The 46th Annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia

BIG BRAG 2026

May 30 - June 6, 2026

DOWNLOAD THE 2025 RIDE GUIDE

More Than Just a Bike Ride!

Recreation.

Relaxation.

WHAT IS BIG BRAG ALL ABOUT?

Big BRAG is an exciting event that offers an unforgettable cycling experience. Cyclists embark on a week-long journey, averaging about 55 miles per day, with a rest day in the middle. Changing each year, routes are designed to offer stunning views of Georgia's picturesque countryside and take riders through some of the most welcoming and hospitable towns in the state.

To make the journey more comfortable, BRAG provides SAG (Support And Gear) support and well-stocked rest stops every 12-18 miles. These rest stops offer a chance for riders to refuel with their favorite snacks and drinks, engage in fun activities, and take in the breathtaking views.

In addition to the cycling itself, BRAG offers a variety of activities for riders to enjoy. After the day's ride, riders can unwind at the BRAG Bar and enjoy their favorite drinks. There are also activities such as bike trivia, one-legged bike races, educational classes, yoga, massages, and more to keep riders entertained and engaged.

To make the experience even more memorable, BRAG features evening events in the towns where riders stay. These events include concerts, DJs, and festivals, providing a fun and festive atmosphere for all participants.

Join us for the BRAG cycling event and discover what makes Georgia such a special place to explore by bike.

WHERE WE'RE GOING

2026 OVERNIGHTS

Check back soon to see where we're going in 2026!

WHAT TO EXPECT

DAILY SCHEDULE

Café Campesino Coffee OPEN
5:30-7:30 AM
On-Site Food AVAILABLE
5:30-7:30 AM | 12:00-8:00 PM
Aztec Cycle Tech Support
6:00-7:30 AM | 2:00-6:00 PM
First Timers' Meeting (by request)
6:30 AM
HQ/Registration Desk OPEN
6:30-7:30 AM | 12:00-5:00 PM
Mass Start
7:00 AM
Baggage Truck Deadline
8:00 AM

Shower Truck OPEN
11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Local Shuttle Service
Varies Daily - See RIDE GUIDE
Massages
by appointment
Yoga
2:00 PM
BRAG Bar OPEN
Varies Daily - See RIDE GUIDE
Educational Bicycle Class
4:00 PM
Live Music & Entertainment
Varies Daily - See RIDE GUIDE

Times are subject to change and will be different on Saturdays. Please consult the RIDE GUIDE.

HOW DO WE GET THERE?

TRANSPORTATION

Shuttles

FULL-WEEK SHUTTLES

$110

Are you riding a full week on BRAG? Need help getting back to your car at the end of the week? Want to drop your car off at the ending town and catch a ride to the beginning of the ride? We've got you covered!

Just pick the Full-Week Shuttle of your choice when you register for BRAG.

These spots will fill-up quickly!

BRAG LITE SHUTTLES

$110

Are you riding 3 Days on BRAG LITE? Need help getting back to your car after you're finished riding? We've got you covered!

Just pick the BRAG LITE Shuttle of your choice when you register for BRAG.

These spots will fill-up quickly!

DAILY SHUTTLES BACK

$55

Planning on riding just 1 day on BRAG? Need help getting back to your car after you're finished riding? We've got you covered!

To assure your spot, just pick the DAILY Shuttle when you register for BRAG.

Seating Limited!

SKIP-DAY SHUTTLES

$30

If you wake up one morning on Big BRAG and just aren't feelin' it, don't fret! You may elect to ride the Skip-Day Shuttle to the next location.

Sign-up on-site at the registration tent, day of or on the night before.

Seating Limited!

Long-Term Parking

Daily Parking will be available at each overnight camping location for a nominal fee. Please register your vehicle with us at the Registration Desk when you arrive.

If you've opted to use a Full-Week Shuttle, parking is available for the entire week at either the START or the END.

**There is no camping available on the last evening of riding. Feel free to make your own arrangements at an area facility.

RV's

Don't feel like roughing it all week? Bring along your RV! We will have designated RV Parking at each overnight location for a nominal fee.

Please register for a Private vehicle permit for your RV when at the registration desk when you check-in or register for Big BRAG. No hook-ups will be available and loud generators are prohibited after 10pm.

There will be no official BRAG camping or RV parking available on the evening of Saturday, June 8. Feel free to make your own arrangements at an area facility.

Shipping Your Bike

Bicycle Rental

Airport

WHAT ABOUT THE RIDE?

ON YOUR BIKE

Making Your Way

There are 4 ways to find your way while riding BRAG:

1. RIDE GUIDE

The BRAG Ride Guide is the answer to most of your questions! Route maps and turn-by-turn cue sheets are available for each day in the Ride Guide. Take it with you on your bike!

2. SIGNS

There will be BRAG arrows at every turn to tell you which way to turn. If there is no arrow it, means go straight. Please exercise caution here (and look for ROAD MARKINGS) as sometimes people like to collect our signs.

3. ROAD MARKINGS

We have marked routes for BRAG riders. You will find BRAG's trademark circle with a hash mark in the direction of travel before, at, and after each turn. This will assure your decisions along the way! Roads are not marked in downtown areas or in areas where it is prohibited (like on bike trails).

4. RIDE WITH GPS

All BRAG Routes are available for free on Ride With GPS. Download the smart phone app and load the respective day routes. Use it. Love it.

Rest Stops

SAG Info

Support and Gear (SAG)

Along the route there will be SAG support vehicles. They can be identified by the yellow BRAG flags they will be flying from the windows. Use SAG if you need mechanical help, have a non-emergency medical issue, or you cannot complete your ride for the day

To stop a SAG vehicle, simply tap your palm on the top of your helmet. If you are waiting for a SAG vehicle, please place your bike upside down perpendicular to the road.

The phone number for SAG is 404.382.7747 (also on y our wrist band) for immediate assistance. Call 911 in the case of an emergency.

Mechanics

Rider Expectation

SAFETY FIRST!

BRAG events take place on public right of ways. We ask motor vehicles to share the road, so we must extend the same courtesy. As much as possible we travel on low traffic roads, however we will need to travel on roads with higher traffic volume from time to time. Please review the BRAG Safety Pledge you were required to sign to participate in this BRAG event. Please consult the rider handbook provided by Georgia Bikes for more safety information.

YOU MUST STOP AT ALL STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS!! Obey all traffic control devices and exercise caution crossing rail road tracks and road crossings!

You are responsible for your own safety - BRAG assists as much as possible in ensuring a safe ride, however you are in control of your ride and safety. Please read carefully the cue sheets and take note of hazards outlined. Also be on the look out for BRAG signs on the roadway warning of hazards. Hazards are always being created and note we can not warn participants of every potential or existing hazard. Cycling can be a dangerous sport - take safety seriously!
You must obey all traffic laws and traffic control devices.
Wear a helmet and ensure your gear is properly functioning.
Communicate with other cyclists to keep each other safe - please yell, when appropriate, "car back", "car up", "rider on", "rider off", etc. Communicate about hazards such as RR tracks, pot holes, rumbles, debris in the road, cracks, animals, etc. Do not yell "CLEAR" as what is clear for you may not be for others.
Visibility - See and be seen, wear bright clothes, reflective clothing and use lights.
Bicycle lanes and shoulders - please use them when possible and safe to do so.
Report dangerous motorists and cyclists.
In the event of rain, the road and road tires can be slick and brakes can slip. Normal conditions may become more hazardous, especially rail road tracks.
In the event of lightning, take appropriate action and exercise caution.

This is a ride, not a race. We encourage you to stop and smell the roses and get a true taste for the vibrant fiber and culture of Georgia.

WHERE DO WE STAY?

ACCOMMODATIONS

Snooze Box: A Mobile Hotel Experience

Snooze Box provides unique and convenient accommodations for overnight events. Our hotel trailer features 5 spacious 8 x 10' rooms, each equipped with 3 beds, a couch, and an optional trundle for extra sleeping space. With the ability to sleep up to 5 people in each room, our trailer is perfect for friends, couples, or families. Whether you're attending BRAG, RAGBRAI, a festival, or any other special event, Snooze Box has you covered. Our trailer is furnished and equipped with the amenities you need to feel comfortable. Contact us today to book your stay with Snooze Box and experience the comfort and convenience of our mobile hotel trailer.

BOOK NOW!

BRAG Luggage Service

BRAG Now Provides Hotel Luggage Transportation!

you can register for this service on the BRAG registration page. Simply scroll down to merchandise and select the number of bags you will need. Then click register. The system will ask you for all of your hotel reservation locations from a drop-down menu. Before the ride you will be given a phone number to the Hotel Baggage Coordinator who will be in charge of your bags all week.

Camping

OUTDOOR CAMPING

After each day's ride, grab your bags from the luggage truck and set up your tent in the ideal space! Camping with your own gear is included in registration. Please refer to the RIDE GUIDE and location signage for designated camping areas.

INDOOR CAMPING

OR if you'd rather leave your tent at home, take your bags to the gym inside! Please do not wear your bike shoes inside and refer to the RIDE GUIDE for designated indoor sleeping areas. Note that for 2021, you are required to pre-register for an indoor camping arm band.

Tent Service by Padre's

Tent and Porter Service by Padre's Cycle Inn

Padre's Cycle Inn is back in 2024! Padre's will be providing the tent and porter service to BRAG riders.

Padre's Cycle Inn provides full-service camping and has supported cyclists since 2007. Why trust anyone else? Just Cycle Inn, and we'll do the rest! Padre’s provides the following services:

Camping and Baggage Service includes:

Reserved camping at a site reserved specifically for Padre’s, with camping Saturday night through the second Saturday morning
Baggage transport directly to and from your tent each day, keeping your gear out of the weather
High quality tents, provided and set up and taken down for you daily
A twin-size mattresses inflated for each camper, measuring 75″ x 39″ x 8.75″ (please bring your own sheet/blanket/pillow)
Comfortable chairs to relax
Padre’s Zone, a shaded area to relax, with cooling fans, snacks, and cold beverages
In-camp concierge center with a host available to help with information about events, shuttles, food, entertainment, and directions
Electronic device charging stations to keep phones, computers, lights, e-bikes, or other devices charged up (e-bike charging requires a removable battery or guest-provided 25' extension cord)
Hot coffee, fresh ice water, and sports drink each morning
Bicycle tire pumps
Bicycle maintenance stand and tools available, in case you need to clean or adjust your bike
Bicycle racks so that you don’t have to lay your bike on the ground or lean them
Clean, environmentally friendly, disposable bath towels daily, which can double as your bike rag or door mat
A friendly, helpful staff at your service!

Registration is available on the Padre's website after January 1, 2024

Hotels

BRAG has taken all the hassle from booking hotels and made it simple for you! Just add the hotels you want to your registration when you signup for Big BRAG!

Got a roommate? Designate one of you to purchase the hotels on your registration and work out the money between y'all.

Want to get your hotel points? BRAG doesn't collect any hotel loyalty points -- they belong to you! Just call ahead or tell the front desk clerk when you check-in to put the points for your room on your brand loyalty account.

Need help getting you and/or your bags to the hotels? Each overnight municipality has graciously donated shuttle service to and from hotels/BRAG Camp. You can take your luggage on the shuttle (No bikes, please. Lockup your bike at camp).

If you want a more stress-free week, BRAG also offers baggage portage between your hotels. You can sign up for this on your registration for Big BRAG.

How to Add Hotel Bookings to Your Exisiting Registration:

Log onto the Registration Page

Under Categories, Select "ADD ON ITEM"

2. Fill in your personal information

3. Make the following selections

4. Choose your hotels and check out.

BRAG Baggage Trucks

BAGGAGE TRUCKS

Depending on where you want to sleep that night, you'll want to make sure that your bags go on the proper truck!

OUTDOOR TRUCK

If you want to camp outside after your ride, place your bags in the truck labeled "OUTDOOR." We will get your bags as close as possible to the outdoor camping area.

INDOOR TRUCK

If you want to camp inside after your ride, place your bags in the truck labeled "INDOOR." We will get your bags as close as possible to the gym.

PADRE'S CYCLE INN

If you registered for Padre's Cycle Inn, leave your bag in your tent. The bag porters will make sure they are packed into the proper truck and waiting for you at the other side of your ride!

BRAG HOTEL LUGGAGE OPTION

BRAG provides luggage transportation to and from hotels each day. Make sure to SignUp when you register for BRAG. You will receive instructions before the ride on where to leave you bags. This is the only hotel luggage service guaranteed by BRAG.

Showers

Restrooms

Non-Rider Info

WHAT ELSE YOU GOT?

ACTIVITIES & SERVICES

BRAG-TIVITIES

Handmade Music

Educational Classes

Daily Yoga

SERVICES

Food & Coffee

FOOD VENDORS ON-SITE

You are encouraged to stop at one of the many cozy cafes or tasty restaurants along our routes and surrounding the overnight venues. You also have the option to purchase food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from any of the on-site food trucks. As always, Cafe Campesino will be on hand with their famous BRAG roast coffee!

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BRAG Bar

Device Charging

Massage

Photography

BRAG Lite

No time to ride a whole week? BRAG Lite lets you ride any three consecutive days. Some riders will ride the first three days, and some the last three days. Other riders will choose to do three days based out of the layover town. This way riders will start and end at their cars (super convenient), while also riding three days on BRAG.

BETTER WITH FRIENDS!

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BRAG TEAMS

Teams are a great way to promote your cause, biking business, or just a group of friends. Free Custom Jerseys for Teams of 10 or More Riders!

Free Team Jerseys!

To start a team, just email franklin@brag.org and we'll get your team added to the list. When you register, list your team name under "Team Name" to become associated with your team. Once you get all 10 or more of your team members signed-up, we will put you in contact with the designer to start designing your custom jerseys! It's that simple. All team members must be signed up by March 1st in order to qualify for the free jersey

*Only Adult full-week Big BRAG registrations are eligible for the Jersey promotion.

**You must be registered by March 1st in order to receive the promotion.

REFER-A-FRIEND

Do you have a BRAG-curious friend who has never cycled with us?

Refer them and get a limited edition BRAG cycling jersey for yourself!

GET A FREE JERSEY!

Rules and restrictions apply:

Your friend must be a first-time BRAG rider, new to all BRAG rides including Spring TuneUp, Georgia BikeFest USBR 21, previous BRAG rides, and Winter Ride.
Your friend must register for the full week on the 2022 Bicycle Ride Across Georgia.
Friend must list your email when registering online under, "Did anyone refer you?"
Referral Jersey will be delivered post ride, by August 30th, 2022.
Children referred under the age of 18 are not eligible for the referral credit
Limit one Jersey per person, if you refer 2 people you only receive 1 jersey.

QUESTIONS? Should you have any questions about the Referral Program, please call 404.382.7747.

BIG BRAG FAQs

How much does it cost?

My plans have changed. Can I get a refund?

Can I ride an eBike?

Where can I charge my stuff?

I need to add Hotel Rooms to my registration. How do I do that?

I have a question about Shuttles

I need to add a SHUTTLE to my registration. How do I do that?

Where do we stay?

What should I bring?

What do the registration fees cover?

The weekly fee entitles you to electronic maps, BRAG Ride Guide, access to outdoor camping, nightly entertainment/live bands, hot showers, extra porta-potties at overnight sites, rest stops every 15 - 20 miles (with hydration, nutrition, porta-potties), SAG wagon support on the route, daily baggage transportation to the next overnight campsites, access to medical team, security team, End-Of-The-Road Meal/party, medals for kids 15 and under/seniors 65 and older.

How often do we move?

Do I need a road bike?

What if I don't know anyone?

If I'm not in the best shape, can I participate?

The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia is a ride, not a race. However, good training is important to ensuring you have an enjoyable experience. Plan on riding several hundred training miles as you get ready for the week. The route will always present physical challenges, so the more you put into training the more you will get out of the ride. The daily mileage ranges from 50 to 70 miles per day. Terrain can vary from flat to steep hills. A major cause of injuries is poor conditioning. There are also SAG wagons that can assist if you have serious trouble.

The 46th Annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia

BIG BRAG 2026

May 30 - June 6, 2026

Enter Your Email to Begin Your BRAG Registration

More Than Just a Bike Ride!

Recreation.

Relaxation.

WHAT IS BIG BRAG ALL ABOUT?

WHERE WE'RE GOING

2026 OVERNIGHTS

WHAT TO EXPECT

DAILY SCHEDULE

Café Campesino Coffee OPEN

On-Site Food AVAILABLE

Aztec Cycle Tech Support

First Timers' Meeting (by request)

HQ/Registration Desk OPEN

Mass Start

Baggage Truck Deadline

Shower Truck OPEN

Local Shuttle Service

Massages

Yoga

BRAG Bar OPEN

Educational Bicycle Class

Live Music & Entertainment

HOW DO WE GET THERE?

TRANSPORTATION

Shuttles

FULL-WEEK SHUTTLES

$110

BRAG LITE SHUTTLES

$110

DAILY SHUTTLES BACK

$55

SKIP-DAY SHUTTLES

$30

Long-Term Parking

RV's

Shipping Your Bike

Bicycle Rental

Airport

Enter Your Email to Begin Your BRAG Registration

WHAT ABOUT THE RIDE?

ON YOUR BIKE

Making Your Way

1. RIDE GUIDE

2. SIGNS

3. ROAD MARKINGS

4. RIDE WITH GPS

Rest Stops

SAG Info

Mechanics

Rider Expectation

SAFETY FIRST!

WHERE DO WE STAY?

ACCOMMODATIONS

Snooze Box: A Mobile Hotel Experience

BRAG Luggage Service

Camping

OUTDOOR CAMPING

INDOOR CAMPING

Tent Service by Padre's

Tent and Porter Service by Padre's Cycle Inn

Hotels

BRAG Baggage Trucks

BAGGAGE TRUCKS

OUTDOOR TRUCK

INDOOR TRUCK

PADRE'S CYCLE INN

BRAG HOTEL LUGGAGE OPTION

Showers

THE SHOWER TRUCK

Restrooms

RESTROOMS

Non-Rider Info

WHAT ELSE YOU GOT?

ACTIVITIES & SERVICES

BRAG-TIVITIES

Handmade Music