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Brevets July 3rd and 4th 2010
600k, 400k, Double 300k or Double 200k

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.

The Double 200k's and Double 300k's use mostly parts of the 600k route.
The 400k route is the same as the June 5-6, 2010 route

A number of people had asked for something different,
so, the various route options will allow you to get your 600k or 400k in
or allow you to split your ride into 2x300k with an overnight in the Mountains of TN area of Erwin, TN
or allow you to split your ride into 2x200k with an overnight in the Mountains of NC area of Blowing Rock, NC
Please note that you will need to make your own overnight stay reservations which are not included.

For those that are doing the 600k, Double 300k, or Double 200k a small individual drop bag may be used and can be taken to the overnight in Erwin TN or Blowing Rock NC respectively or near there along the route for you. The drop bags for the overnight plan to be taken to the official overnight hotel for you and picked up to bring to the Day 2 finish.

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.

July 3-4th, 2010 Brevet 600k
Salisbury, Lenoir, Adako, Jonas Ridge, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Roan Mtn TN, Hampton TN, Erwin TN, Red Hill, Little Switzerland, Parkway North, Linville Falls, Jonas Ridge, Lenoir, Charles, Salisbury

Distance for the complete loop is approximately 608 Kilometers (378 miles with a fair amount of climbing in the middle)

July 3-4th, 2010 Brevet 400k use this link for more info on 400k
Salisbury, Lenoir, Adako, Marion, Little Switzerland, Parkway North, Linville Falls, Lenoir, Taylorsville, Troutman, Salisbury

Distance for the complete loop is approximately 417 Kilometers (259 miles with a fair amount of climbing in the middle)
Brevets starts at July 3rd, 2010 06:00 AM

July 3-4th, 2010 Double 300k Brevets
Day 1: Salisbury, Lenoir, Adako, Jonas Ridge, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Roan Mtn TN, Hampton TN, Erwin TN

Distance for Day 1 Salisbury, NC 300k is approximately 305 Kilometers 190 miles to the official end point with a fair amount of climbing in the middle
Brevets starts at July 3rd, 2010 06:00 AM

Day 2: Erwin TN, Red Hill, Little Switzerland, Parkway North, Linville Falls, Jonas Ridge, Lenoir, Charles, Salisbury

Distance for Day 2 Erwin, TN - Huddle House 300k is approximately 303 Kilometers 189 miles with a fair amount of climbing in the middle
Brevets starts at July 4th, 2010 05:00 AM

Please note that the 300k's are one way, so you will need to plan an overnight in the Erwin TN area. If you do not plan to ride both 300k's you will need to plan for your own transportation back to where you started from.

July 3-4th, 2010 Double 200k Brevets
Day 1: Salisbury, Lenoir, Adako, Jonas Ridge, Blowing Rock

Distance for Day 1 Salisbury, NC 200k is approximately 202 Kilometers 125 miles to the official end point.
Brevets starts at July 3rd, 2010 06:00 AM

Day 2: Blowing Rock, Jonas Ridge, Lenoir, Taylorsville, Troutman, Salisbury

Distance for Day 2 Blowing Rock, NC 200k is approximately 209 Kilometers 130 miles
Brevets starts at July 4th, 2010 07:00 AM

Please note that the 200k's are one way, so you will need to plan an overnight in the Blowing Rock area. If you do not plan to ride both 200k's you will need to plan for your own transportation back to where you started from.

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 July 3rd 2010 about 05:00am
Windsong Bicycle Shop
on Hwy 601 N - 2702 S. Main St. Salisbury, NC

July 3rd 2010 • Sunrise 6:03 AM • Sunset 8:32 PM • 14h 29m of daylight • EST
July 4th 2010 • Sunrise 6:04 AM • Sunset 8:34 PM • 14h 30m of daylight • EST
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.

Suggested donation

600k = $60 per rider
400k = $40 per rider
300k = $30 per rider or $50 per rider if you plan to ride the Double 300k
200k = $20 per rider or $30 per rider if you plan to ride the Double 200k

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.

This is an ACP-RUSA Brevet route number 698. The total time allowed from start to finish is 13.5 hours. The actual distance is approximately 206 Kilometers. 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 at the Charles, N. Wilkesboro & Charles 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.

This is a basic route map. 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.

600k


200k return

400k

600k Que sheets

400k Que sheets

300k Que sheets

200k Que sheets

Start location will be at Windsong Bicycle Shop - Salisbury, NC
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300k Finish Day 1, 300k Start Day 2
Erwin, TN Huddle House map is below or click on this link


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Erwin, TN - Holiday Inn Express hotel


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