The
Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) has a major new partner as it begins its
36th year. The Northside Hospital
Healthcare System is the presenting sponsor of the four BRAG rides in 2015. BRAG
events include: the WinterRide, Feb. 17-22 in St. Marys; the Spring Tune-Up
Ride, April 17-19 in Madison; BRAG, June 7-13 in the Newnan, Carrollton and
LaGrange areas; and the Georgia BikeFest, Oct. 9-11 in Columbus.
“Northside
Hospital is proud to sponsor these events, which promote health, fitness and
community involvement throughout the state," said Lee Echols, vice
president of marketing and communications at Northside Hospital. Echols
said BRAG has a legacy of success and advocacy that Northside Hospital is proud
to join. "As
much as any group in the country, BRAG has set the example of how to celebrate
cycling and community," Echols said. "Thousands of people have explored our
state to see what we're all about. Northside Hospital is privileged to be a
part of this celebration."
BRAG’s
Ride Director Vicki Thompson said she’s thrilled to be a partner with Northside
to help attract more riders statewide and promote safety and health. “This
marks the 36th year we’ve held this wonderful family-oriented event,” Thompson
said. “You can’t ‘BRAG’ if you don’t
ride.”
BRAG
is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable, family-friendly bicycle
tours in and across Georgia with an emphasis on safety, education and fun. Northside
Hospital is committed to nurturing strong community relationships — it is the
preferred health care partner of the Atlanta Falcons and a major sponsor of the
Peachtree Road Race.
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