BRAG BLOG

24 Hours in Bruges

By Franklin Johnson | May 27, 2026

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…

24 Hours in Split (or Trogir): Your Early Arrival Guide Before the BRAG Croatia Bike & Boat Tour

By Franklin Johnson | May 25, 2026

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…

24 Hours in Amsterdam: The Cyclist’s Early Arrival Guide

By Franklin Johnson | May 25, 2026

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…

Fake Moustaches, Family Adventure, and 25 BRAG Rides: The Solomon Story

By Stephanie | Mar 16, 2026

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…

Falling Behind on Your 2026 Cycling Goals? Here’s How to Get Back in the Saddle

By Stephanie | Feb 27, 2026

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…

Origin Story of the Cycling Men of Leisure (it’s for Women, too!)

By Stephanie | Feb 13, 2026

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…

The Man O’ War Trail: Pine Mountain’s Hidden Gem and West Georgia’s Premier Rail Trail

By Stephanie | Feb 12, 2026

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…

Discover the Silver Comet Bike Path: Georgia’s Premier Rails-to-Trails Treasure

By Stephanie | Feb 11, 2026

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…

What to Do With Your Tax Refund If You Ride Bicycles

By Stephanie | Feb 6, 2026

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…

Croissants, Riverboats, & Perseverance: Debra Dickey’s International BRAG Journey

By Stephanie | Jan 15, 2026

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…