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BRAG 'N Writes
For Those Who Love To Ride
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Register On-Site - Spring Tune-Up Ride
Come ride with us at the 18th annual BRAG Spring Tune-Up ride this weekend, April 15-17, 2011, in Madison, GA. Join fellow cyclists as you clear the cobwebs off your bicycle and shake the winter right out of your legs. Ride for a day or for the entire 3-day weekend. Join us for the fun, the food, the fellowship, and the festival at BRAG Spring Tune-Up 2011!
The Spring Tune-Up Ride has mileage options for all cyclists, from 10 miles to 100 miles.
On Friday night, we will have a free Happy Hour beer party downtown at the air-conditioned Conference Center. We'll also have some Cokes, Dasani Water, and snacks to go with the beer. Bring your ID for the beer party. We will be checking them. Outside, Madison is hosting a Classic Car Cruise-In Friday night.
Saturday night's Happy Hour will be at the Brady Inn downtown.
Also again this year: Free Homemade Pimento Cheese Sandwiches at one lucky rest stop each day of the tour. We're not just BRAGing about our PBJs anymore!
 If you prefer to stay in a motel, Madison has several motels to choose from, including our sponsor, the James Madison Inn downtown. There are also several Bed and Breakfasts in the Madison area, including the Brady Inn, the site of Saturday's Happy Hour. Make reservations early. For more information on accommodations, click here.
For more details, visit http://brag.org/stu2.html. You can register on-site in Madison at Heritage Park Thursday, April 14, 6:00pm-7:00pm; Friday, April 15, 7:00am-7:00pm; Saturday, April 16, 7:00am-5:00pm, and Sunday, April 17, 7:00am. Please bring CASH OR CHECK. We do not accept credit cards on-site.
For Those Who Love To Ride!
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BRAG 2011
BRAG 2011 is right around the corner. The ride will begin in Atlanta at Oglethorpe University, with overnight stops in Oxford, Milledgeville, Dublin (layover day), Metter, Hinesville, and ending in Savannah.
All the towns are working hard to make this BRAG one of the best ever.
For more information, visit www.brag.org. If you have questions email info@brag.org or call (770) 498-5153. Your registration needs to be POSTMARKED by May 1, in order to avoid the late fee.
To register by mail
To register by credit card
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Georgia BikeFest 2011
The Georgia BikeFest will be October 14-16, 2011, and will be held in Columbus, GA. BRAG 2010 stayed two nights in Columbus during its week-long ride in June and the riders thoroughly enjoyed their visit. We will camp at the same site as BRAG, right next to the Chattahoochee River and Riverwalk, within walking distance of restaurants and pubs. The good news is the City of Columbus wants us back and is planning an exciting weekend. Mark your calendar now to attend.
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Again in 2011 - The BRAG Centurion Club
In 2011, BRAG will offer 3 fully-supported Century Rides. Each ride features an all-cotton bandanna to the finishers. We will again give away the BRAG Centurion Club Hat to those riders who complete all three of the BRAG century rides in 2011. You will wear your BRAG Centurion Club Hat with pride during 2012. Make plans now to ride the first BRAG century in Madison, Saturday, April 16, 2011, during the Spring Tune-Up.
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Team BRAG to RAGBRAI
Join Team BRAG and CEO Jerry Colley as we take part in the 39th Annual RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa). We will leave Lilburn, GA on Friday, July 22 and return Sunday, July 31. We will drive close to the finish line on Friday, July 22, and stay in a hotel, double occupancy. We will take a bus to the start on July 23, ride our bikes across Iowa starting on Sunday, July 24 and finishing on Saturday, July 30. Then we will start driving home, again staying in a hotel Saturday night, double occupancy. We will arrive back in Lilburn on Sunday afternoon, July 31. During the week, we will camp with Pork Belly Ventures.
If interested, please send an email to Jerry Colley at Jerry@brag.org. Pricing will be available soon.
TIGTBF (This Is Going To Be Fun)
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Team BRAG to Normandy
Join Team BRAG as we travel to Normandy, France, and visit by bicycle the significant World War II D-Day landing beaches, museums, and cemeteries. The dates are September 11 - September 20, 2011. We will have as our guide retired U.S. Army Colonel, WWII historian, and sag wagon driver Bob Spidel.
We'll start with two days in Paris, including a guided bicycle tour of the city. Four days of cycling in Normandy, including Caen, Bayeux, and other sites, including, the WWII Peace Museum, Caen Memorial, Merville, Franceville, Plage sur Mer, Pegasus Memorial, Sword Beach, the German "Big Bunker" HQ, the Landing Museum, the D-Day Landing Museum, the 11th Century Bayeux Tapestry, Colleville sur Mer, Omaha Beach, La Pointe du Hoc, and the U.S. Military Cemetery.
For more information, including pricing as plans are finalized, please send an email to Jerry Colley at Jerry@brag.org. In the interim, look at these "Then and Now" photos of Normandy by clicking here.
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SBL Position Open
The Southern Bicycle League is seeking an SBL/Freewheelin' Sales Manager.
Join our awesome team of bicycling enthusiast and be an integral contributor to achieve and surpass our mission. We are a not for profit social bicycling league, expanding membership in the SBL and subscriptions to our publication, Freewheelin', throughout the Metro Atlanta area. We will grow throughout the State of Georgia and the Southeast.
Candidate must have the following qualities to be considered for an interview:
1. Passion for bicycling
2. Integrity
3. Hardworking
4. Proven Sales Results
5. Ability to work in a team environment, direct sales representatives as well as produce sales
6. Belief and passion for the SBL mission to link the bicycling community together and inspire more people to ride bikes more often
The position includes:
1. Managing and directing sales representative(s)
2. Selling advertisements in our publication, Freewheelin'
3. Selling sponsorships for bicycling events and bicycle league jerseys and merchandise.
4. Acquiring more benefits for SBL members
5. Spearheading a team to develop a jersey, kit and possibly other SBL/Freewheelin' products
This is a part-time straight commission sales position which has the exciting potential to become a full-time opportunity. |
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Super Saturday Cycle Tour
Partnering with the Thomson Family Y, we're gearing up for the next Cycle Tour in Warren County, Saturday, May 7, 2011. This tour is an official BRAG training ride, with a choice of five routes: 12, 26, 50, 74, and 100 miles. The scenic routes are moderate, with some rolling hills through Warren, McDuffie, Glascock, Hancock, and Washington counties.
Registration is available online and at-the-door with early bird pricing until April 15. Same day registration will be at the Depot Welcome Center from 7:00-8:00am on May 7, with a mass start at 8:00am.
For more information please visit www.EventsInWarrenCountyGA.org or contact Cindy Rivers at events@warrencountyga.com.
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Sawnee - Burnt Mtn Century Challenge
The 6th annual Sawnee-Burnt Mountain Century Challenge will be held Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Cumming, GA. The Cumming Kiwanis Club invites all cyclists to this exciting charity event benefiting the club's sponsored youth programs. This ride has 25, 46, 77, and 102 mile options. The 77- and 102-mile options climb Sawnee & Burnt Mountains and are designed for experienced cyclists only. This is a great BRAG training ride. Online registration through www.Active.com. Registration form and additional information at www.cummingkiwanis.org. |
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Up the Creek Without a Pedal XXI
Up the Creek Without a Pedal, one of Northwest Georgia's "must do" rides, Saturday, May 14, 2011, is new and improved this year.This ride is an Official BRAG Training Ride.The ride consists of options of 28, 42, 60, and 101 miles, all on scenic rural roads with very little traffic.A change in the routes this year takes riders in a reverse direction from past rides, but will still travel through the Pocket area, on one of the "best cycling roads in Georgia." The 28, 42, and 60 mile routes are mostly flat to gently rolling with a couple of moderate hills.The new century route will include a short climb over Little Sand Mt. All routes are fully sagged with well stocked SAG stops.Amenities this year include showers and indoor rest rooms at the new start/finish location at Armuchee High School, pancake breakfast, tagless wicking shirt, and post-ride meal.Come join us for a great day of cycling! For more information: www.cvca.org or www.active.com. |
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2011 Fuller Center Bike Adventure
We are looking for cyclists from all over who are ready for a challenge and want to spend a part of their summer on an amazing bike adventure across the country. The ride will start June 10, 2011, in Seattle, travel 3,600 miles through 14 states, and end August 14, 2011, Washington, DC. The cyclists will be serving as Fuller Center ambassadors as they build and renovate Fuller Center homes and speak to church groups, media, and civic organizations. For additional information, visit http://www.fullercenter.org/bikeadventure . |
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Wilson 100 - SBL Ride
Come join the fun at the Wilson 100, Sunday, August 28, 2011. The ride will take place in Senoia, GA. Various mileage options: 13, 30, 60 & 101. This is one of Southern Bicycle League's premier events.
For more information, visit www.bikesbl.org . |
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Camp Twin Lakes Spin For Kids Ride
This year Spin for Kids will take place during the weekend of October 22-23, 2011. 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. You can ride either day or both days if your schedule allows. A Day Camp option will be provided for children ages 5-12 to enjoy supervised camp activities while their parents ride or volunteer. 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! To register, visit www.spinforkids.org. |
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Connect With BRAG
BRAG has a Facebook page. 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.
Click here to go to THE BRAG Page on Facebook.
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