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TFS hosts area law enforcement in advance of cycling event

Shown, front row, from left, are TRC committee co-chair/TFS Board of Trustees member Dr. Judy Forbes; Bill Goatcher, Tallulah Falls Police Chief; TFS President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy; TRC committee co-chair Joey Brown; TFS Director of Community Relations E. Lane Gresham;  Rabun County Sheriff Frank Andrews; RCSO Deputy Kenneth Watts; back row, from left, are, TFS security director Dustin Rogers; HCSO Capt. Les Hendrix; GSP SFC Chad Johnson and HCSO Capt. Floyd Canup.

An interagency cooperative effort focused on traffic safety is in place for the upcoming Twin Rivers Challenge, a cycling event hosted by Tallulah Falls School on Oct. 29.

Representatives from area law enforcement agencies – Georgia State Patrol, Habersham and Rabun County sheriff’s offices and Tallulah Falls Police Department – met with ride organizers on Sept. 13 to discuss logistics for the ride.

According to President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy, safety for the riders is a top priority. “Without the support of these community partners, we couldn’t stage an event like this,” Peevy said. “Their service to the public is very much appreciated.”

The ride is a fundraiser for student scholarships, Peevy said with financial commitments in the second year close to double what was raised last year.

Several new elements have been added this year including adding a 100K route to the original three route options – 45K, 72K, 115K. The 100K option includes three competitive climbs. All rides begin at 9 a.m. with all routes returning to Tallulah Falls School where cyclists can enjoy a post-ride meal and live bluegrass music.

Riders will be supported with SAG [Support and Gear] Stops at regular intervals on all routes. “We look forward to extending warm hospitality to returning riders and newcomers,” Peevy said.

For more information about the TRC, visit tallulahfalls.org or find the event on Facebook.