Swamp Fox 600 - Monroe, NC

The route has been finalized as linked below.

Support:

There is none. There will be no drop bags; if you need it, you carry it. If you DNF, please inform the ride organizer of your plan to coordinate your return to the finish. In most every case with AIR brevets, the ride organizer is also on the ride. Per RUSA rules, you may only receive non-neutral support at controls.

Airport Shuttle:

There will be limited available for riders flying in. Please contact the ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com to inquire. If you want to make the trip, we'd love to make it work.

Lodging:

Friday - Relax Inn Monroe / 611 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110 / (704) 289-4581

80 2 QUEENS / 75 KING / Each room has refundable $25 deposit upon checkout.

Allegedly they "NEVER" run out of rooms so there's no need to reserve in advance but it's still encouraged.

You may be asking yourself:

"Why didn't the RBA choose a finer establishment for the start hotel?"

"Is this training for the ditches I'll be sleeping in on a 1200km?"

The Relax Inn, while a bit dated, should be just fine for a half a night of sleep. There are several more modern lodging options if you desire up the street. These more modern hotels were not chosen due to the difficulty of returning to them by bike at the finish of the ride.

Saturday - Quality Inn / 817 Radford Blvd, Dillon, SC 29536 / (843) 774-0222

As of 1/16/2023, there are ample rooms to accomodate a small roving group of randonneurs. This establishment does not allow for me to block the rooms; you must make your own reservation.

While it's hard for me to believe, the report that they expect to sell out on the weekend we are riding through. It is strongly suggested that you reserve rooms in advance.

As of 1/16/2023, rooms are $93/night on Choicehotels.com + $11 tax for a total of $104.

 

 

 

 

Start date
Add to Calendar 2023-02-25 10:00:00 2023-02-25 10:00:00 Swamp Fox 600 - Monroe, NC - 600km https://air.bikeavl.com//node/68

The route has been finalized as linked below.

Support:

There is none. There will be no drop bags; if you need it, you carry it. If you DNF, please inform the ride organizer of your plan to coordinate your return to the finish. In most every case with AIR brevets, the ride organizer is also on the ride. Per RUSA rules, you may only receive non-neutral support at controls.

Airport Shuttle:

There will be limited available for riders flying in. Please contact the ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com to inquire. If you want to make the trip, we'd love to make it work.

Lodging:

Friday - Relax Inn Monroe / 611 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110 / (704) 289-4581

80 2 QUEENS / 75 KING / Each room has refundable $25 deposit upon checkout.

Allegedly they "NEVER" run out of rooms so there's no need to reserve in advance but it's still encouraged.

You may be asking yourself:

"Why didn't the RBA choose a finer establishment for the start hotel?"

"Is this training for the ditches I'll be sleeping in on a 1200km?"

The Relax Inn, while a bit dated, should be just fine for a half a night of sleep. There are several more modern lodging options if you desire up the street. These more modern hotels were not chosen due to the difficulty of returning to them by bike at the finish of the ride.

Saturday - Quality Inn / 817 Radford Blvd, Dillon, SC 29536 / (843) 774-0222

As of 1/16/2023, there are ample rooms to accomodate a small roving group of randonneurs. This establishment does not allow for me to block the rooms; you must make your own reservation.

While it's hard for me to believe, the report that they expect to sell out on the weekend we are riding through. It is strongly suggested that you reserve rooms in advance.

As of 1/16/2023, rooms are $93/night on Choicehotels.com + $11 tax for a total of $104.

 

 

 

 

 Relax Inn Monroe - 611 W Roosevelt Blvd Monroe, NC 28110 Asheville International Randonneurs ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com America/New_York public
Start address
Relax Inn Monroe - 611 W Roosevelt Blvd Monroe, NC 28110
Fee
$20.00
Distance
600km
Climbing
2795
GPS route link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41800475
Registered riders
Jose Blanco
Frank DiCarlantonio
Bob Counts
John Ende
Chris Gross
Luke Heller
Misha Heller
Olga Huber
Wes Johnson
Tim Kelly
Kevin Lane
Steve Lavoie
Mark North
John Peltier
Brad Tanner

 

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.