Upstate 200

Looking for some quiet, scenic roads? We've got you.

Welcome to the AIR Winter Brevet Series. 

A few of your pals checked out these roads on a chilly January day which led to some revisions to ensure you have the best experience possible. The Upstate 200 offers beautiful foothills mountain views, a scenic covered bridge, a First Class hardpack gravel section, one steady climb, and a timewarp General Store in Saluda.

Tips: Plan ahead.

First available service is at Zippitys Convenience Store (53KM); not a control. They have a restroom and all the accoutrements of a 1980's convenience store

The lunch stop in Cowpens is an "Open Control." This means you can stop anywhere as long as you ride down Main St as far as Church St before turning around. The old Bluegrass BBQ is no longer. There's a subway, a mexican restaurant, a chinese restaurant, a Hardees and others.

In Saluda, don't make more than 2 laps in the General Store. If you didn't see it the first time, it's not there. 

Start date
Add to Calendar 2023-02-04 12:30:00 2023-02-04 12:30:00 Upstate 200 - 204km https://air.bikeavl.com//node/62

Looking for some quiet, scenic roads? We've got you.

Welcome to the AIR Winter Brevet Series. 

A few of your pals checked out these roads on a chilly January day which led to some revisions to ensure you have the best experience possible. The Upstate 200 offers beautiful foothills mountain views, a scenic covered bridge, a First Class hardpack gravel section, one steady climb, and a timewarp General Store in Saluda.

Tips: Plan ahead.

First available service is at Zippitys Convenience Store (53KM); not a control. They have a restroom and all the accoutrements of a 1980's convenience store

The lunch stop in Cowpens is an "Open Control." This means you can stop anywhere as long as you ride down Main St as far as Church St before turning around. The old Bluegrass BBQ is no longer. There's a subway, a mexican restaurant, a chinese restaurant, a Hardees and others.

In Saluda, don't make more than 2 laps in the General Store. If you didn't see it the first time, it's not there. 

 Food Lion 148 Walnut Ln Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Asheville International Randonneurs ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com America/New_York public
Start address
Food Lion 148 Walnut Ln Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Fee
$5.00
Distance
204km
Climbing
2246
GPS route link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41841456
Registered riders
John Ende
Luke Heller
Kevin Lane
John McCaig
Ryan Prentiss
Coleman Ross
Cynthia Van Der Wiele

 

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.