The routes are somewhat to very challenging routes in places due to the terrain, but not such that most reasonably fit randonneurs would not be able to finish on time. If your fitness is low or your stop times are long then time will be tight. Some of you may need a triple or low gear compact crank. You will need to watch your stop times and site seeing times, so consider planning to keep a steady effort on the easier sections which you have a good bit of in different sections of the routes and there are quite a few long down hills too. Please save some energy for the hills and long rollers.
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.
Note: Due to lack of interest in 600k for Jun 22, 2013, route has not been fully checked
Distance for the complete loop is approximately 602 Kilometers ~374 miles
with a fair amount of climbing in the middle, about 26,100 ft of total climbing
Distance for the complete loop is approximately 400 Kilometers ~249 miles
with a fair amount of climbing in the middle, about 18,500 ft of total climbing
Distance for 300k is approximately 305 Kilometers ~190 miles
with a fair amount of climbing in the middle, about 12,700 ft of total climbing
Distance for 200k is approximately 204 Kilometers 127 miles
with some climbing in the middle, about 6700 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.
On Site Registration/inspection opens about an hour before the start
on Hedge st off of Hwy 601 N - 2702 S. Main St. Salisbury, NC
subject to change just before June 22 - riders will be notified.
Start will be on Hedge St
DO NOT park near Main St or in the old windsong parking lot!!!!
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.
600k = $60 per rider
400k = $40 per rider
300k = $30 per rider
200k = $20 per rider
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 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. Anoter map version is available by clicking on either map.
Start location will be near old Windsong Bicycle Shop - Salisbury, NC
Subject to change just before June 22
Start will be on Hedge St
DO NOT park near Main St or in the old windsong parking lot!!!!
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