(For the 9/2/2023 Brevets (200/300/400k) we are starting at 5:00AM)
Introduction These three routes are similar: Everyone travels together for the first 22 miles, and then the 100K riders split off. The 200K and 300K continue together until mile 83.9, after which the 200K then split off and the 300K riders continue north to Preston Idaho before turning around. The 100K and 200K routes travel only in Utah, whereas the 300K and 400k routes travels in both Utah and Idaho. This is one of our flatter and perhaps “quickest” 300k’s which we offer. Every distance may not be offered each year.
Bear River Valley 100 — RWGPS Link — 105km Populaire
105.9 km (65.8 miles) with 1,477 feet of climbing. RUSA route # 2026.
Time limit: 7:00 or finish by 2:00 p.m., assuming an 7:00 a.m. start.
Bear River & Cache Valley 200 — RWGPS Link — 206km Brevet
203 km (~127 miles) with 4,135 feet of climbing. RUSA route # 2029.
Time limit: 13:30 or finish by 8:00 p.m., assuming a 6:30 a.m. start.
100K & 200K Start Time The check-in is at 6:00 with a prompt departure at 6:30 a.m.* The check-in closes five minutes before the start. There will be some brief announcements right beforehand. This brevet will be held rain or shine. These two distances ride together for 20 miles before they split up. Normally, brevets are held held rain or shine, but early-season events, like these, are subject to postponement, if the weather is looking hypothermic (wet and cold).
*If we get some 100K or 200K riders that want to start later…let’s talk.
Bear River & Cache Valley 300 — RWGPS Link — 300km Brevet
300.0 km (186.4 miles) with 5,157 feet of climbing. RUSA route # 2032.
Time limit: 20:00 hours or finish by 02:30 the next morning, assuming a 6:30 a.m. start.
300K Start Time The check-in is at 6:00 with a prompt departure at 6:30 a.m.* The check-in closes five minutes before the start. There will be some brief announcements right beforehand. Normally, brevets are held held rain or shine, but early-season events, like these, are subject to postponement, if the weather is looking hypothermic (wet and cold).
*If we get some 100K or 200K riders that want to start later…let’s talk.
Bear River & Cache Valley 400 — RWGPS Link — 400km Brevet
400.4 km (248.8 miles) with 6,413 feet of climbing. RUSA route # 3202.
Time limit: 27:00 hours or finish by 09:30 the next morning, assuming a 6:30 a.m. start.
400K Start Time The check-in is at 6:00 with a prompt departure at 6:30 a.m.* The check-in closes five minutes before the start. There will be some brief announcements right beforehand. Normally, brevets are held held rain or shine, but early-season events, like these, are subject to postponement, if the weather is looking hypothermic (wet and cold).
Start & Finish Location Chevron/Top Stop, 1095 S 500 W, Brigham City, UT. It is approx. 1.5 miles east of exit 362 (US-91), off I-15, across the street from Walmart, at the NE corner of US-91 and 775 West. Park on Westland Drive, NE or behind the Chevron by the Dutch Bros. This c-store is open 24/7.
Registration If possible, please register three days in advance so we have time to prepare the personalized brevet cards and cue sheets, but we always welcome walk-ins too!
Cue Sheet A detailed cue sheet and brevet card will be provided at check in. Do NOT rely on the online cue sheet as it may not be accurate. If you wish to preview the cue sheet, a PDF or OpenOffice (similar to Excel) version can be e-mailed to you upon request, or one will be sent out to everyone on the Google E-Mail Group, about a week before the event date.
The 300K has a lot of turns as it travels on the rural roads of Cache Valley, consequently, we recommend that you use a GPS that will give you turn-by-turn guidance (in addition to the printed cue sheet).
Support This will be a self-supported brevet. That means you will be getting your supply of fluids and extra food at convenience stores or cafes along the route. The trail boss will be riding with the group as a participant. Self-sufficiency is a must (bringing extra parts including a spare tire is recommended). There is no SAG, so you will be well advised to have a person to call in case you DNF and cannot ride home.
Motels The Howard Johnson is about 1/2 mile from the start is perhaps the least expensive in town or the Days Inn, near the interstate further west (both are Wyndham Hotel group). Right next to the start is the Best Western / Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites, 480 Westland Dr, 1-800-568-8520.
Sunrise/Sunset 06:09 / 20:39
If you have to abandon your ride, please call or text me, so I don’t wait for you at the finish.
Sanctioning See our “What is a Brevet?” page for more information on sanctioning.
Reminders This is primarily a self-supported event, so bring cash for stops at various convenience stores. Also have a pen in your bag in case the route requires answering an “Information Checkpoint.”
Contact Richard Stum (Regional Brevet Administrator), office 435 – 462 – 2266, mobile 435 – 851 – 9558, or rba@SaltLakeRandos.org
If You Are Late Please call me so I can arrange to leave you a cue sheet and brevet card. You can start up to an hour after the official start time, but subsequent checkpoint cut-off times will remain the same, as if you had started with everyone else. If you know in advance, or wake up Friday morning and decide not to ride, please let me know so I won’t worry about you at the start.
If You Cannot Make It If you pre-registered, but cannot make it, if it is the day before or day of, please text me, as I may not be checking e-mailing while on the road.