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Header Photos Courtesy of Milesphotos Natural Light Photography
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BRAG 'N Writes
For Those Who Love To Ride
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BRAG 2011 Lost & Found
BRAG has a pair of cycling shoes and a pair of men's cycling bibs. If you lost one of these items on BRAG 2011, and you think it may belong to you, please email vicki@brag.org and describe the lost item. You may have just found it.
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Riders of the Month
 For more than a decade, Special Olympics Georgia has had a team of resilient athletes and coaches participate in BRAG each year - known as Team SOGA - showing other cyclists and the world that they, too, can meet the grueling challenge of riding across Georgia in one week. It takes one tough individual to ride a bicycle all the way from Atlanta to Savannah in June, but once again, Special Olympics Georgia athletes Bill Greene, Nigel Napper, Troy Singleton, Bill Williams and Gary Blodgett met that challenge. |
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Once again led by coaches Dan Evatt (Dij) and Lee Tidmore, Team SOGA made the ride starting in Atlanta on June 5th and riding each day until they reached their destination of Savannah on June 11th - more than 397 miles. If you have ridden on BRAG, you probably know each member of Team SOGA. They all have ridden for multiple years except for Gary Blodgett - this was his first year riding on BRAG with his dad, Donald. The athletes of Team SOGA are from Dekalb and Bibb County and participate in several sports for Special Olympics Georgia, including cycling held in October at the State Fall Games. However, BRAG is truly a unique adventure that they enjoy year after year. Bonding with other cyclists, forming lasting relationships, and showing others just what strength they have as they ride for over 60 miles a day is indeed unforgettable.
Special Olympics Georgia 's mission is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. BRAG is just one of the many sports opportunities that Special Olympics Georgia's 23,620 athletes are able to enjoy each year.
You can support Team SOGA on BRAG by sending a check to BRAG or directly to Special Olympics Georgia, 4000 DeKalb Tech Parkway, Suite 400, Building 400, Atlanta, GA 30340.
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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. Updated ride information is on our website at www.brag.org.
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Again in 2011 - The BRAG Centurion Club
If you have already ridden the Spring Tune-Up Century and the BRAG Century, make plans now to ride the last BRAG century in Columbus, GA, October 15, during the Georgia BikeFest. You will become a coveted member of the BRAG Centurion Club. 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!
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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, please visit www.brag-in-normandy.com. If you have any questions about this tour, please contact Jerry Colley at Jerry@brag.org. There are only four spaces available.
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Hot Hundred
Hot Hundred...The Hottest Ride in the South... July 30th. Tuscaloosa's University of Alabama Rec Center will be the new Ride Headquarters offering on-site parking (motor homes too!), shower facilities, and a beautiful swimming pool for after the ride. Bring the family and enjoy the pre-ride party and registration at VeloCity Pro Cycle Friday night. The event offers well-stocked rest stops, on-road support, post-ride meal, and super t-shirt! Online registration is now open at www.bikehothundred.com. Also offered is a new Hot Hundred jersey...see the Ride Details page for the graphic and order when you register.
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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.
Wilson 100 is holding a raffle starting now and continuing to the day of the ride. For more information on the ride and the raffle, visit www.bikesbl.org or contact Margaret Bokros at marg@margaretbokros.com. |
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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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30th Annual North Florida Tour
Come to the North Florida Tour sponsored by the Southern Bicycle League, November 3-6, 2011, for 3 days of cycling, kayaking, swimming, fishing & exploring. This adventure will be held at Camp Cherry Lake in Madison, FL. For more information, visit www.northfloridatours.com or contact Margaret Bokros at marg@margaretbokros.com. |
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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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