Unaka Mountains 300km

The classic AIR 300km. This was the first official route created by AIR before AIR existed. The route begen as a RUSA Permanent route in 2012 (Route #1606).

Unaka, pronounced you-NAY-kuh, is derived from the Cherokee word unega, meaning "white". Common lore is that 1 in 4 trees in the Unaka Range were American Chestnut trees prior to the great Chestnut Blight. Because the chestnut had long white blossoms, the Unaka Mountains turned white in color during the spring blossoming of the chestnut trees. They were called the White mountains by the local Cherokee.

The bridge across the South Toe River on Blue Rock remains impassable.

Therefore, we will be running the Helene Edition again this year.

Finish location: Westville Pub, 777 Haywood Rd, Asheville

 

How long will it take me to finish? We can't say for sure but here's what we know from history.

Start date
Start address
Aaron's 1298 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC
Fee
$5.00
Distance
300km
Climbing
1
Registered riders
Branch, David
Hittinger, Charlie

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Remember:

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

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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.