Armstrong is at the Tour de Georgia, gearing up for his last run in France in July.

The 2003 Tour de Georgia was the inaugural edition of what has now become the highest ranked bicycle road racing event in the United States.

He still has a strong chance to win the Tour de Georgia, the best multiple-stage cycling race in his home country.

At the 2008 Tour de Georgia the team won stage 5 with sprinter Richard England.

"At the Tour de Georgia, expect beer and boiled peanuts."

Until recently, the annual Tour de Georgia bicycle race has gone through Suches on its way to Dahlonega.

Then he leads his Discovery Channel team for a week's romp in the Tour de Georgia.

On 22 April 2007 Brajkovič won the Tour de Georgia for his first win as a professional.

Organizers hope to build on the Tour de Georgia, which last year attracted 700,000 spectators, though many undoubtedly went just to see Armstrong.

The team has competed in every Tour de Georgia.