Asheville-Damascus-Asheville 400k

This is one of the original brevet routes we started using in 2015 that remains largely unchanged.

The route has finalized for 2026. The start/finish is located at Aaron's, 1298 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806.

Due to Hurricane Helene road construction, the Bend of Ivy bridge at Gravel Pit Rd is still out.

Therefore, we will ride 25/70 from mile 16 to mile 19. This a 4-lane that we wouldn't typically ride on. However, we have used it on this route since Hurricane Helene and it has proven to be low traffic during the early hours.

Mile 101 and 140 - there is a natural spring coming directly out of the side of the mountain on the climb up to the Appalachian Trail crossing. If it's hot, don't miss it. We drink this water. This is a great opportunity to get refreshed.

Dinner - We recommended dinner at Mid City Grill in Johnson City. They have great options for most diets including vegans. The food is very good.

24 hour service is available at mile 228 in Mars Hill. If in need of services late night on the return, this will be your best and first service option after the descent into North Carolina.

Recommended Hotel: Sleep Inn Asheville - Biltmore West,1918 Old Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

Last update: 6/28/2026

Start date
Start address
Aaron's Rental, 1298 Patton Ave, Asheville 28806
Fee
$5.00
Distance
400km
Climbing
1
GPS route link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55867770
Results link
https://rusa.org/cgi-bin/routeview_PF.pl?rtid=1747
Registered riders
Bradshaw, Will
Heller, Luke
Hittinger, Charlie
Layne, Jason
Turner, Julia

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Remember:

When riding in low light conditions, no lights, no reflective gear, no ride! No exceptions!

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Proof of passage

WE DO NOT PROVIDE BREVET CARDS UNLESS YOU SPECIFICALLY REQUEST THEM.

AIR prefers EPP (electronic proof of passage) for ride verification.

In the event of GPS failure, take a picture of your bike at each control with your smartphone.

WE DO NOT PROVIDE COPIES OF CUE SHEETS.

They are available for you to print/modify as needed at the RidewithGPS route link.

AIR ride faq:

What gear requirements are there?

For any of the ride that is done in the dark (even at the start), you MUST have:

  • A RUSA compliant reflective vest
  • Ankle reflectors
  • Active/working front light
  • Active/working rear red light

Ultimately all riders must meet or exceed the RUSA guidelines: https://rusa.org/reflectivity

Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification from the event.

Ride proof?

We accept electronic proof of passage (EPP) for ride verification, but offer traditional Brevet Cards on request.

Valid EPP methods/examples:

  • Strava or equivalent GPS track showing the entire ride
  • Picture of bike and self at each control

Will there be SAG or support on the ride?

Unless otherwise noted there will be no SAG or support vehicle.

If you quit the ride be prepared to get yourself back home / to the start.

Will a get paper queue sheet at the ride start?

No. Please print your own queue sheet directly from the RWGPS page.

What kind of support is permitted?

You are able to receive support from event riders anywhere on course.

You are allowed to receive support (even from non riders) at each "control".

No other support is allowed.