Colorado Brevet Series 2008 |
Superior - Brighton - St. Vrain Canyon -
Estes Park - Big Thompson Canyon - Horsetooth - Wellington - Kersey -
Climbs
St. Vrain Canyon (4300 ft. of climbing to 9200 ft.), descending past
Estes Park through Big Thompson Canyon, over south Horsetooth
Reservoir and out onto the Plains through Wellington and Windsor.
18,000 ft. of climbing. An ACP brevet.
Lights
required. Register by June 9.
Map,
Route,
and 2007 Tips.
Superior - Brighton - St. Vrain Canyon -
Estes Park - Big Thompson Canyon - Horsetooth - Wellington - Kersey -
Climbs
St. Vrain Canyon (4300 ft. of climbing to 9200 ft.), descending past
Estes Park through Big Thompson Canyon, over south Horsetooth
Reservoir and out onto the Plains through Wellington and Windsor.
10,000 ft. of climbing. An ACP brevet.
Lights
required. Registration REQUIRED by June
14.
Map,
Route,
and 2007 Tips.
Castle Rock - Black Forest - Larkspur
- The heart of the spring 300km route, lots of
rollers. RUSA 10th Anniversary Brevet.
Map, Route,
and 2006 Tips
RUSA 10th Anniversary Medal
·
RMCC Membership - Membership
in the Rocky Mountain Cycling Club
is required, for insurance reasons, to ride brevets and populaires, unless otherwise noted. You may join at the ride start if you bring a check and application.
·
Sign-In/Inspection/Departure -
Riders depart together at the prescribed departure time. Be
ready to sign in and have your bicycle inspected at least one-half
hour before departure and especially for the shorter (better
attended) brevets, plan to arrive an hour before departure.
All routes finish where they start, unless otherwise indicated.
· Pre-Registration - Pre-Registration allows us to staff and supply the ride appropriately. If the ride must
be cancelled or rescheduled, registered riders can be informed.
Pre-registrants may also receive materials such as route maps in
advance. A few brevets require confirmed pre-registration. How to Register
· Qualifying - If
a brevet requires pre-qualification, the event director will contact
you after you register.
· Medals - RUSA members may order an ACP medal directly from RUSA after successfully completing
an Audax Club Parisien-sanctioned brevet. You may order medals individually or for multiple events (more economical). Events which are ACP sanctioned are noted below.
· Rules - Please
read the brevet rules carefully before coming to
the ride. You may also peruse the waiver
which riders sign on day-of-event sign in. Bonne route!
.
106km
Mar 23
Sun.Sign-in:
9:30 am
Depart: 10:00 am
I-25
Exit 243 (Co. Hwy. 66) NE Corner ConocoCarter Lake - Campion - Populaire
- A tranquil visit to pre-season Carter Lake!
Route
Map
116km
Apr 6
Sun.Sign-in:
8:30 am
Depart: 9:00 am
120th
Ave. and Huron in NorthglennFt.
Lupton - Keenesburg - Brighton - Populaire
- A wide-open Plains ride!
Route
Map
122km
Apr 13
Sun.Sign-in:
8:30 am
Depart: 9:00 am
I-25
exit 255
Horsetooth
- Ft. Collins - Windsor - Populaire
- Preview
part of the Spring 200km course!
Route and
Map
200km
Apr 19
Sat.
Sign-in: 7:00 am
Depart: 8:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Kersey Kick - A plains foray in Boulder, Weld and Larimer Counties, visiting Kersey and Hudson.
NOTE: Start/finish at Louisville Park-and-Ride on NORTH side of US-36, near the cinema - look for RTD sign.
Map
Route
200km
Apr 20
Sun.
Sign-in: 7am PDT
Depart: 8am PDT
Show Low AZ, Days Inn, 480 W. Deuce of Clubs
Show Low AZ - Globe -
A scenic route from the Mogollon Rim at 6,300 across the Salt River Canyon to Globe. In connection with the RMCC Spring Contrail. A companion to an Arizona 200km brevet the previous day.
A point-to-point route. Membership encouraged but not required.
Route and Map
AZ-CO Camaraderie Brevets
121km
Apr 26
Sat.Sign-in:
8:30 am
Depart: 9:00 am
4th
and Broadway in LyonsLefthand
Canyon - Allenspark - Estes Park - Populaire
- Preview the big climbs of the 400km and
600km Brevets!
2007 Route
200km
May 3
Sat.
Sign-in: 7:00 am
Depart: 8:00 am
I-25
Exit 243 (Co. Hwy. 66) NE Corner ConocoHorsetooth and Beyond -
Horsetooth
- Poudre Canyon - then the 9% to 15% grades up to scenic, backcountry
Stove Prairie at 7,440 ft. Wintry weather alternate:
Horsetooth - Rawhide course,
climbs plus antelope. An ACP brevet.
Map,
Route, and
2007 Tips.
Flèche
May 8
Thu.*
Departure time and place set by team.
Front Range Flèche -
Applicants form teams and design routes of
at least 360km, finishing 24 hours after they start. Très français!
An ACP event.
Lights
required. Team registration required by April 15. Flèche Info,
Rider Interest List, and
Application
* By RUSA regulations, teams may start between noon on Thursday and 10am on Saturday - we recommend starting at 7-8am on Saturday, so that teams may finish at a common time.
300km
May 17
Sat.
Sign-in: 4:00 am
Depart: 5:00 am Mineral
& Santa Fe P+RLittleton
- Black Forest - Elbert and back -
A roller-fest, straddling the spine of the Palmer Divide!
An ACP brevet.
Lights
required.
Map,
Route, and 2007 Tips.
400km
June 7
Sat.
Sign-in: 3:00 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Superior
- Platteville - Lefthand Canyon - St. Vrain Canyon - Horsetooth -
Wellington - Climbs
Lefthand Canyon (4500 ft. of climbing to 9250 ft.), descends St. Vrain
Canyon, then climbs Carter Lake and south Horsetooth Reservoir. 10,000
ft. climbing. An ACP brevet.
Lights
required. Register by May 26.
Map,
Route,
and Tips.
600km
June 7
Sat.
Sign-in: 3:00 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Superior
- Platteville - Lefthand Canyon - St. Vrain Canyon - Horsetooth -
Wellington - Climbs
Lefthand Canyon (4500 ft. of climbing to 9250 ft.), descends St. Vrain
Canyon, then climbs Carter Lake and south Horsetooth Reservoir. 14,000
ft. climbing. An ACP brevet.
Lights
required. Registration REQUIRED by May
31.
Map and Route.
1000km
June 07
Sat.
Sign-in: 3:30 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Superior
- Platteville - Lefthand Canyon - St. Vrain Canyon - Horsetooth -
Wellington - Fort Morgan - Big Thompson Canyon -
The first 400km follow the
route of the 400km Brevet, followed by an excursion down the South
Platte to Ft. Morgan, and ending with a climb up Big Thompson Canyon. An ACP brevet. Lights
required. Subject to cancellation - confirmed Registration REQUIRED by May
31.
Map and Route
600km
June 21
Sat.Sign-in: 3:00 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
400km
June 21
Sat.Sign-in: 3:00 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
1000km
June 21
Sat.
Sign-in: 3:30 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Superior - Brighton - St. Vrain Canyon -
Estes Park - Big Thompson Canyon - Horsetooth -
Wellington - Fort Morgan - Big Thompson Canyon -
The first 500km follow the first 500km
of the 600km Brevet, followed by an excursion down the South
Platte to Ft. Morgan, and ending with a climb up Big Thompson Canyon. An ACP brevet. Lights
required. Subject to cancellation - confirmed Registration REQUIRED by June
14.
2007 Map,
2007 Route,
and 2007 Tips.
300km
Jun 28
Sat.
Sign-in: 3:30 am
Depart: 4:00 am
Mineral
& Santa Fe P+R
"Joe Lookingbill Denver-Aspen Classic" - Fairplay - Buena Vista - Independence Pass - Aspen - Woody Creek -
With 13,000 ft. of climbing over Kenosha, Red Hill, Trout Creek, and
Independence Passes, and finishing in Woody Creek. Lights
required. Registration required by July 25. A point-to-point route.
Route,
2006 Tips
272km
Jul 12
Sat.
Sign-in: 4:00 am
Depart: 4:30 am Mineral
& Santa Fe P+RWoodland Park - Manitou Springs - Palmer Lake -
A front-loaded climbing jaunt along the Rampart Range!
Lights
required.
Map and Route
What happened to the Grand Loop? Trail Ridge Road repaving continues this year, making for delays and unsafe riding.
300km
Jul 19
Sat.
Sign-in: 3:00 am
Depart: 3:30 am Golden"Coffee Cup Classic" - Golden - Breckenridge - Copper Mtn. -
A deep dive into Summit County over Loveland Pass and back, visiting several coffee shops in between!
Lights
required.
Map
Route
300km
Aug 9
Sat.
Sign-in: 4:00 am
Depart: 5:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
"Peak-to-Peak" - Coal
Creek Canyon - Estes Park - Big Thompson Canyon -
Climbs
Coal Creek Canyon for an extended jaunt on the Peak-to-Peak Highway,
descending from Estes Park over Devil's Gulch through Glen Haven, with 10,600 ft. of climbing. An ACP brevet.
Lights
required. Subject to cancellation. Registration required by
June 30.
NOTE: Start/finish at Louisville-Superior Park-and-Ride on **SOUTH** (Superior) side of US-36
Map,
Route, Tips, and
Elevation Profile (flags denote checkpoints).
200km
Aug 16
Sat.
Sign-in: 6:00 am
Depart: 7:00 am
Castle
Rock
1200km
Sept 10
Wed.
Sign-in: 2:00 am
Depart: 3:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Colorado
Last Chance 1200km Randonnée - "Venture to Kansas" - Boulder to Kansas and return, mainly on
US-36. Rolling to flat terrain, featuring expansive views. Bag drops provided. "Our sixth year!" A Randonneurs Mondiaux event. Lights
required. Qualification required. Cost-Recovery Fee. Registration
required by August 15. Membership encouraged but not required. More
info
1000km
Sept 10
Wed.
Sign-in: 2:00 am
Depart: 3:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Colorado
Last Chance 1000km Brevet option -
Boulder - Kansas - Last Chance, Colo. - Bag drops provided. An ACP brevet. Lights
required. Cost-Recovery Fee. A point-to-point route. Registration
required by August 15. Membership encouraged but not required.
200km
Sept 13
Sat.
Sign-in: 7:00 am
Depart: 8:00 am
Last ChanceColorado
Last Chance 200km Brevet option -
Last Chance, Colo. - Platteville - Boulder - A point-to-point route. Registration
required by August 15.
200km
Sept 20
Sat.
Sign-in: 7:00 am
Depart: 8:00 am
I-25
Exit 243 (Co. Hwy. 66) NE Corner ConocoHorsetooth
and Beyond - Horsetooth
plus Stove Prairie or Rawhide loop - see spring 200km. An ACP brevet.
Map,
Profile,
Route, and 2007 Tips
129km
Oct 5
Sun.Sign-in:
9:30 am
Depart: 10:00 am
East
Boulder Community Center at 5660 Sioux Dr.Boulder - Apple
Valley loop - Populaire - a
scenic foothills ride with autumn foliage potential!
Route
Map
How to Register - To register for a brevet, e-mail
or otherwise contact the
Colorado Brevet Administrator, or print and mail in an
application.
RMCC Membership - If you are not an RMCC member, you may send in your membership with the application.
· What is a Populaire? - A
Populaire is a brevet-format ride shorter than 200km, run under the
same rules and using the same kind of control cards as brevets. Our
populaires are in conjunction with RMCC club rides.
· Learn about Brevets - Populaires
let you learn how brevets work and get inside tips from brevet
veterans.
· Prepare for the spring
Brevets - Spring populaires help you
build conditioning and pacing for the brevets that start the next
month (in May).
· Learn about RUSA and
Longer Randonnées - Populaires are a
good chance to learn about Randonneurs USA and think about longer
randonnées such as the Colorado Last Chance or
Boston-Montreal-Boston.
· Results and Recognition - Populaire results, like brevet results, are posted not only here but with RUSA, and count towards RUSA distance-level award medals.
Louisville-Superior Brevet Starts - The 400k, 600k, and 1000k brevets will start/finish at the
Comfort Inn
(2007 Map) - 303-604-0181 - As our Louisville brevet host motel, they are offering a special rate for brevet riders. West of McCaslin: 1196 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, CO 80027.