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Whether you have 50 or 75 miles on your schedule for your event, this gravel training plan—plus expert tips—will get you there. Your 12-Week Gravel Training Plan to Crush Your First Race Skip ...
Clock your first century ride with this 20-week training plan, designed for first-timers. Plus, we offer tips for conquering those 100 miles.
Most people ride the route north to south. Southbound riders normally cannot start prior to mid-June nor later than the end of September. Typical times to ride the entire route range from six to ten weeks. Logistical issues complicate riding the GDMBR. Reliable food and water sources on some portions of the route are over 100 mi (160 km) apart.
The first ride began in Savannah, Georgia, and finished in Columbus, Georgia. The ride was a total of 300 miles. [3] 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 a different bike shop would take on the organization and promotion of the event.
For ambitious riders who choose the 75-mile (121 km) route, there is a 25-mile (40 km) loop which can be added to the ride to make it a full century (100 miles). At the finish line, a variety of events are held on the boardwalk in Ocean City, one of the most popular family vacation spots in the United States.
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Competitors ride between hills at a neutral pace, and a whistle signals the rolling start of each hill. [5] The top male and female riders on each hill score points, with the first place rider scoring 10 points and the tenth place receiving 1 point. [12] The final standings are established by cumulative points throughout the event. [13]
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