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Love 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 MoreCycling Oil, Instant Tents, and Team Fins: How Daniel Koenig Found His Georgia Cycling Family
Daniel Koenig has heard the question plenty of times—usually from his wife: Why would anyone his age want to sleep in a tent in summer — in Georgia!– and bicycle 60-70 miles a day, only to do it all over again for multiple days in a row? Daniel’s answer comes with a grin and a…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Feet Warm on Cold Rides: A Cyclist’s Winter Guide
Whether you’re commuting through frosty mornings or logging miles on icy training routes, keeping your feet warm is essential for both comfort and safety. Cold feet don’t just hurt—they can affect your pedaling efficiency and make you miserable enough to cut rides short. Layering up with the right combination of socks, waterproof shoes, and even…
Read MoreA Dollar Bill, A Rainstorm, and The Art of Making Friends: John Guyton’s BRAG Rider Profile
When John Guyton hit a rough patch of dirt road during the 2024 BRAG ride, his bicycle tire developed a big, angry knot. At the next rest stop, as he struggled to figure out what to do, a fellow cyclist he’d never met before stopped to help. The stranger’s solution? Put a dollar bill inside…
Read MoreeBike Laws in the State of Georgia
WHAT IS AN EBIKE? BRAG defers to Georgia state laws when it comes to defining and allowing eBikes access to roads & paths. The state of Georgia defines electric bicycles as any type of bicycle or tricycle equipped with fully operable pedals, that have a seat or saddle for the rider, and have an electric motor of…
Read MoreGetting There (and Back Again): Understanding Big BRAG Shuttle Options
Getting yourself and your bike to the start and back from the finish is easy with Big BRAG shuttles. Pick the shuttle that fits your needs based on how long you’re riding (full week, half week, one day) and where you want your car. Here’s a quick guide to the different shuttles offered during the…
Read MoreFrom Mountain Bike Knobbies to Ride Director: Meet Ron Ward
Picture this: It’s the early 1990s, and two brothers are tackling their first BRAG ride from Rome to Columbus—or was it Albany? One brother cruises on a sleek Trek road bike while the other pedals furiously on a Giant Iguana mountain bike with huge knobby tires, desperately trying to catch up at each rest stop,…
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 MoreA “Family Reunion” by Bike: Anna Zuver’s BRAG Rider Profile
For Anna Zuver, BRAG has become more than just a bike ride—it’s become essential to her wellbeing. “Especially in the last few years, I have realized how absolutely fulfilled I am after a week on Big BRAG, and it has become my #1 PTO priority every year.”
Read MoreCamp Life at Big BRAG
There’s a moment every afternoon on Big BRAG when the day’s miles finally catch up with you. Your legs have that pleasant heaviness that comes from a good long ride. The sun has shifted lower in the sky. You’ve cycled through small-town Georgia, past farmland and forests, maybe climbed a few hills that seemed steeper than the elevation profile suggested. And then, just when you’re ready to be done, you spot it: the telltale signs of camp.
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