March 15, 2007 (Atlanta, Ga.) — Organizers have announced that the Tour de Georgia is scheduled as planned, April 16-22, 2007. The Tour de Georgia is the longest professional stage race in North America this year at 667 miles, and remains as one of the highest ranked stage races outside of Europe (2.HC rating). A remarkable field of 15 elite teams will be announced in the coming days. Detailed information about the teams, race route, host venues and sponsors continues to be updated daily at www.tourdegeorgia.com.

“On behalf of the Tour’s Board of Directors (Georgia Partnership of Economic Development), the Georgia Cancer Coalition and Medalist Sports, we are genuinely appreciative of the numerous individuals and corporations who responded to the Tour’s call to action for additional support,” said Chris Aronhalt, Managing Partner of Medalist Sports and Executive Director for the Tour de Georgia. “This is a powerful reflection of the importance of the Tour de Georgia to Georgia’s tourism economy, to our corporate partners and host communities, and to the international cycling community. While we continue to explore additional opportunities for fundraising, we are confident and committed to making this race a reality for Georgia, for cancer awareness and for the global sport of cycling.”

The Tour de Georgia is supported by its twelve host community partners, as well as its Presenting Sponsor, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). Tour officials also wish to recognize and thank the following organizations (listed alphabetically) for their support of the 2007 Tour de Georgia and its objectives:

Aaron’s Corporate Furnishings Georgia Power
ARAMARK Campus Services Heidelberg USA
Bigelow Advertising Hincapie Sportswear
Bissell, Inc. Input Technologies
Classic Signature Foods Jittery Joe’s Coffee
CNN Mobile Display Kraft
Coca Cola N.A. / C.C.E. Mavic
Cox Entreprises Maxxis Tires
Delta Airlines Oakley
Dent Wizard Smith & Nephew
Discovery Communications Stone Mountain Memorial Association
eCorporate Solution Terrapin Beer
Emory Healthcare Toyota United Pro Cycling
Garmin United Community Bank
GE Energy US Army
Georgia Department of Economic Development Waffle House
Georgia Lottery Wimbledon Wines

2007 TOUR DE GEORGIA SCHEDULE
– 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, Tenn.
– 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)