Colorado Brevet Series – "Peak-to-Peak" 300km Brevet – 19-August-2006

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.

Louisville Start/Finish **CHANGE** – 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.
• Meeker Park – Meeker Park Lodge Store - Limited selection, water and restrooms around side of store. Remove shoes before entering store.
• Estes Park – MacGregor Ranch - informational checkpoint - follow instructions on your brevet card. Glen Haven store, 6 miles down the road, is not a checkpoint but has renowned, tasty cinnamon rolls!
• Platteville – Everyday Convenience Store - friendly staff.
• Niwot – Phillips 66 Service - Good selection of items, including Japanese snack items at counter!

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., many abound in Estes Park. (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 on 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!

- 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.