The dates and locations for the Manitoba Randonneurs 2011 Brevet Series were just forwarded to us so we've posted them below. If you'd like to know more about this long distance riding series you can check out the requirements listed further below, or contact Brian Leier at 204.298.783 or brian.leier(at)bankwest.ca
Ride dates and start locations:
200km- April 30 (Saturday) 7:00AM from Shell Gas Bar- Pembina Hwy and Perimeter
Loop route, time limit 13.5 hours.
200km and 300km- May 7 (Saturday) 6:00AM from 7/11- Henderson Hwy and McIvor
Loop routes, time limit 13.5 hours.
200km and 300km- May 14 (Saturday) 5:00AM from Shell Gas Bar- Pembina and Perimeter. Loop routes, time limit 13.5 hours(200km) and 20 hours (300km).
300km- May 21 (Saturday) 5:00AM from 7/11- Henderson Hwy and McIvor
Loop route, time limit 20 hours.
400km- May 28 (Saturday) 4:00AM from Shell Gas Bar- Pembina and Perimeter.
Loop route, time limit 27 hours.
400km- June 4 (Saturday) 4:00AM from Shell Gas Bar- Pembina and Perimeter.
Loop route, time limit 27 hours.
600km- June 11 (Saturday) 6:00AM Start location TBA. Loop route, time limit 40 hours.
1000km-July 15 (Friday) 6:00AM Start location TBA. Loop route, time limit 75 hours.
Paris Brest Paris- August 22-26 (Monday) St. Quetin-en-Yvelines France 1200km, time limit 90 hours.
Requirements and more info after the jump
Required Equipment: White front light/red rear light for all distances 300km and over. CSA, ANSI or Snell approved helmet. Reflective vest for all distances 400km and over. Carry proper identification at all times. The 400km route travels to the U.S. ID will be required at the border.
Rides are NOT supported therefore be prepared to care for yourself. Vehicles will not be allowed to follow the riders. Outside support may be taken only at the designated control points.
All rides start on time - rain, snow or shine (prepare for the worst, hope for the best). Route cards and maps will be handed out up to 15 minutes prior to start time- please be early. Route cards must be signed at a business establishment in the designated control towns. The rides are not races- if you arrive prior to the control open time, you must wait for the time before proceeding. If you arrive after the close time, your ride will not be certified.
The cards will be certified and returned to you at the end of the season. Super Randonneur medals will be awarded to all riders completing the series of 200km, 300km, 400km, and 600km rides in the same year.
Paris-Brest-Paris 1200km Randonneur(PBP) 2011:
Entry to PBP requires the completion of the 200km, 300km, 400km, and 600km in 2011
PBP Website - www.paris-brest-paris.org