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BRAG Rider Profile: Vicki Thompson
From refusing cycling shorts to creating the Round Up Club, Vicki Thompson’s 25-year BRAG story shows how cycling builds lasting friendships in Georgia.
Read MoreHow Cross-State Bike Tours Support Local Communities
When cyclists roll through small towns and rural communities during organized bike tours like BRAG’s (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia) Big BRAG or Spring TuneUp, they bring more than just spinning wheels and colorful jerseys. They bring economic opportunity, cultural exchange, and community pride that can transform local areas in meaningful and lasting ways. Economic Impact…
Read MoreGuest Blog: A Cyclist’s Reflection on Bruges to Amsterdam Tour
One of the things that makes BRAG International cycling tours so special is not just the miles we ride or the places we visit, but the people we share them with. Every now and then, someone captures the essence of a trip in words so well that it becomes more than a memory—it becomes a…
Read MoreThe Guide to Dirty Sheets Bicycle Ride
Gravel cycling has exploded in popularity across America. Meanwhile, Georgia riders have discovered their own perfect playground for mixed-surface adventure. The Dirty Sheets Bicycle Ride represents one of the Southeast’s premier gravel cycling experiences. Additionally, it offers riders an escape from Atlanta’s urban chaos into the rolling countryside of Chattahoochee Hills. This isn’t your typical…
Read MoreGuide to Silk Sheets Bicycle Ride
The Guide to Silk Sheets Bicycle Ride Every cyclist in the Atlanta area has heard whispers about the legendary Silk Sheets Bicycle Ride. This iconic route has become synonymous with serious recreational cycling in Georgia, drawing riders from across the Southeast to experience what many consider the gold standard of road cycling adventures. Whether you’re…
Read MoreHow a Bike Ride Transforms into Extraordinary Community
It’s hard to make new friends and build community as we age, but there’s something about being on a bike ride with others that changes that. Maybe it’s the vulnerability of exhaustion that strips us down to our most authentic selves, or the natural rhythm of cycling side by side that creates intimacy. There’s no…
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