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Header Photos Courtesy of Philip Loveless
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BRAG 'N Writes
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News Flash - Last Day to Register for BRAG 2012 Before the Late Fee Begins
 The dates for the 33rd annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia 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).
Make sure you bring your dancing shoes on this year's BRAG. The majority of the overnight towns are planning to have live music either at the overnight site or in town during BRAG's stay.
Dalton and the SBL are teaming up to present the Streets Alive Party in downtown Dalton during BRAG's visit. The event will be from 4pm - 8pm on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Come prepared to party in Dalton!
Roswell continues to make plans to showcase their town and make BRAG riders feel welcome. There will be plenty to do on the layover day if you decide not to cycle. Come prepared to enjoy the southern hospitality in Roswell.
 North Georgia Canopy Tours™ is partnering with BRAG to provide an optional Hammerhead Option along the trek from Winder to Cornelia. On Friday, June 8, 2012, BRAG participants will be able to cycle to the North Georgia Canopy Tours™ site and enjoy a two hour Sky Bridge Tour through the tree canopy over 9 ziplines, two sky bridges, the North Oconee River and two short nature hikes. The tour ends with the 700-foot Dual Racing Zip over the Hilltop Pond. Event participants, their family and friends may enjoy a $10 discount on the Sky Bridge Tour on June 8, 2012, by calling the Canopy Command Center at (770) 869-7272. The $10 discount is only valid on June 8, 2012. Whether you choose to experience the Sky Bridge Tour or not, you can enjoy the scenery (including authentic teepees, a top-rated 18 hole disc golf course, and watch others zip back to the Canopy Command Center on the observation deck) or visit the Canopy Command Center to plan a later trip. We look forward to cheering you during your Bicycle Ridge Across Georgia adventure. For more information visit www.northgeorgiacanopytours.com.
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The Talent Show will be Friday, June 8, in Mt. Airy. The show will be held in the auditorium at Habersham 9th Grade Academy, the overnight site for the evening. Get sign up sheets at BRAG HQ each day during the ride. Please remember this is a family show and plan your act accordingly.
All the BRAG favorites will be back this year. Bubba's Pampered Pedalers, Cycling Logistics, Rosie, The Towel Lady, and Larry Black's Luggage Service. Get your reservations in now if you would like any of these services during BRAG.
The BRAG 2012 Meal Order Form is now available. Download the form and mail it to BRAG, PO Box 871111, Stone Mountain, GA 30087, along with your check. Your meal order form needs to be postmarked by Friday, May 25, 2012. We will not accept any meal orders after this date.
The ride information is located at http://www.brag.org/brag2.html along with registration information. You may register by check by downloading the registration form and mailing it to the BRAG office along with your check, OR register online with VISA or MasterCard. Good news. There is no credit card processing fee this year! Your registration needs to be postmarked by May 1, or you need to register online on or before May 1, to avoid the late fee.
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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. Please be aware there are NO refunds for buses.
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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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 Frankie's Ride to the Border
Everyone who attended Frankie's Ride to the Border, Saturday, March 31, enjoyed an excellent morning of cycling on the Silver Comet Trail and a fun afternoon of socializing with fellow cyclists at Frankie's Italian Restaurant in Rockmart. View Jerry Colley's photos of the event here.
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Spring Tune-Up Ride
  The Spring Tune-Up Ride in Madison, GA, April 20-22, was a total success in spite of the weather forecast. There were 1,054 riders during the weekend. There was a new century ride this year, and 115 riders claimed their century bandanna on Saturday, April 22, upon completion of the ride. If you didn't attend, make plans now to begin your 2013 cycling season by riding the Spring Tune-Up Ride next year and see what you missed.
The BRAG Spring Tune Action Photos are now on-line to view and order at http://www.biketourphoto.com. According to the photographer, because of the fog, some appear low in contrast and milky, but they will be optimized when they are printed.
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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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Bikes Galore
Come join the fun with two separate events on one exciting day with a bicycle ride and a motorcycle ride. Bikes Galore benefits the "Warren, Let's Ready Together Program." Children enrolled in the program receive a free hardback book each month through the Ferst Foundation, which has the books shipped from the Dolly Parton Library in Tennessee. The bicycle ride, Cycle Tour, will begin at 8am on Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Warrenton, GA. There are various mileage options to choose from along with 3 rest stops spaced 25 miles apart along the route. For more information email Cindy Rivers at events@warrencountga.com or call 706-465-9604.
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Brownwood Bike Ralley
Get ready to crank at the East Atlanta Kids Club's 9th annual bike rally on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Brownwood Park in East Atlanta. It will be a great day of street and dirt trail criterium races & other two-wheeled antics. The Brownwood Bike Rally is a fun event celebrating cycling, fitness and health, for kids and adults. All proceeds will benefit the East Atlanta Kids Club, a non-profit after-school tutoring and mentoring program for promising youth. To register visit active.com.
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Up the Creek without a Pedal XXII
 One of Northwest Georgia's "must do" rides. The ride offers 28, 42, 60 and 101 miles options, all on scenic rural roads with very little traffic. All routes, except the 28 mile, will take riders through the "Pocket area," on one of the "best cycling roads in Georgia."
All routes are fully sagged. Amenities this year include showers, indoor restrooms at the start/finish site, massages, light breakfast, post-ride meal, and T-shirt. Come join us for a great day of cycling.
More information: www.active.com, www.cvca.org, cycling50@aol.com or 706-766-1064.
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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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It's Not Your Grandma's Century
The 2nd annual SABA Century Bicycle Ride will be held rain or shine on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at the Clay County Courthouse in Hayesville, NC. The SABA century features 3 distinct routes that encompass the best of the beautiful rolling & hilly terrain of Western North Carolina and North Georgia. Saul Raisin, former professional cyclist and traumatic brain injury survivor, will ride in the event. A portion of the proceeds from this year's event will be donated to Raisin Hope Foundation to help TBI patients and families through research, counseling, therapy, awareness, and general support. For more information please view the website at http://www.sabacycling.com/SABA-Century.shtml or email events@sabacylcing.com.
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Atlanta Tour de Cure
Join in the Fight against Diabetes by taking the ride of a lifetime. Support the over 1 million Georgians living with Diabetes by ride in the Atlanta Tour de Cure, Sunday, May 20, 2012. The ride will be held in Douglasville, GA, and will begin at Boundary Waters Park. For more information, visit www.diabetes.org/atlantatourdecure or call 1-888-Diabetex X3034.
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Jackson Brevet
The Jackson Brevet will be held Saturday, June 16, 2012, in Braselton, GA. The ride will begin at 7:30am. Registration is limited to 1,500 spots. Sell out is expected so register early. The Jackson Brevet is the LARGEST fundraiser for Aplastic Anemia in the USA. Get the BRAG special and receive a $5 discount when you register for the event. Use discount code BRAG2012 during checkout. Visit www.jacksonbrevet.com for additional information.
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GA 400 Hospitality Hwy Century
Visit http://www.ga400century.com for up to date information on the GA 400 Hospitality Hwy Century. The ride will be July 8, 2012, and is being hosted by the Junior Flyers Youth cycling team and Bike Roswell. This year you will find better course marking and course marshals, motorcycle marshals and more! Come join the event rumored to be the next Peachtree equivalent.
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Hot Hundred
Mark your calendars now to attend the Hottest Ride in the South on Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Tuscaloosa, AL. In its 10th year, the Hot Hundred ride HQ will be at the beautiful University of Alabama Rec Center. Saturday registration begins at 6am at the rec center with ride starting promptly at 7am. There are five different mileage options to choose from along with well-stocked rest stops, SAG vehicles, post ride meal, and much more. For more information, visit www.bikehothundred.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.
If these links do not work for you, please log onto Facebook and search for "Bicycle Ride Across Georgia."
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