Colorado Brevet Series – "Peak-to-Peak" 300km Brevet – 8-Aug-2009

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.

ROUTE CHANGES for this year

· Fish Creek Road into Estes Park – We are taking Fish Creek Rd. - Mall Rd. - Dry Gulch Rd. around Estes Park rather than going through the busy center of town. This moves the checkpoint to Glen Haven. (See below.)

· Rd. 20½ to Niwot - We are returning to take Rd. 20½ - East County Line Rd. - Oxford Rd. - 95th St. to Niwot, taking us off busy Hwy. 52.

Louisville Start/Finish – We are starting and finishing at the Louisville-Superior Park-n-Ride (south side of US-36).

Official Checkpoints – Please patronize stores used for checkpoints.

• Nederland – Sinclair station - with good restrooms, good selection of items. Late Arrival - If you arrive a bit after the official closing time for this checkpoint, you may still continue. Have your card registered and proceed. This course is heavily frontloaded in terms of climbing. You should be able to make up time on the long descent from Glen Haven.
• Meeker Park – Meeker Park Lodge Store - Limited selection, water and restrooms around side of store. REMOVE SHOES before entering store. Late Arrival - same policy as for Nederland.
• Glen Haven – INFORMATION CHECKPOINT - follow instructions on your brevet card. Glen Haven store is not a checkpoint but has renowned, tasty cinnamon rolls!
• Platteville – Either store at intersection of Hwy. 66 and US-85.
• Niwot – Convenience Store - Good selection of items, including Japanese snack items at counter!

Lighting – Remember that lighting and reflective equipment are REQUIRED for the ride start. 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 Glen Haven and Platteville checkpoints, and the official Glen Haven checkpoint is informational, not at a store, but consider restocking at Glen Haven. ALSO: Strongly consider stopping at Sandy’s west of Loveland - a good selection of food and drink.

Finish – If there is no event official at the finish when you arrive, have a clerk at a nearby store such as Panera Bread sign your card. Leave your brevet card in the official vehicle. Remember to sign your card. If the official vehicle is not at the finish, please mail the card to the address on back.

DNF – We do not sweep the course. If you don’t finish, phone 303-604-1163 or 303-579-5866. You may mail your card to the address on back.

Rule and Waiver– Please review the Brevet Rules and sample Rider Waiver.

Not a Race – Observe traffic rules, ride responsibly, … 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.
• 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.