BRAG BLOG

Skin Cancer Awareness for Cyclists

By bragger1 | Jul 12, 2022

No matter what cyclists wear for protection from the sun, whether it’s cycling clothing or sunscreen, all cyclists should know the basics of skin cancer prevention and awareness.

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Explained: Why do our joints deteriorate?

By bragger1 | Jun 27, 2022

Arthritis is a condition that affects millions of people every year. It is a deterioration of the joints.

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5 FOODS TO AVOID FOR A HEALTHIER DIET

By Franklin Johnson | Mar 22, 2022

5 Foods to Avoid for a Healthier Diet from Northside Hospital on Vimeo. We always want to thank Northside Hospital for being there for us and sharing health tips. Last month they shared 5 Fitness Routines for the Workplace with us, and this month Lauren Cicinelli provides us with five foods to avoid during the week for a healthier diet.  Believe it or…

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5 Easy Fitness Routines for the Workplace

By bragger1 | Feb 19, 2022

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…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big BRAG 2021

By bragger1 | Jan 29, 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…

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BRAG Dream Team: 2020 in Review

By bragger1 | Dec 22, 2020

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…

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Bicycle Ride Across Georgia Announces 2020 Summer Route

By bragger1 | Jan 4, 2020

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…

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The Truth About Stretching & Cyclists

By bragger1 | Nov 22, 2019

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…

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Is BRAG like RAGBRAI?

By bragger1 | Oct 17, 2019

BRAG cyclists safely travel along quiet Georgia backroads to cross the state in 2015.

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Dream Team’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Continues

By bragger1 | May 19, 2019

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,…

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