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Header Photos Courtesy of Roz Moore
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RIDE ON 25% Discount
Georgia BikeFest by BRAG
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 You've heard of Groupon. Well, now comes Ride On. From now through July 14, register for Georgia BikeFest by BRAG for 25% off. That's right. Twenty five percent off the regular price to register using the special Ride On registration form. Click on the Ride On Georgia BikeFest registration form here and mail it in with your check to BRAG or with your VISA or MasterCard information. We're not using Active.com for this special promotion.
This is BRAG's way of saying THANK YOU to our loyal riders. The discount is good for old and new riders, but only for registrations postmarked by July 14, 2012.
Sign up now for this special discount. And get it to us now. The deadline is July 14, 2012. There are NO REFUNDS using this special discounted rate. Thank you.
THERE IS NO INDOOR CAMPING THIS YEAR ON GEORGIA BIKEFEST.
The details about Georgia BikeFest are below. |
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21st ANNUAL RIDE
GEORGIA BIKEFEST 2012
OCTOBER 12 - 14, 2012
Come and enjoy the warm days and cool evenings of Georgia in October. Ride the scenic terrain of Muscogee, Chattahoochee, and Harris counties and surrounding areas. This will be the second year Georgia BikeFest has been held in Columbus, GA. The town is looking forward to our visit and planning entertainment activities for Friday and Saturday evenings. Georgia BikeFest is an opportunity to rekindle BRAG friendships and enjoy the fellowship of other cyclists.
This year's ride headquarters will be located in downtown Columbus at Woodruff Park, located next to the Chattahoochee River and the Riverwalk Path. Uptown restaurants are a block away. Routes will have various mileage options each day with a fully-supported new Century Ride on Saturday, in Georgia!
Plan to ride the Century Ride on Saturday and receive the coveted Georgia BikeFest Century Ride Bandanna. We will also give out the 2012 BRAG Centurion Club hats to those riders who rode the three BRAG Century Rides this year.
New bike routes are under development. Route options each day will be approximately 60 miles, 30 miles, and 10 miles, with an optional Century Ride (100 miles) on Saturday.
The various route options will ensure that there's a ride suited just for you each day. While riding, you'll benefit from the Ride on Bikes bicycle repair vehicle and sag wagons patrolling the route, as well as the famous BRAG rest stops located every 10 to 20 miles along the ride. Rest stop volunteers will be benefiting the Children's Miracle Network. Rest stops will be stocked with water, PowerAde, bananas, apples, pears, fig bars, cookies, PBJs, pickles, and various snacks. And one rest stop each day will have delicious homemade pimento cheese sandwiches. Once you're through riding, take a hot shower in the shower trailer and get ready for the afternoon and evening fun in downtown Columbus which is within walking distance of BRAG HQ. Enjoy the cool fall weather for outdoor camping or go to one of the local motels as you rest up for another exciting day of Georgia BikeFest! There is NO indoor camping this year on Georgia BikeFest.
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When Does it Start?
Registration will open Thursday evening, October 11, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., and at 6:30 a.m. on Friday through Sunday. At on site registration, you will receive your maps and route descriptions,
obligatory wristband, local goodies, and optional long sleeved t-shirt or sweatshirt. All BRAG rides are show and go; however, there will be a First Timers' Ride Meeting each morning at 8 a.m. at HQ. BRAG Registration / HQ will close at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
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Camping - Outdoors Only
All camping for the weekend will be at Woodruff Park next to the Chattahoochee River and Riverwalk near Uptown Columbus. No electrical or other hookups will be available. RVs and campers will park in a designated parking lot near BRAG HQ. You may camp outside Thursday night, October 11. HQ and all facilities will close at 3 p.m. on Sunday, or sooner if all riders are in.
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Motels
There are several motels in downtown Columbus within a few miles of BRAG HQ. If you plan to stay in a motel, make your reservations early to be sure and get a room for the weekend.
Marriott - $129.00
800 Front Avenue
1-706-324-1800
Howard Johnson - $69.00
1011 Veterans Parkway
1-706-322-6641
Quality Inn
1325 Veterans Parkway
1-706-322-2522
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What's Included in the Fee?
- Outdoor camping for three nights (Thursday - Saturday)
- Shower truck and trailer
- Maps, Route Descriptions, Altitude Graphs
- Fabulous BRAG Rest Stops, featuring PBJs and Pimento Cheese sandwiches, and benefitting Children's Miracle Network.
- Porta potties at all rest stops
- Campfires with S'Mores Friday & Saturday nights
- Football/Baseball on Big-Screen TV at the Loft on Broadway
- Optional sagged and supported Georgia Century Ride on Saturday
- First Timers' Ride Meetings
- BRAGster Dragster tricycle races at Ride on Bikes
- Music and other entertainment will be provided on Broadway in Uptown Columbus.
What's Extra?
Meals and motels. BRAG t-shirts and sweatshirts are optional.
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Non-Riders
Non-riders are welcomed. Registration fees for non-riding family members and friends are half of the regular registration price and will be available after July 14, 2012. This ˝ price does not apply to t-shirts, sweatshirts, or late fees. Non-riders will receive the same maps, use of facilities, etc. as the riders. Admittance to the campsite, rest stops, parties, and all Georgia BikeFest events is limited to paid registrants.
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Highlights
Here are some highlights of the 2012 Georgia BikeFest:- Café Campesino will be back for Georgia Bikefest. Ask for the BRAG Brew.
- New Century Ride on Saturday in Georgia.
- Variety of snacks and cookies at the rest stops.
- Rest stops will be staffed by local volunteers.
- On Site Registration will open early (6:30am) and stay open late (6:00pm).
- Porta-Potties at all rest stops.
- Free Georgia BikeFest Century Ride bandannas for first 100 Century Riders.
- Centurion Hats given to those who rode all three BRAG century rides in 2012.
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Schedule of Events
Plan to start riding between 7:30 am - 8:00 am so that the rest stops will be open.
| Thursday, October 11 | | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | BRAG HQ open for registration. | | | Friday, October 12 | | 6:00 am | Café Campesino open on site, gourmet coffee. | | 6:30 am - 6:00 pm | BRAG HQ open for registration. | | 7:30 am - 5:00 pm | Daylight at 7:30 am. Bicycle routes open. Check route descriptions for times that rest stops are open. All BRAG rides are "Show and Go." | | 8:00 am | Beginners/First Timers ride meeting and start at HQ | | Afternoon | Baseball or football on TV at The Loft | | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Happy Hour in Uptown Columbus. | | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Band in Uptown Columbus. | | 8:00 pm | Campfire with marshmallows and S'mores near HQ. Bring your lawn chair and coat hanger. | | 8:00 pm | Football and/or baseball on TV at The Loft | | | Saturday, October 13 | | 6:00 am | Café Campesino open on site, gourmet coffee. | | 6:30 am - 5:00 pm | BRAG HQ open for registration. | | 7:30 am - 5:00 pm | Daylight at 7:30 am. Bicycle routes open. Check route description for times that rest stops are open. All BRAG rides are "Show and Go." | | 8:00 am | Beginners/First Timers ride meeting and start at HQ | | 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm | SEC/ACC football games on TV at The Loft. | | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Happy Hour in Uptown Columbus. | | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Entertainment in Uptown Columbus on Broadway | | 8:00 pm | Campfire with marshmallows and S'mores near HQ. Bring your lawn chair and coat hanger. | | | Sunday, October 14 | | 6:00 am | Café Campesino open on site, gourmet coffee. | | 6:30 am | BRAG HQ open for registration. | | 7:30 am - 3:00 pm | Daylight at 7:30 am. Bicycle routes open. Check route description for times that rest stops are open. All BRAG rides are "Show and Go." | | 8:00 am | Beginners/First Timers ride meeting and start at HQ | | 3:00 pm | BRAG HQ closes, earlier if all riders are in. Sag wagon support stops. Please plan accordingly. |
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 Directions to the Start/Finish
Georgia BikeFest will begin and end each day at Woodruff Park, Bay Avenue & 10th Street, Columbus, GA. You can use Google Maps for directions.
Columbus is about 110 miles southwest of Atlanta and takes about 2 hours to drive from Atlanta.
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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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| Questions? Please contact us at news@brag.org or 770-498-5153 |
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