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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 Survey Results
The results are in from the BRAG 2011 survey. Thanks to all of you who participated in the survey. We also appreciate all of your suggestions and input and will try to implement as many as possible in our future rides.
Congratulations to the City of Metter for winning "The Best Overnight Town" and to Dublin High School for winning "The Best Overnight Campsite" during BRAG 2011.
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Rider of the Month
 It was a cold, windy and wet spring morning when Aaron Rogers completed his first training ride ("Wheels to Heal Bike Ride") in Columbus as a Dream Team nominee in 2007. Despite riding 30 miles in stormy weather, Aaron concluded that he wanted more - because he wanted to be part of the BRAG Dream Team and to ride on BRAG 2007, which started in his hometown of Columbus and ended in Savannah. Four years later, Aaron has completed four BRAG tours (2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011) and the extraordinary 2010 Dream Team alumni 800-mile trek on the Underground Railroad Bike Trail, from Mississippi to Ohio!
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As a Junior ROTC student in high school, Aaron completed all of the academic and service requirements to qualify for a full ROTC scholarship to Tuskegee University in Alabama where he will enroll this month to pursue an Electrical Engineering degree. His BRAG Dream Team coaches were so impressed by his contributions as an alumni leader that they gave him a laptop computer at the final Dream Team dinner on BRAG 2011. By the way, Aaron not only completed the century in Dublin but he also did a second century in Metter by riding back to the last rest stop to help the remaining Dream Team members get in safely!
Congratulations to Aaron Rogers and Best Wishes in your college career. Come back and ride with us again.
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Georgia BikeFest 2011
The Georgia BikeFest will be October 14-16, 2011, and will be held in Columbus, GA. We will camp right next to the Chattahoochee River and Riverwalk, within walking distance of restaurants and pubs. Indoor camping will also be available. The City of Columbus is planning an exciting weekend. There will be a band Friday evening and BRAGster Dragster tricycle races Saturday evening. Mark your calendar now to attend. You can download a registration form and mail it in or register through Active.com. Updated ride information is on our website, 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 this year, 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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NBTDA Needs Your Input
The National Bicycle Tour Directors Association is conducting an economic impact survey pilot project. Because you are a cycling enthusiast, they are asking for your help - and they don't want money. They need information, in the form of a simple survey, that will provide data on the impact bicycling has on economies at the local, state, and national level. Please take a moment and complete the survey at http://research.nbtda.com. Thank you.
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Lab/Bikes Belong
The League of American Bicyclists has teamed up with Bikes Belong to promote the Peopleforbikes.org (PFB) campaign across the country through a pledge collection contest. Today, your leadership can help them get closer to their target of one million signatures on the People for bikes pledge. Take a moment today and pledge your support.
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Volunteers for Blind Tandem Bicyclist
The Atlanta Outdoor Club (AOC) needs a few bicycle enthusiasts to volunteer to assist a blind rider. The U.S. Blind Tandem Cycling Connection has contacted the AOC and needs some volunteers to assist Cedric, a blind cyclist on a tandem bicycle. He needs someone to ride with him occasionally. Cedric is designing a custom tandem bicycle. Please let Lisa Maldonado, AOC President, know if you are interested. Email Lisa at webbot@atlantaoutdoorclub.com. For more information on the U.S. Blind Tandem Cycling Connection, visit www.bicyclingblind.org.
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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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Johnny Ray Century Ride
Be a part of the Johnny Ray Century ride, Saturday, September 24, 2011, in Opelika, AL. This ride benefits the Parkinson's Association of Alabama. Various mileage options are available, 20, 34, 62, and 100, with SAG support, rest stops, breakfast and lunch, showers, prize drawings and much more. For additional information and to register, visit http://www.auburn.edu/~lakwean/registrationform.html.
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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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| Questions? Please contact us at news@brag.org or 770-498-5153 |
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