Bicycle Ride Across Georgia Rolls Through Braselton
Updated: 1 hour ago
June 6-8, 2023
Over 1,000 cyclists will ride into Braselton on Tuesday, June 6 during a weeklong journey across Georgia. The local community is invited to participate in the festive atmosphere and activities happening in Downtown Braselton until the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) departs Thursday, June 8 at 7 a.m. Join us for movies, live music, and cheer for the cyclists as they come to town!
Spectator Event Schedule
See the Cyclists
Braselton Civic Center, 27 E. Lake Dr., Braselton, GA
The public is invited to watch BRAG cyclists during their arrivals and departures via West Jackson Road and E. Lake Drive. Be aware that there may be road closures or heavy bicycle traffic each morning. Free public parking is available in the Downtown Parking Deck.
Tuesday, June 6
Arrival 9:30-11 a.m.
Wednesday, June 7
Recovery Ride 7 a.m.
Return 9:30-10 a.m.
Thursday, June 8
Departure 7 a.m.
Classic Movie Marathon
Historic Braselton Gym, 4825 Hwy. 53, Braselton, GA
$5 per person for a movie, drink and popcorn. Free air conditioning!
Tuesday, June 6
1 p.m. "Aquaman"
4 p.m. "National Lampoon's Vacation"
7 p.m. "Top Gun: Maverick"
Wednesday, June 7
10 a.m. "Aquaman"
1 p.m. "Top Gun: Maverick"
Concert & Cookout
Braselton Town Green, 9924 Davis St., Braselton, GA
Free music. Food and drinks available for purchase in the Concession Stand by Leather & Lace Coffee & Company and at restaurants throughout downtown.
Wednesday, June 7
5 p.m. Reminisce
6:15 p.m. Vintage Vixens
8 p.m. Good Measure Band
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
The 1904, 9924 Davis St., Braselton, GA
Get to know "the 3 Bs" who built Braselton as you take a guided walking tour of historic downtown. Your tour guide will give you a glimpse inside some of these beautiful buildings and their stories. Normally $10 per person, the tour will be offered free during BRAG! Tour begins at the first-floor lobby of The 1904, located in the Braselton Brothers Department Store.
Wednesday, June 7
10 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
About Bicycle Ride Across Georgia
The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) is a nonprofit that provides cyclists with the opportunity to explore Georgia several times a year. Big BRAG is the organization's largest event, spanning 400 miles and six cities. "The route offers a challenging and rewarding experience for riders of all skill levels, taking them through some of the most picturesque towns and countryside in Georgia. We can't wait to see everyone out on the road in June!" said Franklin Johnson, BRAG Ride Director.
Visit https://brag.org/brag/ to learn more about the race. Registration is still open!
Cyclists will begin arriving in Braselton on Tuesday, June 6 and will depart for their next destination on Thursday, June 8. If you drive through Downtown Braselton during the event, it may appear that a giant scout troop is having a summer camp! To make the tour affordable, most riders camp at each stop. Campers will be indoors at the Braselton Civic Center and outdoors in the vicinity of Braselton Park and Hoschton Park. Because BRAG's layover will be spent in Braselton, riders are expected to take advantage of local hotels and attractions during their midweek day of rest.
The Braselton Trolley will shuttle riders and the public throughout town, following a modified route for the event. During the event, the trolley route, schedule, and real-time location will be available at this link: https://braseltontrolley.ridesystems.net/.
Braselton Park facilities will remain open to the public during Big BRAG. The splash pad operating hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The tennis courts will be converted to pickleball courts during the event.
Part of the fun of BRAG is meeting people all over Georgia, so Johnson said he hopes residents will come downtown to meet the cyclists and participate in the events.