BRAG BLOG

BRAG Mexico 2023

By Stephanie | Jan 29, 2023

We had a great time making memories and cycling in warm, sunny Mexico earlier this month! We biked around Isla Mujeres, jumped into a few cenotes, cycled rural roads, learned how to make a traditional Mayan meal, and took in all the beautiful sights of Riviera Maya. Here’s a recap of our time South of…

What is the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia?

By Stephanie | Jan 21, 2023

The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) is an annual event that attracts thousands of cyclists from around the world to explore the state of Georgia on two wheels. The ride takes place over the course of seven days, covering approximately 400-500 miles of terrain throughout the state. BRAG Beginnings BRAG was first organized in 1980…

An Easy Holiday Gift Guide for the Cyclists in Your Life

By Stephanie | Nov 23, 2022

Buying holiday gifts for the bicycle-riding people in your life can be pretty tricky because it seems so simple… You know they like bikes. Should be easy, right? But not so fast… It’s easy to get it so so wrong and things for bicycles are expensive! Also, downright confusing. You need to know what kind…

5 Foods to Add to Your Diet for Heart Health

By Stephanie | Nov 21, 2022

We all know cycling is a great way to keep your heart strong. But consistent cardio exercise like bike riding is only a part of what it takes to maintain heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds in the U.S. Lifestyle factors —…

The Big Red Tent at BASC 2022

By Stephanie | Oct 20, 2022

The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) had a great weekend at the Bicycle Across South Carolina, a multi-day gravel ride that takes cyclists off the road and onto the scenic trails of South Carolina. Riders experienced rural gravel roads and camped under a country sky at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture at John…

History of the Century Bike Ride

By Stephanie | Aug 20, 2022

Century bike rides (100 miles) are very popular among recreational bike riders. History of the Century Bike Ride may explain why!

Explained: Why do we experience migraines?

By Stephanie | Aug 19, 2022

Migraines can definitely put a damper on any bike adventure or cut short a big ride. For those of us who experience frequent and debilitating migraines, a routine bike ride can sometimes feel like big risk.
If you’re curious as to why we get migraines and how we might better predict or prevent them, keep reading.

The Big Red Tent at RAGBRAI 2022

By Stephanie | Aug 5, 2022

The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) took the BRAG Bus, 10 cyclists from Georgia, and our iconic Big Red tent to Iowa at the end of July for our annual pilgrimage to the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (or RAGBRAI). RAGBRAI is an annual bike ride that takes tens of thousands cyclists across…

Skin Cancer Awareness for Cyclists

By Stephanie | 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.

Explained: Why do our joints deteriorate?

By Stephanie | Jun 27, 2022

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