to transport them, their bike, and, gear to the next stop on the route if necessary. Riders can purchase a meal ticket plan for the week. Cyclists can choose how many meals they want on their plan. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available. According to Fitz Miller, “The food is good to excellent and the prices are very reasonable.” Miscellaneous Information BRAG experts and experienced trekkers advise that participants ensure their bikes are tuned up and in good condition for the ride. They also advise that riders stick to a consistent cadence (pedaling speed) of at least 80 revolutions per minute, and know how to operate their gears correctly. Tours, Stops, and Dates 2022 BRAG The route for the 2022 Big BRAG began Saturday, June 4 in Columbus, GA and ended on Saturday, June 11 in Brunswick, GA. Riders stopped overnight in the following locations: Sunday, June 5 - Thomaston, GA - Thomaston-Upson Civic Center Monday, June 6 - Perry, GA - Georgia National Fairgrounds Tuesday & Wednesday, June 7–8 - Dublin, GA - Stubbs Park Thursday, June 9 - Hazlehurst, GA - Jeff Davis High School Friday, June 10 - Jesup, GA - Wayne County High School Saturday, June 11 - Brunswick, GA - Veterans Memorial Park 2019 BRAG The route for the 2019 BRAG began Saturday, June 1 in Ellijay, GA and ended on Saturday, June 8 in Darien, GA. Riders stopped overnight in the following locations: Sunday, June 2 - Gainesville, GA - Lake Lanier Olympic Park Monday, June 3 - Covington, GA - Indian Creek Middle School Tuesday & Wednesday, June 4–5 - Milledgeville, GA - GCSU Centennial Center Thursday, June 6 - Swainsboro, GA - East Georgia State College Friday, June 7 - Hinesville, GA - Shuman Recreation Center Saturday, June 8 - Darien, GA - Darien River Waterfront Park & Docks 2017 BRAG The route for the 2017 BRAG began Saturday, June 3 in Athens, GA and ended on Saturday, June 10 in Brunswick, GA. Riders stopped overnight in the following locations: Sunday, June 4 - Washington, GA - Pope Center Monday, June 5 - Thomson, GA - McDuffie Achievement Center (School) Tuesday & Wednesday, June 6–7 - Louisville, GA - Louisville Academy / Helen Clark Park Thursday, June 8 - Metter, GA - Metter Elementary School Friday, June 9 - Jesup, GA - Wayne County High School Saturday, June 10 - Brunswick, GA