A few more photos from Georgia here. We’ll do a full post-mortem on the next podcast.

A Mike and the Bike mannequin tribute to yours truly at the expo booth.


Mike ward, from Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals and “Mike and the Bike” fame, rocked the National Anthem at the start line in Atlanta.

Here’s his axe, which he purchased at a roadside pawnshop for $150 a few days prior.

I wish I was a rock star.


Dave Towle and Jeff Roake - the two halves of the announcing team whole.

The other John with the Marco Polo mechanics.

The other John prepares to follow a team at the Road Atlanta team time trial.

The race rolls out of Blairsville on the way to Brasstown.

The timing clock ready to record laps and overall on the final Atlanta circuit race.

Ted King, Bissell, backstage before receiving his KOM podium jersey.

Gerolsteiner riders at start line.

Richard England, Bissell, rounds the final bend of the Dahlonaga finish at 150m with Rory Sutherland and George Hincapie on his wheel. You can see he is already gapping Sutherland on his way to the stage victory.

Lt. Cody, Georgia State Highway Patrol, and Chuck Hodge, Technical Director - the men who make the roads safe for the cyclists.

Overall jersey leader call-ups at the Atlanta start line. Shirley in the Most Aggressive, Lowe in the Best Young rider, Henderson in the Sprint Points, Sivtsov in the Yellow, McCartney in the KOM, and Levi in US Pro.

Race Director, Chris Aronhalt, happy it is the last day.

The 1K to go kite signed by staff and riders.