Brevets-400km 300km or 200km
Aug 7th, 2010 Brevets from Statesville, NC
Brevet-400km
Statesville, Lenoir, Adako, Jonas Ridge, Newland, Roan Mtn, Hughes Gap, Red Hill, Celo, Marion, Linville Falls, Jonas Ridge, Adako, Lenoir, Taylorsville, Statesville
Distance is approximately 407 Kilometers (253 miles with about 27,200 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 a very challenging route in places due to the terrain, but not such that most reasonably fit randonneurs would not be able to finish on time. Most of you will need a triple or low gear compact for several of the climbs. You will need to watch your stop times and site seeing times, so consider planning to keep a steady effort on the easier section. There are quite a few long down hills too.
The section from Roan Mountain only uses a short section of TN-143 then uses Hughes Gap to cross the ridge(a nicely shaded low traffic road and not as steep as Carvers Gap/TN-143/RoanRd which has almost 1000 feet more in altitude/climbing over the same distance). Just after crossing the ridge at the TN-NC boarder there is a 0.5 mile section of packed sand and gravel that goes slightly downhill. You will need to go slow and make sure you miss any larger rocks and 1 large pothole in the right lane.
Brevet-300km
Statesville, Lenoir, Adako, Jonas Ridge, Newland, Roan Mtn, Jonas Ridge, Adako, Lenoir, Taylorsville, Statesville
Distance is approximately 311 Kilometers (193 miles with about 19,200 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 a somewhat 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 you will need a triple or low gear compact for NC-181. You may need to watch your stop times and site seeing times, so consider planning to keep a steady effort on the easier sections. There are quite a few long down hills too.
Brevet-200km
Statesville, Lenoir, Adako, Jonas Ridge, Adako, Lenoir, Taylorsville, Statesville
Distance is approximately 208/225 Kilometers (129/140 miles with about 12,700 ft of total climbing)
The offical finish is in Hiddenite at 208 KM, so after you get your control card signed at the store in Hiddenite, you will need to ride from there to where you started, about an additional 11 miles.
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 a somewhat 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 you may need a triple or low gear compact for NC-181. You may need to watch your stop times and site seeing times, so consider planning to keep a steady effort on the easier sections. There are quite a few long down hills too.
On Site Registration/inspection opens at Aug 7 2010 5:30AM
Across the street from the Ecconmy Inn on Hwy US 64 / NC-90 near exit 148 I-40 Statesville, NC
Brevet starts at Aug 7, 2010 06:30 AM
Aug 7, 2010 • Sunrise 6:27 AM • Sunset 8:13 PM • 13h 46m of daylight • EST
Aug 8, 2010 • Sunrise 6:28 AM
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 is
400k $40 per rider
300k $30 per rider
200k $20 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-RUSA Brevet route. The total time allowed from start to finish is 400k-27 hours, 300k-20 hours, or 200k-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.
Approximate overall climbing is 27,200 feet using Topo Version 4 for the 400k
400k Que sheets
300k Que sheets
200k Que sheets
Start location will be near I-40 exit 148 north off of US64/NC90 Statesville, NC
-Economy Inn Statesville
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