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Header Photos Courtesy of Jerry Colley
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BRAG 'N Writes
Ride It. Love It. BRAG About It.
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Breaking News - BRAG Route Confirmed
 The 2012 BRAG route has been confirmed. The dates are June 2 - 9, 2012. The ride will begin in Fort Oglethorpe with overnight stops in Dalton, Jasper, Roswell (layover day), Winder, Mt. Airy (Cornelia), and end in Tiger (Clayton).
Sat., June 2, Ft. Oglethorpe, Ft.Oglethorpe-Lakeview H/S
Sun., June 3, Dalton, Dalton High School
Mon., June 4, Jasper, Pickens County Recreation Department
Tues., June 5, Roswell, Roswell High School
Wed., June 6, Roswell, Roswell High School
Thurs., June 7, Winder, Winder-Barrow High School
Fri., June 8, Mt. Airy, Habersham 9th Grade Academy
Sat., June 9, Tiger, Rabun County High School
The city of Roswell is going all out to make the BRAG riders feel welcome. See what Mayor Jere Wood has to say about BRAG 2012.
According to the town of Clayton, "It's not the end of the ride, it's the beginning of the party!" Visit www.facebook.com/BRAGaboutClayton and get the scoop. "Like" us on Facebook and see all the great things happening at the end of BRAG 2012. Located just 4 miles north from the end of the ride is Historic Downtown Clayton, featuring great food, great shops, wonderful places to stay, and lots of entertainment.
All the towns are gearing up to make the 2012 BRAG ride the best one ever. The ride information is located at http://www.brag.org/brag2.html along with registration information. You may now register by check. Download the registration form and mail to the BRAG office along with your check. Registering by VISA or MasterCard will be available on our website next week. Good news. There is no credit card processing fee this year!
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Frankie's Ride to the Border
BRAG, Southern Bicycle League, Georgia Bikes, Bike Roswell, Frankie's Italian Restaurant, PowerAde, Atlanta Bicycle Campaign, and New Belgium's Brewery are sponsoring a bicycling social event and ride to kick off the 2012 cycling season and to celebrate Frankie's 8th Anniversary in business. The date is Saturday, March 31, 2012, Noon until 3 pm, at Frankie's Restaurant in Rockmart, GA, just off the Silver Comet Trail. Frankie's is offering free bread sticks to all attendees. New Belgium is providing Fat Tire Beer to participating adults. Optional AYCE pizza for only $7.00 if you purchase before March 26, 2012. Mail your check made payable to FRANKIE'S to BRAG, P.O. Box 871111, Stone Mtn., GA 30087. Optional pizza is $10.00 on-site at Frankie's. Bring your ID. BRAG is donating free PowerAde. Mark your calendar now to attend.
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BRAG 2012 Early Bird Registrants
If you are an Early Bird registrant for BRAG and need to add a bus ride, jersey, t-shirt, etc. to your registration, download a registration form. You do not need to complete the entire registration. Simply put your name on the form, add the words "PRE-REGISTERED," and we will match it with your original Early Bird registration. Mark what you need, include a check or your VISA or MasterCard credit card number, expiration date, billing zip code, and signature, and mail to BRAG, P O Box 871111, Stone Mountain, GA 30087.
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BRAG 2012 Decals
 Come ride BRAG 2012 with us and BRAG a little by placing a BRAG 2012 decal on your car. If you want one for your car(s), please send an email to Vicki@brag.org. Include your U.S. mailing address in your email. If you want more than one, be sure to tell us how many you want. Get enough for everybody in your bike club.
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The BRAG Centurion Club
Spring is just around the corner and riding your bicycle will become a top priority for you. Start thinking about becoming a member of the coveted BRAG Centurion Club. You can do so by riding the three century rides during the Spring Tune-Up Ride, April 21, in Madison, BRAG on June 6, in Roswell, and the Georgia BikeFest on October 13, in Columbus. Make plans now to earn your Centurion Hat in 2012.
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BRAG WinterRide 2012
 The BRAG WinterRide was held February 21-26, 2012, in St. Marys, GA. Everyone had a wonderful time riding their bicycles in St. Marys and Fernandina Beach, spending the day hiking and biking on Cumberland Island, and canoeing or kayaking the Okefenokee Swamp. Plan now to join us next year. The dates are February 26 - March 3, 2013. Check out Jerry Colley's photos here.
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Spring Tune-Up Ride
  Mark your calendar now for the 19th annual Spring Tune-Up Ride, April 20 - 22, 2012. Ride information and registration is located here. There will be various mileage options each day with a fully-supported Century Ride on Saturday. The shower truck we had at Georgia BikeFest in Columbus will be at the Spring Tune-Up Ride. Happy Hour at Variety Works, featuring Fat Tire Beer. Roswell Bicycles will provide technical support for the weekend. Come visit their store during their 25th anniversary spring tent sale beginning March 4, 2012, http://www.roswellbicycles.com.
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BRAG in Puglia - September 13-22, 2012, Southern Italy - The Heel of the Boot
Thanks to everyone who plans to go. We have reached our maximum for this trip and will repost the information if there is a cancellation. If you were unable to make this trip, please keep us in mind for the next international bike tour.
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St. Patrick's Century Ride
The 30th annual St. Patrick's Century Ride in Dublin, GA, is Saturday, March 10, at 9:00am. Ride starts rain or shine at Southern Pines Recreation Complex. Maps, SAG, and refreshments provided. Mark your calendar and plan to begin your Spring riding season. For more information, visit http://www.dublinrotary.com/.
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Georgia Rides to the Capitol
Georgia Rides to the Capitol, Tuesday, March 27, from various locations around town. Come join BRAG at 9:15am at the gazebo and liberty bell parking lot in downtown Stone Mountain. Departure time for Decatur is 9:30am sharp. We will ride approximately 12 miles at a 12 MPH pace. Contact Vicki at 770-498-5153 or Vicki@brag.org for more information. The 2012 Georgia Rides to the Capitol event will demonstrate to Georgia's leaders the widespread support in our state for better bicycling conditions and opportunities. You can register at http://www.georgiaridestothecapitol.org/index.php.
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Tony Serrano Century Ride
Plan to ride the Tony Serrano Century Ride, Saturday, April 7. The ride will begin at the Athens Tech campus in Monroe. Various mileage options will be available. Come and enjoy the best refreshments ever at a rest stop. For more information, visit http://tonyserranoride.com/.
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Sawnee-Burnt Mountain Century Challenge
The 7th Annual Sawnee - Burnt Mountain Century Challenge will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012 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, 44, 75 & 100 mile options. The 75 & 100 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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Tour de Blue
Join riders on the Tour de Blue Bicycle Ride, Saturday, April 28, and help promote prostate cancer awareness. The ride leaves from the Birmingham Bicycle Company in Birmingham, AL. There are three ride options. Rest stops, SAG support, t-shirt. For more information and to register, http://www.UrologyHealthFoundation.org/Tour_de_Blue_Schedule.html.
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Pine Tree Breeze Bike Ride
The Pine Tree Breeze, Saturday, April 28, is a charity bike ride which benefits the Herrington Homestead, located in Emanual County. It is one of five locations for the Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes. Various mileage options are available along with a century ride. Contact Carolyn Thomas at 912-623-2439 or cthomas@ega.edu.
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Roswell Cycling Festival
Come experience riding in the Roswell area before attending BRAG in June. The Roswell Mayor's Ride and the Roswell Criterium will be, Sunday, April 29. For more information visit http://www.roswellcriterium.com/.
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Atlanta Streets Alive
 Atlanta Streets Alive, our open streets event showcasing fun options for healthy, active living, is coming up again this spring. Our event will take place Sunday, May 20th from 2-6 pm on North Highland Avenue in the Virginia-Highland, Poncey Highland, and Inman Park neighborhoods. We'll transform streets into temporary recreational spaces with activities including dance, yoga, martial arts, and of course, running and biking -- all on pavement opened up for people. Visit www.atlantastreetsalive.com for more information.
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LAP Century Bicycle Ride
The LAP Century Bicycle Ride in Lula, GA, is Saturday, May 12. You will begin at the Lula Assembly of Praise Church. You have several mileage options to choose from including an assault on Apple Pie Ridge Road. For more information visit www.habershambicycles.com.
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West Point Tour de Lake
The West Point Tour de Lake, Saturday, May 12, is sponsored by the LaGrange Amateur Radio Club and proceeds will be used to support emergency services in the area. Routes available are 25, 50, 75, & 100 miles. Moderate terrain with rest stops every 10 to 15 miles. Visit www.westpointtourdelake.com for more ride information or contact Ken Prince at 706-594-8728.
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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.
If these links do not work for you, please log onto Facebook and search for "Bicycle Ride Across Georgia."
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