20th Anniversary Celebration 

Coming on September 28, 2008 and taking place in Georgia's Premier Cycling Venue, the Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Presented By Dahlonega Wheelworks boasts many of the same roads and mountain climbs as the elite Tour de Georgia. Come ride the Ride of the Pros!

The Six Gap Century’s ultra challenging route takes you up and down six of the steepest climbs in the North Georgia Mountains. Test your stamina with more than 10,700 feet of vertical climbing over the 100 mile course. Elevations for the six gaps in this ride range from 2,949 feet to 3,490 feet. The toughest climb, Hogpen Gap, will test even the strongest riders, averaging a 7% grade for seven miles, with sections as steep as 15%.  

The Three Gap Fifty’s alternative route offers half the gaps and half the distance, but is nevertheless a demanding and challenging course. Elevations range from 3,109 feet to 3,280 feet.

PLEASE NOTE: We have made a major change in the route. The new route promises more great views, more challenges, and more fun!

100 miles. 10,700 vertical feet. 2,500 friends. 
 
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Dahlonega – Host City, Stage Finish

On April 25th, 2008 the opening stage of the mountain phase of America's premier bicycling event returns to Dahlonega. Dahlonega hosts a stage finish for a fourth time, and is the first big test in the mountains for the pro cyclists. Dahlonega is just one hour north of Atlanta in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located on top of the largest gold deposits east of the Rocky Mountains, Dahlonega was the site of America's first gold rush in 1828. Although the gold rush history takes center stage in town, Dahlonega is fast becoming known as a "mecca for the performing and visual arts." From bluegrass and old-time music to art galleries and theater, there are exhibits and performances almost every weekend. The historic town square is the center of attention in town, beckoning visitors to shop, play, eat and enjoy the best of Dahlonega. Dahlonega is also the center of Georgia's wine industry. As home to four distinct wineries, Dahlonega's vineyard loop is a cyclist’s favorite. This cyclists' haven is home to the infamous Six Gap Century and serves as a year-round training ground for pros and amateur cyclists across the Southeast.

"We are very happy to again be selected as a Host City for the Tour De Georgia. The Tour is an excellent opportunity for the city of Dahlonega to showcase its natural beauty and heritage. It also gives our area the chance to showcase its wonderful cycling opportunities, and thereby creates an outstanding economic venue for the community."

Bill Lewis, Dahlonega City Manager

For more info, visit tourdegeorgia.com .
 

Georgia's Only 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race

Friday, August 15, 2008 from 3:59 p.m. to Sunday, August 17, 2008, 11:59 a.m.
Wahsega 4-H Center
77 Cloverleaf Trail Dahlonega, GA
August 13, 2008 09:00 PM Pacific Time
Sponsored by 55nine Performance - Laser Precision Bike Fitting, Nutrition, & Coaching.

The Fool's Gold MTB Races and Festival will join the National Ultra Endurance Series in 2008. The NUE is a series of eight 100 hundred mile races held throughout the US between April and September. The 2008 Fool's Gold 100 will be the 6th race of the 2008 National Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Race Series.

The Fool's Gold 100 is Georgia's first and only 100 mile mountain bike race, brought to you by the race director of the largest and most fun 24 hour mountain bike race in the Southeast, the BURN 24 Hour Challenge! Expect lots of singletrack with a fre gravel road grunts. Be prepared to ride hard...and drink a few brews. We promise, you won't be disapponted! Witht he low entry fee, great schwag, all of the essential amenities (i.e. food, lodging, beer) ALL WEEKEND!, and cash payout for the Open Men/Womens class in the 100 miler, we think this one will be on your race calendar for good! 

REGISTER NOW ONLINE AT ACTIVE.COM . REGISTRATION CLOSES ON WED. AUGUST 13. ALL REGISTRATIONS AFTER AUG. 13 WILL HAVE TO TAKE PLACE ONSITE ON FRIDAY AUGUST 15. ONLY CASH AND VISA or MASTERCARD WILL BE ACCEPTED ONSITE. THERE IS A LIMIT OF 250 RACERS FOR THIS EVENT. You may register separately for the festival if you do not with to participate in the race.