There are people who talk about traveling the world someday, and then there’s Debra Dickey, who decided “someday” started now. The Nashville boutique salon owner, who spends her days “putting art on clients’ noggins,” has transformed BRAG International into her passport to active adventure—from the Yucatan Peninsula to the canals of Amsterdam, from the châteaux…
Sometimes the best rides lead you exactly where you need to be. For Mary Schulz and Camden Bryant, that destination wasn’t just the finish line of another century. It was each other. Their story proves that Love Between the Spokes isn’t just a poetic phrase—it’s a real phenomenon that happens when community, courage, and two-wheeled…
Daniel Koenig has heard the question plenty of times—usually from his wife: Why would anyone his age want to sleep in a tent in summer — in Georgia!– and bicycle 60-70 miles a day, only to do it all over again for multiple days in a row? Daniel’s answer comes with a grin and a…
Whether you’re commuting through frosty mornings or logging miles on icy training routes, keeping your feet warm is essential for both comfort and safety. Cold feet don’t just hurt—they can affect your pedaling efficiency and make you miserable enough to cut rides short. Layering up with the right combination of socks, waterproof shoes, and even…
When John Guyton hit a rough patch of dirt road during the 2024 BRAG ride, his bicycle tire developed a big, angry knot. At the next rest stop, as he struggled to figure out what to do, a fellow cyclist he’d never met before stopped to help. The stranger’s solution? Put a dollar bill inside…
WHAT IS AN EBIKE? BRAG defers to Georgia state laws when it comes to defining and allowing eBikes access to roads & paths. The state of Georgia defines electric bicycles as any type of bicycle or tricycle equipped with fully operable pedals, that have a seat or saddle for the rider, and have an electric motor of…
Getting yourself and your bike to the start and back from the finish is easy with Big BRAG shuttles. Pick the shuttle that fits your needs based on how long you’re riding (full week, half week, one day) and where you want your car. Here’s a quick guide to the different shuttles offered during the…
Picture this: It’s the early 1990s, and two brothers are tackling their first BRAG ride from Rome to Columbus—or was it Albany? One brother cruises on a sleek Trek road bike while the other pedals furiously on a Giant Iguana mountain bike with huge knobby tires, desperately trying to catch up at each rest stop,…
After decades of designing multi-day cycling adventures across Georgia, we’ve learned that creating a memorable bicycle route requires more than just connecting two points on a map. At BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia), we’ve planned hundreds of miles of scenic, safe, and enjoyable cycling routes. Through years of experience, we’ve developed a systematic approach that…
For Anna Zuver, BRAG has become more than just a bike ride—it’s become essential to her wellbeing. “Especially in the last few years, I have realized how absolutely fulfilled I am after a week on Big BRAG, and it has become my #1 PTO priority every year.”