BRAG 2009 started in Hiawassee and this is the way I would like to have ridden.
Here we are ready to go on the morning of June 7th.
Here we are ready to go on the morning of June 7th.
Luxury accommodations were available. You had a selection of gyms, classrooms in some stops, tents (bring your own) or tents provided by Bubba's Pampered Pedalers. We go the cheap route - sleep in gyms or class rooms. Picture further down shows those deluxe rooms. There are those who stay in motels but I feel they miss part of the ambiance
Highest point on the ride was about 10 miles into the ride at Unicoi Gap
Highest point on the ride was about 10 miles into the ride at Unicoi Gap
Unicoi Gap is also one of the AT crossings.
Just north of Lula on Highway 52 you will find Edith Ann's Chair
Kayla made a lot of new friends. The following pictures are just a few of them.
Of course, you have your choice of deluxe bathing facilities. You could take a bath in the gyms, most of which did have warm water, or you could go to the shower truck. Men on the left, women on the right.
Wildlife was found on the ride on the last day. Nice cute black snake. Was a chance to give a bit of education about snakes that have fangs that are dangerous and those that are not.
Kayla made a lot of new friends. The following pictures are just a few of them.
Kayla with one of her Bulldawg friends below. She enjoyed seeing all the different Bulldawgs around town in Athens. Now, I am not sure I understand a flower covered dawg but ???
Special recognition for Maggie and Caroline. They were our inspiration for several years to make us want to bring Kayla when she was old enough. These two young ladies are BRAG vets.
More friends - did not matter - young or old.
Kayla met Hannah and Hannah instantly became Hannah Montana for Kayla
Another of the friends on the ride. Hope to see all of them next year or at the Bike Fest in Tifton
Special recognition for Maggie and Caroline. They were our inspiration for several years to make us want to bring Kayla when she was old enough. These two young ladies are BRAG vets.
More friends - did not matter - young or old.
Kayla met Hannah and Hannah instantly became Hannah Montana for Kayla
Another of the friends on the ride. Hope to see all of them next year or at the Bike Fest in Tifton
Yes, definitely deluxe sleeping quarters. Place would almost be cleared out by 7 AM and the sounds of BRAG include snoring and starting about 4:30 AM, unzipping of sleeping bags and the whoosh of air mattresses being deflated. Try sleeping past that and you have seen a miracle.
The river at Watson Mill State Park through the covered bridge
Talent night was in Elberton and after the talent show, there was DJ music. Kayla was up on the stage dancing.
Hat day for Kayla. She did not like the idea on Sunday but by Friday, she decided she wanted to wear it. Thanks to duct tape, we were able to hold the thing on.
Of course, you have your choice of deluxe bathing facilities. You could take a bath in the gyms, most of which did have warm water, or you could go to the shower truck. Men on the left, women on the right.
Chicken Crossing - Team Road Kill struck and left beads
Wildlife was found on the ride on the last day. Nice cute black snake. Was a chance to give a bit of education about snakes that have fangs that are dangerous and those that are not.
Almost to the finish as we cross into South Carolina east of Lincolnton.
Riding into the finish
Kayla at the finish line at the Savannah River Resort - Grandpa 323 miles, Kayla 209 miles.
Riding into the finish
Kayla at the finish line at the Savannah River Resort - Grandpa 323 miles, Kayla 209 miles.
Kayla gets presented her BRAG 2009 medal
Oh, did I forget to say that this ride was all about Kayla? Per her father, she has not quit talking about it and has already said she is going next year.
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