Two rides in one.
Athens to Savannah features ROAD and GRAVEL course options through rural Georgia. Routes take cyclists through Georgia Hi-Lo Trail communities in Greene, Hancock, Washington, Johnson, Emanuel, Effingham, Bulloch, and Chatham Counties.
Courses
Each course is designed to be approximately 285 miles or riding.
The 3-day road course has two options, one for century riders that includes a longer third day and the other with a shorter 70 ride on the third day.
The 4-day road course averages 60-70 miles per day on a terrain mix of 65% dirt and gravel and 35% connected paved roads.
Start
This is a mass start ride. All riders will start together.
Timing & Cut Offs
Athens to Savannah is not a timed ride. Riders go at their own pace.
We want everyone to enjoy their ride and the destinations we visit along the way. We will do our best to allow all riders to finish each day at their own pace. But, safety is paramount. If riders are not on pace to finish the day safely before dark or due to other safety concerns, event staff may ask riders to dismount their bikes and allow the SAG to transport them to the next/final stop.
Bikes
Riders are free to choose any bike they want for the ride. E-bikes are allowed on the ride.
We offer bike transportation as an option for riders who would like to bring an extra bike. The cost is $100. Go to our registration page to reserve your space.
Support
Athens to Savannah is a fully supported ride and designed so that each rider will have plenty of on course support.
- Aid stations will be on the course for both the road and gravel ride options, offering nutrition and hydration to all participants.
- SAG vehicles will follow riders on both courses to provide transportation to cyclists who need a ride to the next rest stop.
- Mechanical support will be available to riders.
Rules
The Athens to Savannah Ride is a USA Cycling sanctioned ride. By entering the event, the participant agrees to respect the regulations and policies of USA Cycling, and the particular regulations of the event.The road course and parts of the gravel course will include roads in the state of Georgia which are subject to Georgia state laws.
Guidelines
Code of Conduct
Safety and respect for others are of utmost importance. We ask everyone to remember:
- We behave with courtesy and respect at all times - with each other, drivers, pedestrians, and other users of the road.
- We keep right and ride single file most of the time, except on quiet, low-traffic roads.
- We pull to the right when cars are passing.
- We do not ride more than two abreast.
- We do not ride in the middle of the road or the left hand lane.
- We do not usually do formal paceline-style riding, but we do endeavor to share the load of "pulling."
- We call "car back" and "passing" when cars are approaching.
- We signal our turns and changes of direction, including slowing down, stopping, pulling over, passing other riders.
- We pass other riders on the left, unless a rider pulls out to the left to allow riders to pass on the right.
- We call out road hazards including potholes, animals, gravel, debris.
- We use hand signals and verbal calls for all of the above.
- We heed traffic laws and signs.
These guidelines are borrowed with permission from NGBB Ride Guidelines.
COVID
ATHSAV will follow local guidance and monitor changing conditions. It is our plan to follow all current State, County and City regulations. Additionally, the Athens to Savannah Ride is sanctioned by USA Cycling, and the event is subject to USAC rules and governance. We will follow USAC protocols, which are based on WHO and CDC guidance.
We reserve the right to change or modify the event to adhere to current local or state policies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
