This week is a huge week for the South in the world of endurance sports. While sometimes it feels as though the south gets overlooked for major races and events, we have the opportunity this week to showcase our cities to the endurance world. This past weekend in my very own state of Alabama, Olympic hopefuls made the trip to Tuscaloosa for 1 of 3 trials to determine who will represent the U.S. this year in Beijing. The course which closely mimics the course in Beijing for it's elevation changes and weather was a perfect spot for athletes to prove their medal. Matt Reed led the men's group while Julie Ertel brought home the gold in the women's group. Andy Pott's and Hunter Kemper who are both expected to make the team finished second and third to earn points as well.
Secondly, the world of cycling looks to Georgia this week as the Tour de Georgia begins it's trek from Tybee Island to Atlanta. The Tour will see the likes of Team CSC, Slipstream, Astana, High Road and the controversial Rock Racing team. In particular it will be interesting to see how the aging Tyler Hamilton will do in his first year with a pro team after his time off for bad behavior.
As for this endurance athlete, he'll be sitting by his phone waiting for Team High Road to call in case Big George Hincappie goes down and the team needs a replacement. Put me in coach! I'm ready to play!
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