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[gsupstate]

Thanks Skyliner!      Good read.

[gsupstate]

Not sure if this has been posted, but here is the 2006 National Racing calendar, with the major races in bold.  So great to see Greenville on this calendar in such a major way!  

http://www.usacyclin...ory.php?id=1990

[JCT]

It looks like they moved up the dates of both races by a day. Originally they were scheduled for september 1st and 3rd.

jct
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[Skyliner]

Very cool site, JCT!    I see you are quite a big player in the local cycling community.  Hope to see Greenville live up to the hype come September!

[JCT]

Skyliner, on Apr 4 2006, 11:51 AM, said:

Very cool site, JCT!    I see you are quite a big player in the local cycling community.  Hope to see Greenville live up to the hype come September!

Thanks Skyliner. I am not a big player, but there really are many big players in the local cycling community. I have no doubt that Greenville will impress everyone when this race comes to town in September. I know I can’t wait.

[gsupstate]

JCT, on Apr 4 2006, 11:00 AM, said:

Thanks Skyliner. I am not a big player, but there really are many big players in the local cycling community. I have no doubt that Greenville will impress everyone when this race comes to town in September. I know I can’t wait.

Has anyone heard what the predicted numbers of people will be?  I looked up some info when this event was in Philadelphia, and the numbers were huge!  Will Greenville (Upstate) have enough hotel rooms or will people have to get rooms in Asheville, Columbia, Charlotte, etc?   If so, this could be good economic news not only for Greenville but for other cities that receive overflow.

[GvilleSC]

I sure hope it's that big! Can you imagine!? OH MAN! I'm excited!

[RestedTraveler]

gsupstate, on Apr 5 2006, 02:52 PM, said:

Has anyone heard what the predicted numbers of people will be?  I looked up some info when this event was in Philadelphia, and the numbers were huge!  Will Greenville (Upstate) have enough hotel rooms or will people have to get rooms in Asheville, Columbia, Charlotte, etc?   If so, this could be good economic news not only for Greenville but for other cities that receive overflow.

I've not seen any actual predictions, but I had read somewhere (on one of the sites posted above, I think) "Hundreds of Thousands" for the description of how many people this event would bring to town.

[GvilleSC]

RestedTraveler, on Apr 5 2006, 01:55 PM, said:

I've not seen any actual predictions, but I had read somewhere (on one of the sites posted above, I think) "Hundreds of Thousands" for the description of how many people this event would bring to town.

Can you imagine the revenue if the city charged the "event fee" at parking garages that take precedence over the rate posted (probably free)...? We certainly have the parking facilities   . I think a shuttle service from Haywood or even Greenville Mall would be great. GTA could probably make some good money...??? And that way, they can take in the city as they ride and not focus on the traffic chaos...

[Greenville]

GvilleSC, on Apr 5 2006, 02:59 PM, said:

Can you imagine the revenue if the city charged the "event fee" at parking garages that take precedence over the rate posted (probably free)...? We certainly have the parking facilities   . I think a shuttle service from Haywood or even Greenville Mall would be great. GTA could probably make some good money...??? And that way, they can take in the city as they ride and not focus on the traffic chaos...

Shuttle service?!?  What on earth are you talking about?  We have more than enough parking downtown, since our downtown is, after all, nothing but parking lots and wide open spaces.  And for people that don't arrive early enough to get an actual paved parking space, they can park in the open fields that comprise the periphery of the CBD.  You know, next to the barns where the cows roam.  MOO!!

Okay, seriously, I am excited about the USPRO Cycling Championship and think it will bring a great deal of revenue to the city.  I would also like to hear an estimate as to how many hotel rooms will be needed.

[Skyliner]

Greenville, on Apr 5 2006, 03:47 PM, said:

Shuttle service?!?  What on earth are you talking about?  We have more than enough parking downtown, since our downtown is, after all, nothing but parking lots and wide open spaces.  And for people that don't arrive early enough to get an actual paved parking space, they can park in the open fields that comprise the periphery of the CBD.  You know, next to the barns where the cows roam.  MOO!!

For those who don't know (since this will become a large tourist attraction), that was pure sarcasm relating to an earlier discussion in another thread.  There isn't an actual cow field anywhere near downtown, and I can't think of any off hand close to the city.  There are plenty of horse pastures just outside the city though, plus numerous golf courses scattered everywhere around the area.

[RestedTraveler]

Speaking of Shuttles...

We actually parked in the Richardson Street Garage (FREE) and rode the GTA Shuttle (FREE) to the G-Drive Game last night.  It was awesome, but there weren't many taking advantage of the service.  It seems to be one of those well-kept secrets, so spread the word!  

The GTA Baseball Shuttles:

Richardson Street Parking Garage Route Stops:

• North Laurens Street Parking Deck
  
• Richardson Street Garage
  
• River Street Parking Lot

Spring Street Parking Garaage Route Stops:

• Commons Garage / Brown Street Lot
  
• South Spring Street Garage
  
• Poinsett Plaza Garage
  
• River Street Log

Edited by RestedTraveler, 08 April 2006 - 09:41 AM.

[RestedTraveler]

I picked up a couple of the new 2006 Downtown Greenville Maps at the Mast General Store today (I grab a couple of these and a couple of the city guides for my guest room every year).  I fully expected the US Pro Cycling Championship to be mentioned on there among the events, but there was no mention of it at all.  They somehow managed to put the new G-Drive logo on top of the "Greenville Drive Stadium" on the map, but no mention of this huge cycling event coming to Greenville this summer.  Ugh.  I suppose even the City of Greenville is entitled to one mistake, but this is a big one.  Maybe they just assume that anyone who cares already knows about it?  

[Greenville]

Is the Greenville city guide something to purchase, or is it free as well?  Where can I get one?

[Skyliner]

It is free at the visitor's center in City Hall.  There is also usually a few placed inside the bronze briefcase, just outside the front entrance to City Hall.

[RestedTraveler]

The Visitor Information Kiosk at the Entrance to Falls Park has them as well.

Mast General Store usually has a few at the front entrance or the counter near the back Piazza Bergamo/Coffee Green entrance.

The new 2006 Downtown Maps are out, but the new 2006 City Guides aren't yet available.  They're still handing out the 2005 City Guide.  Maybe there will be a mention of the Cycling Championship in the City Guide when it comes out, I hope.  

Edited by RestedTraveler, 10 April 2006 - 06:49 AM.

[NYTransplant]

Unfortunately George Hincapie crashed yesterday in the Paris-Roubaix and injured his shoulder.  He may have a broken collarbone, but the reports are sketchy.  He should be flying home today or tomorrow and may need surgery.  Hopefully this doesn't put an end to his Tour de France hopes.  

[Skyliner]

My thoughts and prayers are with him during this time of physical and emotional suffering.  I am confident that he will rise above the pain and return with a vengence.

[gsupstate]

Great to see that George will be OK and back to training for his next race soon:

http://today.reuters...NG-HINCAPIE.xml

[NYTransplant]

And another article on George from this morning's Greenville News.