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In 1998 all five of us rode on the Bike Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) in the loop ride starting in Oxford, GA and continuing in a wide loop around Atlanta.  We spent nights in Griffin, Newnan, Dallas, Waleska, Gainesville and Winder.

79_Team_Kaos.jpg (32582 bytes)   We rode and hung out with our 1998 Team Kaos.

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Yellow flowers growing by the roadside

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Each day there were rest stops about every 10 miles with the ever-present porta potties.  This year we stopped by the Etowah Indian Mounds and the Crawford Long Museum in Jefferson, GA for tours and a riding break.

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Each afternoon we camped at a high school or college campus.  We juggled, played games or just sat around and talked after the day's ride.

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A quick snooze after the long day's ride

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We found various ways to cool off after the hot rides.

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We danced and listened to great music at the Banks and Shane concert.

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Here's another report of the 1998 BRAG ride by our friend Andreas.

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