DURATION
5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS
AIRPORT
JAX | JACKSONVILLE
ACTIVITY LEVEL
MODERATE CYCLING
SPOUSE/NON-RIDER FRIENDLY?
YES, BRING THEM!
DATES AVAILABLE
FEBRUARY 11-16, 2024
STARTING AT
$1580
A Great, Late-Winter Escape!
Winter Ride is a Relaxed, Multi-Sport Tour of Coastal Georgia
The Winter Ride Lux is suitable for all levels of cyclists. Each day we ride to different locations on Amelia Island, Big Talbot Island, and visit such attractions as Cumberland Island, the Jekyll Island. Winter Ride Lux features coastal resort stays.
SUNDAY
AMELIA ISLAND
Optional ride around Amelia Island.
This route is not marked on the road.
MONDAY
Amelia Island Ride
Franklin will lead us on a 21 mile ride stopping ~halfway at Marché Burette for an optional lunch, then continue back downtown Fernandina Beach. You may also choose to ride through Fort Clinch for some extra miles.
Please see cue sheets in the RIDE GUIDE.
TUESDAY
Big Talbot Island Ride
THURSDAY
Jekyll Island Ride
Our final bike ride is a 16 mile bike ride around beautiful Jekyll Island. See turtles, visit Driftwood Beach, and ride comfortably under the island's gorgeous canopy.
SUNDAY
MORNING
Check-In at at the beautiful Omni Resort on Amelia Island.
AFTERNOON
Optional 5.8 mile bike ride around Amelia Island
EVENING
Happy Hour & Group Dinner!
MONDAY
MORNING
Bike into downtown St. Marys. Board private ferry to Fernandina Beach.
AFTERNOON
- Bike to Fernandina Beach
- Bike to Fort Clinch, visit Fort Clinch State Park
- Bike to Atlantic Ocean for beachfront snack followed by the Palace Saloon
- Guided ride around Amelia island
EVENING
Happy Hour & Group Dinner!
TUESDAY
MORNING
24.5 mile Ride south to Big Talbot Island and Little Talbot Island
EVENING
Happy Hour & Group Dinner!
WEDNESDAY
MORNING
Ferry to Cumberland Island
AFTERNOON
Your choice of bike rental, hike to the Dungeness Ruins, beach walk, plum orchard
EVENING
Happy Hour & Group Dinner!
THURSDAY
MORNING
Breakfast in Jekyll Island.
AFTERNOON
- Bicycle Tour around Jekyll Island
- Lunch
- Continuing the Bicycle Tour, visiting Driftwood Beach, the Bloody Marsh, Fort Fredricka, and the Christ Church.
EVENING
Happy Hour & Group Dinner!
FRIDAY
MORNING
Depart Jekyll Island hotel
Please check in with the Cumberland Island Inn & Suites from 11AM - 2PM
Get settled in your room at your leisure. If you choose, you may bike to downtown St. Marys where you can visit the Submarine Museum & the Cumberland Island Visitors Center
Also see the Accommodations section.
Parking is available at both of the hotels.
You can use Bike Flights to ship to:
Camden Bicycle Center
1929 Osborne Rd, St Marys, GA 31558
You may rent a bike from Camden Bicycle Center - camdenbikes.com or 912-576-9696
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.
The SAG phone number is 404.382.7747. Please call if you need assistance on Winter Ride. Emergencies please dial 911
Local Numbers:
- St. Marys Police (912) 882-4488
- Cumberland Island National Seashore (912) 882-4336
- Fernandina Beach Police (904) 277-7342
- Jekyll Department of Public Safety (912) 635-2303
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.
HOTELS
AMELIA ISLAND
Sunday Night | Monday Night | Tuesday Night
Omni Amelia Island Resort
Nestled on 1,350 acres at the tip of a barrier island off the Florida coast, our beautiful Amelia Island resort offers luxurious oceanfront accommodations with unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class resort pools, championship golf and a full-service spa. Our Florida resort has no shortage of activities for all guests to enjoy. Whether you prefer to stroll 3.5 miles of pristine beach, spend the day kayaking through Amelia Island’s preserved marshlands or tee off on one of our award-winning golf courses, you’ll never run out of adventure in this idyllic destination. This hotel located in Fernandina Beach is the perfect location for a romantic getaway or a vacation filled with family fun.
JEKYLL ISLAND
Thursday Night | Friday Night
110 Ocean Way
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
BRAG will host a Happy Hour at our hotel after our daily activities!
BRAG makes reservations for the entire group for each night after Happy Hour.
BRAG will provide snacks and extra water along the bicycle rides... just look for the BRAG Bus!
WINTER RIDE FAQs
For up-to-date registration prices, please see the registration page.
Registration entitles you to:
- Hotel Accomodations for 5 nights
- a printed ride guide
- breakfast in hotel for each of the 5 mornings
- happy hour for 5 afternoons
- National Park Service admission to Cumberland Island and ferry to the island
- private ferry to/from Fernandina Beach, FL
- guided bus tour of Jekyll's historic district.
Registration does not cover: Bike rental on Cumberland Island, lunches, dinners, admission to Ft. Clinch State Park and Ft. Clinch.
Change of Plans? Please visit the link below for refund details
Read the complete refund policy here.
Additionally, you can purchase insurance on your trip from BikeReg when you register to protect your registration fee in the event of an emergency.
Important Dates
October 31, 2020
January 10, 2021
Last Day to Request a Refund
January 28, 2021
Rates Increase
February 7, 2021
Registration Closes
February 16, 2021
Winter Ride Begins!
- Bike
- Helmet
- Water Bottle
- Active Clothing for Cycling, Hiking, Sightseeing, ect.
- Temperatures are unpredictable this time of year... last year, we enjoyed temps in the 80s. But be prepared for the possibility of chilly weather. Keep an eye on the forecast!
- Casual Clothing for Dining
- Backpack to carry your lunch to Cumberland Island and trash bag to carry trash off the island
On Winter Ride we stay in hotels, the cost of which is included in the price of registration. Tuesday night - Friday day night we stay in St. Marys. On Saturday we move to Waycross.
The weekly fee entitles you to maps, entrance to campsites (tent camping or gym 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, baggage transportation to the overnight campsites, access to medical team, security team, End-Of-The-Road Meal/party, medals for kids 15 and under/seniors 65 and older, and lots more.
Absolutely not! While a road bike certainly makes things a little easier, people have completed rides on every type of bike you could think of, from mountain bikes, to recumbents, to unicycles. We do not ride very far on Winter Ride relative to other BRAG rides so a hybrid bicycle would get the job done just fine. On Cumberland island you are now allowed to bring your bike, however, the roads are fairly soft sand and a nice road bike would not be recommended.
The best thing about BRAG is the community of riders. Many come alone and leave with riding buddies for life. You will never ride alone on BRAG. Especially on Winter Ride the group is small and participates in all activities together so you will get to know everyone by the time you leave.
Absolutely, on Winter Ride, the miles are flat, and few.
Drop us a line on our contact form or ask the BRAG community on Facebook or consult the RIDE GUIDE
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