Tips for the Rider
® 600km Official Checkpoints – First
loop:
® Route Variants – This brevet has these brief variant segments, which you may take at your own option:
v Allenspark “
v
Estes Park -
Fish Creek Road (mile 94) – You may take Fish Creek Rd. to Mall Rd. to
US-34 (jog LEFT) to Dry Creek Rd. rather than Mary’s Lake to Riverside Rd. -
about the same distance. (Chipsealing of
v
Big Thompson
Narrows. (mile 119) – Exiting
® Secret Checkpoints – Any brevet may have one or more secret checkpoints along the route.
® Glen Haven - There is a NEW, information checkpoint in Glen Haven - it is IMPORTANT to note your time and the info. We will not be using the Glen Haven store as a checkpoint, but the connoisseur randonneurs among us will doubtless want to stop in for a cinnamon roll!
® Overnight Riding – The
Kersey Texaco is not open 24 hours; the
® Finish-Line Check in – Check in at the Comfort Inn, then sign your card and leave it in the official vehicle behind the motel. Please thank the motel staff for their hospitality.
IMPORTANT - Make SURE that
you turn in your brevet card. If for some reason you need to clarify your
result, have lost your card, etc., leave a message on 303-604-1163. For PARIS-BREST-PARIS: June
17 is the final day to complete qualifying rides for PBP’07, so results must be
submitted quickly. Whether you are
qualifying for
® Lighting – Remember that lighting and reflective equipment are REQUIRED for the ride start, which will have 1¼ hours in darkness, and under condition of darkness or poor visibility. Lighting includes street-legal headlight and taillight. Reflective equipment includes vest, ankle bands, and reflective material on your bike.
® DNF – We do not sweep the course. If you do not finish the brevet, you may leave a message at 303- 604-1163. If my vehicle is at the Park-and-Ride, you may leave your brevet card there.
® Not a Race – Observe traffic rules and ride responsibly. SAFETY FIRST! And have fun!
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.