Hella Chill 1000km

Completion of this event will allow you to be in the first group to register for Paris-Brest-Paris 2027 start time.

Route approval is in process.

This will be a self-supported event. 

No Dropbags? Simpler than you'd think.

Mail yourself a kit + a return mailing bag with a prepaid label to each overnight hotel. 

Shower and put your dirties in the bag. Have the hotel mail it home for you.

 

Interested in volunteering or know someone who would be interested? Please get in touch!

Start date
Start address
Spartanburg, SC
Fee
$60.00
Distance
1000km
Climbing
1
Registered riders
Billing, Michael
Bolterstein, Carl
Ende, Cap'n (interested, need waiver)
Heller, Luke
Hittinger, Charlie
Kayzar, Kyle
Kiser, Nathaniel (interested, need waiver)
Miller, Forrest
Summers, Kristie (interested, need waiver)

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.