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Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight presented by St. Mary's Health Care System

APRIL 26, 2025 - DOWNTOWN ATHENS, GA****SPECIALTY PAINT & BODY GAMBLER BIKE RIDE P/B SPECIALIZEDReady to take a gamble? Up for a 50K or 100K bike ride through northeast Georgia’s rolling countryside? Then join hundreds of other cyclists for the Specialty Paint & Body Gambler Bike Ride presented by Specialized on Saturday, April 26 at 9:15am! Get one playing card when you start, three more along the way at checkpoints that also have water, snacks, and other refreshments, and a final card at the end of the ride to complete the hand. Riders with the best hands win prizes! After your ride, enjoy a Miller Lite (other non-alcoholic beverages available and a meal provided by Rashe’s Cuisine at the finish party in the Classic Center horse shoe. On-line registration is $60 and closes April 23 at 5:00pm; Friday night packet pick up and registration ($65) is from 5:00-9:00pm in College Square (100 Block of College Avenue in Downtown Athens); day-of packet pick-up and registration opens at 6:30am Saturday morning ($75).“ON THE RIVET” with the Rivet House - 100K GAMBLERGo all in for this year’s Specialty Paint & Body Gambler presented by Specialized by joining 4-time Olympian and 17-time Tour de France competitor, George Hincapie, and the “On the Rivet” group for a 100K grand tour of Clarke, Madison, and Oglethorpe Counties. Escorted by a rolling enclosure of sheriff deputies, you will not only be best protected from cars, but will also not be hindered by stop signs and lights along the way. In this “On the Rivet” group, you will average between 20-22mph (gotta keep up with George!) and have one stop approximately halfway so riders can refuel, refill bottles and take a ‘nature break’.  After the ride, receive all five Gambler playing cards and play your hand at winning prizes provided by our partners at Wahoo, Tifosi, Look, Specialized, and many more at the finish line party while you sip and snack on your included beverage and meal. As members of the On the Rivet group, you will also be invited to attend a post ride gathering at the Rivet House for light bites, drinks and selected spa treatments to refresh those well-worked legs.

PLEASE NOTE: Riders that go ahead of or are dropped by the group are subject to the rules of the roads. All riders are always subject to the yellow line rule and riders that violate this rule may be asked to leave the group. However, even if you do get separated along the way from George and the On the Rivet group, the other sweet perks will still apply.

On the Rivet VIP Access ($500) includes the ride, a recovery afternoon at the Spa at the Rivet House, food and drink at the Rivet House’s Osteria Olio, and to wrap up your weekend in Athens, you’ll receive entry into the Maepole Twilight VIP on the Twilight finish line.

On the Rivet Luxury Experience ($1,500) not only includes the ride and a recovery afternoon at the Spa at the Rivet House, but a room at the Best Western near downtown on Friday and Saturday nights, two tickets to Friday night’s All Things Athens VIP presented by Runway Cowork for a wine-tasting, light bites, and a concert evening of live, homegrown tunes by local musicians, two tickets to Saturday night’s Maepole Twilight VIP on the Twilight finish line, and if flying into Atlanta, we’ll pick you up in a limo and take you back on Sunday in time to catch your flight!ATHENS TRANSIT AMATEUR RACES PRESENTED BY SCAD, THE PRO WOMEN’S TWILIGHT PRESENTED BY ST. MARY’S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM & THE PRO MEN’S TWILIGHT PRESENTED BY ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINICOnline registration closes on April 23rd at 5:00pm. Pre-race packet pick-up and registration for all events except the pro men’s and women’s races will be Friday, April 25th from 5:00pm - 9:00 PM at registration in College Square (100 Block of College Avenue). Second race discount for amateur racing is $20. A $10 late fee will be charged for all in-person entries. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to amateur race times.

Each competitive racer must have a 2025 USAC license. One-day licenses are $15 and are allowed for Cat 5 (men and women) and Junior racers only. Higher categories may purchase a one-time one-day license for $35 through their USAC online profile prior to the event and must present proof of purchase at registration. Promoter reserves the right to combine fields if field minimums are not met. 

All races are held rain or shine. No refunds! Sanctioned by USA CYCLING.  

CAT 2 QUALIFICATION FOR THE PRO MEN’S TWILIGHT

Men’s Cat 2 riders who would like to qualify for the Men’s Pro/1 race on Saturday night MUST register for and participate in Friday’s “Wahoo Races On the Stage presented by TrainingPeaks” trainer races. Any Cat 2 who does not qualify for the Men’s Pro/1 race will be automatically entered into the Men’s Cat 2/3 race held Saturday afternoon, which serves as a qualifying race for the Athens Transit Amateur Final held Saturday night.

 

ATHENS TRANSIT AMATEUR FINAL - QUALIFIERS90 spots are available for the Athens Transit Amateur Final held Saturday evening prior to the pro races. Juniors that qualify must be at least a Cat 4 racer; top 5 places from the Women’s Cat 3 race will have the option of either participating in the Amateur Finals OR the Women’s Pro/1/2/3 race. All Amateur qualifiers, no matter which race, will need to pick-up a new race number at registration in College Square (100 Block of College Avenue) no later than 3:30pm on Saturday. 

Juniors 15-18: 5           Men Cat 2: 25 

Masters 40+: 15            Men Cat 3: 15

Masters 50+: 10            Men Cat 4: 10

Masters 60+: 5              Women Cat 3: 5 (choice of Amateur Finals or Women’s Pro/1/2/3 Twilight) 

FAT TYRE CRIT TIME TRIAL & CRITThe Fat Tyre Time Trial course loop is approximately 5 miles long; tire width 2.2. Riders will start in one minute intervals beginning at 9:00am and will do a single loop for qualifying time. After all registrants receive their first time from the first round, if riders would like to try for a second time, it will be available to them. The top 3 in each class qualify, plus top 50 finishers. The Fat Tyre Crit at 4:20pm on Saturday is 10 laps around the 1-kilometer Downtown Course, and lapped riders may be pulled. Staging for the crit will be at the corner of Thomas and Washington Streets. 

Online registration closes on April 23 at 5:00pm. Number pick-up and registration is Friday, April 25 from 5:00-9:00pm in College Square (100 Block of College Avenue) of Downtown Athens. On-site registration opens on Saturday at 8:00am at the time trial course in Walker Park. Entry fee is $45 during online registration; $50 on Friday night in College Square; and $55 on-site day-of of the time trial. $25 from each entry will go to Live Like Ben, a non-profit foundation honoring the life and legacy of Benjamin John Stephens by supporting various local causes such as a scholarship for local youth and the recent completion of the construction of the St. Mary’s Guest House Cottage at Highland Hills Village, a freestanding house that serves as a home-away-from-home for out-of-town families who have traveled to be near a loved one with the hopes that they find peace and refuge while being inspired to Live Like Ben!For more information on the above or anything else Twilight, please send an email to megan@swagger.us, check out our website at https://athenstwilight.com, and find and follow us on Facebook and Instagram – @AthensTwilight 

*Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight presented by St. Mary’s Health Care System is produced by Swagger, LLC. *Proceeds benefit Athens Twilight’s community partnerships and Bikes for Kids initiative.

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  • Kids Criterium, $0.00, start time 13:30:00
  • Kids Fun Bike & Run, 1 km, $0.00, start time 18:00:00
  • 50K Gambler Participation Ride, 50 km, $60.00, start time 09:15:00
  • 100K Gambler Participation Ride, 100 km, $60.00, start time 09:15:00
  • “On the Rivet” 100K Gambler - Luxury Experience, 100 km, $1500.00, field limit 25, start time 09:15:00
  • “On the Rivet” 100K Gambler - VIP Access, 100 km, $500.00, field limit 25, start time 09:15:00
  • Men’s 14 and under 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men’s 15-19 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men’s 20-24 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men’s 24-29 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men’s 30-34 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men’s 35-39 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men’s 40-44 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men’s 45-49 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men’s 50-54 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men’s 55-59 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men’s 60-69 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men’s 70+ 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s 14 and under 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s 15-19 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s 20-24 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s 24-29 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s 30-34 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s 34-39 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s 40-44 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s 45-49 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s 50-54 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s 55-59 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s 60-69 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s 70+ 5k+gambler, $85.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women’s Pro/1/2/3, 40 km, $65.00, field limit 125, start time 19:00:00
  • Men’s Pro/1/Inv2, 80 km, $65.00, field limit 125, start time 20:30:00
  • Men’s Pro/1/Inv2 Waitlist, 80 km, $0.00, start time 20:30:00
  • Cat 2 Qualifiers into Men’s Pro/1/Inv 2 Race, $65.00, start time 20:30:00
  • Boys’ Juniors 9-10, 30 minutes, $25.00, start time 10:00:00
  • Girls’ Juniors 9-10, 30 minutes, $25.00, start time 10:00:00
  • Boys’ Juniors 11-12, 30 minutes, $25.00, start time 10:00:00
  • Girls’ Juniors 11-12, 30 minutes, $25.00, start time 10:00:00
  • Boys’ Juniors 13-14, 30 minutes, $25.00, start time 10:00:00
  • Girls’ Juniors 13-14, 30 minutes, $25.00, start time 10:00:00
  • Boys’ Juniors 15-16, 30 minutes, $25.00, start time 10:40:00
  • Girls’ Juniors 15-16, 30 minutes, $25.00, start time 10:40:00
  • Boys’ Juniors 17-18, 30 minutes, $25.00, start time 10:40:00
  • Girls’ Juniors 17-18, 30 minutes, $25.00, start time 10:40:00
  • Women’s Cat 3, 30 minutes, $45.00, start time 11:20:00
  • Women’s Cat 4, 30 minutes, $45.00, start time 11:20:00
  • Women’s Cat 5, 30 minutes, $45.00, start time 11:20:00
  • Men’s Cat 4, 30 minutes, $45.00, start time 12:00:00
  • Men’s Cat 5, 30 minutes, $45.00, start time 12:00:00
  • Men’s Cat 2, 45 minutes, $45.00, start time 12:40:00
  • Men’s Cat 3, 45 minutes, $45.00, start time 12:40:00
  • Masters 40+ (Cat 1/2/3/4), 45 minutes, $50.00, start time 14:10:00
  • Masters 50+ (Cat 1/2/3/4), 45 minutes, $50.00, start time 15:05:00
  • Masters 60+ (Cat 1/2/3/4), 45 minutes, $50.00, start time 15:05:00
  • Men 17 and under, 5 miles, $45.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men 18-44, 5 miles, $45.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Men 45 plus, 5 miles, $45.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women 17 and under, 5 miles, $45.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women 18-44, 5 miles, $45.00, start time 09:00:00
  • Women 45 plus, 5 miles, $45.00, start time 09:00:00

Registration:

  • Opens on Monday January 06, 2025
  • Closes on Thursday April 24, 2025