Stage By Stage (continued)
Stage Three, Individual Time Trial, 24.8
miles/39.9 km
Thursday, April 20: Chickamauga, TN to
Chattanooga, TN
Start 11:00 a.m.--Finish 11:57 a.m. to
2:00 p.m.
Stage Three takes the race into the state of Tennessee. This challenging
Individual Time Trial will lead the competitors on the winding Nick-A-Jack Road
in the northwest corner of Georgia, through the city of Lookout Mountain and
onto the Lookout Mountain plateau before dropping into the city of Chattanooga
for the spectacular finish along the Tennessee River. The first 110
cyclist in the ITT start at one-minute intervals, with the final 10 riders going
off at two-minute intervals.
Photos from Stage 3, 2005, courtesy of Celia Cole
Winner of Stage 3, 2005, Floyd Landis (Phonak)
De'part
Chickamauga is a friendly town nestled in the Appalachian
foothills in the Northwestern corner of Georgia. Chickamauga is often referred
to as the "Mayberry" of Georgia, a moniker the town strives to maintain and
encourage. Chickamauga has a rich and turbulent history, from the original
Cherokee Indian settlements in the late 1700's to the two-day Battle of
Chickamauga in September 1863 during the Civil War. Attractions such as Civil
War battlefield sites, natural springs, and Lookout Mountain are all located in
the area.
Chattanooga, the fourth largest city in Tennessee, is located in
Southeast Tennessee near the border of Georgia at the junction of four
interstate highways. The city has received national recognition for the
renaissance of its beautiful downtown and the redevelopment of its water front.
Chattanooga also offers one of the widest varieties of outdoor recreation
activities in the country including: rock climbing, mountain biking, hang
gliding, caving and whitewater rafting. Attractions such as the Tennessee
Aquarium, Civil War battlefield sites, the African American Museum, the Creative
Discovery Museum, IMAX Theater, Rock City and Ruby Falls bring thousands of
people to the area, as do a host of other events, attractions, and festivals.
To view a printable copy of the race log for Stage Three, visit Race log
EXTRAS:
Visit the official website here: 2006 Ford Tour de Georgia
Take a look back at the stages and the results from 2005 Tour de Georgia website
Links to other DP coverage of the 2006
Ford Tour de Georgia:
Stages One and Two
Team Rosters and Profiles
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