R-12 Series
New Holland 200k
Sunday June 5, 2016
General Info
This ride is a randonneur style event sanctioned by RUSA, offered to promote participation in the R-12 challenge.
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.
Start/Finish
Weisel Youth Hostel
7347 Richlandtown Road
Quakertown, PA
(215) 536-8749
DIRECTIONS
Traveling far? Several chain hotels are also available in nearby Quakertown.
Registration (Pre-registration required)
On-line Registration Form
All riders must sign waiver
Includes:
-Preride breakfast
-Postride meal
-Hostel facilities (living room, showers, kitchen)
Field Limit: 25 riders
For PA Club Members:
$25 due at sign-in
For Guests
$30 due at sign-in
Schedule
4:00AM Sign-in, Breakfast and Bike Inspection opens
4:50AM Rider meeting
5:00AM Riders depart (~13:30 hr. time limit)
Daylight hours: 5:33 AM - 8:26 PM
Start Controle
- Breakfast available 1 hr before the start
- Sign-in, pay fee to organizer, and collect brevet card.
- Get bike inspected
- Rider meeting, 10 minutes before scheduled start time
Post Ride
Showers available at the hostel -- bring your own towel. Join us for pizza and share your epic stories, tall tales, and goals for the coming year. Relax in the hostel's comfortable great room or porch. A dormatory in the hostel is available to rest before traveling home.
Ride Description
The second day's loop is an out and back segment through French Creek state park and into the Amish country near Lancaster.
There are several steep, extended climbs. A triple or 39x27 is highly recommended.
Historical Records
May 31, 2015 Results Ride Report
Jun 2, 2013 Results Ride Report
Jun 3, 2012 Results Ride Report
Jun 26, 2011 Results Ride Report