Chris Cannon posted on April 29, 2011 13:28
Friday, April 29, 2011
GRCVB Contact:
Chris Cannon, Director of Communication
706.295.5576 office or 706.252.6615 cell
chris@romegeorgia.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Clocktower Classic road race relocated to Polk County
ROME, GA. – Clocktower Classic handcycle race officials announced today that the road race, formerly Stage 3, will now take place in Polk County on April 30 at 9a.m.
The race was previously scheduled for Texas Valley in Northern Floyd County, but was relocated following the damaging storms of April 27.
The race will start and finish at Pine Bower Baptist Church off Johnson Lake road in Polk County.
"The Cedartown City Commission, Polk County Sherriff's Department, and Pine Bower Baptist Church have been gracious to offer their assistance and support," said Ann Hortman, race director and GRCVB sports marketing & event coordinator.
"It's good to have neighbors like Polk County to come to our assistance when we have an emergency here in the county," said Hortman.
The Clocktower Classic is a four day, four stage race for wheelchair users and athletes with lower-mobility impairments using special bikes powered by hand. The event brings over 40 athletes to Rome from around the world.
For more information, contact the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center at 706.295.5576 or 800.444.1834.
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About the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is the Destination Marketing Organization serving Rome and Floyd County, Georgia. Founded in 1975, the GRCVB’s mission is to strengthen the economic fabric of the community through tourism development. The GRCVB operates the Rome / Floyd County Visitor Center and Last Stop Gift Shop located at 402 Civic Center Drive. The center and gift shop are open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Georgia’s Rome features many attractions of interest including Berry College, Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum, Chieftains Museum, Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome Braves baseball, numerous Civil War sites and a charming Victorian downtown. Rome is also the site of the NAIA Football National Championship as well as numerous tournaments and annual events.
For information on Georgia’s Rome and Floyd County, contact the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau at 706-295-5576 or 800-444-1834. Visit online at www.romegeorgia.org.
Public Service Announcement
Friday, April 29, 2011
Clocktower Classic road race relocated to Polk County
Clocktower Classic handcycle race officials announced today that the road race, formerly Stage 3, will now take place in Cedartown. The race was previously scheduled for Texas Valley in Northern Floyd County, but was relocated following the damaging storms of April 27.
The race will start and finish at Pine Bower Baptist Church off Johnson Lake road in Polk County. For more information, contact the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center at 706.295.5576 or 800.444.1834.
GRCVB Contact:
Chris Cannon, Director of Communication
706.295.5576 office or 706.252.6615 cell
chris@romegeorgia.org