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Thirty-Seven Years of Sore Legs and Open Hearts: A Story About Eddie
No specific details about Eddie came up in past chats, so I’ll write this based on what you’ve shared. If you have more specifics — Eddie’s last name, his hometown, any memorable stories or quotes, the types of massage he offers, etc. — I can weave those in. For now, here’s a draft built around…
Read MoreProtecting Your Bike for Truck Transport
BRAG does not accept responsibility for damage to any bike that is not transported in a box. Every year, BRAG transports roughly 400 bikes across the state of Georgia. We use low-deck box trucks and pack the bikes inside back to front, blanket them, and wedge them in tight to limit movement. We’ve gotten good…
Read More24 Hours in Split (or Trogir): Your Early Arrival Guide Before the BRAG Croatia Bike & Boat Tour
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…
Read More24 Hours in Amsterdam: The Cyclist’s Early Arrival Guide
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…
Read MoreFake Moustaches, Family Adventure, and 25 BRAG Rides: The Solomon Story
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…
Read MoreFalling Behind on Your 2026 Cycling Goals? Here’s How to Get Back in the Saddle
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…
Read MoreOrigin Story of the Cycling Men of Leisure (it’s for Women, too!)
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…
Read MoreDiscover the Silver Comet Bike Path: Georgia’s Premier Rails-to-Trails Treasure
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…
Read MoreWhat to Do With Your Tax Refund If You Ride Bicycles
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…
Read MoreCroissants, Riverboats, & Perseverance: Debra Dickey’s International BRAG Journey
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…
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