WHEELS O'FIRE
CENTURY CYCLE TOUR
Saturday, March 8, 2008
(2nd Saturday of March)
Harris County Georgia

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Post Office Box 426, Hamilton, GA 31811

Ride the Trail of Tour de Georgia . . .
Follow the path of Tour de Georgia's world-class cyclists and ride the Wheels O'Fire Century Cycle Tour! Set in the rolling foothills of West Georgia's Harris County, home of internationally renowned CALLAWAY GARDENS, the Wheels O'Fire Century Cycle Tour stands second to none for challenge and all-around appeal.

Choose from the full century ride for experienced cyclists or the short and intermediate 26-, 45-, and 68- mile tours. You'll find clearly marked routes, ample Rest Stops stocked with refreshment, and plenty of friendly tail-waggin' "Spotters" to provide first aid and mechanical support – and point the way! And, a portion of the proceeds goes to the benefit of Harris County’s Volunteer Fire Fighters!

Make it a weekend with family and friends with two NEW events! Enjoy well-deserved desserts and music under the stars Saturday Night Sweets at Callaway Gardens' lakeside Pavilion. Then take a Sunday Joy Ride through the magnificent garden resort, while your family enjoys its many attractions – from a wild Birds of Prey show to the tropical Day Butterfly Center, Sibley Horticultural Center, Mr. Cason’s Vegetable Garden, nature trails and much more!

So, come join us in the footprint of Tour de Georgia for a real barnburner! The Wheels O’Fire Century Cycle Tour –it's 100 miles (Plus One!) of pure family fun.

Bring Your Family & Friends . . .
There’s plenty to see and do in Harris County! Enjoy golfing, hiking, biking, boating, camping, historic sightseeing, shopping and dining. Take a break along the way at a few Stay-and-See Spots the whole family will love!

2005 WOF Survey Results

One-hundred sixty-four (164) of the 382 registered cyclists in the Wheels O'Fire Cycle Tour (WOF) completed an exit survey. Once again, the cyclists rated the tour as one of the best. Many of the cyclists ride as many as 20 tours each year.

The cyclists rated the WOF tour as follows:
65-Best, 23-Second Best, 51-Above Average, 4-Average, 21-No Response.
The favorite part of the ride itself was the challenge and scenery.
Highest rated features of the tour were overall organization, rest stop support, safety features and friendliness of people/volunteers.

2007 RIDE INFORMATION

Date:
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Check-in & Pick up packets:
  7:00 – 8:00 AM
Registration fee:
ADULTS:

  $40 by 12pm 3/2
  $50 thereafter
17 & under:
  $15 by 12pm 3/2
  $20 thereafter
ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY:
  $35 throughout
Place:
  Harris County High School
  Hwy 116, Hamilton, G
Distance:
  26, 45, 68, and 101 miles
Terrain: Rolling hills
  (Moderate-Strenuous)
Rest Stops:
  every 10-12 miles
Meal: Spaghetti dinner
  beginning at 12 Noon

Fee Includes:

T-Shirt, SAG, Goody Bag, Shower Facilities
Tour Map, Spaghetti Dinner , Breakfast

FRIDAY NIGHT
MEET & GREET
March 9, 2007
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Harris County High School

(Tour Headquarters)
Check in early and meet & greet fellow cyclists. Tour package, T-shirt and Goody Bag available for pre-registered cyclists.

Saturday Night Sweets
March 10, 2007
7:30 - 9:30
p.m.
Robin Lake Beach Pavilion at Callaway Gardens

Reward yourself with well-earned desserts & music under the stars.
Sunday Joy Ride
March 11, 2007
Begin riding 9 - 9:30 a.m
.
Callaway Gardens Pavilion

Ride this legendary resort in the trail of Lance Armstrong and Tour de Georgia!

A portion of the proceeds go to the
dedicated Firefighters of the
Harris County Volunteer Fire Department

Callaway Blue Arnold Bicycle Shop
ARNOLD BICYCLE SHOP
AFLAC
First Peoples Bank
FIRST PEOPLES BANK
Odyssey Printing & Graphics Billy's Supermarket Golden’s Bicycle Shop Traceable Creations Web Design
Mike's Bikes Martha F. Chewning LLC Bunn Realty, Inc. Harris County High School Down Home Cafe

ACCOMMODATIONS   COURSE   MAP
STAY & SEE SPOTS   ONLINE REGISTRATION

Revised: September 09, 2007

 
 

Harris County Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Post Office Box 426, 159 S. College Street

Hamilton, Georgia 31811
Temporary number: (706) 628-0031
E-mail: info@harriscountychamber.org
FAX: 706-628-5830
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