BIG BRAG
One week, two wheels, experience of a lifetime
2019 ROUTES ANNOUNCED JANUARY 1
June 1 - 8, 2019
RIDE INFO
On Big BRAG we cover about 55 miles per day. It sounds like a lot but there are well stocked rest stops with food and drink every 12 - 18 miles. We'll stop in some of the most welcoming towns. When you pull in each day you'll have access to the BRAG Bar where you can grab your favorite drink. Each day after the ride there are brag-tivities like bike jousting, bike toss, one legged fixie races, bike trivia, etc. Each night there is tomfoolery in the town's where we stay, like concerts, DJ's, and festivals. Come along for the journey in 2018 and see what there is to BRAG about.
2018 ENTERTAINMENT
ROME Saturday, June 2
BRAG BAR @ River Dog Outpost
Live Music @Johnny's NY Pizza 7:30pm -10:30pm
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DAHLONEGA Wednesday, June 6
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL Downtown Block Party
ARTISTS: AJ Ghent & Pierce Edens
CLARKESVILLE Thursday, June 7
Sip & Stroll Downtown 6pm - 8pm
Shops, Live Bands, Beer Truck, Wine, Restaurants
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TOCCOA Friday, June 8
Friday Night Downtown Festival 7pm
ARTIST: Shoal Creek Bluegrass Band​
Dinner & Dancing!
HARTWELL Saturday, June 9
End of the Road Party @ Long Point Rec Area
Meal provided by BRAG (prepared by Rolling Chefs)
Share stories from the road and from camp. Exchange information and enjoy yourself before heading back to reality. Awards ceremony and medals for riders under 15 and over 65 who complete BRAG.
FIRST CLASS BRAG
First Class Brag is a truly top notch experience. Our team will provide you with a tent, set it up for you, provide you with an air mattress, inflate it for you, and place your bags in your tent, each day! There will be refreshments and a tent for you to cool down under after each days ride as well as a charging station exclusively for first class BRAG use.
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If you register online, First Class Brag will be an option to select before you check out. Simply choose single or double occupancy (if you choose double occupancy it will give you an option to list your partner) and then check out.
BRAG TEAMS
BRAG Teams! Teams are a great way to promote your cause, biking business, or just a group of friends. Simply get 10 people together, all register under your team name, and we'll let you design your own custom jerseys and include them (Free!) with your registration.
To register simply list your team name under "Team Name" when you register to become associated with your team. To start a team email Franklin@brag.org and we'll get your team added to the list. Once you get all 10 or more of your team members signed up we will put you in contact with the designer to start designing your custom jerseys! Its that simple. All team members must be signed up by March 1st in order to qualify for the free jersey
*Only Adult, Senior & Student full week registrations are eligible for the Jersey promotion.
*You must be registered by March 1st in order to recieve the promotion.
REFER A FRIEND
BRAG's 2018 Referral Program: Refer a friend and get a limited edition BRAG cycling Jersey!
Rules and restrictions apply:
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Friend must be a first-time BRAG rider, new to all BRAG rides including Spring TuneUp, Georgia BikeFest USBR 21, previous BRAG rides and Winter Ride.
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Friend must register for the full week on the 2018 Bicycle Ride Across Georgia.
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Friend must list your email when registering online under, "Did anyone refer you?"
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Referral Jersey will be delivered post ride, by August 30th 2018.
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Children referred under the age of 18 are not eligible for the referral credit
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Limit one Jersey per person, if you refer 2 people you only receive 1 jersey.
QUESTIONS? Should you have any questions about the Referral Program, please call 404.382.7747.
SHUTTLES
On Big BRAG we offer shuttles to carry you, your luggage, and your noble two wheeled steed to the beginning of the ride. You may choose to take a shuttle from the ending location to the starting location at the beginning of the ride (so your vehicle is available to you when you finish the ride), or you may take a shuttle at the end of the ride to return to your vehicle. You may add a shuttle to your registration when you register online or after you have already registered by clicking register for BRAG and only purchasing the shuttle of your choice. Full and lite shuttles are $80 and Daily shuttles are $40.
BRAG LITE
BRAG Lite is riding any three consecutive days. Some riders will ride the first three days, and some the last three days. Other riders will choose to do three days based out of the layover town. This way riders will start and end at their cars (super convenient), while also riding three days on BRAG. In this example, on day one riders will arrive in Dahlonega on Tuesday morning, ride halfway to meet riders coming in from Jasper, then return to Louisville. Day two, Wednesday is a loop ride in Dahlonega with a century option. Day 3, Thursday, BRAG lite riders will ride halfway to Clarkesville and then return to Dahlonega to end their three day BRAG Lite experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do we stay? On Big BRAG you have the option of staying indoors or camping outdoors in each overnight location. All camping is included in the fee and is on site while hotels are not included in the fee.
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Where should I bring? We have prepared a packing list for you prepared by veteran BRAG riders.
What Do The Riding Fees Cover? 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.
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How often do we move? On Big Brag we move every day except our layover day in the middle. We also carry your bags from location to location so you don't need to worry about hauling your gear on your bike. If you would like, we also offer first class BRAG where we setup a BRAG provided tent and air mattress for you, and place your bags in your tent.
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Do I need a road bike? Absolutely not! While a road bike certainly makes things a little easier, people have completed ride on every type of bike you could think of, from mountain bikes, to recumbents, to unicycles.
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What if I don't know anyone? 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. There will always be someone riding at or near your pace. If you are the least bit outgoing, you will meet lots of new friends on BRAG - on the road, at the rest stops and in the shower line, listening to bands, etc.
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If I'm not in the best shape, can I participate?
The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia is a ride, not a race. However good training is important to ensuring you have an enjoyable experience. Plan on riding several hundred training miles as you get ready for the week. The route will always present physical challenges, so the more you put into training the more you will get out of the ride. The daily mileage ranges from 50 to 70 miles per day. Terrain can vary from flat to steep hills. A major cause of injuries is poor conditioning. There are also SAG wagons that can assist if you have serious trouble.
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When do I arrive?
You may arrive to Big BRAG as early as 2:00pm on the listed start day (typically Saturday), and riding begins the following day (typically Sunday).
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More questions? Drop us a line on our contact form or ask the BRAG community on our facebook page.
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