BRAG N' Writes

July
2014
photo by Miles McClelland
In This Issue
BRAG 2014
BRAG 2015
Georgia BikeFest 2014
WinterRide 2015
Spring Tune-Up Ride 2015
Senoia Century Pedal for Pets
BRAG Gone Social   
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You Can't BRAG
if You Don't Ride.
BRAG 2014
BRAG 2014 is over and now in the history book. Fun was had by all, and it was a safe journey to Darien for everyone. If you didn't have time to purchase your photo during the ride, visit www.milesjohnphotos.com and you can order them online. To view personal photos from riders of BRAG 2014, visit http://brag.org/event-photos.html.

If you rode any or part of BRAG 2014, don't forget to complete the online survey. Thanks for riding with us and we hope you ride with us in 2015!
BRAG 2015
The dates for BRAG 2015 are June 7-13. The tentative route is as follows:

Sunday, June 7, 2015
Newnan Loop - "Purist Ride"
Monday, June 8
Newnan to Carrollton
Tuesday, June 9
Carrollton to Newnan (by different route)
Wednesday, June 10
Newnan Century (with shorter options)
Thursday, June 11
Newnan to LaGrange
Friday, June 12
LaGrange Loop
Saturday, June 13
LaGrange to Newnan (by different route)

You can help usher in the 36th Annual BRAG for June 7-13, 2015, by registering NOW. You can show your support for BRAG and this new loop concept and save some money in the process.  From now until August 31, 2014, the adult weekly fee registration fee is only $240. It was $320 for 2014. That's a savings of $80 over the 2014 fee, or 25%. The weekly senior fee (was $310, now $232), the weekly child 7-17 fee (was $135,now $101) and the weekly college student fee (was $220, now $165) are also 25% off until August 31, 2014.

Unlike some other state rides, BRAG has free indoor camping (usually with a/c), cups at rest stops, hand-washing facility at most rest stops, and route descriptions (cue sheets), among other amenities.

Register now for BRAG 2015, save 25%, and start promoting the new BRAG loop concept to your family and friends. You can either register on-line at http://www.imathlete.com/events/BicycleRideAcrossGeorgia/register with your credit card (no processing fees) or download a paper registration form and mail it in with your check.

Some of you may be questioning the new "figure 8" concept of BRAG 2015. In an effort to meet the needs of our changing cyclist population, this concept appeals to those wanting to ride three days, or a century ride, or the entire week. And, the important part is that no buses will be needed. You will have your car whether you ride three days, only the Century Ride in Newnan, or the entire week.

We hope this new concept and the proposed route will be met with enthusiasm, and that you will continue to ride with us some or all of BRAG 2015. Bring your friends and family. Register now and save 25%.
Georgia BikeFest 2014
The 23rd annual Georgia BikeFest will be held in Columbus, GA, October 10-12, 2014. Register now, before July 31, 2014, and receive 25% off the registration fee. You can either register online with a credit card at http://www.imathlete.com/events/GeorgiaBikeFestbyBRAG/register or download a paper registration form and mail it in with your check. There is a daily rate available if you can't ride the entire weekend. There are no processing fees to register by credit card.
Wine Tasting at GA BikeFest
Wine Tasting at
GA BikeFest 2013
WinterRide 2015

BRAG's sixth annual WinterRide will start in beautiful St. Marys, Georgia. The dates are Tuesday, February 17, 2015, through Sunday, February 22, 2015. The average high temperature that week in St. Marys is 65ºF. St. Marys is 350 miles from Atlanta and takes about 6 hours to drive. Mark your calendar now to attend and take a breather from the cold weather.
Spring Tune-Up Ride 2015

BRAG will usher in the cycling season again in Madison, GA, at the 22nd annual Spring Tune-Up Ride, April 17 - 19, 2015. Mark your calendar now to get your cycling season started with STU.
The Senoia Century Pedal for Pets

Join the riders and volunteers of SouthSide Cycling Club for a relaxing bicycle ride through beautiful central Georgia on Saturday, July 12, 2014! Various mileage options are available and the ride is fully sagged. For more information and registration, visit http://www.southsidecycling.com/p4p/signup.php.