The Palmetto-Tar Pedal 1000km

Last update - 4/9/2025:

 

RIDER CAPACITY REACHED

 

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49437009

Hotels:

Reserve your own. If you have reserved the Motel Chesterfield (Saturday) already, don't cancel. If you haven't, don't. 

It's almost as if this motel doesn't want to accept reservations and are relying on the sanctity of my word. I will be calling again tomorrow to follow-up once again.

 

4/24 Thurs: Start / Red Roof Inn, 105 Jones Rd Spartanburg, SC / $65

4/25 Fri: Econolodge, 503 N JK Powell Blvd, Whiteville, NC 28472 / $95

4/26 Sat: Motel Chesterfield, 321 East Blvd, Chesterfield, SC / $65

4/27 Sun: Finish / Red Roof Inn, 105 Jones Rd Spartanburg, SC / $65

 

Tracking: If you can provide your location, the volunteer staff will follow you.  

Time limit: 75 hours

Ride fee: $60 cash only. Do not send Venmo, PayPal, etc.

Your ride fee is paying for all volunteer expenses as well as cash for the volunteer to buy whatever the riders might need along the road.

We are at full capacity at the Chesterfield Motel and therefore full with a total of 9 riders and 1 volunteer.

Drop bags:

Yes, we have drop bags. No, you can't pack a spare bike or the kitchen sink.

Limit 1 medium sized duffel/suitcase per rider max.

Road Conditions:

-detour at mile 305. This is a detour we've used the last 2 years because the Calabash River Bridge is out. This is a section that is dirt, sand, and gravel. It is rideable for most people. If the ground is saturated, you may consider walking. However, it's a relatively short section. Navigation through the golf course may not appear evident at first; just keep going through and you'll find your way out.

-none other known

-road closures will be reviewed within the 2 weeks before the event for closures.

The hotel in Chesterfield, SC has very limited capacity and this is the limiting factor of our event. As previously stated, riders will need to share rooms.

 

Start date
Add to Calendar 2025-04-25 09:30:00 2025-04-25 09:30:00 The Palmetto-Tar Pedal 1000km - 1001km https://air.bikeavl.com//node/98

Last update - 4/9/2025:

 

RIDER CAPACITY REACHED

 

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49437009

Hotels:

Reserve your own. If you have reserved the Motel Chesterfield (Saturday) already, don't cancel. If you haven't, don't. 

It's almost as if this motel doesn't want to accept reservations and are relying on the sanctity of my word. I will be calling again tomorrow to follow-up once again.

 

4/24 Thurs: Start / Red Roof Inn, 105 Jones Rd Spartanburg, SC / $65

4/25 Fri: Econolodge, 503 N JK Powell Blvd, Whiteville, NC 28472 / $95

4/26 Sat: Motel Chesterfield, 321 East Blvd, Chesterfield, SC / $65

4/27 Sun: Finish / Red Roof Inn, 105 Jones Rd Spartanburg, SC / $65

 

Tracking: If you can provide your location, the volunteer staff will follow you.  

Time limit: 75 hours

Ride fee: $60 cash only. Do not send Venmo, PayPal, etc.

Your ride fee is paying for all volunteer expenses as well as cash for the volunteer to buy whatever the riders might need along the road.

We are at full capacity at the Chesterfield Motel and therefore full with a total of 9 riders and 1 volunteer.

Drop bags:

Yes, we have drop bags. No, you can't pack a spare bike or the kitchen sink.

Limit 1 medium sized duffel/suitcase per rider max.

Road Conditions:

-detour at mile 305. This is a detour we've used the last 2 years because the Calabash River Bridge is out. This is a section that is dirt, sand, and gravel. It is rideable for most people. If the ground is saturated, you may consider walking. However, it's a relatively short section. Navigation through the golf course may not appear evident at first; just keep going through and you'll find your way out.

-none other known

-road closures will be reviewed within the 2 weeks before the event for closures.

The hotel in Chesterfield, SC has very limited capacity and this is the limiting factor of our event. As previously stated, riders will need to share rooms.

 

105 Jones Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303 Asheville International Randonneurs ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com America/New_York public
Start address
105 Jones Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Fee
$60.00
Distance
1001km
Climbing
7162
Registered riders
Volunteer: Todd, Joe
Carey, Alison
Ende, Cap'n John
Heller, Luke
Heller, Misha
Lane, Kevin
Lee, Tommy
McLerran, Doug
Miller, Forrest
Thomas, Mark
Waitlist: Batek, Jon

 


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:

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.