Ride Procedures

Ride Start

Sign in between 2am-2:30am at the Comfort Inn. We will try to arrange a motel-provided self-service breakfast. Deposit your Drop-Bags in Atwood and Byers piles, respectively. As in years past, the Comfort Inn staff is making provisions to store guests' bicycle bags and other luggage during the event.

En Route

• Atwood - We've allocated enough room for everyone intending to sleep there, though in some cases it may be two to a queen-sized bed. Please follow the directions of the staff when you arrive.
• Kensington – Mail your turnaround-point postcard, noting time of passage, at the Kensington post office.
• Unstaffed Checkpoints – Checkpoints noted as “Store/Personal Checkpoint” have no event staff: have any store clerk note your time of passage and initial the card or, if during the night when all establishments are closed, note your own time and initials.
• Atwood and Byers Sign-In/Out – When you arrive in Atwood and Byers, sign in on the sheet provided. Then remember also to sign out when you leave, whether your stay is half an hour or overnight. This allows us to track rider progress and post it on the website. This is in addition to having your brevet card validated by staff.

Ride Finish

• As in years past, the “pre-finish check-in” is at my house (noted on cue sheet). During daylight hours it should be staffed all the time. During nighttime hours, Buster the Dog may announce your arrival - the nighttime staff official (that's me) will be glad to welcome you. Please be sure your time of arrival is noted on your card and that you leave your card in the receptical provided. This allows us to keep close track of finishers, and post rider progress on the web.
• Drop Bags will be available starting Saturday afternoon at the Comfort Inn.

Après-Finish Dinner

As in years past, we've made arrangements at Carrabbas Italian Grill, in the next block north of the motel, starting 6:30pm on Saturday. Attendees pay their own way. In past years, everyone's had a great time!

Bonne Route!

-jle