Posts by Franklin Johnson
Protecting Your Bike for Truck Transport
BRAG does not accept responsibility for damage to any bike that is not transported in a box. Every year, BRAG transports roughly 400 bikes across the state of Georgia. We use low-deck box trucks and pack the bikes inside back to front, blanket them, and wedge them in tight to limit movement. We’ve gotten good…
Read More24 Hours in Bruges
Your BRAG Bruges to Amsterdam adventure starts in one of Europe’s most magical cities. Give yourself a full day to fall in love with it before the boat sets sail. Flying into Amsterdam Schiphol and heading straight to Bruges is one of the smartest moves a BRAG traveler can make. Rather than arriving bleary-eyed on…
Read More24 Hours in Split (or Trogir): Your Early Arrival Guide Before the BRAG Croatia Bike & Boat Tour
You’ve booked the BRAG Croatia tour. Now give yourself at least one full day to fall in love with Croatia before the sailing begins. Flying into Split (SPU) and boarding a yacht to island-hop through Vis, Korčula, Hvar, and Brač is already the trip of a lifetime. But here’s the insider move that every experienced…
Read More24 Hours in Amsterdam: The Cyclist’s Early Arrival Guide
Before your BRAG Bruges to Amsterdam adventure begins, give yourself a day (or two) to fall in love with the city where it all ends. If your BRAG International Bruges to Amsterdam bike tour is on your calendar, you’ve already made an excellent decision. But here’s a tip from seasoned BRAG travelers: arrive in Amsterdam…
Read MoreLove Between the Spokes: A BRAG Romance That Started with a U-Haul and a Brave Yes
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…
Read MoreHow to Plan a Bicycle Route: Expert Insights from BRAG’s Route Planning Process
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…
Read MoreGuest Blog: A Cyclist’s Reflection on Bruges to Amsterdam Tour
One of the things that makes BRAG International cycling tours so special is not just the miles we ride or the places we visit, but the people we share them with. Every now and then, someone captures the essence of a trip in words so well that it becomes more than a memory—it becomes a…
Read MoreWhy Are Cross State Rides Dying?
For decades, cross-state bicycle tours were a bucket-list adventure for American cyclists. Yet today, many riders ask: Why are Cross State Bicycle Rides Dying? Once-thriving events like Bike Florida, Cycle Oregon, Ride the Rockies, and others have either downsized, paused, or disappeared. Understanding why helps reveal why the Big BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia) is…
Read MoreThe Guide to Dirty Sheets Gravel Bicycle Ride
Gravel cycling has exploded in popularity across America. Meanwhile, Georgia riders have discovered their own perfect playground for mixed-surface adventure. The Dirty Sheets Bicycle Ride represents one of the Southeast’s premier gravel cycling experiences. Additionally, it offers riders an escape from Atlanta’s urban chaos into the rolling countryside of Chattahoochee Hills. This isn’t your typical…
Read MoreGuide to Silk Sheets Bicycle Ride
The Guide to Silk Sheets Bicycle Ride Every cyclist in the Atlanta area has heard whispers about the legendary Silk Sheets Bicycle Ride. This iconic route has become synonymous with serious recreational cycling in Georgia, drawing riders from across the Southeast to experience what many consider the gold standard of road cycling adventures. Whether you’re…
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