A hilly first 225 miles (~65 ft/mile) followed by a flatter 150 miles (~25 ft/mile).

The first day of this ride meanders through many of the same areas of the 400/300, using different roads and some different controls. It is the hilliest per mile of any event we’ve put on this year, minus the 200k.

The second day follows some of the flat 300 route. if the winds are in the riders’ favor, it should hopefully provide some relief after a full season of incredible climbing.

The ride will be run from the host hotel at the Baymont Inn in Lancaster. Alex has a room there Saturday and Sunday, in case anyone needs an emergency rest or shower. Alex will be in the area all weekend, seeing the beginning and end of both days. We have volunteers on the course for most of day 1, and emergency sag is available overnight.

There will be a mandatory lights and reflective kit inspection. You have the option of meeting Lynn Clark at the hotel lobby Friday at 8pm, or the morning of the ride 4-4:45am Saturday.
Remember: Lights must be firmly affixed to the bicycle and be of sufficient wattage to be visible from 500 feet away (but not shining up into other riders' eyes!) and you must display a rear reflector. At least one steady taillight must be lit whenever lights are required. Flashing lights shall not be used when riding in groups. Your lights must be lit while you are riding between sunset and sunrise. Riding in a group does not change the lighting requirement. All riders must use their lights. ... During night riding every rider must wear a reflective safety vest, jacket, triangle or sash in addition to a reflective ankle band around each ankle. You must show spare bulbs and batteries when asked, as applicable.  Full brevet rules here.

There may be a post ride party in the lobby Sunday night…
 

Route link here.

Cue sheet here.  Please print and bring with you.  Suggested even for those using those new-fangled gps thingys.

Brevet card here.  Please print and bring with you if using.  As usual, backup options to a gps trace such as timestamped photos or a brevet card are recommended.

Start hotel:
Baymont Inn & Suites
1721 River Valley Cir N
Lancaster, OH 43130