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photo by Miles McClelland
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BRAG On Facebook
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.Visit 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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BRAG On Twitter
 Be sure to follow us on Twitter @BRAGeorgia for the latest updates and ride information!
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You Can't BRAG if You Don't Ride.
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Georgia BikeFest
 Make plans now to join your friends and other cyclists at the Georgia BikeFest, October 11 - 13, 2013, in Columbus, GA. You can download a paper registration and mail it in or register online at RaceIt with your credit card. If you can't ride the entire weekend, we have a daily rate. Café Campesino will be at Georgia Bikefest to jump start your mornings with their delicious BRAG Brew. You can then choose from the various mileage options each day: Friday - 49, 23, or 12 miles; Saturday - 100, 60, 40, or 22 miles (Century fully supported); and Sunday - 41, 28, or 16 miles. The mileage is subject to change once the final routes are complete. Begin your Friday evening with Happy Hour at The Loft Upstairs in Uptown Columbus from 4pm - 6pm. Dine in one of the restaurants uptown, and then listen to the band from 7pm - 9pm. You can also enjoy the campfire and S'mores back at BRAG HQ at dark. Saturday evening will be much of the same. In place of the band, there will be a wine tasting sponsored by Quality Wine & Spirits. Campfire and S'mores will again be back at BRAG HQ. And, during the weekend anytime, you can catch your favorite ballgame, whether it be baseball or football, at The Loft Upstairs. |
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 DID YOU KNOW?Certified Police Officers who agree to serve on BRAG's Security Team get to ride for free. Our security needs generally involve questioning local youngsters who are roaming through camp, asking partiers to quiet down at 10 pm, and asking riders to be more discreet with contraband beverages. If you are interested in helping out, contact Sgt. Steve Gatlin, Macon PD, scubastevegatlin@gmail.com, before the ride. Crime Does Not Pay on BRAG, thanks to our Security Team. BRAG doesn't pay either, but we can offer you a free ride for your help. DID YOU KNOW: PART 2 - ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNELMembers of the U.S. Military on active duty are exempt from paying BRAG late fees, including for on-site registrations. This exemption does not work with online registrations. Mail in your registration instead. Also, if you have to cancel before the ride for official military reasons, there is no BRAG service charge. This is BRAG's very small way of saying "THANK YOU" for your service to our country. |
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BRAG 2013
BRAG is pleased to announce the results from the post-ride survey. The City of Douglas was voted the Best Overnight Town while South Georgia State College was voted the Best Overnight Campsite. Congratulations! As we always say, BRAG LOVES Douglas!
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BRAG 2014
 According to our survey results concerning next year's route being a linear route or loop ride, the linear route was the winner. The dates are June 8 - 14. Our tentative, unconfirmed route is to begin in Elberton, with overnight stops in Thomson, Waynesboro, Metter, Jesup, and end in Darien. Plans are already underway and routes are being developed for BRAG 2014. Get a jump on next year's registration. You can download a paper registration and send it in with a check. Early Bird online registration with a credit card will be available shortly. Thank you for participating in the survey!
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Riveria Maya Bicycle Adventure 
Team BRAG is headed back to old Mexico after an absence of a few years. BRAG's Riviera Maya Bicycle Adventure (RMBA) will be January 6 - 13, 2014, hosted by our buen amigo, Kenneth Johnson of EcoColors Tours in Cancun. Bicycle through the Yucatan Peninsula from the jungle to the thatched-roof villages of the modern Mayan world. Discover the archaeological sites of Tulum, Chichen Itza, Muyil, and Coba'. There are many cenotes (fresh water holes) along your daily route for swimming. Explore the Sian Ka'an Biosphere National Park and snorkel in the world's second largest coral reef. Enjoy Xcaret ecological theme park and amazing folkloric show - it's everything Disney should be but isn't. For more information, cost and availability, log on. |
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Roswell Bicycles
George Hincapie will be at Roswell Bicycles on Saturday, August 17, 2013, starting at 10am through early afternoon. George Hincapie is one of the most recognized riders in the world, with numerous world and national championships and professional victories to his credit. George will ride with us on a 20-mile group ride, conduct a short clinic with a Q & A session, and then hang out and sign autographs. Stay tuned to facebook.com/roswellbicycles and roswellbicycles.com/events for more details. Free tickets will be available on our Event Calendar so be sure to register early for a day with George! |
8th Annual MACC One Love Century
Join other cyclists and ride the One Love Century, Saturday, August 31, 2013, sponsored by the Metro Atlanta Cycling Club. The ride will begin and end at Stonewall Tell Elementary School, 3310 Stonewall Tell Road, Atlanta, GA.
Registration starts at 6:45, ride at 8:00. Options: 16, 27, 43, 63 & 100. Traverses rolling terrain in South Fulton, Rico, Palmetto and Coweta County; fully supported; rest stops with sports drinks, water, and snacks. Proceeds go to organizations that promote cycling for inner city youth. Well marked routes, cue sheets, maps, T-shirt*, rest stops, after ride party. *(T-shirt guaranteed to preregistered riders only)
Fees: $30.00 through Aug. 11, $35.00 through August 29, and $40 onsite.
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Wilson 100
The Southern Bicycle League's Wilson 100 Ride will be Sunday, September 8, 2013. The ride will begin at E. Coweta Middle School in Senoia, GA. Various mileage options available. For more information visit wilson100.org.
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BRAG Offering Beginner's Family Ride
Calling all families! Your cycling adventure begins now. BRAG and Georgia Homeschooler are teaming up to offer an introductory 10-mile ride on Saturday, September 14th. The ride will begin at 10 a.m. on the Greenway in Alpharetta. This will be an easy, mostly flat course ideal for families or first-timers.
Invite your friends! This is an open ride for all families. Contact Robin Hair McEuen at robin@rsgfundraising.com if you want more information or plan to attend. Additional monthly rides will be held, depending on interest.
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The Cotton South Fine Arts Festival
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDThe BRAG Spring Tune-Up has been enjoying the assistance and hospitality of Madison and Morgan County for the past 10 years... and now there's an opportunity to return the favor for one of our most dedicated Rest Stop Captains there.  Tim Reilly is developing The Cotton South Fine Arts Festival, scheduled for September 27, 28, & 29, 2013 in Madison, and needs volunteers for a variety of Festival related tasks. From helping the artists load-in and load-out to booth sitting, parking, and manning the gates, there's a place for everyone... young, old, or in-between. Volunteers will receive free admission to the Festival weekend, a commemorative event t-shirt, and access to the Festival Merchant Discount Program, for the Best in Festival value. For all the Festival information, look on the web at www.cottonsoutharts.com, and be sure to visit and "Like" the Festival Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CottonSouthArt. For information or to sign up contact us at: Email: cottonsoutharts@gmail.com Phone: 706-342-2050 Thank You... and Happy Pedaling!
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Georgia Bike Summit
 The 4th annual Georgia Bike Summit Presented by the Tony Serrano Century Ride will be held in Roswell, GA from October 18 - 20, 2013. This year's theme is The Bicycle: Georgia's New Economy.
Our Keynote Speaker will be Jim Sayer, Executive Director of the Adventure Cycling Association. Workshops and breakout sessions will emphasize the many economic benefits of creating bike friendly communities. As with previous Summits, there will be a number of social events and bike rides to round out the weekend.
Main info page
Registration here
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North Florida Tour
Why don't you plan on attending the 32nd North Florida Tour for this fall!? FYI - The dates are November 1-3, 2013. Where can you find the information and register? www.northfloridatours.com or Madison, Florida's Chamber of Commerce. Registering through www.active.com or snail mail. What type of lodging is available? On-site camping, cabins, and plenty of room for motor homes. There is a motel just south of town on Highway 53, Madison, FL. Place: Camp Cherry Lake
3861 NE Camp Cherry Lake Circle, Madison, FL
Please note: No reservations made directly
from Camp Cherry Lake
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