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Stage 1 rolls out of Athens on the Firefly Trail before reaching Winterville, Arnoldsville, Stephens, Maxeys, Union Point, and Sparta, before reaching the stage finish at Lundy Creek Lodge in White Plains.
Thursday's terrain will be mostly gravel with some paved trail and paved road sections. The first 3 miles will lead riders out on the Firefly Trail, a road-separated concrete trail before transitioning to 15 miles of asphalt roads before reaching gravel at mile 18. Cyclists will experience a mix of hard compacted dirt roads to some loose gravel dirt roads. The route crosses a stream, but most cyclists manage to stay dry with no problems!
Course Overview
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Note: All course information is tentative until permits are secured.
Stage 1 Schedule
Start Location, Transportation & Parking Details
The Firefly Trail
Dudley Park, Athens, GA 30601 
Getting to the Start
Cyclists will ride .3 miles to the start using the E Broad Street Trail Head to The Firefly Trail.
Vehicles are not allowed on the trail. Friends, family and spectators will need to walk to the start. Parking is available in Dudley Park for those who want to park and walk to the start line.
Bag Transport
Bags will be picked up from the lobby of each partnering hotel property. Bags should be dropped off in the lobby and ready for pick-up by 7 AM.
Long-term Parking
Parking is available at The Classic Center. See rates and details.
Ride Support
Aid stations and mechanical support will be available throughout the day. See details.
Finish Location Transportation & Parking Details
Lundy Creek Lodge
21081 GA-15, White Plains, GA 30678
Shuttles to Lodging
Shuttle service will be available for cyclists who are not camping overnight at this property. The shuttle will run throughout the afternoon and early evening to transport cyclists and their gear to partnering hotel properties in Greensboro. Bikes can be securely stored at the finish until cyclists return for the following day's start.
