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HYPERASHEL
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Joined: 18 Nov 2003
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Location: The South's Sauna, Atlanta
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 Posted: 02/02/04 - 12:16 Post subject: Bike Ride Across Georgia
the route has been posted. wooo hooo I had a blast with this last year skating this. ( yes they allow us skate freaks too)
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Following is the BRAG 2004 route. Log on www.brag.org for all the details about BRAG and the Spring Tune-Up Ride. The final BRAG registration form, including BRAG Lite, Daily fees, and Buses, will be posted to the website in about a week. Ride applications are at the printer and will be mailed in mid-February.
SOME EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS WE CONTINUE TO PREPARE THE BEST POSSIBLE BRAG RIDE.
WE ARE TRYING TO ARRANGE SHUTTLE BUSES IN ALL OVERNIGHT TOWNS.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND UPDATES WILL BE IN THE MAY CONFIRMATION LETTER, AND, AS THEY OCCUR, ON BRAGNET: www.brag.org
The route goes North to South along Eastern Georgia from Toccoa to Tybee Island, off the coast of Savannah. It starts off hilly, then gentle hills, then flat as we approach the coast. We will have longer mileage (Hammerhead) options most days, and a Century (100 mile) option on Wednesday.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12
(& Friday, June 11)
REGISTRATION AND CAMPING in Toccoa, Georgia at Toccoa Falls College. Visit beautiful Toccoa Falls on campus. Optional buses from Tybee Island and Atlanta on Saturday. Unguarded free parking for the week on campus in Toccoa. Indoor and outdoor camping permitted Friday night. On-site registration will be Saturday from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 pm. (Late arrivals can register Sunday morning at BRAG HQ.) All riders must watch the BRAG Safety Video as part of the registration process. There will be an unsagged PURIST RIDE on Saturday to the South Carolina border and back. Band of Brothers bicycle tour in town. Stephens County Historical Museum. There will be an Introduction to BRAG (First-Timers) Meeting at 5 pm, and a Children's Safety Meeting at 6 pm. There will be a Riders Meeting at 7 pm, followed by entertainment. Shuttle buses to town and Toccoa motels. A/C gym. Catholic Mass on campus at 8 pm. BRAG has stayed overnight in Toccoa in 1995 and 2002.
SUNDAY, JUNE 13
THE TAKE IT FOR GRANITE RIDE. 53 miles.
Today's ride is 53 miles to Elberton, the Granite Capital of the World. Our overnight site is Elbert County High School, the home of the Blue Devils. Along the way we will visit Carnesville, Royston, the home of Ty Cobb, Vanna, and Bowman. Special Olympics Rest Stops are every 10 - 15 miles all week. Optional Chris Cakes Pancake breakfast and Veggie Lady lunch are on the route, both BRAG favorites. In camp, an Ice Cream Social, Entertainment, Movies. Sign up on site for the rappeling and leadership reaction course. Visit the Granite Museum. Shuttle bus to Georgia Guidestones and to Russell State Park for swimming and paddle boats. Non-denominational worship service on campus. A/C gym. BRAG spent the night in Elberton in 1992 and 1995.
MONDAY, JUNE 14
THE FLAG DAY RIDE. 63 miles. Decorate your bike for Flag Day. Let's all honor Old Glory. Prize for the best decorated bike. Along the way we will visit Fortsonia, Tignall, and Washington, the home of Georgia's Robert Toombs. Our host for the evening will be Thomson High School, a National School of Excellence and the home of the Bulldogs. Entertainment by the Crosstie Walkers (www.blindwillie.com). Movies. BRAG visited Thomson in 1984, and spent the night here in 1989 and 1993. Thomson is The Camellia City of the South and a Georgia City of Excellence.
TUESDAY, JUNE 15
THE SPANISH MOSS RIDE. 65 miles. Our longest day, we will travel to Waynesboro, Georgia, the Bird Dog Capital of the World. We will stop at Dearing, Stapleton, and Wrens. We will see our first Spanish Moss just before the lunch stop. We will stay two nights at Burke County High School, the home of the Black Bears. Burke County High School is one of BRAG's favorite overnight sites. We stayed here in 1989 and 1993. Visit the traveling Bicycle Museum. The Hush Puppy Band will perform. The coaches will do your laundry for $5. Indescribable Moonbase Planetarium. Shuttle buses. A/C gym.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
THE SAVANNAH RIVER RIDE. 60 (or 100, 40, or 0) miles. Wednesday is our layover day in Waynesboro. You can ride 60 miles or 40 miles, or the Century Ride, or take the day off, and relax and take in a movie. The Century Ride is flat to gentle hills. It goes to the Savannah River to visit the Georgia Power Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant. Century Ride Bandannas to the first 300 finishers. Non-denominational worship service on campus. Bicycle Museum. Update on Georgia Bicycling Seminar, including BRAG, Southern Bicycle League, Atlanta Bicycle Campaign, GA DOT, PATH Foundation, SORBA, Georgia Bikes. $5 laundry service on campus. Shuttle buses. A/C gym.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17
THE HOMECOMING RIDE. 63 miles. Return home to Metter, the "Capital of BRAG." Along the way we will visit the Di-Lane Plantation and its hunting dog cemetery, Herndon, Canoochee, and Twin City. We will stay at the new Metter High School, the home of the Tigers. Annual BRAG Talent Show, followed by a high school Sock Hop. Classic Comics Film Festival. Movies. The first bicycle ride across Georgia in 1980 spent its first overnight in Metter. BRAG also stayed at the old high school in 1999. The Georgia BikeFest was held at the Armory in 1993 - 1994 and 1996 - 2000.
FRIDAY, JUNE 18
THE HONEY RIDGE RIDE. 57 miles. To South Effingham High School. It's flat now. We will pass through Excelsior, Annabell, Nevils, and Denmark. We will stay at South Effingham High School, the Home of the Mustangs. We stayed at Effingham County High School in Springfield in 1984. We passed through Effingham County in 1985, 1991, and 1993 on our way to Savannah. Entertainment. Movies. BRAG is working on shuttle buses to Port Wentworth motels, 8½ miles away. Log on www.brag.org for the latest developments.
SATURDAY, JUNE 19
THE TYBEE LIGHTHOUSE RIDE. 41 miles. Ride 41 miles to the End of the Road Party at the Tybee Island Lighthouse. Along the way, we will ride through beautiful downtown Savannah. The E-O-R Party will feature a Low Country Boil, a coastal Georgia and BRAG favorite. The E-O-R Lunch is included in your weekly registration fee, optional for others. 25th Ride Celebration Cake for all. DJ. "Gold" Medals to children 15 and under. Shower truck available after you swim in the Atlantic Ocean. There will be optional kayak rentals. Be sure to visit the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. We will have optional buses back to Toccoa and back to Atlanta on Saturday afternoon. This will be BRAG's first visit to Tybee Island. Camping may be available at River's End Campground (800-786-1016). |
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