Earlies Gap and Doggett Gap

Help us usher in the change of the season with soups and pies!

If you'd like to contribute something to the meal, get in touch! 

 

There's a coffee shop across from the start with coffee, pastries, restrooms. 

LUNCH: There's a grill at the Trust General Store (if you have sufficient time to order and eat). If you are unsure if you'll have sufficient time, you are encouraged to pack lunch provisions.

Families/spouses welcomed at the post-ride gathering.

As it's the weekend of Halloween, costumes are encouraged!

 

The route goes out to Trust General store and back with an extra climb over Earliest Gap Mountain. The return comes back on Teague Rd with approx 1 miles of gravel.

Start date
Add to Calendar 2023-10-28 14:30:00 2023-10-28 14:30:00 Earlies Gap and Doggett Gap - 104km https://air.bikeavl.com//node/72

Help us usher in the change of the season with soups and pies!

If you'd like to contribute something to the meal, get in touch! 

 

There's a coffee shop across from the start with coffee, pastries, restrooms. 

LUNCH: There's a grill at the Trust General Store (if you have sufficient time to order and eat). If you are unsure if you'll have sufficient time, you are encouraged to pack lunch provisions.

Families/spouses welcomed at the post-ride gathering.

As it's the weekend of Halloween, costumes are encouraged!

 

The route goes out to Trust General store and back with an extra climb over Earliest Gap Mountain. The return comes back on Teague Rd with approx 1 miles of gravel.

 1050 Riverside Dr, Woodfin, NC 28804 Asheville International Randonneurs ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com America/New_York public
Start address
1050 Riverside Dr, Woodfin, NC 28804
Fee
$5.00
Distance
104km
Climbing
2078
GPS route link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44703497
Registered riders
Ende, John
Dorobek, Russ
Spiegelman, Ariel
Hauser, Tony
Heller, Luke
Kamm, Annette
Kamm, Chris
Lee, Tommy
McCaig, John
Osgood, Joel
Prentiss, Ryan
Ross, Coleman
Sawdy, Jeff
Spiegelman, Ariel
West, David

 

Remember:

No waiver, 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:

How do I "register" for a ride?

To register for an AIR ride simply send these details to ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com

  • The date and ride you are interested in registering for
  • Your active RUSA membership number
  • Your first name / last name
  • A working phone number
  • Emergency contact
    • first name / last name
    • working phone number

How do I get a RUSA membership?

To register you must be an active RUSA member.

If you are not an active RUSA member head to https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices and register.

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.

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.