Archive for September 2026
24 Hours in Florence: A Cyclist’s Early Arrival Guide
At a Glance BRAG International’s Tuscany bike tour starts with a shuttle from Florence to San Gimignano on Day 1. The tour also ends in Florence, with a guided walking tour and a pasta-making class on Day 6. Spending 24 hours in Florence before the tour gives you time to recover from jet lag and…
Read MoreHistory of the Century Bike Ride
Century bike rides (100 miles) are very popular among recreational bike riders. History of the Century Bike Ride may explain why!
Read More24 Hours in Paris: A Cyclist’s Early Arrival Guide
At a Glance BRAG International’s Loire Valley bike tour begins in Tours, not Paris. You fly into Charles de Gaulle (CDG), then make your own way to Tours for Day 1 check-in, bike fittings, and the welcome dinner. Spending 24 hours in Paris the day before gives you time to beat jet lag and see…
Read MoreOne Conversation, One Plane Ticket: Jeff Havermann’s Path to BRAG Ambassador
Some career changes come from years of careful planning. Jeff Havermann’s came from a carnival game he hadn’t thought about since the mid-1970s. During 2025 Spring Tune-Up, Franklin was welcoming riders and mentioned that the town of Madison was fundraising to beautify its town square by selling tickets for a game called “Rooster Roulette.” Franklin…
Read MoreFall Is Calling: Your Guide to Cycling Georgia’s Best Season
There’s a morning in October — you’ll know it when it arrives — when you clip in, roll out, and realize the air has finally turned. The soup of a Georgia summer has burned off. The light comes in low and gold. The first fallen leaves crunch under your tires, and somewhere ahead a ridge…
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