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Sponsors confirmed for sixth annual Twin Rivers Challenge
Community support for the upcoming sixth annual Twin Rivers Challenge, a cycling event to benefit student scholarships at Tallulah Falls School, remains strong.
More than 130 corporate, organization and individual sponsors are now confirmed for the ride set for Saturday, Oct. 24.
“We are thrilled about how the community has embraced this event over the past six years,” said President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy. “With Ron Cantrell Construction, Inc. again making a firm commitment as the presenting sponsor to cover the cost of the ride and Springer Mountain Farms taking care of the post-ride meal, 100 percent of all other donations and support go directly to fund scholarships for motivated students.
“It’s a great way for cyclists from throughout the Southeast and beyond to enjoy the beauty of Northeast Georgia in the fall,” said Sonya Smith, Executive Director for Advancement. “This event has become a favorite tradition for the TFS family.”
Many former riders have expressed appreciation for the post-ride experience, with a meal provided along with a warm serving of TFS hospitality.
In addition to the strong support from presenting sponsor Ron Cantrell Construction, Inc. and meal sponsor Springer Mountain Farms, the following companies, individuals and organizations are confirmed for 2020:
Presenting Sponsor
Ron Cantrell Construction, Inc.
Meal Sponsor
Springer Mountain Farms
Tallulah Sponsors
Construction Components Truss Division, Gateway Investments, Inc., Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Companies, Magnolia Hills Retirement.
Soque Sponsors
1st Franklin Financial Corp., Allied Interior Services, LLC, Camp Evergreen, Carl Patterson Flooring, Cortez Brothers Painting & More, LLC, Habersham EMC, JFM Contracting, LLC, McDonald’s, Oliver and Weidner, LLC, Peach State Federal Credit Union, Peach State Freight Lines, Raymond James, Kenneth C. Johnson, RGWilliams Construction, Inc., Southern Geotechnical Consultants, TFS Board of Trustees, Toccoa Falls College.
Burton Sponsors
Acoustic Cellar Guitars, Anderson & Sons Roofing, Augusta Aquatics, Complete Comfort, Inc., Dixie Precast, Duvall Automotive Group, Engineering Management, Inc., Bradley W. Fisher, H.E. Hodge Co., Habersham Broadcasting, Habersham Medical Center, Happy Jack Graphics, Harry Norman Realtors Luxury Lake and Mountain, Harry Norman Realtors Luxury Lake and Mountain, Jennifer Kyle, Hayes Automotive, Headrick Signs & Graphics, Insurance Office of America, Kinetic by Windstream, Life Point Medical, LLC, Mama G’s, McDonald’s, MCG Mechanical, Inc., Dr. and Mrs. Ronald MacBeth, Melanie Sims, MD, Pediatrics, Mixon, Mixon, Brown & Tench CPAs, Mt. Yonah Contracting, LLC, Omega Technology Group, Pro Turf & Landscape Maintenance, LLC, Mr. Frank Su, Town of Tallulah Falls, United Community Bank, White County Rotary Club, Wood’s Mercantile.
Rabun Sponsors
A to Zinc Health Store & Smoothie Bar, Advantage Insurers, American Janitorial Supply, American Pest Control, American Water Specialties, Baldwin Wash Systems, Bethel & Co., Blackhawk Flyfishing, Bluegraphics, Brother John’s Subs, Dr. Holly Cantrell, City Barber Shop, The Clayton Tribune, Deal’s Appliance Service, Eagle Cleaning Services, Edison Concrete, First Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Foothills Land Design, LLC, Gateway Fence Company, Gilbert Foodservice, Gotta Go Portable Toilets, Gresham Planning & Development, Inc., Habersham Chamber of Commerce, Habersham Retreat, Hammock Realty North Georgia, Stacy & Ivy Hall, KenClay LLC, Kennlock Construction, LLC, L.P. Service, Inc., Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc., London Land Surveying & Associates, Inc., McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, The Northeast Georgian, Patterson Pump Company, Piedmont College, Piedmont Metal Processing, Inc., Rabun County Bank, Steel Tech Industries, LLC, Stout’s Construction, LLC, Sweetman’s Plumbing Service, TAG, Inc. - Electrical Contractors, Tallulah Falls Citizens of Georgia Power, Tatum Tutorial & Consulting, Linda Thomson, Thornton Brothers, Toccoa Machine Products, Inc., Truett McConnell University, Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance, Vibez Entertainment Tech, Viewsonic Corporation, Virtucom, Wiley Tire & Automotive, Wilkinson Concrete, Senator John Wilkinson.
Logistics partners
Georgia Dept. of Economic Development/Explore Georgia, Georgia Power Land Office, Georgia State Patrol, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, Habersham Emergency Management Agency, Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, Tallulah Falls Police Department, Tiger Baptist Church and U.S.D.A. Forest Service.
About the ride
The Twin Rivers Challenge is an autumn ride through some of Northeast Georgia’s most spectacular scenery. This year’s event is set for Oct. 24.
Hosted by Tallulah Falls School, the road cycling event is a fundraiser for student scholarships at the school.
Riders will have the choice of three challenging and scenic routes – 72 miles [113K], 45 miles [72K] and 33 miles [53K]. The ride will begin and end on the campus of Tallulah Falls School with routes taking riders through both Habersham and Rabun counties and across two rivers – Tallulah and Soque.
All rides will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Parking is located directly in front of the Tallulah Falls School upper school. Registration/check-in on the day of the event will be located in front of the TFS upper school classroom building. Support and Gear (SAG) stops will be available at regular intervals along the routes. A post-ride meal will be provided for all riders.
For route details, visit www.ridewithgps.com (keywords: Twin Rivers Challenge). Registration is $45.
For more information or to register, visit active.com, tallulahfalls.org/TRC or find the event on Facebook.