Bicycle Ride Across Georgia

Cyclist Diane Crenshaw, center, is photographed by her friend Adam Shumaker, left, at Watson Mill State Park in Comer as riders with the 2009 Bicycle Ride Across Georgia leave the Athens area as part of their 381-mile trek across the state on Thursday, June 11, 2009.

Well since Le Tour isn't hiring me anytime soon, I spend 2 of the past 3 days photographing the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia since it passed through town. Its an interesting eclectic mix of casual and professional riders all mixed into one big pot of 1400 riders.

Its a lot of fun but I understand why cycling photographer work off on motorcycles.

I tried mainly to work on features and just aim for pretty pictures. All in all, a fun time had by all.








Blair Farley of Brimingham, Ala., sleeps on the bleachers of Clarke Middle School after cycling 65 miles from Mt. Airy as the 2009 Bicycle Ride Across Georgia comes through Athens on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 in Athens, Ga. The 381-mile ride started in Hiawassee and ends at Clarks Hill Lake on Saturday June 13th.





Cary Cupkan, of Greenville, SC., stops to help fix the seat of a fellow rider along Jefferson River Road as the 2009 Bicycle Ride Across Georgia comes through Athens on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 in Athens, Ga. The 381-mile ride started in Hiawassee and ends at Clarks Hill Lake on Saturday June 13th.