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BRAG 'N Writes
Ride It. Love It. BRAG About It.
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SUMMERRIDE 2010
The BRAG SummerRide is coming up, July 24 - 25, 2010, in Dalton, GA. Saturday's ride will feature The Pocket
Century Ride, over the most beautiful cycling road in Georgia. Other options Saturday are 36, 50, or
54 miles. Sunday's ride to
Tennessee features options of 47 or 51 miles. Lunch is included both days. Our host campsite is the Dalton State College
air-conditioned gym, complete with indoor swimming pool for your after-the-ride
swim. Nice hotels and restaurants
are within half a mile of the gym. The Century Ride is part of the coveted BRAG 2010 Centurion Club Hat
series.
There will be an a/c beer party
Friday and Saturday nights at The Depot Restaurant in Dalton.
Please log on to our website and register today! The adult fee for the two-day ride, two
lunches, swimming both days, and indoor air-conditioned camping is $60, until
July 10. The one-day fee is only
$30. Bring the family. Invite your friends. Challenge your club to the Century
Ride. Yes, we know Georgia is hot
in July, but that is what the pool and a/c gym are for. Ride early and cool off in the
afternoon. This ride is "For Those Who Love To Ride." Register now. Thanks.
You may also register at
Active.com using Visa or MC. There is a small fee for this
service.
Triathletes - Ride in the morning,
then run along the shady campus, and/or swim some laps in the a/c pool.
Bonus time: Everyone who registers for SummerRide
by June 30 will receive a $5 discount to Georgia BikeFest in Tifton, October 15
- 17, 2010. It's our way of saying
Thank You for keeping the ride alive.
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Georgia BikeFest
Georgia BikeFest
will be returning to Tifton, GA, October 15 - 17, 2010. The Tifton Recreation Department will
be the overnight site during our visit.
More details later. Mark
your calendars now for a weekend of autumn riding. Register now.
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BRAG 2010 Survey
If you joined us this month on
BRAG, please take a moment to complete the rider survey. We value your opinion and we'll attempt to implement your
suggestions if possible. Thanks
for riding with us and we hope to see you in 2011! Mark your calendars now for the 32nd Annual
Bicycle Ride Across Georgia, June 4-11, 2011.
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BRAG 2010 T-Shirt, Female T-Shirt & Jersey Re-Order
Thanks to everyone who joined us
on the 31st annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia. The T-shirts and jerseys were so
popular this year we sold out the first few days.
We are planning to place a
re-order for all the items if we get the minimum amount required of 20
each. If you want to order one, please send your check or
credit card information to the address below. Be sure and include your size and your mailing address. If you are paying by credit card, we
will need your credit card number, expiration date, billing zip code, and the
security number on the back of the card. We only accept MC and VISA. We will not deposit your check or charge your credit card unless we get
the minimum number needed. If we
fail to get the minimum needed, we will return your check and destroy your
credit card information. The deadline to re-order is Friday, July 9,
2010.
BRAG
P. O. Box 871111
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
T-SHIRT/STONEWASHED BLUE
$15 t-shirt
$ 3 postage
$18 TOTAL DUE
FEMALE T-SHIRT/YELLOW
$20 T-shirt
$ 3 postage
$23 TOTAL DUE
JERSEY WITH SLEEVES
$75 jersey
$ 3 postage
$78 TOTAL DUE
FEMALE CUT SLEEVELESS JERSEY
$75 jersey
$ 3 postage
$78 TOTAL DUE
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BRAG 2010 Photos
Check out the BRAG website for BRAG 2010
photos. If you are interested in purchasing
photos taken by Miles McClelland, the photographer on BRAG, visit www.milesjohnphotos.ifp3.com
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BRAG 2010 Lost & Found
BRAG has several items in the lost
& found box that made their way back to BRAG's Stone Mountain office. If you lost something during BRAG, send
an email to info@brag.org and we will be
glad to check for it. Also
something valuable was found Saturday, June 5, in Fayetteville at Our Lady of
Mercy Catholic High School. Email info@brag.org and give us a description if you
think this missing item is yours.
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Natchez Trace
NATCHEZ TRACE AND ANGOLA PRISON
RODEO- Monday, October 18 to Monday, October 25
Join TEAM BRAG as we bicycle 6
days on the Natchez Trace starting in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, October
18, to Natchez, Mississippi. Then we attend the world-famous Angola
Prison Rodeo in Louisiana on Sunday before returning Monday, October 25. The Natchez Trace is a two-laned paved 444-mile parkway operated by the
National Park Service. It is a premier recreational bicycle
route. Limited to 12 people. Contact Trace veteran and Ride Leader
Larry Pierson at ldpierson@aol.comor Jerry Colley at Jerry@brag.org Cost is $750 per
person double occupancy. This includes transportation to/from Lilburn,
Georgia, 7 nights motel lodging - double occupancy, and Rodeo ticket.
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Spring Tune-Up Ride 2011
The 18th
Annual Spring Tune-Up Ride will return to Madison, GA, April 15 - 17,
2011. Mark your calendars now
to attend. More details to follow.
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Again in 2010 - The BRAG Centurion Club
In 2010, BRAG will offer 4
fully-supported Century Rides. We
will be adding a 4th Century Ride during the SummerRide in
July. Each ride features an
all-cotton bandanna to the finishers. For 2010, we will again give away
the BRAG Centurion Club Hat to those riders who complete three of the
four BRAG century rides in 2010. You will wear your BRAG Centurion Club
Hat with pride all next year. Plan to ride the next BRAG century in
Dalton, Saturday, July 24, 2010, during the SummerRide.
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Early May 2011 - Turkey South Coast Bike & Boat
 Just in! We plan to discover
the southwest coast of Turkey along the Greek Aegean Sea by bike and boat
on a stylish and comfortable Turkish Bahriyeli ship (pronounced
"Barijeli"), with a crew of 4, starting in Marmaris, the yacht
capital of the Aegean. We relax the first two nights at a
5-star hotel in Marmaris, then board our ship to discover by bike and
boat the historical cities of Sarsala, Fethiye, Gocek, Dalyan,
Ekincik, returning to Marmaris. This is a 7 night/8 day bike
and boat adventure. We bike 25 to 35 miles a day through partly
hilly terrain on a hybrid or mountain bike, included in the cost. With
our guide, we discover historical cities taking us back in time, natural
wonders, and exhilarating vistas. Layover days are your
choice. Half day biking is available. A non-riding spouse or
friend is welcomed. We dock in exciting port cities each night and enjoy
dinner prepared by our chef on the boat. A full breakfast is also
included and a picnic lunch is available to purchase. A tour company
representative will meet us on the start day at the Dalaman airport for a
3-hour transfer by van to Marmaris. The total tour is 9 nights/10
days. Our website will be ready soon with all the details, itinerary, location
map, dates and cost. If you would like to be added to the email list
as information becomes available, please email Gloria Colley at gtcolley@aol.com. As always, the
group rate per person is reasonable for BRAG riders and
friends. We are limited to 22 riders.
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7th Annual Nut Roll
The 7th
Annual Nut Roll, sponsored by the Pecan City Pedalers, will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010, in
Albany, GA. The ride benefits The
Parks at Chehaw Education Center.
Various mileage options, 30, 46, 62, and 102 miles. All routes are fully supported and
clearly marked. All registered
riders will receive a complimentary pass for free admission to Chehaw Wild
Animal Park, valid for day of the ride.
For additional information email info@pecancitypedalers.org or
visit www.pecancitypedalers.org
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Camp Twin Lakes - Spin for Kids
Spin for Kids is an annual fundraising bike ride that
invites riders to raise money in support of Camp Twin Lakes. Camp Twin
Lakes is a nonprofit organization that offers year-round recreational,
therapeutic, and educational programs for children and young adults facing
serious illnesses and other life challenges. This year Spin for Kids will take place during the weekend
of October 23-24, 2010. Riders
have the option of participating in the Mountain Bike Ride, the Road Bike Ride,
or both. On Saturday, the Mountain Bike Ride will take place in beautiful Ft.
Yargo State Park. On Sunday, the
Road Bike Ride will offer multiple routes for riders of all skill levels to
ride through scenic Morgan County and the historic town of Madison. After
Sunday's ride, participants and their families are invited to enjoy a community
day at Camp featuring lunch, camp activities, live music and fun for the entire
family! Please visit www.SpinforKids.org for more info or to
register!
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Bike Tour News
Bike
Tour News is your guide to North America's cycling clubs and tours. Bike Tour News brings you the stories,
tours, people, gear, and routes that make cycling such a wonderful sport.
Bike Tour News publishes 11 issues a year. Along with their print newspaper, Bike Tour News offers an
online events calendar and photo gallery. For more
information, please visit biketournews.com or email info@biketournews.com
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Beautiful Backroads Century Ride
Beautiful Back Roads Century
When: 2010 Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010 - Registration 7:00
a.m.
Ride Begins at 8:00 a.m. Rain or Shine.
Where: Cartersville Georgia, Anheuser Busch Brewery
Why: Benefit Hickory Log Men's Home
The Anheuser Busch Brewery in Cartersville is located in the beautiful rolling
hills of north Georgia. The fully sagged rides begin and end at the brewery
with a wonderful meal at the finish. Free massages after the ride from Dr King and Associates. The rides are
approximately 15 miles, 33 miles, 47 miles, 64 miles and a century,
100 miles. Rest stops every 15- 20
miles with sports drink or fresh spring water to drink and goodies to
eat. Pre-register or register
event day at 7:00 a.m. T-shirts may be available for all riders, but
riders registered before Sept 1st are guaranteed a t-shirt on the
event date. Limited sizes may
be available the day of the ride. For more info, visit http://hugeelvis.tripod.com/
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Connect With BRAG
BRAG riders now have two new ways to keep up with all the BRAG activities. Yes. That's right! BRAG has a Facebook page and a BRAG Blog. Get in on the action now. Join other cycling enthusiasts and veteran BRAG riders as they discuss the upcoming BRAG events. See what you have been missing by not riding BRAG.
Check out the new BRAG Blog!
Click here to go to THE BRAG Page on Facebook.
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