Augusta                                    1:30 - 5:30 PM

Wednesday 4/23           STAGE 3                      Gainesville                                1:00 - 5:00 PM

Thursday 4/24               STAGE 4                      Road Atlanta                             12:00 - 5:00 PM

Friday 4/25                    STAGE 5                      Dahlonega                                1:00 - 5:00 PM

Saturday 4/26                STAGE 6                      Brasstown Bald Mtn/Towns Co. 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Sunday 4/27                  STAGE 7                      Atlanta                                      12:00 - 5:00 PM

ALL ROLLING FESTIVAL EVENTS:

Stage 1:         Monday, April 21-Tybee Island to Savannah

Distance: 70.4 miles/113.3 km    Start Time: 10:30 am     Expected finish: 1:00-1:30 pm

Tybee Island

Sunday, April 20            8 p.m. - 10 p.m., "Party at the Pier." Family activities, music, entertainment, food/beverages at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion.

Monday, April 21           9 a.m., Autograph Alley/Rider Sign-in opens.

9:30 a.m., Start Ceremonies: Civil War reenactment, Ft. Pulaski National Anthem.

Savannah

Saturday, April 19          6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Toast de TourGala Fundraiser and Team Presentation, Savannah International Trade & Convention Center (outdoor Promenade). Catered dinner and live entertainment. Ticketed event, $250 per person. More information at www.tourdegeorgia.com. Benefit for Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children's Healthcare.

Sunday, April 20            10 a.m., Ride for Research recreational bicycle ride covering parts of Stage 1 route. 27- and 42-mile loop options, starting and finishing at West Chatham Middle School in Pooler. Benefit for Georgia Cancer Coalition, in partnership with the Aflac Cancer Center. Pre-registration required of $50, and $200 in donations.

Monday, April 21           10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m, Health & Wellness Expo; free. Savannah Civic Center Parking lot. Includes family-friendly activities, local vendors, food and beverage vendors, big screen with live race action.

www.tybeevisit.com

www.savannahvisit.com

Stage 2: Tuesday, April 22-Statesboro to Augusta

Distance: 116.9 miles/188.1 km  Start Time: 11:00 am     Expected finish: 3:15-4:30 pm

Statesboro

Tuesday, April 22          9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Sculpture Alley (Georgia Southern University sculptures with a cycling theme); health screenings; Hands Across Ogechee; Special Olympics booth.

9:30 a.m., Autograph Alley/Rider Sign-in opens.

10 a.m., Start Ceremonies: Color Guard and National Anthem from GSU.

Augusta

Through April 9              Children's Jersey Design Contest. Forms available through Augusta Chronicle. Deadline: April 9. Ages 3-9.

Saturday, April 19          9 a.m., Cycling Community Tour, Augusta Common. 5-mile family fun ride and 35-mile option for experienced cyclists. Information at www.augustasportscouncil.org.

Tuesday, April 22          Noon, Pedal & Play Expo, Augusta Common.

                                    2 p.m., Live race coverage on "Jumbotron."

                                    1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Health & Wellness Expo; free. Includes family-friendly activities, local vendors, food and beverage vendors, big screen with live race action.

www.visitstatesboroga.com

www.augustaga.org

Stage 3 - April 23-Washington to Gainesville

Distance: 108.2 miles/174.1 km  Start Time: 11:00 am     Expected finish: 2:54-4:00 pm

Washington

Tuesday, April 22          8 p.m., street dance on the square, featuring the award-winning band Playback.

Washington Farmers Market (one block off of the square). Free music.

The Sandwich Shop (on the square); Spaghetti Dinner, Tuesday night, open until 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 23     8 a.m. - 9:50 a.m., live music, Friends Band and Braggn' & Hughes.

Arts & Crafts vendors on the square.

Wednesday, April 23     9:30 a.m., Autograph Alley/Rider Sign-in opens.

10 a.m., Start Ceremonies: National Anthem.

April 5th - May 15th       Gallery LaPlace special exhibit by artist Jack Delany featuring paintings of bicycle racing.

Gainesville

Wednesday, April 23     1 p.m., N2 Kids Lil'500. Children's rides by age group. $10 entry fee. www.N2Racing.org.

1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Shades of Gray classic rock band providing musical entertainment;

                                    Medical Center health screenings; Smoothie King sampling.

1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Health & Wellness Expo; free. Includes family-friendly activities, local vendors, food and beverage vendors, big screen with live race action.

www.washingtonwilkes.org

www.hubofitall.com

Stage 4: Thursday, April 24-Road Atlanta/Braselton (Team Time Trial)

Distance: 10 miles/16.1 km        Start time: 1:00 p.m.      Expected finish: 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 24         8 a.m., gates open.

                                    8:30 a.m., food vendors open.

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., N2 a Cure Adult Charity Ride. 2.54-mile open course for one hour; $40 entry fee includes t-shirt and goodie bag, benefiting Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children's Healthcare. All levels of cyclists welcome.

                                    1 p.m., Start Ceremonies: National Anthem and Official Start Ceremony.

1 p.m., N2 a Cure Kids' Rodeo; $10 entry fee. All ages welcome; bike handling, safety checks, family fun. Information at www.N2Racing.org.

12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Health & Wellness Expo; free. Includes family-friendly activities, local vendors, food and beverage vendors, big screen with live race action.

www.roadatlanta.com

Stage 5: Friday, April 25-Suwanee/Gwinnett Co. to Dahlonega

Distance: 133.4 miles/214.7 km  Start Time: 10:00 am     Expected finish: 2:50-4:15 pm

Suwanee/Gwinnett Co.

April 17-24                    Tour de Suwanee Creek Greenway. Course along Suwanee Creek Greenway mimicking all 7 stages of the Tour. More information at www.suwanee.com.

Thursday, April 24         7 p.m., Party in de Park, Town Center stage. Free concert featuring A1A. Police-led bike tours of the Suwanee Creek Greenway; bike safety clinic; and Georgia's largest outdoor spin class. To register go to www.suwanee.com.

Friday, April 25              8 a.m., Mama's Board n' Bike extreme stunt bike demonstration.

                                    8:30 a.m., Autograph Alley/Rider Sign-in opens.

                                    Start Ceremonies: Special guest for the National Anthem.

Dahlonega

Friday, April 25              11 a.m. - 5 p.m., local Arts & Crafts exhibitors.

                                    12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Holly Theater Kids' Choir performing in front of the Visitors' Center.

                                    1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Steel Strings jazz band providing musical entertainment.

                                    1 p.m. - 5 p.m, Health & Wellness Expo; free. Includes family-friendly activities, local vendors,                            food and beverage vendors, big screen with live race action.

www.suwanee.com

www.dahlonega.org

Stage 6: Saturday, April 26-Blairsville/Union Co. to

Brasstown Bald Mtn/Towns Co.

Distance: 88.4 miles/142.3 km    Start Time: 11:00 am     Expected finish: 2:15-3:10 pm

Blairsville/Union Co.

Friday, April 25              6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Night Before The Climb, downtown Blairsville, Seasons Inn Plaza on the                                     Square; no admission fee. Outdoor dining and musical entertainment by Sundown. Free.                                                 Information at www.DowntownBlairsville.com.

Saturday, April 26          9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Red Cross health screenings.

                                    9:30 a.m., Autograph Alley/Rider Sign-in opens.

                                    10 a.m., Start Ceremonies: Color Guard and National Anthem.

Brasstown Bald Mtn/Towns Co.

Saturday, April 26          8 a.m., 5^th Annual Circle the Bald Bike Ride. Start/finish in Hiawassee, Ga. at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds with 12- and 36-mile options. $30 registration fee after April 19; limited to 1,000 riders. Information and registration at www.sabacycling.com.

                                    11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Health & Wellness Expo; free. Includes family-friendly activities, local vendors, food and beverage vendors, big screen with live race action.

www.blairsvillechamber.com

www.mountaintopga.com

Stage 7: Sunday, April 27-Atlanta (Circuit Race)

Distance: 62.7 miles/100.9 km    Start Time: 1:00 pm       Expected finish: 3:15-3:45 pm

Atlanta (Centennial Olympic Park)

Sunday, April 27            8:30 a.m., Tour de Kids 5K Run/Walk presented by AT&T. Event to benefit Aflac Cancer Center.Registration $20 advance, $25 day of event. Information at www.choa.org/tourdekids.

                                    Mascot Trot:  Various popular mascots including Jelly Belly Bean, Coca-Cola Polar Bear and Homer from the Atlanta Braves.

                                    11:30 a.m., Autograph Alley/Rider Sign-in opens.

                                    Noon, Start Ceremonies: Special surprise guest to perform National Anthem.

                                    12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Health & Wellness Expo; free. Includes family-friendly activities, local vendors, food and beverage, big screen with live race action.

www.atlanta.net

All times subject to change. Refer to www.tourdegeorgia.com for most up-to-date information.

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