Last year we had such a good time seeing the Tour de Georgia that we’re going to see the same stages this year. Stage 4 from Dalton to Dahlonega was excellent, a tough mountain stage that saw a tremendous breakaway from Jason McCartney, who survived in front of the field for a solo win. After the stage, there was the predictable mob around the US Postal Service team bus, but we managed to catch Johan Bruyneel while he waited in the team car, and then we had easy access to meet Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt. Jens seemed a little surprised to be getting any attention in the USA.
Seeing him battle it out with Lance on Brasstown Bald the very next day was an unbelievably excellent way to finish up the weekend! We had intended to stay that night in Dahlonega again, then drive to Alpharetta for the finish on Sunday, but we had such success on the previous two stages, we figured it couldn’t possibly get better than that.
This year we’d like to see at least summary regional television coverage for the days we can’t watch the stages. I wonder if anyone has started a petition or checked with OLN TV?
I’ve also got to get a portable radio so we can listen to race radio while waiting for the peleton. Anyone have a suggestion on that?