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Explained: Why do our joints deteriorate?
Arthritis is a condition that affects millions of people every year. It is a deterioration of the joints.
Read More5 Easy Fitness Routines for the Workplace
Training for BRAG Training for BRAG and having trouble fitting in your cross training? While it’s not a great idea to skip out on those weekend bike rides, Northside Hospital has some tips on sneaking in a little exercise while you work. Whether you are working from home or the office, it’s important to take…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Big BRAG 2021
The health and well-being of our riders, staff, volunteers, and partners is a priority for BRAG. We are committed to making decisions that align with this priority. We are committed to playing a constructive role to limit the spread of the virus which is why we are moving the 41st Annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia to June…
Read MoreBRAG Dream Team: 2020 in Review
When the Coronavirus arrived in March and changed everything, the BRAG Dream Team was ready to use 2020 vision to make the best of the pandemic by taking the safe, social justice path all year long: February – participated in the Selma to Montgomery 55th Anniversary March bike ride and visited the Equal Justice Initiave…
Read MoreBicycle Ride Across Georgia Announces 2020 Summer Route
Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) has announced planned cycling routes and overnight camping destinations for the weeklong 2020 Big BRAG event. The next Big BRAG Summer ride, now in its 41st consecutive year, is scheduled to start May 30 at the top of Lookout Mountain, close to the Tennessee border. Participants will cycle backroads and…
Read MoreThe Truth About Stretching & Cyclists
From Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network Just because were in the “off-season” of cycling (is there such a thing in Georgia?), doesn’t mean you should slack off on your stretching. A daily stretch routine and proper hydration are both vital to staying in tune with your body all year long. Does Stretching Decrease Injury? While…
Read MoreIs BRAG like RAGBRAI?
BRAG cyclists safely travel along quiet Georgia backroads to cross the state in 2015.
Read MoreDream Team’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Continues
April 20, 2019, was a beautiful spring day in coastal Georgia and the day became even more beautiful when the BRAG Dream Teamarrived for a morning training ride in celebration of an annual event, The Gathering, held at Geechee Kunda Museum and Cultural Arts Center in Riceboro Georgia. The BRAG Dream Team is a youth cycling program in Georgia with chapters organized in Atlanta, Dublin, Macon,…
Read MoreCycling Injuries: Ice vs. Heat
From Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute Training to cycle BRAG? Injuries are bound pop up from time to time. Knowing the proper treatment can hasten your recovery and get you back on the saddle. When should you use ice or heat for a cycling injury? This is a common question. Surprisingly, there is little research on…
Read MoreSpring TuneUp Packing List
Wondering what you should pack for BRAG’s Spring TuneUp? We’ve compiled a (not exhaustive) list to get you started! The Spring TuneUp packing list is a little different from the Big BRAG list for one reason… we camp in the the same spot every night! You can pretty much bring whatever you can fin in…
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