Colorado Brevet Series – "Peak-to-Peak" 300km Brevet – 20-August-2005
Tips for the Rider
An Elevated Route! – This "Peak-to-Peak" 300km brevet climbs Coal Creek Canyon, then stays on the Peak-to-Peak Highway for nearly 50 miles to Estes Park, largely between 8,000 and 9,000 ft. Then it heads down Devil's Gulch and Big Thompson Canyon, and out onto the Plains, finishing up past Baseline Lake in Boulder, with the Flatirons as a scenic backdrop.
Boulder Start/Finish **NEW** – We are starting and finishing at the west parking lot of the East Boulder Rec. Center, off of South Boulder Rd. and 55th St. We have permission to be there, but please be considerate of the surrounding neighborhood, and keep things quiet. For directions, consult the RMCC website for the
BLDR ride start.
Official Checkpoints – Please patronize stores used for checkpoints.
Lighting – Remember that lighting and reflective equipment are REQUIRED for the ride start, which will have nearly an hour in darkness. Lighting includes street-legal headlight and taillight. Reflective equipment includes vest, ankle bands, and reflective material on your bike.
Secret Checkpoints – Any brevet may have one or more secret checkpoints along the route.
Coal Creek Canyon - Remember to keep the single-file rule in mind - this is a winding canyon road with no shoulders.
Nutrition (Estes Park - Platteville) – There are roughly 60 miles between the Estes Park and Platteville checkpoints, and the official Estes Park checkpoint is informational, not at a store. (1) While the route does not directly pass food stores, etc., in Estes Park, many abound. (2) Berthoud has stores and eating places - a good place to resupply.
Finish – If there is no event official at the finish when you arrive, leave your brevet card in official vehicle, after having it registered and signing your card.
DNF – We do not sweep the course. If you do not finish the brevet, you may leave a message at (303) 604-1163. If the official vehicle is at the finish and you return there, you may leave your brevet card there.
Rule and Waiver– Please review the Brevet Rules and sample Rider Waiver.
Not a Race – Observe traffic rules, ride responsibly, … and have fun!
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