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July 27th Brevets 2013 - Mars Hill
6am start times for all Brevets
600k, 400k, 300k or 200k

Note: Due to some construction, etc. the routes will be changed slightly. All changes (cue sheets & gps links) are now up on the website at 21:33 Monday July 22nd

July 27th, 2013 Brevet 600k

Mars Hill NC, Erwin TN, Hampton TN, Shady Valley TN, Bristol VA, Johnson City TN, Chuckney TN, Newport TN, Mars Hill NC, Waynesville, Marshall, Woodfin, Mars Hill

Distance for the complete loop is approximately 603 Kilometers ~374 miles
with a fair amount of climbing in several places, about 33,500 ft of total climbing

July 27th, 2013 Brevet 400k
Mars Hill NC, Erwin TN, Hampton TN, Shady Valley TN, Bristol VA, Johnson City TN, Chuckney TN, Newport TN, Mars Hill NC

Distance for the complete loop is approximately 401 Kilometers ~250 miles
with a fair amount of climbing in the middle, about 22,300 ft of total climbing

July 27th, 2013 300k Brevet
Mars Hill NC, Erwin TN, Hampton TN, Shady Valley TN, Johnson City TN, Chuckney TN, Mars Hill NC

Distance for 300k is approximately 300 Kilometers ~187 miles
with a fair amount of climbing in the middle, about 17,000 ft of total climbing

July 27th, 2013 200k Brevet
Mars Hill NC, Erwin TN, Johnson City TN, Chuckney TN, Mars Hill NC

Distance for 200k is approximately 204 Kilometers 127 miles
with some climbing in the middle, about 11,900 ft of total climbing

There is no official SAG on any of these Brevets.

Starts will be from a parking lot on Mars Hill College, tbd and will be posted just before the brevets.

Mars Hill, NC

The Mars Hill College in Mars Hill just off of Hwy 213 & I-26 will be the host for the start and finsh of all brevets

We will have a staff room Saturday and Sunday nights in Mars Hill

Details will be posted soon,

If you think you need, pre-ride accommodations, an extended sleep period or have crew, MHC has agreed to give us a great rate of about $20 per person per night - Sorry no air conditioning rooms are left
make sure you call us 980.224.3747 to coordinate your stay

Please take care of their facilities during your stay!

There are also a couple other chain hotels near the route in Mars Hill area.

Pre-registered riders will be invited to join http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncbrevetweekend/ Which has been set up to make it easy for NC Brevet Weekend riders to communicate prior to the brevets. Membership for this group is temporary with limited approval and may be only good for a few days after the event. If you want to use the group listings you'll need to follow up on the invitation or use the following link to request approval http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ncbrevetweekend/join

Some of you may want to sign up for the NCRandonCyclists Yahoo list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrandoncyclists/join

The routes are such that most reasonably fit randonneurs should be able to finish them within the RUSA time limits. If your fitness is low or your stop times are long then time could be tight. Some of you may need a triple or low gear compact crank, but most riders should not need extra low gearing. You will need to watch your stop times and site seeing times, so consider planning to keep a steady effort. Please save some energy for the few hills and long rollers.

Drop Bags & Sag

There is no drop bag service for any of the 600k, 400k, 300k or 200k brevets this weekend.

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.

On Site Registration/inspection opens 1 hour before brevet starts.

Suggested donation

600k = $60 per rider
400k = $40 per rider
300k = $30 per rider
200k = $20 per rider

If you have not completed the brevet by sunset, you must have RUSA approved lights and reflective gear on and operational or you will receive a DNF for the brevet.

Brevets are generally not races for which 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.

These are ACP Brevet routes .

The total time allowed from start to finish is
• 13.5 hours for the 200k
• 20 hours for the 300k
• 27 hours for the 400k
• 40 hours for the 600k
• 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.

Below 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 may be available by clicking on a map.

600K

400K

300K

200K

600k Cue sheets

400k Cue sheets

300k Cue sheets

200k Cue sheets

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