Brevet-400km
Statesville, Lenoir, Adako, Jonas Ridge, Newland, Roan Mtn, Hughes Gap, Red Hill, Celo, Marion, Linville Falls, Jonas Ridge, Adako, Lenoir, Taylorsville, Statesville

Aug 1st, 2009 Brevet 400k Statesville, NC

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Distance was 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. 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 started Aug 1, 2009 06:38 AM
Aug 1, 2009 • Sunrise 6:33 AM • Sunset 8:26 PM • 13h 53m 19s of daylight • EST
Aug 2, 2009 • Sunrise 6:34 AM • Sunset 8:25 PM • 13h 51m 39s 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 is $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.

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 785. 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 from Jonas Ridge to Newland due to map limitations

Approximate overall climbing is 27,200 feet using Topo Version 4

The section from Roan Mountain only uses a short section of TN-143 then uses Hughes Gap to cross the ridge. 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.

400k Que sheets

• may be available upon request only

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