A bicycle ride to benefit the Stephens County Foundation--preserving, protecting and promoting environmentally responsible use of the historic and natural resources of the Tugaloo River Cooridor
Beautiful places.....Open Spaces....Smiling Faces
Saturday November 5th
Yonah Dam Park, Toccoa, GA
Thank you riders,volunteers and sponsors for supporting the 2011 ride and making it a huge success.
Let us know how the ride went for you.
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Check back soon for pictures.
Mark your calendar for the 10th Annual Ride
Saturday, November 3, 2012
join us...
miles from nowhere.
The Ride
Experience nature at it’s finest!
Riders are welcomed by breathtaking scenery, water views, wild life and spectacular fall colors on less traveled roads along the Tugaloo River, Lake Hartwell and on in to the foothills of South Carolina.
Ride starts at 10am. Check –in begins at 8am. Rain or shine!
Registration
Fees:
Early registration by Oct. 30/ $30
After Oct 30/ $35
Time:
Check–-in : 8am
Ride starts : 10am
Family fun ride: 10:15am
Register early to be guaranteed a ride shirt!
First 250 registrants receive a drawstring backpack rider goodie bag and are automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a USA Pro Cycling Championship Jersey autographed by George Hincapie or one of five pairs of Tifosi Sunglasses!
Entry fee includes: rider goodie bag, entry into door prize drawings, ride shirt (guaranteed for early registrants--first come first served for late/day of registrants), SAG stops with snacks and drinks, SAG vehicle support, route sheets, post ride food and refreshments.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult riding with them.
TdT_app_2011.pdf
To register, print out the form, sign and mail along with registration fee.
Form
OR
Register and pay on line.
The Tour de Tugaloo is presented by the Stephens County Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non profit.
Cash or checks only accepted on the day of the ride
Routes
2011 Ride
2011-62-1.pdf
2011-62-2.pdf
2011tourdetugaloo42milemap.pdf
2011tourdetugaloo22milemap (1).pdf
The Tour de Tugaloo is made possible by sponsors and supporters like you.
To find out how you can be a part of this highly visible and widely attended event, please contact us.
Sponsors
Special thanks to all of our sponsors plus these supporting donors: Perk Up Cafe, Sanders Drugs and Yoga Ventures
Q: What should I wear or be prepared for?
It’'s best to be prepared for any weather conditions. In the past the mornings have been a bit cool leading the way for sunshine and warmer temperatures by late morning and early afternoon. For your convenience, clothing and other gear may be dropped off at any of our SAG stops to be transported back to the check-in point.
Q: What can I expect at the SAG stops?
Each SAG stop is fully stocked with fruit, PB sandwiches, snacks and our world famous homemade brownies and baked goods plus Gatorade and water. Toilet facilities available as well. After the ride, kick back and enjoy the entertainment, lunch and refreshments along with a relaxing massage to work out the kinks for $1 per minute.
Q: Do you have any suggestions for overnight accomodations? (click on links below)
Toccoa, GA
Westminster, SC
Country Hearth Inn -- (706) 297-7799
(mention Tour de Tugaloo for discount)
Magnolia Manor (B&B) -- (864) 647-8559
Relax Inn -- (864) 647-2045
Georgia Baptist Conference Center -- (706) 886-3133
Simmons-Bond Inn (B&B) -- (706) 282-5183
More questions ? email us!
Toccoa Inn & Suites -- (706) 886-1048
Drop your gear and ride! That is if you can get out of the chair
Trembly Bald Mountain Resort -- (706) 886-9069
Contact Us
Questions? Comments? Need further assistance? Please contact us
The ride begins and ends at Yonah Dam Park on Yonah Dam Rd. in Toccoa, GA . For directions , please click on the map below
Ride Director, Duane Mahon
preps riders for the start of the
Tour de Tugaloo
Yonah Dam Park
Photo & Video Gallery
Good times. Good memories. Check out these great photos and videos from past Tour de Tugaloo rides
2010 Video warm up before the ride
2010 Video
at the start
2009 Video
2011 Promo Video
2010 Video--on the road
2009 Photos--set 1
2007 Photos
2009 Photos--set 2
2006 Photos
2008 Photos--set 1
2005 Photos
2008 Photos--set 2
2010 Photos--set 1
2010 Photos--set 2
We had a great time this year and hope that you did too! Share your ride experiences with us here.
Riding to honor our memories and support our heritage
The Stephens County Foundation
In 1998, The Stephens County Foundation was organized with the mission of preserving and protecting the historic and natural resources of the Tugaloo River Corridor.
Tugalo Bend Farm, an 87 acre parcel of land containing the Cherokee town of Estatoe, was acquired by the Foundation in 1999 and is now home to a Caretaker's cottage.
Soon outdoor educational space and nature trails will also be a part of this beautiful property.
The Foundation hosts the annual Tour de Tugaloo to benefit its on-going efforts to support the Tugaloo Corridor.
Trav'lers Rest SAG stop. One of the Historical sites of the Tugaloo Corridor
The Story of Lainie Weade
We ride for Lainie. Compassionate, active and family-oriented are just a few of the words used to describe Lainie Weade.
Lainie, an avid cyclist and runner, saw the need for bicycling awareness in the community. She was also a visionary and keenly interested in the history of our area and served on the Board of the Stephens County Foundation.
In 2003, through the leadership of Lainie Weade the Tour de Tugaloo was born to raise funds for "Share the Road" signs, to promote cycling in the area, to advocate for routes connecting Georgia and South Carolina and to advance the mission of the Stephens County Foundation.
Lainie fought and lost a hard battle with cancer at the early age of 57. But her work will continue...her legacy will live on...and in her memory...WE RIDE!
The Tugaloo Corridor
There is a wealth of history, environmental purpose and magnificant cycling opportunities right at our back door!
The Tugaloo River Corridor is the only remaining untamed portion of the Tugaloo River extending from the Panther Creek/Yonah Dam area south to Lake Hartwell, bordering both Georgia and South Carolina. This area is rich with history and some of the most breathtaking scenery.
The roads along the Corridor offer gentle to challenging terrain but best of all, there is very little car traffic making this a wonderful area for casual or serious cycling.
Sites within the Corridor include the pre-historic Indian Villages of "Tugaloo", "Noyowee" and "Estatoe", the historic Providence United Methodist Church , the old Prather's Covered Bridge, the eastern end of the Unicoi Turnpike, Trav'lers Rest Stagecoach stop and the Prather Mansion "Riverside".
Visit Tugalo Bend Farm during the Tour de Tugaloo. Get a sneak peak of the work in progress for the visitor's center and outdoor classroom.
