Posts by Stephanie
Is Bike & Boat Better Than a Regular Cycling Tour?
Is a bike & barge tour better than a straight cycling tour? Neither one is better. They’re built for different riders, and the honest answer depends on what you want your evenings to look like — and how you feel about hills or mileage. On a bike and boat tour, your ship follows the coastline…
Read MoreFrom Watching BRAG Pass His House to Rolling With It: Walter Hicks’ Full-Circle Journey
“For me, BRAG is a disconnection from the real world of busy work schedules, emails, phone calls, etc.. Here, you spend most of the day on the road, enjoying nature and making new friends. In the afternoons, you are enjoying great music and beers. At night, you are enjoying those campfire discussions about what if…
Read MoreThirty-two Years of Sore Legs and Open Hearts: A Story About Eddie
Thirty-Two Years of Sore Legs and Open Hearts: A Story About Eddie Every year, somewhere between mile 40 and dinnertime, BRAG riders discover the same thing: the ride doesn’t just happen on the road. Some of the best parts happen in a folding chair under a tent, with someone named Eddie working out whatever the…
Read MoreFake Moustaches, Family Adventure, and 25 BRAG Rides: The Solomon Story
When Steve and Susan Solomon’s eldest daughter couldn’t make a planned family backpacking trip in 2013, some biking friends offered a suggestion: try BRAG instead. That spontaneous pivot became a “great adventure” and launched what would become a remarkable family tradition—25 BRAG rides spanning 12 Big BRAGs, 8 Spring TuneUps, multiple Fall rides, and a…
Read MoreFalling Behind on Your 2026 Cycling Goals? Here’s How to Get Back in the Saddle
Just Get Bike Riding Again! As we move deeper into the year, those New Year’s fitness resolutions might be starting to fade. If you’ve set cycling goals for yourself this year but find yourself falling short, don’t worry—it’s not too late to get back on track. The beauty of cycling is that it offers a…
Read MoreOrigin Story of the Cycling Men of Leisure (it’s for Women, too!)
The tiny Georgia town barely showed up on the map, the kind of place you’d drive through without slowing down if you were in a car. But Adam Baranski and Michael Sharp, aka the Cycling Men of Leisure, weren’t in a car—they were on bicycles, late in a long BRAG day, legs already in negotiations…
Read MoreThe Man O’ War Trail: Pine Mountain’s Hidden Gem and West Georgia’s Premier Rail Trail
Nestled in the rolling hills of Harris County, Georgia, the Man O’ War Trail represents one of West Georgia’s best-kept secrets and most rewarding cycling experiences. This 13.5-mile paved rail trail connects the charming communities of Pine Mountain and Hamilton, following the historic path of the Central of Georgia Railway through some of the most…
Read MoreDiscover the Silver Comet Bike Path: Georgia’s Premier Rails-to-Trails Treasure
When outdoor enthusiasts and cycling aficionados talk about the best rail trails in America, the Silver Comet Bike Path invariably enters the conversation. This magnificent 61.5-mile paved pathway stretching across northwest Georgia has transformed from a forgotten railroad corridor into one of the Southeast’s most beloved recreational destinations. Whether you’re a serious cyclist training for…
Read MoreWhat to Do With Your Tax Refund If You Ride Bicycles
Tax refund season arrives with a special kind of anticipation for those of us who ride bicycles. That check from the IRS isn’t just a windfall—it’s an opportunity to invest that unexpected income into your passion, expand your capabilities, and participate in cycling experiences that will stay with you for years to come. Whether you’re…
Read MoreCroissants, Riverboats, & Perseverance: Debra Dickey’s International BRAG Journey
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…
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