Shuttles
Shuttle service will be provided by by Topper Worldwide, Inc.
- Chauffeurs are professionally trained, fingerprint-background checked, and drug tested.
- Mini coach buses feature leather reclining seats, wood floors, charging ports and TV's
Shuttles to and from event lodging are included in registration and will be provided as needed throughout the ride.
When destinations feature lodging partners in locations that make biking difficult, a shuttle will be available to transport riders and their luggage. Bikes can be stored securely at the finish until the following day's start.
An optional post-ride shuttle will be available from Savannah to Statesboro, Tennille, and Athens, GA.
- $150 per person.
- Reserve space here.
- This shuttle will depart from Savannah at 4 PM EDT and is scheduled to arrive in Athens by 8:30 PM EDT.
- Bikes will be transported separately courtesy of Howard Sheppard, Inc. The driver will receive bikes at the finish line, load onto the truck, and transport to The Classic Center in Athens, where cyclists can retrieve them upon arrival.
- Reservations are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. When reservations are available, an invitation to book will be first sent to participants who have already registered for 2024. After 48 hours they will be made available to the public.
Due to limited availability and planning requirements, the following refund policy will apply to shuttle reservations.
- Through June 5, 2024, we will offer refunds in the amount of 75% of your payment, excluding BikeReg service fees.
- Beginning June 6, 2024, we will offer refunds, in the amount of 50% of your payment, excluding BikeReg service fees.
- Beginning September 17, 2024, we cannot offer refunds.
- You may transfer your reservation to another rider until September 17, 2024.
At this time we are not offering a pre-ride shuttle from Savannah, Statesboro and Tennille to Athens for 2024. If we learn of enough interest to cover the cost of a pre-ride shuttle prior to July 1, 2024, we will reconsider this option. Contact us for consideration.
Bag Transport
Bag transportation is included with ride registration. Riders will be directed where to drop their bags before each stage start. We will transport bags to the next destination, where riders can retrieve them at the stage finish. Please limit gear to two bags and total weight to no more than 50 pounds.
Long-Term Parking
Long-term parking is available to participants at the following locations. Charges may apply. If you are joining the ride at destinations not listed below, contact us for additional options.
Athens
- The Classic Center Parking Deck at 300 N Thomas Street, Athens
- $10 per day
Statesboro
- Visit Statesboro at 222 S Main Street, Statesboro
- Free
Savannah
- Surface parking lot at 501 W. Bay Street Downtown Savannah
- Located across from Holiday Inn Historic Downtown Savannah
- $30 per day (paid at on-site meter)
Bike Shipping
We are partnering with BikeFlights and The HUB Bicycles to offer shipping and assembly services. Click here to learn more, calculate cost or ship now.
Additional Bike Transport
Bike transport is available for those who want to bring more than one bike.
- $100 per additional bike.
- Reserve space here.
