The Tour d’Oconee 2016 - Register now if you can




The 2016 Tour d'Oconee

brought to you by La Parrilla (Athens/Watkinsville)

The Lion is Back!

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 8:00 AM try out your whip on the Lion of Oconee.

The 62 mile course has 2,850 ft of climbs! There are optional routes of 17, 25, & 35 miles all with great SAG stops.

The Td'O Central party (start & finish) returns to Tifosi Optics world headquarters with the big tent and and La Parrilla will be there with a Fajita Bar ($5 per plate ... cash only)!

Kids are FREE! We allow kids (under 17 years of age as of 5/21/16) to ride the Tour d'Oconee for free as long as they're accompanied by at least 1 paying adult!

A t-shirt is only guaranteed for pre-registered riders. Hats are also available.

Bring your own cooler. Parking is free at the event.

Pre-registration packet pickup is available at Sunshine Cycles in Watkinsville (Main St.) on Friday night from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.

Race day registration is available at the event and opens at 6:30 AM. We don't accept credit cards at the event.

Tifosi is located at 1011 Industrial Blvd, Watkinsville, GA 30677

Register Now!  http://www.active.com/watkinsville-ga/cycling/races/tour-d-oconee-tame-the-lion-2016
Online registration closes Thursday, 5-19-16 at 12:00 AM. Prices increase by $10 on Monday, 5-16-16.

Or, visit Tame The Lion  http://www.TameTheLion.com


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