Danielson wins Tour de Georgia; Armstrong 5th Oct 3, 2008
Danielson, a 27-year-old former mountain biker who joined the team this season, grabbed the lead Saturday during a grueling climb up Brasstown Bald -- the highest point in Georgia ... Armstrong and the rest of the field endured plenty of weather extremes during the six-day race -- a warm, humid start, followed by blinding thunderstorms, hail and even snow flurries atop Brasstown Bald. (ESPN -- Olympics)
Restoring mountain poet's farm Jun 1, 2008
Except for fellowships at various universities, he never lived more than a mile or so from his birthplace, a hand-hewn log cabin on the shores of Wolf Creek, in the shadow of Brasstown Bald. By day he tilled the soil on his family's subsistence farm outside Blairsville, hoeing potatoes and pulling corn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Haedo endures injury, avoids crash Apr 23, 2008
STAGE 6: Saturday, Blairsville to Brasstown Bald Mountain, 88. 4 miles. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Locals open Tour de Georgia Apr 23, 2008
Twice he's won the famed Brasstown Bald mountain stage, the toughest climb on the Tour de Georgia agenda. Shriver, in his second Tour de Georgia, rode in support of his team, according to his Web site. (Durango Herald)
Dominguez wins first stage of Tour de Georgia Apr 22, 2008
4 miles Friday from Suwanee to Dahlonega, a build-up to the sixth stage's brutal trek up Brasstown Bald Mountain on Saturday. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Seven-day Tour de Georgia kicks off Monday Apr 20, 2008
An end to the doping stories that cut into the sport's attempts to build momentum the way a flat tire stops a climb up Brasstown Bald Mountain on the sixth stage ... " The race begins with Monday's 72-mile run from Tybee Island to Savannah. It ends next Sunday, after more than 590 miles, in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park. The defining stage features the climb up Brasstown Bald Mountain. A new aspect of the race comes in the fourth stage on Thursday, when the field takes on Road Atlanta's... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Tour de Georgia starts Monday Apr 20, 2008
Stage 6, Blairsville to Brasstown Bald (88 ... Course description: The Tour's signature stage through the Georgia Appalachians has three major climbs, including the final climb to Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia ... Be there early: Expect slow and redirected traffic at the venues, so get wherever you want to be well in advance, especially at the popular climb up Brasstown Bald. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tour de Georgia releases details on 2008 route Mar 7, 2008
4-mile stage beginning in Blairsville features the signature climb of the week, finishing at the highest point in Georgia, Brasstown Bald (4,783 feet). Race organizers expect more than 25,000 spectators to watch the final 3. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
35 natural wonders in Georgia you must see before you die Jan 30, 2008
Brasstown Bald (Chattahoochee National Forest) ... Rivals Brasstown Bald in elevation and spectacular views. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Unusual road trip for a flag Jan 23, 2008
Teachers are using the flag tour to "let their students know there are 159 counties,'' Giles said. One hopes no sadistic teacher makes them memorize all those names. Which brings up this point: It will take two months to hit all the county seats in Georgia. Alabama, which is of similar size, makes do with only 67. Only Texas with 254 has more. The flag is going to all the county seats, but that misses a lot. For starters I would fly the flag from the peaks of Brasstown Bald and Stone Mountain... (Florida Times-Union)
A snow day spoiled Jan 18, 2008
So, we took off around 10 am and hiked up the closed Brasstown Bald. Ssshhh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Metro business coalition evolves into effective voice Jan 7, 2008
The RBC crystallized its focus last summer at a retreat at Brasstown Bald in North Georgia. "We came off the mountain in August with a clear agenda, more focus, a great staff and with great financial backing," says Al Nash, a partner and executive vice president of the Columns Group who has just become RBC's new chairman. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Why isn't the Tour de Georgia coming to Walker County in 2008? Its about fairness Dec 14, 2007
(team time trial) Stage 5: Friday, April 25, Suwanee/Gwinnett County to Dahlonega Stage 6: Saturday, April 26, Blairsville/Union County to Brasstown Bald Mountain (Towns County) Stage 7: Sunday, April 27 Atlanta (circuit race). CLICK ON THESE LINKS. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
'I'm allowed to disagree . . . that's fair' Oct 19, 2007
Poor sap is probably still nesting somewhere near Brasstown Bald in utter shame. By Robert A. Hunter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tour de Georgia overcomes hurdle with success in 2007 Jul 4, 2007
Walker County Messenger. News Publishing Co. online. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Motorcycle accident leads to biker ministry Jun 28, 2007
On Sept. 15, 1995, Boyd was hit head-on by a car as he was riding his motorcycle down the mountain after a visit to Brasstown Bald. Boyd almost died on the way to the hospital, where they discovered he had a crushed right leg, a broken left leg, a "messed up" back and neck, and broken ribs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Leipheimer bags his second straight stage win Apr 22, 2007
BRASSTOWN BALD MOUNTAIN (Georgia): American Levi Leipheimer collected his second stage win in a row in the Tour de Georgia on Friday while Slovenian Janez Brajkovic retained his 12-second overall lead. Leipheimer clocked 4 33:33 in the 172. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Riders attack Atlanta streets Apr 22, 2007
After racing up Brasstown Bald on Friday to Stone Mountain on Saturday, Neil Shirley of Jittery Joe's said the riders will "be ready for a little mellower day, but the racing is still going to be aggressive, and we'll put on a show for the fans.". He said negotiating the tight turns won't be a problem. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tour de Georgia: Leipheimer goes back-to-back Apr 21, 2007
Discovery rider wins Stage 5 at Brasstown Bald; Brajkovic maintain G.C. lead ... The Discovery Channel stalwart chased down a breakaway and rode on to capture Stage 5 of the Tour de Georgia at the top of Brasstown Bald, Georgia s highest peak ... Slowly but surely, the gap began to drop as some of the stage favorites began to position themselves for the final climb up Brasstown Bald in the final five kilometers. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Leipheimer takes fifth stage Apr 21, 2007
Brasstown Bald Lin Lim's heart was in the right place, even if her spelling left something to be desired ... "Tom was gracious enough to lend me Brasstown Bald this year," Leipheimer said ... Leipheimer was second on Brasstown Bald in 2005, so he knew what to expect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Leipheimer wins time trial Apr 20, 2007
There's no respite in today's Stage 5, 107 miles from Dalton to Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest point. "Changing back and forth from [time-trial] bike to [road] bike can mess up your legs a litle bit," said Zabriskie. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
13 break away at Tour de Georgia Apr 19, 2007
" Today's time trial from Chickamauga to Lookout Mountain is only 18.9 miles, so the riders will finish in about 45 minutes and won't be able to make up much time on each other. While Friday's ascent up Brasstown Bald should separate the field, "When you have a 30-minute lead, top 13 is pretty much guaranteed," Louder said. "People are going to be able to take 3, 4, 5 minutes out of somebody, but not 20 or a half-hour. " Sponsored Links | | | | ajc.com Archives Yellow Pages | MOST POPULAR... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cycling 101: What to expect in the0000053A race Apr 18, 2007
Here are some things to consider as you watch the seven-day stage race, which starts Monday and will cover 667 miles from Peachtree City to Atlanta by way of Chattanooga and Brasstown Bald ... The Jittery Joe's Airstream "Cafe" will serve up coffee and T-shirts at every finish line, including the top of Brasstown Bald ... Spectators along the Brasstown Bald ascent write messages on the road to cheer the riders. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mountain stages hard on the legs Apr 18, 2007
Close on Stage 3's heels is Thursday's time trial up Lookout Mountain and the Brasstown Bald climb Friday. "It's going to all add up to a lot of tired legs," said Ben Jacques-Maynes of Priority Health, who holds the "King of the Mountain" title. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Serbian surge wins 2nd stage Apr 18, 2007
But Jacques-Maynes expects to relinquish his crown in Stage 3 from Rome to Chattanooga, the first of three mountain stages that includes the time trial to Lookout Mountain and the epic Brasstown Bald stage. "My style of climbing is going to be trying to hold my own I'm not going to be going up against 135-pound guys," said Jacques-Maynes, who weighs all of 160. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hamilton encouraged by first U.S. cycling race since 2001 Apr 17, 2007
The fourth and fifth days take the racers through the mountains of north Georgia, including the grueling Stage 5 run from Dalton to Brasstown Bald Mountain, Georgia's highest mountain. The relatively flat courses on Monday and Tuesday favor sprinters. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Banned cyclist returns for Tour de Georgia Apr 17, 2007
" The Tour de Georgia should help Hamilton learn if he is prepared for bigger races in Europe. Tuesday's second stage from Thomaston north to Rome covers 135 miles, followed by another 118 miles north to Chattanooga, Tenn., on Wednesday. The fourth and fifth days take the racers through the mountains of north Georgia, including the grueling Stage 5 run from Dalton to Brasstown Bald Mountain, Georgia's highest mountain. The relatively flat courses on Monday and Tuesday favor sprinters. Hamilton,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Tour de Georgia, America's top cycling event, coming to Walker County Wednesday and Thursday Apr 16, 2007
STAGE 1: Monday, April 16 Peachtree City to Macon * STAGE 2: Tuesday, April 17 Thomaston to Rome * STAGE 3: Wednesday, April 18 Rome to Chattanooga * STAGE 4: Thursday, April 19 Chickamauga to Lookout Mountain (individual time trial) * STAGE 5: Friday, April 20 Dalton to Brasstown Bald Mountain ... Placed end to end, the length of the zip ties would be able to go up and then back down Brasstown Bald Mountain more than four times. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
North Georgia Destinations Apr 11, 2007
From the gold mines of Dahlonega to Brasstown Bald, small towns offer bits of Georgia history along with places to get back to nature and relax ... Blairsville is also home to the highest point in Georgia, Brasstown Bald. (Suite101.com)
Tour De Georgia Gains Major Sponsor Apr 7, 2007
Stage 5 - Dalton to Brasstown Bald Mtn. Towns Co. - April 20. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Top cycling teams to compete in Tour de Georgia Mar 21, 2007
Spectators can look forward to watching Cesar Grajales return to Brasstown Bald Mountain. Grajales, a climbing specialist from Colombia, South America, won the inaugural climb to the top of Georgia's highest peak in 2004, beating favorites such as Armstrong and Horner. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Tour de Georgia finds funding Mar 16, 2007
Stage 4: Thursday, April 19 Chickamauga/Walker Co. to Lookout Mountain (Time Trial) Stage 5: Friday, April 20 Dalton to Brasstown Bald Mountain/Towns Co. Stage 6: Saturday, April 21 Lake Lanier Islands/ Hall Co. to Stone Mountain Park/Dekalb Co. Stage 7: Sunday, April 22 Atlanta (circuit race). Search. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
