R-12
Series
Little Britain 200k
Saturday December 2, 2017
General
Info
This ride is a randonneur
style event sanctioned by RUSA, offered to promote participation
in the R-12 challenge.
PA Randonneurs club membership is
required in order to participate. In the spirit of pure
randonneuring, minimal support is provided before, during, and after
the ride.
First time riding with PA Randonneurs? Read an overview
of what to expect on your first PA brevet. All participants are
obliged to follow the rules
for riders as well as PA
and NJ
vehicle laws. Safety is a primary concern ... please read and
carry these Safety
Instructions with you. All participants must sign waiver.
Start/Finish (new
location 11/9)
The Shoppes of Landis Valley
Lancaster, PA
Parking
Please park proximate to the main sign with clock/temp at the driveway
entrance from Landis Valley Rd. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is
limited.
Preride Breakfast
Breakfast is available nearby at the Oregon
Dairy Restaurant, approximately 1 mile north of the start
location along SR 272. The food is good and plentiful and
there's even a breakfast buffet. The baked oatmeal is one of my
favorites. The restaurant opens at 6am which leaves ample time
for breakfast and to make you way to the start.
Traveling far? Hotels are available in the area.
Make your own reservations by calling the hotel directly.
Registration
Registration closes 5PM Thursday December 1. As with any
winter brevet, weather may necessitate changes. Please monitor
the PA Message board
for updates.
1) Submit Registration Form
2) Print out cuesheet
For
PA Club Members:
$10 due at sign-in
For Guests:
$15 due at sign-in
Schedule
7:00AM Sign-in and Bike
Inspection opens
7:20AM Rider meeting
7:30AM Riders depart (~13:30 hr. time limit)
Daylight hours: 7:10 AM - 4:40 PM
NOTE:
Riders finishing after 5:24 PM without lights and reflectors will be
disqualifed.
Start Controle
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before scheduled start time.
- Sign-in, pay fee to organizer, and collect brevet card.
- Get bike inspected
- Rider meeting, 10 minutes before scheduled start time
Finish Controle
- Get final stamp on card at TBD
- Initial sign-in sheet and record finish time.
- Sign brevet card and leave at check-out register
Post ride gathering: Highland Pizzeria, 2347 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Ride
Description
Enjoy a
new twist on Lancaster County with a north-south route with a
start-finish in the middle. The Little Britain route starts just north
of Lancaster near the Landis Valley Farm Museum. The opening loop
heads north toward Berks County and the first control in Wommelsdorf,
passing through the Middle Creek Wildlife management area along the
way. Look for a variety of waterfowl as you pass, especially Snow
Geese. The route heads south, but along a different path that will
take you over the Furnace Hills, cross the outbound leg in Durlach,
and return via Clay to the start location which is also the second
control. It's an open control so you'll have your choice to get your
card validated.
The southern loop heads east toward Intercourse before turning south
through numerous named wide spots in the road: Bellemont, Nickel
Mines, Nine Points. Don't blink or you'll miss them. As you might
guess, services are limited in this area so you'd be wise to check
your supplies before leaving the Landis Valley control. Little Britain
marks the southern end of the loop with a control at the Little
Britain Store. It has everything you need. The final legs head north
through Quarryville, Strasburg and Smoketown before returning you to
the finish. There are a few hills to climb along the way. But there
are some that offer glorious descents, too.
Historical Records
February
6, 2016 Results
Ride
Report