Brevet-200km & 300km
Lumberton
Feb 6st, 2010 Brevets 200k & 300km Lumberton, NC
As of early Thursday, the forecast looked much better, so I need a confirmation from anyone who thinks they will be starting one of the brevets this weekend in Lumberton or if you said you were and are fairly sure you can't make it. A simple email of your intent will be ok if you have done one of the Bicycle for Life brevets before, otherwise please pre-register if you have not.
I know that some of you may be snowed in but for the ones that can make it to the start, please drive carefully and plan on at least some rain during the day. Also check the forecast for yourself and bring what you need to finish the brevet without assistance. Limited sag may be or may not be available for the brevets and if it is then delays in support could be long.
Hope to see ya'll for another great route and adventure in coastal plains of North Carolina.
I will be leaving to drive to Lumberton mid-day Friday due to the bad weather around here on Friday
Distance for 200k is approximately 202 Kilometers (125 miles with about 1,800 ft of total climbing)
Distance for 300k is approximately 302 Kilometers (188 miles with about 2,800 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.
On Site Registration/inspection opens at Feb 6 2010 7:00AM
Brevets starts at Feb 6, 2010 08:00 AM
Just off I-95 exit 22 from parkng lot behind Huddle House click for Google map of approximate start location.
Feb 6, 2010 Sun hours • Sunrise 7:11 AM • Sunset 5:47 PM • 10h 36m 29s of daylight • EST
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
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. 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.
200k route
300k route
Click on maps above to View Larger Map
Approximate overall climbing is 2,800 feet using Topo Version 4