The Palmetto-Tar Pedal 1000km

Last update - 3/6/2025

We are currently in process of coordinating volunteer support and expect to be able to offer dropbags.

In the event that dropbags are offered, the ride fee will increase to cover the costs incurred.

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

 

The hotel in Chesterfield, SC has very limited capacity and this will be the limiting factor of our event. They are undergoing renovations that will double their capacity and is expected to be complete before the event.

It's very likely that riders will need to share rooms. If you are not comfortable sharing a room, please be transparent regarding this need before you sign up for the event.

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

Last update - 3/6/2025

We are currently in process of coordinating volunteer support and expect to be able to offer dropbags.

In the event that dropbags are offered, the ride fee will increase to cover the costs incurred.

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

 

The hotel in Chesterfield, SC has very limited capacity and this will be the limiting factor of our event. They are undergoing renovations that will double their capacity and is expected to be complete before the event.

It's very likely that riders will need to share rooms. If you are not comfortable sharing a room, please be transparent regarding this need before you sign up for the event.

 Spartanburg, SC Asheville International Randonneurs ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com America/New_York public
Start address
Spartanburg, SC
Fee
$10.00
Distance
1000km
Climbing
999
GPS route link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49437009?highlight=12206-24914
Results link
https://rusa.org/cgi-bin/resultsearch_PF.pl?eid=12944&esortby=cert
Registered riders
Burke, Brian
Ende, Cap'n John
Heller, Luke
Heller, Misha
Lane, Kevin
McLerran, Doug
Miller, Forrest
Thomas, Mark
Interested: D'Elia, John
Interested: Tanner, Brad

 

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.