Posts Tagged ‘Bike Ride’
Fall Cycling Rules to Live By: Chase the Sun, Layer Smart, and Always Stop for Coffee
The days are shorter. The forecast changes its mind every few hours. One morning you need gloves, and by lunch you’re wishing you’d worn short sleeves. That’s fall in Georgia, and it’s one of my favorite times of year to ride. I don’t have a complicated system for fall cycling. I want to enjoy whatever…
Read MoreBiking on the Cumberland Island National Seashore
Biking on the Cumberland Island National Seashore is quiet, sandy and wild. You can see far more of the island in a day than you ever could on foot, but only if you bring the right bike and respect three things: the sand, the wind and the ferry clock. I’ve been to Cumberland Island about…
Read MoreThe Big Red Tent at RAGBRAI
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…
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 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 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 “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.”
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