DAWSONVILLE, Ga.- July 6, 2017: Unique ride offers tremendous views of Dawson County this summer. The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism Development is hosting its 5 th Annual Shine Pedalers bicycle ride July 29.

“We look forward to hosting this ride every year,” Dawson County Chamber President Christie Haynes said. “This event offers a wonderful opportunity to showcase our community in a whole new light. The scenery and views along this ride are breath-taking.”

The metric and half-metric rides

start and finish at

the Georgia Racing

Hall of Fame in

downtown

Dawsonville. The

rides begin at 7:30

and 7:45 a.m. Each

ride takes cyclists

through scenic and

rural areas of

Dawson County.

The metric ride

offers a challenging

climb up Burnt

Mountain.

“Each year we

strive to make the ride better than the year before. This year, the route has been adapted to

make it even more enjoyable for the riders by keeping the ride off main roads as much as

possible” Haynes said.

The ride features plenty of SAG (support and gear) stops to keep riders energized and hydrated throughout the ride. New to the ride this year is a competition between themed SAG stops. Cyclists will vote for their favorite stop at the end of the ride. King and Queen of the Mountain will be awarded to the first male and female to reach the top of Burnt Mountain.

After the ride, cyclists will be treated to a BBQ lunch,

refreshments and an opportunity to tour the Georgia

Racing Hall of Fame as well as the Dawsonville

Moonshine Distillery.

To register, visit active.com and search ‘Shine

Pedaler Ride. Cost is $35 if registered before July

20 th and $45 thereafter. Riders are guaranteed a t-

shirt and swag bag if registered by July 20th. Riders are encouraged to register early since the

event is capped at 300 riders. For more information visit dawson.org or call 706-265- 6278.