Colorado Brevet Series – 200km “Black Forest” Brevet – 29-July-2006

Tips for the Rider

® A Hilly Route! – This Black Forest route traverses many rollers and succession of shorter hills, none of them extremely steep, but over 6,000 ft. of climbing in the aggregate.

® Official Checkpoints – Please patronize the establishments we use as checkpoints …

v Elbert Store – Our traditional checkpoint, with friendly staff.

v Black Forest Store – Reasonable staff. Limited selection of food and drink.

v Larkspur store (twice) – Excellent pastries, coffee, and other treats, plus a friendly staff.

® Secret Checkpoints – Any brevet may have one or more secret checkpoints along the route.

® Finish – If no event official is present when the finish, 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 Park-and-Ride and you return there, you may leave your brevet card there.

® Waiver – I’ve attached our standard waiver below for your review.

® Not a Race – Observe traffic rules, ride responsibly, … and have fun!

- Brevet Basics -

v 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.

v 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.

v 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.

Here is the waiver you sign at ride-registration (based upon LAB and RMCC waiver):

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, 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.