Brevet-200k, 300k or 400k
Lumberton
Jan 28th, 2017 Brevets
200k - 300k - 400k Lumberton, NC
Distance for 200k is approximately 202 Kilometers (~125 miles with about 1655 ft of total climbing)
Distance for 300k is approximately 307 Kilometers (~191 miles with about 2400 ft of total climbing)
Distance for 400k is approximately 405 Kilometers (~252 miles with about 3100 ft of total climbing)
Pre-Registration is strongly recommended for all events! If you do not pre-register your start may delayed or you may not be able to get credit for the brevet.
The route is such that most fit randonneurs should be able to finish on time with time to spare.
Drop Bags
There are no drop bags for this event
There is no official SAG on any of these Brevets.
Hotels
Near the start
Walmart parking lot at exit 22 in Lumberton
Walmart
Jackson court
Lumberton, NC 28358
Brevets starts at Jan 28, 2017 07:00 AM
Just off I-95 exit 22 from parkng lot in front of Walmart close to exit Walmart click for Google map of approximate start location.
If you have not completed the brevet by Sunset you must have RUSA approved lights and reflective gear on and operational from Sunset to Sunrise or you will receive a DNF for the brevet.
Suggested donation
200k = $20 per rider
300k = $30 per rider
400k = $40 per rider
600k = $60 per rider
1000k = $100 per rider
Brevets are generally not races and there is no prize money, so please be polite to all volunteers, fellow riders and convenience store attendants. Helping a fellow rider to finish is allowed and should make you feel better.
The spirit of randonneuring emphasizes self sufficiency. Personal sag vehicles are not allowed on the course and can only be used in certain situations defined in RUSA's Rules For Riders. You should also follow all local traffic laws, rules & regulations while participating in any brevet.
Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather conditions and have sufficient supplies and extra funds if needed for anything that may arise while en route on brevets!
Riders should pre-register online to allow them to start on time. You may also be able to register at the event prior to the start. It is strongly suggested that you pre-register. If you do not pre-register, your start may delayed or you may not be able to start with the other riders. Day of event registration may close at before the official event start time for Brevets.
This is an ACP Brevet.
The total time allowed from start to finish is
13.5 hours for the 200k and
20 hours for the 300k and
27 hours for the 400k and
40 hours for the 600k and
75 hours for the 1000k.
Riders must follow and complete the approved route. This route goes through several small towns in central North Carolina traveling along mostly low traffic roads. There may be some sections where traffic is high, so please ride carefully and safely at all times. The intermediate controls are where stores allow you to refuel with some basic supplies. There are also some other stores along the route where you may be able to stop and get limited nutritional supplies.
These are basic route maps. Please note that all online images, que sheets and maps are for general reference. Offical routes will be provided at the event start for registered participants. Another map version is available by clicking on either map.
200k route
300k route
400k route
Click on maps above to View Larger Map
Note: Cue sheets have been updated