Roswell News

2006 SPRING TUNE UP RIDE. The BRAG Spring Tune-Up ride will be April 28-30, 2006 in Madison, Georgia. Mark your calendars now. Join us for this terrific tour of gentle hills, scenic roads, and antebellum homes in Georgia's heartland.

DATES SET FOR TOUR DE CURE 2006. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Tour de Cure, the American Diabetes Association's cycling fundraising event in Fairburn, GA on Sunday, May 21, 2006.

BIKE COSTA RICA - January 14-22, 2006. Team BRAG is pleased to announce that the group roster for Bike Costa Rica is now full. If you are still interested in this unforgettable on-road cycling experience in Costa Rica, space may still be available on a stand-by basis. Contact Jerry Colley at braghq@aol.com or call 770 289 2271 for more information.

Bike Costa Rica is a 9-day, 8-night guided tour costing $1,880 per person, double occupancy in High Season. This price is all-inclusive. It includes your airport transfers, bi-lingual guides, van support, water and refreshments, most activities, all entrance fees, and all meals except two lunches on the layover days. Excellent Cannondale hybrid or mountain bikes are available to rent. Your airfare is extra. The group size is limited to 16. A day-by-day itinerary is located on the website for Bike Costa Rica at http://www.bruncas.com/bike6.html Photos of the scouting trip are at http://www.pixagogo.com/0001195321

BRAG 2006. The 2006 Bicycle Ride Across Georgia will be June 10-17, 2006. The tentative route begins in Dalton, Georgia and finishes in Augusta, Georgia. The route is tentatively scheduled to include:
June 10 Dalton
June 11 Adairsville
June 12 Waleska
June 13/14 Gainesville
June 15 Madison
June 16 Washington
June 17 Augusta

Click here to see the 2005 Georgia cycling ride/race events calendar

News Release: 4/12/05

BIKE ROSWELL! AFFILIATES WITH THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS

ROSWELL, Ga. (April 12, 2005) – Bike Roswell! has affiliated with the League of American Bicyclists which will provide our newly incorporated organzation with special event insurance, event publicity, and more. Click here to see all the benefits our club will recieve.

Click here to see the individual member benefits available if you join personally.

Press Release: 3/10/05

ROSWELL PROMOTES SAFE CYCLING WITH NALLEY HISTORIC ROSWELL CRITERIUM AND BIKE ROSWELL!

ROSWELL, Ga. (March 10, 2005) – Citizens and cyclists from the Roswell area and surrounding communities are working on new activities this spring to make their recipe for "Crits, Grits and a Heap of Greens" the best event in its four-year history.... see full story

News Release: 2/21/05

2/21/05 Roswell City Council approves the Application for a Bicycle Friendly City Designation

Under stormy skies, the Roswell City Council unanimously and enthusiastically approved the application developed by Bike Roswell! to become the first bicycle friendly city in Georgia. This application will be submitted to the League of American Bicyclists in March. Steve Acenbrak of the Rowell City Transportation Department made the presentation to the council. Frank Eastland and Jackie Tyson of Bike Roswell! both spoke to the city council in support of the application. The many bicyclists and supporters were joined by Mayor Jere Wood for a group photo . Mayor Wood is also a cyclist.


	News Release: 2/1/05

		"Crits, Grits and a Heap of Greens" Sunday, May 1, 2005 12pm to 7:30pm Planning is underway for the 4^th Annual Nalley Historic Roswell Criterium. Eight elite amateur and professional bicycle races, children's bike safety rodeo and races, street festival with food, entertainment and live music. Admission free for festival and children's activities. New this year will be the Inaugural Mayor's Ride, a recreational, 41-mile fun ride through Roswell. For more information, visit www.NalleyHRC.com. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month/ National Bike Month. Reconnect with your bicycle and enjoy a day in Historic Roswell to kick off the celebration!