You Asked For It: 8,000+

UPDATES

[The GPS link was last updated 6/17/2023 @ 2:12pm with minor changes.]

[The ride fee has increased to $20 cash to fund 2 meals at a secret control at mile 205.2 and at the RBA residence]

That's right. You asked for it and we're delivering.

The ACP R-10000 award requires completion of a 600km with 8,000+meters of elevation gain.

The ACP only accepts elevation verification via OpenRunner therefore official elevation verification is independent of what you see on RidewithGPS.

The route linked below is pending final approval per the RUSA routes committee.

Ride breakdown

Day1

An extension of our famous Unaka Mountains 300km with the addition of a drop down to Lake Lure and up Hwy 9 to the Eastern Continental Divide.

Day 2

Designed to be a relatively easier day.

The climbs are relatively forgiving and we'll have a flat finish along the river.

General

Expect no frills, no support.

If you get yourself in, get yourself out.

We have volunteers that we will be on standby for any emergencies but none will be on course.

Hotels

Start/Overnight Hotel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville West, NC / 1914 Old Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806  •  (828) 665-9556

Alternate hotel, lower rates

Red Roof Inn, Asheville West  /  16 Crowell Road, Asheville, NC, 28806  •  (828) 341-6025

You may stay at whatever hotel you chose but the ride will start from Country Inn and Suites by Radisson.

Camping

If anyone wishes to save a few dollars and wishes to camp, you are more than welcome to camp in the RBA's backyard and have an outdoor hose shower.

Sunday morning

There is a control at my residence after leaving the overnight hotel.

We will host a small breakfast and coffee for all who are interested. Details on food TBD.

Please let us know if you are interested and any dietary restrictions by midnight Friday June 16 so we can plan accordingly.

Finish

The ride finishes at New Belgium Brewery. There is always a food truck onsite and non-alcoholic beverages.

They close @ 8pm which is 90 minutes before the control closes.

For riders finishing after 8pm, we have every intent to ushering riders into the finish of this epic ride.

There's a pizza place up the hill that we may shuffle you up to as needed.

 

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UPDATES

[The GPS link was last updated 6/17/2023 @ 2:12pm with minor changes.]

[The ride fee has increased to $20 cash to fund 2 meals at a secret control at mile 205.2 and at the RBA residence]

That's right. You asked for it and we're delivering.

The ACP R-10000 award requires completion of a 600km with 8,000+meters of elevation gain.

The ACP only accepts elevation verification via OpenRunner therefore official elevation verification is independent of what you see on RidewithGPS.

The route linked below is pending final approval per the RUSA routes committee.

Ride breakdown

Day1

An extension of our famous Unaka Mountains 300km with the addition of a drop down to Lake Lure and up Hwy 9 to the Eastern Continental Divide.

Day 2

Designed to be a relatively easier day.

The climbs are relatively forgiving and we'll have a flat finish along the river.

General

Expect no frills, no support.

If you get yourself in, get yourself out.

We have volunteers that we will be on standby for any emergencies but none will be on course.

Hotels

Start/Overnight Hotel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville West, NC / 1914 Old Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806  •  (828) 665-9556

Alternate hotel, lower rates

Red Roof Inn, Asheville West  /  16 Crowell Road, Asheville, NC, 28806  •  (828) 341-6025

You may stay at whatever hotel you chose but the ride will start from Country Inn and Suites by Radisson.

Camping

If anyone wishes to save a few dollars and wishes to camp, you are more than welcome to camp in the RBA's backyard and have an outdoor hose shower.

Sunday morning

There is a control at my residence after leaving the overnight hotel.

We will host a small breakfast and coffee for all who are interested. Details on food TBD.

Please let us know if you are interested and any dietary restrictions by midnight Friday June 16 so we can plan accordingly.

Finish

The ride finishes at New Belgium Brewery. There is always a food truck onsite and non-alcoholic beverages.

They close @ 8pm which is 90 minutes before the control closes.

For riders finishing after 8pm, we have every intent to ushering riders into the finish of this epic ride.

There's a pizza place up the hill that we may shuffle you up to as needed.

 

 1914 Old Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Asheville International Randonneurs ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com America/New_York public
Start address
1914 Old Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Fee
$20.00
Distance
600km
Climbing
8225
GPS route link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43329190
Route photo album
https://photos.app.goo.gl/npC7qeMcmhjNjNKj8
Registered riders
Jose Blanco
Dan Colvin
Paul Donaldson
Adam Garry
Luke Heller
Misha Heller
Charlie Martin
Doug McLerran
Joe Todd

 

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.