Tour de Georgia in Atlanta

For seven days in April, Georgia will be once again become the backdrop of what is one of the most exciting events on the national sports calendar.  We’re pleased that the Tour de Georgia professional bicycle race is returning to the world-class city of Atlanta onApril 27th, as the Overall Finish to a spectacular week of professional cycling.  Much like the annual Tour de France, 15 of the world’s best professional teams with athletes from over 20 countries will be racing over a statewide course of 650+ miles.

Whether or not you are already a fan of road cycling, we can guarantee that lining the streets to watch the rider’s race through the scenic neighborhoods of Atlanta, starting and finishing at Centennial Olympic Park, will truly be an exciting and unforgettable experience.

In order to make you aware of the best local viewing opportunities as well as a listing of road closures that may impact your personal or business travel or access, we have detailed the schedule for the Circuit Race in Atlanta to help you adjust any activities that may be affected by the race on Sunday, April 27th.

  

Streets on the racecourse route: Map

Luckie Street from Atlanta Centennial Park to Auburn Ave.

Auburn Ave. from Luckie Street to Piedmont Ave.

Piedmont Ave. from Auburn Ave. to John Wesley Dobbs

John Wesley Dobbs from Piedmont Ave. to Jackson St.

Highland Ave. from Jackson Street to Glen Iris

Ralph McGill Blvd. from Glen Iris to Parkway Dr.

Linden Ave. from Parkway Dr. to Central Park Place.

Central Park Place to Ralph McGill Blvd.

Ralph McGill Blvd. To W. Peachtree St.

W. Peachtree St. to 5th Street

Techwod Dr./Atlanta Centennial Park from 5th Street to the Park

 r Points for Residents and Business Owners:

 Major points for businessowners and residents:

  • The race will start at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 27th at Centennial Olympic Park. 

  • The race will finish at approximately 3:15-3:40 p.m. 

  • Roads used for the course will be cleared of traffic beginning 15-20 minutes before the race. 

  • Travel along the course will be restricted during the 2 ½ hours of the race. Emergency vehicles will not be affected by road closures. 

  • The Atlanta Police Department stresses that residents remain patient when driving in the area of the event. Everyone should drive cautiously and speeds should be kept down. 

  • On race day, residents and merchants who live or do business on the course should contact a police officer posted on their street so they can be assisted in accessing or leaving their home or business. Every effort will be made to accommodate residents and merchants. 

  • Residents are welcome to line the race route at any access point to cheer on the 120 riders.  We also invite families of all ages to visit the Hospitality & Expo, located at Centennial Olympic Park, which opens at 12 noon.

 

Press release by Ryan Hardage, Tour de Georgia.