Saul Raisin News

Saul Raisin literally was born to ride a bicycle. As a child growing up in Dalton, Ga., Raisin was diagnosed with Scheuermann's kyphoscoliosis, which caused a pronounced curvature of his spine.

The Northwest Georgia chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association will host a grand opening of Raisin Woods Mountain Bike Park at 1 p.m. on Brooker Rd.

Submitted by Amy Katcher on April 17, 2009 - 9:56pm. Our Town: Dalton Construction's underway to convert this railroad depot to a museum, detailing Dalton's role for Cherokee Indians during the Trail of Tears, the city's crucial involvement in the Civil War, as well as the story of a Dalton native ahead of her time.

Saul Raisin will meet fans and autograph copies of his book, "Tour de Life: From Coma to Competition," at 7 p.m. on May 9 at River City Bicycles, located at 112 Tremont St.

Reams of news print have been spent on the return of Lance Armstrong, although there's another pro rider quietly making his return to the paid ranks.