Pittsburgh Randonneurs
Cheese Ride Plus - Minerva 300 km
Saturday April 21, 2012
Ride Description
We've taken the informal "Cheese Ride" and extended in to a 300 km.
General Info
This ride is a randonneur style event sanctioned by RUSA. Western Pennsylvania
Wheelmen club membership is required in order to participate ($17 per year). In the spirit
of pure randonneuring, minimal support is provided before, during, and after the ride.
First time riding reading a brevet? Read an overview of what to expect on your first
brevet, courtesy of Tom Rosenbauer, Eastern PA RBA. All participants are obliged to
follow the rules for riders as well as PA and WV vehicle laws.
Start/Finish
Start control - Park'n'Ride next door under the I79 bridge, next to theFairfield Inn and
Suites (www.marriott.com) 5850 Grand Avenue, Neville Island (Pittsburgh - down the
Ohio miles several miles from downtown Pittsburgh).
End control - King's Restaurant - Next to the Park'n'Ride, in front of the Fairfield Inn..
Schedule
4:30 AM Sign-in and Bike Inspection Opens
4:50 AM Rider Meeting
5:00 AM Riders depart (20 hr time limit)
Daylight Hours
6:31 AM - 8:06 PM
Lights and reflective
gear are required to
start.