Brevet-200k, 300k, 400k or 600k
Lumberton
October 4th, 2014 Brevets 200k - 300k - 400k - 600k Lumberton, NC
NC did it againg and closed a road on Sep 29, 2014
So routes have been changed again slightly
Note: 7am start
Distance for 200k is approximately 202 Kilometers (~126 miles with about 1665 ft of total climbing)
Distance for 300k is approximately 302 Kilometers (188 miles with about 2336 ft of total climbing)
Distance for 400k is approximately 403 Kilometers (252 miles with about 3146 ft of total climbing)
Distance for 600k is approximately 608 Kilometers (380 miles with about 4775 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.
Hotels
Near the start and along course
Super 8 at exit 22 in Lumberton has agreed to give us the corporate rate for our group
which is $55.44 Friday or Sat and $49.89 Sunday night, includes tax.
Please call (910) 671-4444 and mention Bicycle for Life bike ride at registration.
The rate they are giving us is better than AAA, etc. and standard rates.
Super 8
150 jackson court
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-4444
mention Bicycle for Life bike ride at registration
If you plan to stop at one of the Hotels along the course, you will need to make your own reservations
600k - White Lake Motel & Campground at ~197 miles
White Lake Motel and Campground
P.O. Box 7090
White Lake, NC 28337
Phone: 910-862-3947
600k - Days Inn in Elizabethtown at ~204.5 miles
it's about .5 miles off course on East Broad
Days Inn Elizabethtown
609 East Broad Street
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(800) 225-3297
daysinn.com
600k - goes through Shallotte at ~258 miles
400k - goes through at ~131 miles
Comfort Inn
360 Whiteville Road Northwest
Shallotte, NC 28459
(910) 754-3044
comfortinn.com
600k -- goes through Sunset Beach at ~270 miles
300k - goes through Sunset Beach at ~111 miles
400k - goes through Sunset Beach at ~144 miles
Continental Motel & Apartments
431 Sunset Boulevard South
Sunset Beach, NC 28468-4167
(910) 579-6772
Drop Bags
For those that are doing the 600k a small individual drop bag may be used and can be taken to the one of the hotels listed above along the course and will be left at the front desk. The drop bags will be taken to the official overnight hotel for you and picked up to bring back to the finish sometime Sunday.
Please do not put anything in your drop bag that you cannot do without for a few days just in case we miss you or don't get them to you at the finish for some reason. If you do not wait at the finish for your drop bags, they can be shipped to you at your expense, BFL will not pay for shipping of items to you.
We will not be responsible for your drop bags or items in your drop bags.
There is no official SAG on any of these Brevets.
On Site Registration/inspection opens at Oct 4, 2014 6:00AM
Brevets starts at Oct 4, 2014 07:00 AM
Just off I-95 exit 22 from parkng lot behind Super 8 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
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. 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.
The maps 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. Anoter map version is available by clicking on either map.
Click on maps below to View a Larger Map in TrimbleOutdoors
Caution the TrimbleOutdoors cues and GPS file should only be use for general info
200k Route was changed due to bridge out on NC-903
300k route has changed due to bridge out on Mercer Mill
400k route has changed due to bridge out on Mercer Mill
600k route has changed due to bridges out on 903 and Mercer Mill
Click on maps above to View Larger Map
Caution the link cues on GPS maps file should only be use for general info