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2021 Event Information
TT1 Tour of Georgia GRAN FONDO
RIDER ROADBOOK
The 2021 TT1 Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo Road Book is available as a PDF download or as a Ride with GPS Experience. In either you will find:
Packet Pickup times and locations
Parking information
Course details
Elevation profiles
Timed segment details
Turn-by-turn navigation (RWGPS Experience only)
Event Format for TT1 Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo
As of March 23, we are planning on presenting the Socially Distanced event format for the TT1 Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo on April 18. Click below to learn more about the event formats for 2021.
UPdated Gran Course
For 2021, in order to organize a socially-distance event with wave starts, we have combined the Super Gran and Gran routes to create a new 90-mile route. Riders already registered for the Gran Route have been automatically upgraded at their existing entry fee price.
Bavaria in the Appalachians
The third-most visited town in Georgia, Helen is a unique mountain town styled in a Bavarian theme. About two hours from major airports in Atlanta, GA and Greenville, SC, Helen is adjacent to the beautiful Unicoi State Park which is packed with family fun.
Southern Hospitality
Experience Southern hospitality with a Bavarian twist! A smaller peloton, compared to other Gran Fondo National Series events, also helps facilitate social distancing at the start/finish area and aid stations, and creates a tight-knit family atmosphere on road.
Safety and Support
The Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo routes are difficult to ride unsupported because the roads are remote and stores are few and far between. Ride these marked and marshalled courses with confidence, supported by law enforcement, safety motos, mechanic and sag vehicles, as well as staffed feed stations.
Due to the use of a 25-person wave start format, the Super Gran category previously offered will not be utilized in 2021.
prices and dates
| PRICE PERIOD | Gran | MEDIO | PICCOLO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until January 10, 2021 | $130 | $100 | $65 |
| Jan 11 - Mar 19, 2021 | $140 | $110 | $75 |
| Mar 20 - Apr 9, 2021 | $150 | $120 | $85 |
| Apr 10 - Apr 14, 2021 | $170 | $140 | $105 | April 15 - On-site | $185 | $155 | $120 |
COURSE MAPS & TIMED SEGMENTS
DOWNLOADABLE COURSE MAPS
The routes will be very well marked, but we encourage you to get the RideWithGPS App and load the route to your smart phone or GPS. Use this RSVP LINK to access premium RideWithGPS features and get turn by turn navigation for free.
TIMED SEGMENT MAPS AND PROFILES
Time Sections: (THE COMPETITION) – This is not a start-to-finish race. Your overall time from start to finish does not matter for this competition. Only the timed segments count. Your overall, age group, and gender rankings are determined by your combined time for all timed segments on the route you choose. View Complete Rules and FAQ.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Georgia’s Bavarian Alpine village is nestled in the heart of the north Georgia mountains. Helen was a highlight during the Tour of Georgia pro race and Gran Fondo National Series is excited to partner with Helen to bring our riders to this premier mountain town! Helen is nestled in an amazing riding location, has great accommodations, and offers many family friendly experiences. Helen has more than 200 specialty shops.
ITINERARY
CAN’T ATTEND IN PERSON? TRY THE TT1 TOUR OF GEORGIA DRIVEWAY CHALLENGE!
The Driveway Challenge is not a competition, it is a goal-oriented ride you can complete anywhere (just sign up and go ride your bike from anywhere). The Driveway Challenges will be tracked through RidewithGPS.com and open to those who cannot or choose not to travel to Helen and ride the actual routes.
What are the Driveway Challenge options?
The Georgia Driveway Challenge offers three distance options that can be completed from your driveway (or any other starting point). You can choose from the Gran Distance Challenge: 90 miles; the Medio Distance Challenge: 66 miles; or the Piccolo Distance Challenge: 25 miles. Riders must complete their selected challenge goal the weekend of April 17-18, and upload their ride file(s) to RidewithGPS.com to have their official results recorded and be eligible to win raffle prizes.
How do I sign up for the Driveway Challenge?
Register via BikeReg.com (By including your address we can ship you any applicable prizes and/or awards.
Access to the Ride with GPS Challenge will be provided in your confirmation email. You will receive a follow-up email the week of the event with the access link as well. To participate in a Driveway Challenge, you must click a link and sign in to Ride with GPS or create a free Ride with GPS account.
Ride your event route, navigating by Ride with GPS or your own GPS device on April 17 or April 18, 2021.
Save your ride using the Ride with GPS app or upload your ride file using your GPS device to have your times scored. Rides must be saved or uploaded to Ride with GPS to be counted.
What you get for completing a Driveway Challenge
Riders who register and complete a Driveway Challenge will receive a custom event t-shirt and swag bag by mail, and will be entered into the event-specific raffle for a chance to win valuable prizes from our partners.
Rules
You Must Obey Traffic Laws. This is not a closed course. That means stop at lights and stop signs. Think Safety First.
Do not cause an accident!!!
Be respectful of others on the road!
NEVER CROSS THE CENTER-LINE OF THE ROAD!!!
During all race sections you have the right of way. When you are outside of race sections you do not have the right of way. You will not be racing through any intersections; this means when you come to a sign or signal you should slow down, stop, and be safe.
As you approach the time sections you must travel through the designated area (in your lane of traffic!) so that your chip can be properly read and recorded. The times for your timed sections will be compiled for your review at the finish. 90 mile = 4 timed sections; 66 mile = 3 timed sections; 25 mile = 1 timed section. You can view all the details for timed section on the above map links, click the map icons for details.
Timed sections are open for specific durations. In order to be timed and eligible for awards you must maintain a progression speed between 23mph and 10mph. NOTE: this is progression speed not average speed, progression speed includes all stopped time. Below is a list stating the times sections are open
PRESENTED BY TEAM TYPE 1 FOUNDATION
TT1 fights for the right to live through a global mission of education, empowerment and equal access to medicine for everyone affected by diabetes. The Global Ambassador Scholarship Program makes heroes out of today’s college students with diabetes. This scholarship-based program recognizes athletes with type 1 diabetes who are using sport as a platform to educate, empower, and inspire those around them with diabetes via community outreach. The awarded funds offset the financial burden diabetes care places on families. Our Sustainable Diabetes Program saves lives in third-world countries by providing glucose meters, test strips and diabetes management education to thousands who would otherwise suffer debilitating complications and early death.
