Aug-03 Dart-Populaire (120k Team Ride)

Hi all, it is once again time to get hyped for the most fun you can have on a bike:  Dart-Pop! 

For those of y’all who haven't done this before, it goes something like this:

Three 120k routes have been created that are hilly, swoopy, and country, using some of the best roads the Piedmont has to offer. One route goes mainly north, one goes northwest, and one goes amongst the two.  All of the routes cross each other and share some of the controls.  All teams will start at exactly 7:00am using different exits from the start location.  We all converge at the second to the last control, and then at exactly 1:00pm, we ride as teams that last 25kms (16 miles) to the final control, where we will all arrive by 3:00pm and rest, eat, and tell tall tales together.  

If you're motivated by the bling, this is a team event that counts towards a RUSA Cup, the new RUSA Rouleur award, the P-12 awards, and all RUSA distance awards (but not any ACP awards).

Now to make this work, we need riders.  Two or three teams of 4 or 5 bikes each would be awesome (tandems count as one bike).  We divide up into teams in the parking lot before the start, but if you have a team in mind, please go ahead and let Martin know.  If there is a specific route you want, let him know that too.

 

There is a little homework though:   the PDF soft-copy waiver can be accessed here.  Fill it out, print it, sign it, snap it or scan it, and then send to Martin by Thursday, Aug-01, 7pm so we'll know you are coming, and bring the wet-ink original waiver with you to the start.  Also bring the $5 ride fee (exact cash, please). 
 
If you're unable to print the waiver yourself, contact Martin offline to arrange an alternative. 

 

Here are the three RWGPS links of the courses:

• Route #1 -- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40655264   
• Route #2 -- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40724482
• Route #3 -- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43123495

There will be no paper cards- each rider will take photos at all of the controls.  When done, email the control photos to Martin.  (Take lots of good photos to share with everyone via the Google-group or the Facebook group. )

Get ready for a great day of riding! 

July-2024 Events: Jul-20 - 153k

Date:  July-20:  Ravenstone - Mayo Lake 153k Populaire.   

 

BrianL, #16755, will host this event: 

• He will have all the authority for this ride that Martin as RBA usually has;   
• He will watch the weather the next few days and select the start time; 
• in consultation with the other riders and me; 
• He will collect the hard-copy, wet-ink waivers before the ride start; 
• He will perform the other rider-check in requirements including: 
• confirming everyone wears a helmet; 
• check the bicycle(s) for safety requirements; 
• confirm everyone has appropriate lights and reflective clothing (if the ride start time is before official sunrise).  

So if you do this event, help Brian by being cooperative and helping as needed. 

 

 

Start time:  TBD.  

Rider check-in:  TBD - TBD.  

 

• Park near along north edge of the parking lot, near the ABC Store, 
• see the RWGPS link below for the start location. 
• The "Subway" has removed their outdoor tables, so: 
• if it is not raining, look for me (or other host) near the "ABC" store. 
• if it is raining, look for me (or other host) near the entrance of the "Food Lion".  

 

Event fee:  $5 (exact cash, please -- OR -- you can pay online using this link to Martin's PayPal account (use friends and family option) and unfortunately PayPal insists that actual, legal first names be used on those links, so don't be confused).   

• Waiver link, click here. 
• RWGPS link, click here. 
• Cue sheet link, click here. 
• the RWGPS & the cue sheet may indicate 0700, but the start time is TBD. 
•  
• To register:  print and sign waiver; copy or photo signed waiver; 
• email the scan/photo to Martin and Brian by Thursday, Jun-20,  7 pm. 
• see the 1st comment below for Brian's disguised email address. 
• I (Martin) will not be at the start, so I cannot offer an alternative to printing your waiver. 
• Include your phone # and the name and phone # of your emergency contact. 

 

• Check the NC-rando-google-group for "last minute" changes / updates.  

       

 

July-2024 Events: Jul-14 - 125k; Jul-20 - 153k

Date:  July-14:  Ravenstone - Denny's 125k Brevet-Populaire.   

 

Start time:  0630.  

Rider check-in:  0600 - 0620.  

 

• Park near along north edge of the parking lot, near the ABC Store, 
• see the RWGPS link below for the start location. 
• The "Subway" has removed their outdoor tables, so: 
• if it is not raining, look for me near the "ABC" store. 
• if it is raining, look for me near the entrance of the "Food Lion". 

 

Event fee:  $5 (exact cash, please).   

• Waiver link, click here. 
• RWGPS link, click here. 
• Cue sheet link, click here. 
• the RWGPS & the cue sheet may indicate 0700, but the start time is 0630. 
•  
• To register:  print and sign waiver; copy or photo signed waiver; 
• email the scan/photo to Martin by Friday, July-12,  7 pm.  
• If you are unable to print the waiver, contact Martin to arrange an alternative. 
• Include your phone # and the name and phone # of your emergency contact. 

 

• Check the NC-rando-google-group for "last minute" changes / updates.  

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Date:  July-20:  Ravenstone - Mayo Lake 153k Populaire.   

 

Start time:  TBD.  

Rider check-in:  TBD - TBD.  

 

• Park near along north edge of the parking lot, near the ABC Store, 
• see the RWGPS link below for the start location. 
• The "Subway" has removed their outdoor tables, so: 
• if it is not raining, look for me (or other host) near the "ABC" store. 
• if it is raining, look for me (or other host) near the entrance of the "Food Lion".  

 

Event fee:  $5 (exact cash, please).   

• Waiver link, click here. 
• RWGPS link, click here. 
• Cue sheet link, click here. 
• the RWGPS & the cue sheet may indicate 0700, but the start time is TBD. 
•  
• To register:  print and sign waiver; copy or photo signed waiver; 
• email the scan/photo to Martin by Thursday, Jun-20,  7 pm.  
• If you are unable to print the waiver, contact Martin to arrange an alternative. 
• Include your phone # and the name and phone # of your emergency contact. 

 

• Check the NC-rando-google-group for "last minute" changes / updates.  

      

July-2024 Events: Jul-07 - 107k; Jul-14 - 125k; Jul-20 - 153k

Date:  July-07:  Ravenstone - Mt Tirzah Populaire 100k.   

 

Start time:  0700.  

Rider check-in:  0630 - 0650.  

 

• Park near along north edge of the parking lot, near the ABC Store, 
• see the RWGPS link below for the start location. 
• The "Subway" has removed their outdoor tables, so: 
• if it is not raining, look for me near the "ABC" store. 
• if it is raining, look for me near the entrance of the "Food Lion". 

 

Event fee:  $5 (exact cash, please).   

• Waiver link, click here. 
• RWGPS link, click here. 
• Cue sheet link, click here. 
•  
• To register:  print and sign waiver; copy or photo signed waiver; 
• email the scan/photo to Martin by Friday, July-05,  7 pm.  
• If you are unable to print the waiver, contact Martin to arrange an alternative. 
• Include your phone # and the name and phone # of your emergency contact. 

 

• Check the NC-rando-google-group for "last minute" changes / updates.  

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Date:  July-14:  Ravenstone - Denny's 125k Brevet-Populaire.   

 

Start time:  TBD.  

Rider check-in:  half-hour before start - 10-minutes before start.  

 

• Park near along north edge of the parking lot, near the ABC Store, 
• see the RWGPS link below for the start location. 
• The "Subway" has removed their outdoor tables, so: 
• if it is not raining, look for me near the "ABC" store. 
• if it is raining, look for me near the entrance of the "Food Lion". 

 

Event fee:  $5 (exact cash, please).   

• Waiver link, click here. 
• RWGPS link, click here. 
• Cue sheet link, click here. 
• the RWGPS & the cue sheet may indicate 0700, but the start time is TBD. 
•  
• To register:  print and sign waiver; copy or photo signed waiver; 
• email the scan/photo to Martin by Friday, July-12,  7 pm.  
• If you are unable to print the waiver, contact Martin to arrange an alternative. 
• Include your phone # and the name and phone # of your emergency contact. 

 

• Check the NC-rando-google-group for "last minute" changes / updates.  

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Date:  July-20:  Ravenstone - Mayo Lake 153k Populaire.   

 

Start time:  TBD.  

Rider check-in:  TBD - TBD.  

 

• Park near along north edge of the parking lot, near the ABC Store, 
• see the RWGPS link below for the start location. 
• The "Subway" has removed their outdoor tables, so: 
• if it is not raining, look for me (or other host) near the "ABC" store. 
• if it is raining, look for me (or other host) near the entrance of the "Food Lion".  

 

Event fee:  $5 (exact cash, please).   

• Waiver link, click here. 
• RWGPS link, click here. 
• Cue sheet link, click here. 
• the RWGPS & the cue sheet may indicate 0700, but the start time is TBD. 
•  
• To register:  print and sign waiver; copy or photo signed waiver; 
• email the scan/photo to Martin by Thursday, Jun-20,  7 pm.  
• If you are unable to print the waiver, contact Martin to arrange an alternative. 
• Include your phone # and the name and phone # of your emergency contact. 

 

• Check the NC-rando-google-group for "last minute" changes / updates.  

     

Dart-Populaire, Feb-10

Hi all, with an eye on the long range forecast for 02/10, it's time to get hyped for the most fun you can have on a bike: Dart-Pop! 

For those of y’all who haven't done this before, it goes something like this:

Martin has created three 120k routes that are hilly, swoopy, and country, using some of the best roads the Piedmont has to offer. One route goes mainly north, one goes northwest, and one goes amongst the two. All of the routes cross each other and share some of the controls. All teams will start at exactly 8:00am using different exits from the start location.  We all converge at the second to the last control, and then at exactly 2:00pm, we ride as teams that last 25kms (16 miles) to the final control, where we will all arrive by 4:00pm and rest, eat, and tell tall tales together. Funny how that all works out.

If you're motivated by the bling, this is a team event that counts towards a RUSA Cup and the new RUSA Rouleur award.

Now to make this work, we need riders. Two or three teams of 4 or 5 bikes each would be awesome (tandems count as one bike). Usually we divide up into teams in the parking lot before the start, but if you have a team in mind, please go ahead and let Martin know.  If there is a specific route you want, let him know that too.

 

There is a little homework though:  the PDF soft-copy waiver can be accessed here.  Fill it out, print it, sign it, snap it or scan it, and then send to Martin by Thursday, Feb-08, 7pm so we'll know you are coming, and bring with you to the start.  Also bring the $5 ride fee (exact cash, please). 
 
If you're unable to print the waiver yourself, contact Martin offline to arrange an alternative. 

 

Here are the three RWGPS links of the courses:

• Route #1 -- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40655264   
• Route #2 -- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40724482
• Route #3 -- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43123495

There will be no paper cards- team captains will take photos of their teams at all of the controls. Take lots of good photos. When done, we will email them to Martin.  (See first comment below.)

Get ready for a great day of riding!

Branson 

01/31/2024