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Stage by Stage
:
the Finale
Stage Six, 118.2 miles/190.2 km
Sunday, April 23: Cumming, GA to
Alpharetta, GA
Start: 12:30 pm--Finish: 4:47-5:29
pm
Last year's final stage had Discovery's Tom Danielson hanging on to the yellow
jersey by a mere four seconds, but with a strong team supporting him, Danielson
rode to victory ahead of fellow American's Levi Leipheimer (Gerolsteiner) and
Floyd Landis (Phonak). The fast-paced circuits in Alpharetta made for a
thrilling bunch sprint that saw a one-two finish from teammates Gord Fraser and
Greg Henderson (Health Net Maxxis). With sprint points still available on
this final stage, the Maxxis jersey could still be up for grabs as the peloton
rolls in to Alpharetta.
Stage Six, 2006, photos courtesy of Celia Cole
Winner of Stage Six, 2005, Gord Fraser (Health Net Maxxis)
De'part
Cumming/Forsyth County is just 35 miles north of downtown Atlanta. It is an area
known for its impressive landscape stretching from the banks of the
Chattahoochee River, up the shoreline of beautiful Lake Lanier, to the foothills
of the scenic North Georgia Mountains. Whether it's golfing, boating, horse back
riding, mountain biking, or events at the Cumming Fairgrounds, Cumming/Forsyth
County has got it all. Thanks to the temperate weather, a beautiful outdoor
setting, and breathtaking natural resources such as rivers, lakes, and plentiful
woods and parks, the water or land lover can discover the pleasures of the great
outdoors in Cumming/Forsyth County.
Arrive'e
Alpharetta offers the feel and charm of a small town setting
with quick access to Metro Atlanta. Stay at one of Alpharetta's 23 hotels and
dine at some of our over 200 restaurants, featuring almost every cuisine
imaginable. Visitors can shop at the antique and specialty shops in Historic
Downtown Alpharetta, or the tiny village of Crabapple, or in the upscale North
Point Mall area, which offers stylish, well known and one of a kind retailers.
Be sure to stop by the Alpharetta Arts Street Festival taking place in Historic
Downtown Alpharetta April 22nd and 23rd between 10am and 6pm. Browse the artist
market and enjoy the festivities. Evening entertainment around Alpharetta
includes live music, quaint coffee houses, a huge skating complex, an indoor
racing facility, and contemporary multiplex movie theaters. Alpharetta's natural
beauty and award-winning parks and playgrounds, including the six-mile Big Creek
Greenway, entice visitors to spend time outdoors while enjoying a wide range of
activities.
To view a printable copy of the race log for Stage Six, visit Race log
Complete results for 2005: Winners for 2005
Visit the official website here: 2006 Ford Tour de Georgia
Links to other DP coverage of the 2006 Ford Tour de
Georgia:
Stages One and Two, the Sprints
Stage Three, the Time Trial
Stages Four and Five, Into the Mountains | 
