Brevet-400km
Statesville, Brushy, Lenoir, Adako, Marion, Little Switzerland, Celo, Marion, Enola, Maiden, Catawba, Statesville

July 4th, 2009 Brevet 400k Statesville, NC

Distance was approximately 407 Kilometers (253 miles with about 24,400 ft of total climbing)

The route was somewhat of a challenging route in places due to the terrain, but not such that most reasonably fit randonneurs would not be able to finish on time. Some of riders needed a triple or low gear compact. You will needed to watch their stop times and site seeing times, and considerd planning to keep a steady effort on the easier section which they had a good bit of in the first 100 miles and there were quite a few long down hills too. They tried to save some energy for the last 90 miles of long rollers.

There are some extra controls basically to ensure the riders stay on course even though the alternate routes would be harder or not safe to ride. Currently there are 9 controls, 3 of them info controls. Remember: Secret controls are still a possibility.

By using the just after midnight start there are store open with food and liquid along the way at reasonable intervals during the day. Due to the RUSA Route coordinators requirements 3 of the controls are not at stores, so you'll need to stop, write the info and time on your card and then go on at the info controls.

There are good food stops available on route in Lenoir (2 or 3 places depending on when you get to Lenoir), the Alpine Inn on 226A one mile before top said you could stop there for a break if you need it on the 226A climb, Little Switzerland (2 places), Emerald Village, Cleo, Marion Hwy70 (5 or 6 places), Marion truckstop 226 & I-40, Maiden truckstop near Hwy 321. There are a few other stores on route.

On Site Registration/inspection opened at July 3rd 2009 11:00pm
Ecconmy Inn on Hwy US 64 / NC-90 near exit 148 I-40 Statesville, NC

Brevet started at July 4th, 2009 00:01 AM (just after July 3rd Friday 24:00 hours , Midnight)
Jul 4, 2009 • Sunrise 6:04 AM • Sunset 8:34 PM • 14h 30m 41s of daylight • EST
Jul 5, 2009 • Sunrise 6:04 AM • Sunset 8:34 PM • 14h 29m 59s of daylight • EST

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.

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!

This is an ACP-RUSA Brevet route number 763. The total time allowed from start to finish is 27 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.

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Note about larger map: the route is not correct after Little Switzerland to 19E due to map limitations

Approximate overall climbing is 24,400 feet using Topo Version 4

Climb up 226 and 226A Marion to Little Switzerland

expect to take close to 2 hours to travel this section.

From 19E back to the Parkway

400k Que sheets

• May be available on request only

Brevet will be held on July 4th, 2009 00:01am Start will be just after Midnite

Start location will be near I-40 exit 148 north off of US64/NC90 Statesville, NC
-Economy Inn Statesville
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