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35-427: The route covers approximately 400 miles over 7 days with options for longer distances. Mid-week, the tour stays two nights in one town allowing riders to either rest or ride a century with lesser mile options. Rest stops are every 8–15 miles and snacks and drinks are provided to registered riders. BRAG was originally called Georgia's Annual State Bicycling Event (GASBE) when it first began in 1980. The head leader on

70-504: A Representative from Georgia, serving two terms from 1831–1835. In 1824, 67 acres (270,000 m ) were purchased from Solomon Beck for $ 150, and city representatives laid out a site for a courthouse and the surrounding streets. In 1904, a significant development took place with the completion of the Tallulah Falls Railway to Clayton from Cornelia, Georgia. This railway was extended to Franklin, North Carolina, by 1907, marking

105-585: A different bike shop would take on the organization and promotion of the event. As the event grew, it became obvious that the event would require a full time staff. An executive director, Jerry Colley, was hired as the Chief Executive Officer and held that position until 2015, when Franklin Johnson took over as Executive Director. For BRAG, many riders start training in January. Bobby Rone, a BRAG cyclist, makes

140-424: A different distance during the week. On average, each rider travels between 43 and 100 miles in a day. Each day of riding is pre-mapped out and planned so riders know where to go and what kind of trek is ahead for each day. When the trek for the day is complete, the cyclists stop in a city or town, and set up camp at a local high school or college. In the evenings, bikers can relax or enjoy entertainment and tourism for

175-884: A loop/figure 8 course and not a point-to-point ride. 2015 BRAG will begin Sunday, June 7 in Newnan, GA and will end on Saturday, June 13 also in Newnan. Riders will stop overnight in the following locations: The route for the 2014 BRAG began Sunday, June 8 in Washington, GA and ended on Saturday, June 14 in Darien, GA . Riders stopped overnight in the following locations: The route for the 2012 BRAG began Saturday, June 2 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA and ended on Saturday, June 9 in Tiger, GA . Riders stopped overnight in

210-406: A personal goal or complete a personal challenge, many ride for fun with family and/or friends, or on their own, as a hobby. And others ride to enjoy scenery, different terrain, and new country. On BRAG, almost all riders believe that it is more about the journey, rather than the destination. Riders may choose to complete as much or as little of the tour as they want to. This means each rider may travel

245-529: A significant step in Clayton's transportation infrastructure. The town has been equipped with public water and sanitary sewer service since the 1920s, a testament to its commitment to public health and well-being. Initially, the water supply was sourced from two springs on nearby Buzzard Roost Mountain; today, it utilizes Lake Rabun as its water supply, showcasing the town's adaptability and resourcefulness. In 1936, Clayton recorded 30.0 inches (760 mm) of snowfall,

280-557: A social event for cyclists and as a fund-raiser for the club’s other activities. The origins of the century ride are obscure, but Dora Rinehart did century rides in Denver, Colorado in the 1890s. The TOSRV began in 1962 with two riders. The Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour started in 1972 with eighty riders. The Apple Cider Century dates back to 1974. Club-sponsored century rides typically offer several options for cyclists of varying abilities, such as… Double century rides are usually scheduled near

315-399: A total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km ), all of it land. Its downtown is at 1,925 feet (587 m), and a number of hilltops in the city limits exceed 2,200 feet. Clayton is governed by a mayor and a five-member city council. As of 2021, the mayor is Jordan Green, and the councilmembers are Michele Duquette, Ara Joyce, David Cross, Woody Blalock, and John Bradshaw. The City Manager

350-399: Is Michael Esposito. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 2,047 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 74.5% White, 1.4% Black, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% from some other race and 1.9% from two or more races. 20.8% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,019 people, 816 households, and 497 families living in

385-629: Is a city in Rabun County , Georgia , United States. Its population was 2,003 at the 2020 census. The county seat of Rabun County , it is in the Blue Ridge Mountains . The area that eventually became Clayton was called the Dividings because it sat at the intersection of three crucial Cherokee trails. Explorer and naturalist William Bartram came through the Dividings in May 1775 while exploring what

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420-454: Is being ridden. A double metric is the shortest distance in randonneuring , long distance rides in multiples of 100k. Unlike centuries, riders in a randonneuring event, or brevet, pass through checkpoints on the route ensuring that the entire route is being completed. Amateur brevets are generally a test of endurance, rather than speed. Brevets also differ from centuries in being self-supported, riders either carrying or purchasing supplies along

455-602: Is good to excellent and the prices are very reasonable.” 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. The route for the 2024 Big BRAG began Saturday, June 1 in Atlanta, GA and ended on Saturday, June 8 in Savannah, GA . Riders stopped overnight in

490-469: Is set in Clayton in the not-too-distant future. Over the years, many films have been made in the Clayton and Tallulah Falls area. Clayton is at the southern base of 3,640-foot Black Rock Mountain . Immediately to its east is 3,000-foot Screamer Mountain. Other Blue Ridge Mountain peaks between 2,500 and 3,500 feet surround the city. According to the United States Census Bureau , Clayton has

525-485: The summer solstice to take advantage of the longer daylight hours, and begin at or before dawn. The term Imperial century is sometimes used outside the United States and United Kingdom to indicate that 100 miles in imperial system is used instead of the implied 100 kilometers in metric system . The term Metric century is used inside the United States and United Kingdom to indicate that 100 kilometers (62.13 miles)

560-534: The 2007 BRAG began Sunday, June 9 in Columbus, GA and ended in Savannah, GA on Saturday, June 16. Overnight stops were in the following towns: Century ride A century ride is a road cycling ride of 100 kilometers or more in metric system countries or 100 miles (160.9 km ) or more in imperial system countries, usually as a cycling club-sponsored event. Many cycling clubs sponsor an annual century ride as both

595-623: The 2009 BRAG began Sunday, June 7, in Hiawassee, Georgia and ended in South Carolina at the Savannah Lakes Resort and Marina on Saturday, June 13. 2009. Riders stopped overnight in the following towns: The route for the 2008 BRAG began Sunday, June 8 in Oxford, GA and ended on St. Simons Island, GA on Saturday, June 14. 2008's route stopped overnight in the following towns: The route for

630-405: The average family size was 2.79. In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males. The median income for a household in the city

665-429: The city. The population density was 653.2 inhabitants per square mile (252.2/km ). There were 1,006 housing units at an average density of 325.5 per square mile (125.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 84.55% White , 2.77% African American , 0.89% Native American , 1.34% Asian , 0.15% Pacific Islander , 9.41% from other races , and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.71% of

700-757: The first century on Day 1 and the second on Day 2. Ride the Rockies in Colorado often includes at least one century-optional day, as a detour from the shorter main route, as does the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia . The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, better known as Ragbrai , has included a century day every year since 1973. There are Imperial centuries in the UK, while in Ireland and Europe there are metric and double metric events. Clayton, GA Clayton

735-512: The following locations: The route for the 2011 BRAG began Saturday, June 4 in Atlanta, GA and ended on Saturday, June 11 in Savannah, GA . Riders stopped overnight in the following locations: The route for the 2010 BRAG began Saturday, June 5 in Peachtree City, GA and ended on Saturday, June 12, also in Peachtree City. Riders stopped overnight in the following locations: The route for

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770-516: The following locations: 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: The route for the 2016 BRAG began Saturday, June 4 in Atlanta, GA and ended on Saturday, June 11 in Savannah, GA . Riders stopped overnight in the following locations: The proposed route for the 2015 BRAG will be

805-721: The following locations: The route for the 2023 Big BRAG began Saturday, June 3 in Clayton, GA and ended on Saturday, June 10 in Augusta, GA . Riders stopped overnight in the following locations: 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: 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

840-459: The following suggestions: Rone says that after following his training strategy, the BRAG ride “is very easy and enjoyable.” BRAG volunteers choose the route each year and when the time comes around, they help paint the arrows and other lines on the pavement. They also post BRAG signs to help bikers out. The volunteers also pre-bike the ride to make sure it is a good route for cyclists from all over. When

875-492: The heat (average temperature is usually around 90 degrees Fahrenheit) or not able to ride up a hill can be picked up by BRAG support wagons. Those not able to bike for a couple days can also use the support wagons 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

910-671: The highest annual total for anywhere in Georgia. Part of Disney's Old Yeller was shot in Clayton in 1957. Grizzly was filmed in Clayton, with many residents cast in supporting roles. Production began the week before Thanksgiving 1975, with shooting continuing for about six weeks. After release in May 1976, Grizzly became the most financially successful independent motion picture to date—a record it held for more than two years until John Carpenter 's Halloween hit theaters in October 1978. Much of William Gibson 's 2014 novel The Peripheral

945-487: The idea for this event was Dot Moss . The inspiration originally came from the bicycle tour in Iowa called RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa). The first ride began in Savannah, Georgia , and finished in Columbus, Georgia . The ride was a total of 300 miles. In 1985, the name of the ride was changed to Bicycle Ride Across Georgia or BRAG. Originally the tour was organized by local bike shops and each year

980-408: The population. There were 816 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and

1015-415: The registration papers and fees are collected for each rider, an envelope is sent back to the rider, with information about the ride and precise distances and directions for every turn. For example, a directions packet might say something like this, “Begin a 1.2 mile serious climb…” They are made easy to follow. Everyone has their own reason to ride on BRAG. Many ride to keep in shape, many ride to accomplish

1050-687: The remainder of the night. If riders want to go out, a shuttle provides transportation between the camp site and touristic spots around town. At the camp site, riders can choose to either set up camp outside, in a tent, on a field -most likely a soccer or football field-, or inside in a gym. In the morning, most riders begin riding early to avoid the heat. Most of the routes are back roads with beautiful scenery and little traffic. Official BRAG rest stops are spaced every 10 to 15 miles and provide drinks and snacks to riders. Organizers suggest that riders not stop longer than 5 minutes to avoid difficulty restarting that may come from lactic acid . Cyclists not able to take

1085-506: The route. A sanctioned century ride is organized and conducted under the rules and liability protection of a sanctioning organization, such as the League of American Bicyclists . Sanctioned rides typically have rest stops every 25 miles or so, where water, food and toilets are available for cyclists. On a supported century ride, the route is patrolled by a sag wagon to assist riders with bicycle maintenance, or provide transportation back to

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1120-472: The starting line for those unable to ride the entire course. Sanctioned rides are almost always supported. The larger, more unusual and better known annual century rides in the United States and Canada include: Many multiple-day group rides include a century ride in one or more segments of the course. For example, Ride for AIDS Chicago in Illinois is a two-day, 200-mile charity ride in which cyclists complete

1155-442: Was $ 26,600, and the median income for a family was $ 36,164. Males had a median income of $ 25,823 versus $ 18,304 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,977. About 7.9% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over. The Rabun County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of two elementary schools,

1190-532: Was founded at this location, and the five trails today are Highways 23/441 North and South, Highway 76 East and West, and Warwoman Road. Claytonsville was founded by European-American settlers in 1821 as the seat of Rabun County. In 1823, the town was incorporated and renamed Clayton. It was named after a prominent jurist and congressman, Judge Augustin S. Clayton , who served in both the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate before being elected as

1225-514: Was later organized as Rabun County. Much later, after Clayton had grown to include the Dividings, two of the old Cherokee trails were improved as the main roads for Clayton and the county: U.S. 23 / 441 and U.S. 76 . For hundreds of years, the homeland of the Cherokees, northeast Georgia, was crisscrossed with Indian trails. The Dividings was the intersection of five major trails on the land that eventually became Rabun County. Centuries later, Clayton

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