Someone must have a lot of spare time on their hands. Here is every rally, every roster, every social activity and all 12 of the cities we have visited since 1999. Study hard…there will be a quiz.
For a list of everyone who has ever attended GTR, click here.
GTR By City
| City | Times Hosted | Years Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 5 | 2001, 2002, 2009, 2014, 2018 |
| Covington | 3 | 2010, 2013, 2019 |
| Madison | 3 | 1999, 2000, 2005 |
| Statesboro | 3 | 2003, 2004, 2016 |
| Macon | 2 | 2011, 2015 |
| Albany | 1 | 2008 |
| Americus | 1 | 2006 |
| Carrollton | 1 | 2022 |
| Dublin | 1 | 2012 |
| LaGrange | 1 | 2007 |
| Thomasville | 1 | 2023 |
| Valdosta | 1 | 2017 |
GTR Attendance Year-to-Year
GTR 2023: THOMASVILLE, MAY 18-21
| PRE-TOUR (25 teams) at Moultrie, GA |
| RALLY: 78 teams, 156 riders |
| Hotels: Best Western Plus, Holiday Inn Express |
| THU: Registration party at Hubs and Hops FRI: Ice cream social at The Ritz Amphitheater SAT LUNCH: Taco Party at the Best Western Plus Ballroom |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
GTR 2022: CARROLLTON, MAY 19-22
| PRE-TOUR (21 teams) at LaGrange, GA |
| RALLY: 60 teams, 121 riders |
| Hotels: Holiday Inn Express/Hampton Inn |
| THU: Registration party at Irish Bred Pub FRI: Ice cream social at The Amp SAT LUNCH: The Depot Train Station |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
NOTE: No rally in 2020 or 2021 due to COVID.
GTR 2019: COVINGTON, MAY 16-19
| PRE-TOUR (26 teams) at Lake Oconee, GA |
| RALLY: 88 teams, 179 riders |
| Hotels: Holiday Inn Express/Hampton Inn |
| THU: Registration party at hotel FRI: Ice cream all day your way at Scoops SAT LUNCH: Alcovy Nature Center SAT BANQUET: Georgia Perimeter Technical College |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
GTR 2018: ATHENS, MAY 24-27
| PRE-TOUR (22 teams): Madison to Covington |
| RALLY: 107 teams, 214 riders |
| Hotel: Holiday Inn |
| THU: Party at Creature Comforts FRI: Apple Pie Social, Graduate Hotel SAT LUNCH: Saucehouse BBQ Restaurant SAT BANQUET: Classic Center Atrium |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
GTR 2017: VALDOSTA, MAY 18-21
| 102 teams, 204 riders |
| Hotels: Springfield Suites/Hampton Inn |
| THU: Party at Birdie’s Market FRI: Fro-yo at The Crescent House SAT LUNCH: Rainwater Conference Center SAT BANQUET: Rainwater Conference Center |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
| GTR 2017 ROSTER: |
GTR 2016: STATESBORO, MAY 19-22
| 102 teams, 204 riders |
| Hotels: Springfield Suites/Comfort Suites |
| THU: Party at The Clubhouse FRI: Dessert at the Center for Wildlife Education SAT LUNCH: Eagle Creek Brewery SAT BANQUET: Southern Hospitality Center |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
| GTR 2016 ROSTER: |
GTR 2015: MACON, MAY 21-24
| 103 teams, 206 riders |
| Hotel: Marriott Macon Downtown |
| THU: Drinks at The Mill downtown FRI: Ice cream at Douglass Theater SAT LUNCH: GA Sports Hall of Fame SAT BANQUET: Macon Convention Center |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
| GTR 2015 ROSTER: |
GTR 2014: ATHENS, MAY 29-JUNE 1
| 130 teams, 263 riders |
| Hotel: Holiday Inn |
| THU: Ice cream at UGA Rare Books Library FRI: Beer at Creature Comforts Brewery SAT LUNCH: Georgia Museum of Art SAT BANQUET: Classic Center |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
| GTR 2014 ROSTER: |
GTR 2013: COVINGTON, MAY 16-19
| 130 teams, 262 riders |
| Hotel: Hampton Inn |
| THU: Party at Porterdale Mill FRI: Ice Cream, Alcovy Nature Center SAT LUNCH: Georgia Piedmont College SAT BANQUET: GA International Horse Park |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
| GTR 2013 ROSTER: |
GTR 2012: DUBLIN, MAY 17-20
| 107 teams, 214 riders |
| Hotels: Holiday Inn Express/Comfort Inn |
| THU: Social at Stone Horse Tavern FRI: Ice Cream, Market on Madison SAT LUNCH: Dublin Chamber of Commerce SAT BANQUET: The Ice House |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
| GTR 2012 ROSTER: |
GTR 2011: MACON, MAY 19-22
| 101 teams, 205 riders |
| Hotels: Comfort Suites/Hampton Inn |
| THU: Deck party at Fish ‘N Pig FRI: Ice Cream, GA Music Hall of Fame SAT LUNCH: Mt. Zion Baptist Church SAT BANQUET: Wesleyan College |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
| GTR 2011 ROSTER: |
GTR 2010: COVINGTON, MAY 13-16
| 92 teams, 191 riders |
| Hotel: Hampton Inn |
| THU: Beer party, 1138 Monticello FRI: Ice Cream, Covington Square SAT LUNCH: Turner Lake Park SAT BANQUET: Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
| GTR 2010 ROSTER: |
GTR 2009 ATHENS, MAY 22-24
| 94 teams, 196 riders |
| Hotel: Foundry Park Inn |
| FRI: Ice Cream, Lyndon House SAT LUNCH: Sandy Creek Nature Center SAT BANQUET: The Classic Center |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
| GTR 2009 ROSTER: |
GTR 2008 ALBANY, MAY 16-18
| 88 teams, 180 riders |
| Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn |
| FRI: Gelato, Flint River Aquarium SAT LUNCH: Chehaw Park SAT BANQUET: Thronateeska Heritage Center |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
| GTR 2008 ROSTER: |
GTR 2007 LAGRANGE, MAY 18-20
| 76 teams, 155 riders |
| Hotel: Hampton Inn |
| FRI: Ice cream, LaGrange square SAT LUNCH: West Point Lake SAT BANQUET: Butts Mill Farm |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
GTR 2006 AMERICUS, MAY 19-21
| 74 teams, 155 riders |
| Hotel: Hampton Inn |
| FRI: Cookies, Habitat for Humanity SAT LUNCH: Lake Blackshear Resort SAT BANQUET: Windsor Hotel |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
GTR 2005 MADISON, MAY 13-15
| 76 teams, 157 riders |
| Hotels: Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn |
| FRI: Ice Cream, Microcar Museum SAT LUNCH: Hard Labor Creek State Park SAT BANQUET: Morgan County Cultural Center |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
GTR 2004 STATESBORO, MAY 21-23
| 59 teams, 124 riders |
| Hotel: Holiday Inn Express |
| FRI: Desserts, Ball Raptor Center SAT LUNCH: George Smith State Park SAT BANQUET: Statesboro Inn |
| RIDE PHOTOS |
GTR 2003 STATESBORO, MAY 16-18
| 73 teams, 152 riders |
| Hotel: Holiday Inn Express |
| FRI: Desserts, Ball Raptor Center SAT LUNCH: George Smith State Park SAT BANQUET: Statesboro Inn |
| RIDE PHOTOS RIDE PHOTOS PART 2 |
| 66 teams, 139 riders |
| Hotel: Holiday Inn Express |
| FRI: Ice cream, Holiday Inn Express SAT LUNCH: Watson Mill State Park SAT BANQUET: Charlie Williams Lodge |
| GTR 2003 Roster |
GTR 2002 ATHENS, MAY 17-19
| 66 teams, 139 riders |
| Hotel: Holiday Inn Express |
| FRI: Ice cream, Holiday Inn Express SAT LUNCH: Watson Mill State Park SAT BANQUET: Charlie Williams Lodge |
GTR 2001 ATHENS, MAY 18-20
| 64 teams, 130 riders |
| Hotel: Holiday Inn Express |
| FRI: Desserts, Lyndon House SAT LUNCH: Watson Mill State Park SAT BANQUET: Charlie Williams Lodge |
GTR 2000 MADISON, MAY 19-21
| 72 teams, 150 riders |
| Hotel: Hampton Inn |
| FRI: Desserts, Steffan Thomas Museum SAT LUNCH: Hard Labor Creek State Park SAT BANQUET: Blue Willow Inn |
GTR 1999 MADISON
| 51 teams, 116 riders |
| Hotel: Holiday Inn Express |
| FRI: Ice cream, Madison Cultural Center SAT LUNCH: Hard Labor Creek State Park SAT BANQUET: Blue Willow Inn |