The first stage was to take the bicyclists from Hiawassee to Dahlonega.
Other stops between now and Friday include Mount Airy, Athens, Elberton, Wilkes County and Savannah Lakes. About 1,500 riders are participating this year.

File photo from 2008 BRAG (courtesy of brag.org and Don McClanahan).
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