Denver-Aspen 300km Brevet – August 6, 2005

Tips for the Rider

® Official Checkpoints – Bailey, Fairplay, Buena Vista, and Twin Lakes.

® Personal Support – As with all brevets, if you have individual or shared personal support, your support can only meet and assist you at checkpoints and as specified by officials (except in emergency: in that regard, any personal support is expected to assist other riders in an emergency.)

® Nutrition/Hydration – Plan Ahead! – The checkpoints are at stores or in towns with stores, where you can find food and drink. In addition, there are stores at Pine Junction and at Johnson Village (before Buena Vista). There are no stores between Twin Lakes and Aspen, including the long climb up Independence Pass. You should in general plan ahead and anticipate your needs, especially if the upcoming segment has significant climbing.

® Weather – As in all mountainous terrain, be aware of and prepare for changing weather conditions. By the time you reach the climb to Independence Pass, it will be late enough in the day to produce storms. Remember that Independence Pass is at/above timberline (tundra fields).

® Lighting – Remember that lighting and reflective equipment are REQUIRED for the ride start, which will have 2½ hours in darkness. Lighting includes street-legal headlight and taillight. Reflective equipment includes vest, ankle bands, and reflective material on your bike.

® Transport from Woody Creek – As this is a point-to-point brevet, you may need to make some arrangement to get home. Note that the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority runs service through Woody Creek to Aspen and other points valley: http://www.rfta.com/woodycreeksummer.html.

® Finish and Brevet Card – If you finish before an RMCC official is present, have the Woody Creek Tavern representative note the finish time on your card. Hand your card to the RMCC official, if present. If there is no RMCC official present by the time you depart, mail your card to Charles Henderson, 2 Blue Grouse Ridge Rd., Littleton CO 80127. Your card is required for you to get credit for your ride.

® DNF – We do not sweep the course. If you do not finish the brevet, leave a message at 720-480-9714.

® Not a Race – Observe traffic rules and ride responsibly. SAFETY FIRST. And have fun!

- Brevet Basics -

® Brevets are not races. Finishing is more important than finishing time. Lending assistance to other riders who require it is more important than finishing quickly. The last rider to finish within the time limits gets precisely the same credit as the rider who’s first to come in.

® Observe traffic regulations, be safe, share the road, and be courteous to your fellow riders, fellow road users, checkpoint establishments, and members of the communities you visit.

® Brevets are tests of persistence and self-reliance. If you have personal support, they may only meet you at the checkpoints.

® Make sure your brevet card is filled out completely, including each checkpoint entry and your signature. Incomplete brevet cards (including missed checkpoints) are grounds for DQ.

WAIVER: In signing below, I acknowledge that I understand this waiver’s intent, and I for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and representatives, do hereby agree and will absolve and hold harmless the Rocky Mountain Cycling Club, Randonneurs USA, Ultra-Marathon Cycling Association, and any other parties connected with this event/these events in any way, from and against any blame and liability for any harm, loss, inconvenience or any other damage of any kind whatsoever, which may result from or be connected in any way from my participation in this event/these events.

In addition to the absolute and unqualified release from all liability, I hereby represent that I am physically capable of participated in this event/these events; that my bicycle and any other equipment I may use is in good working condition; that I will observe all applicable traffic and event rules; and that I will wear a helmet and generally conduct myself in a safe and prudent manner while participating in the event(s); that I undertake this ride as a personal bike tour and take responsibility for my own safety.

I further agree to abide by the rules for riders of brevets. I certify that I am a member in good standing of the Rocky Mountain Cycling Club, and that I have read this waiver and release and understand its significance.