Bland AF: 8,000+

In 2013, the ACP introduced the SR600; a 600km with 10,000 meters of climbing and a max time limit of 50 hours. Given our terrain, it's no surprise that Asheville was one of the first 3 regions to have an approved SR600 route. Over time, the ACP increased the time limit to 60 hours thus allowing it to be a 3 day event. There are many SR600 routes across the nation and the world at large to explore. In 2022, the Audax Club Parisien discontinued sanctioning these routes and the authority transferred to Provence Randonneurs, under the care of Sophie Matter (the originator of the SR600).

Relevance?

SR600 are still available for riding despite not being recognized by the ACP. However, the ACP introduced a new event that has been dubbed the "8k600" in the USA. This is a 600km brevet with a minimum of 8,000 meters of elevation and a maximum of 40 hours to complete.

This is the 2nd 8k600 route we have offered in Asheville and the 2nd year running this route.

 

You will overnight at Glade Spring at 385km.

It's a long, hard 2 days.

You can do it. I believe in you.

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Add to Calendar 2025-08-09 09:00:00 2025-08-09 09:00:00 Bland AF: 8,000+ - 600km https://air.bikeavl.com//node/103

In 2013, the ACP introduced the SR600; a 600km with 10,000 meters of climbing and a max time limit of 50 hours. Given our terrain, it's no surprise that Asheville was one of the first 3 regions to have an approved SR600 route. Over time, the ACP increased the time limit to 60 hours thus allowing it to be a 3 day event. There are many SR600 routes across the nation and the world at large to explore. In 2022, the Audax Club Parisien discontinued sanctioning these routes and the authority transferred to Provence Randonneurs, under the care of Sophie Matter (the originator of the SR600).

Relevance?

SR600 are still available for riding despite not being recognized by the ACP. However, the ACP introduced a new event that has been dubbed the "8k600" in the USA. This is a 600km brevet with a minimum of 8,000 meters of elevation and a maximum of 40 hours to complete.

This is the 2nd 8k600 route we have offered in Asheville and the 2nd year running this route.

 

You will overnight at Glade Spring at 385km.

It's a long, hard 2 days.

You can do it. I believe in you.

 Ingles, 915 Merrimon Ave, Asheville Asheville International Randonneurs ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com America/New_York public
Start address
Ingles, 915 Merrimon Ave, Asheville
Fee
$10.00
Distance
600km
Climbing
8002
GPS route link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43159787
Results link
https://rusa.org/cgi-bin/resultsearch_PF.pl?eid=12944&esortby=cert
Registered riders
Billing, Michael
Heller, Luke
Hittinger, Charlie
Kiser, Nathaniel
Lee, Tommy

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for this event

To register for a brevet, you must be an active RUSA member for the CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR. 

EXPIRED? CLICK HERE FOR RUSA MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION/RENEWAL 

Note: if you are registering with RUSA close to the start of an event you likely cannot pay with a check in time. Instead use PayPal and email ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com with your pre-registration information to get a full registration expedited.


Remember:

When riding in low light conditions, no lights, no reflective gear, no ride! No exceptions!

$$$ MONEY $$$


We are only accepting cash for brevet registration at this time.
We apologize for the inconvenience

Proof of passage

WE DO NOT PROVIDE BREVET CARDS UNLESS YOU SPECIFICALLY REQUEST THEM.

AIR prefers EPP (electronic proof of passage) for ride verification.

In the event of GPS failure, take a picture of your bike at each control with your smartphone.

WE DO NOT PROVIDE COPIES OF CUE SHEETS.

They are available for you to print/modify as needed at the RidewithGPS route link.

AIR ride faq:

What gear requirements are there?

For any of the ride that is done in the dark (even at the start), you MUST have:

  • A RUSA compliant reflective vest
  • Ankle reflectors
  • Active/working front light
  • Active/working rear red light

Ultimately all riders must meet or exceed the RUSA guidelines: https://rusa.org/reflectivity

Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification from the event.

Ride proof?

We accept electronic proof of passage (EPP) for ride verification, but offer traditional Brevet Cards on request.

Valid EPP methods/examples:

  • Strava or equivalent GPS track showing the entire ride
  • Picture of bike and self at each control

Will there be SAG or support on the ride?

Unless otherwise noted there will be no SAG or support vehicle.

If you quit the ride be prepared to get yourself back home / to the start.

Will a get paper queue sheet at the ride start?

No. Please print your own queue sheet directly from the RWGPS page.

What kind of support is permitted?

You are able to receive support from event riders anywhere on course.

You are allowed to receive support (even from non riders) at each "control".

No other support is allowed.