Event Details

Brevets:
Ohio Randonneurs ACP brevets are sanctioned by Audax Club Parisien through Randonneurs USA. Completing a series of brevets (200k, 300, 400k and 600k) will qualify a rider for , Colorado Last Chance Randonée, Washington Cascade 1200k Randonée, Gold Rush Randonée, Endless Mountains 1240k Randonée, Shenandoah 1200k or other Randonneur Mondiaux randonnées (See links). Our goal besides having fun is to provide riders with the opportunity to complete ultra distance events and prepare for 1200k events. The terrain for the Ohio Randonneurs Brevets is rolling to hilly with many short but steep hills. Routes for 2010 will start in various locations in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. The routes start out the season relatively few hills. The challenge increases as they increase in distance and amount of climbing. We have avoided gravel roads, but you may run into some short sections where there may be some loose stone. Racing tires may not be ideal for any brevet course. We have also elected to use some rail trails in the early 200k and 300k to avoid some busy roads.

All controls will be near or at hotels, 24 hour convenience stores, delis or restaurants. We will provide water only at the start and finish controls. There may be informational controls at some places where you will answer questions using information you obtain at designated points on the routes - nothing tricky but you must go there to get the answers. Most of the controls will not be staffed by volunteers this year. You will obtain a store stamp and signature, or a receipt for a minor purchase at the designated control locations.

The routes will not be painted. Most roads are clearly marked with road names or the cue sheet will include good landmarks to identify the turns. A randonneur is expected to navigate without the aid of cheater marks on the road. Make sure you have a good working cyclometer to keep track of your mileage. A backup cyclometer is not necessary but not unreasonable. We provide a detailed cue sheet with mileage at each turn, landmarks and controls clearly marked. A general overview map will be posted on the Ohio 2010 Event Schedule page. Detailed maps will not be provided. You should make a set of your own detailed maps. The Ohio Gazetteer, a map program or on-line map is a good source of detailed maps.

GPS files may also be available this year. They will be posted on the Cue sheet page in GPX format. These files were developed for planning purposes and may not function properly on your GPS device especially for trail routes which will not show up on most auto route GPS devices. All precautions should be taken to ensure that you follow the cue sheet which is the official route for each event. Routes are subject to changes up to day of ride.

Planned Routes: The planned routes will be similar to some previous years routes with some alterations. Cue sheets are posted at the Cue sheet page but are subject to changes up to day of ride.

Starting locations: See the links to starting locations at the 2010 Events Schedule Page.

Accommodations: See the links to find accommodations near the ride start by following the starting location links from the 2010 Events Schedule Page.

Bag drops:
There will be no support available on our brevets. Please plan to carry everything you will need to complete the event. Being self sufficient is part of the thrill of randonneuring. Learn to love it. J You may have a support vehicle meet you at controls. The support vehicle must not travel on the brevet route and you may not meet your support crew anywhere other than at the controls.

Post Ride:
Return brevet cards to Bob Waddell at the finish control or sign your brevet card and drop it in the designated location that will be identified at the pre-ride briefing. Medals may be purchased by RUSA members directly from RUSA at the RUSA Online Store. No medals will be available at the ride finish. The motel room will open up as soon as the organizer completes the brevet unless we can manage to have a volunteer man the ending control (unlikely.)