Believe It If You Need It

A very quiet ride through the SC Upstate with a smooth hardpack gravel section.

 

Recommended lunch stop is at mile 100 @ Hilltop Deli & Grocery, 3323 Ridgeway Rd, Great Falls, SC 29055.

Alternatively, snack till mile 135 and you've got myriad options.

There's a 24hr Kangaroo Express and a @4hr Waffle House at mile 189 slightly off course if you turn right.

In Jonesville, the 24hr Circle K gas station has moved from mile 221 to 222. I'll work on updating the route to reflect this before Thurs night.

Come back later for additional details/updates.

The route posted is final.

Start date
Add to Calendar 2023-02-18 10:00:00 2023-02-18 10:00:00 Believe It If You Need It - 407km https://air.bikeavl.com//node/61

A very quiet ride through the SC Upstate with a smooth hardpack gravel section.

 

Recommended lunch stop is at mile 100 @ Hilltop Deli & Grocery, 3323 Ridgeway Rd, Great Falls, SC 29055.

Alternatively, snack till mile 135 and you've got myriad options.

There's a 24hr Kangaroo Express and a @4hr Waffle House at mile 189 slightly off course if you turn right.

In Jonesville, the 24hr Circle K gas station has moved from mile 221 to 222. I'll work on updating the route to reflect this before Thurs night.

Come back later for additional details/updates.

The route posted is final.

 Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Duncan/Spartanburg 1534 E Main St Duncan, SC 29334 Asheville International Randonneurs ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com America/New_York public
Start address
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Duncan/Spartanburg 1534 E Main St Duncan, SC 29334
Fee
$15.00
Distance
407km
Climbing
3492
GPS route link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28869875
Registered riders
Michael Billing
John Ende
Luke Heller
John McCaig
Kevin Lane

 

Remember:

No waiver, no lights, no reflective gear, no ride! No exceptions!

$$$ MONEY $$$


We are only accepting cash for brevet registration at this time.
We apologize for the inconvenience

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:

How do I "register" for a ride?

To register for an AIR ride simply send these details to ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com

  • The date and ride you are interested in registering for
  • Your active RUSA membership number
  • Your first name / last name
  • A working phone number
  • Emergency contact
    • first name / last name
    • working phone number

How do I get a RUSA membership?

To register you must be an active RUSA member.

If you are not an active RUSA member head to https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices and register.

Note: if you are registering with RUSA close to the start of an event you likely cannot pay with a check in time. Instead use PayPal and email ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com with your pre-registration information to get a full registration expedited.

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.