====== Tour De Georgia ======
Established in 2003, the Tour De Georgia is a 6 day, 600 mile stage cycling race. Along with the [[Tour of California]], the Tour de Georgia is the highest rated professional cycling race in North America. As with the [[Tour de France]], there are different leader categories in the race. The sprints leader wears a gray and aqua-blue jersey, the king of the mountains wears a Georgia inspired peach jersey, the best young rider wears a green jersey, and the overall leader wears a yellow jersey.

Each year, the tour winds through the state with different stage locations. The tour always includes the climb up Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia.

===== Cycling Teams =====

The Tour de Georgia is growing in reputation each year. International teams such as Discovery, CSC and Quick Step participate in the tour along with many other US based teams.

===== Tour Directors =====

The Georgia Partnership for Economic Development, GPED, owns and operates the Tour de Georgia. The Georgia Cancer Coallition is the official charity for the tour.

===== External Links =====
  * [[http://www.tourdegeorgia.com/|Tour De Georgia Official Site]]

===== Keyword Tags =====
{{tag>cycling road-biking tour-de-georgia}}