It is the responsibility of ALL RIDERS riding a RUSA or ACP-sanctioned event organized by our RBA and/or RPC to read and know the RUSA rules. Read Them Carefully - Rules
will be enforced during all KCUC Events!
No Exceptions!Brevet Rules
Permanent Rules
Randonneurs USA Rules for Brevet Riders, CONDENSED:
These rules have been condensed to allow quick reading by our members - these do not take the place of the complete rule-set, and no-one should assume it does. If you have a specific concern the condensed rules below do not address, refer to the links above and read the complete rules thoroughly. If anything on this website is in conflict with the RUSA rules, RUSA RULES.
(See article 17.)
Article 2 These brevets are open to any amateur cyclist regardless of his or her cycling affiliations. Any form of human-powered vehicle is acceptable. The only stipulation is that the vehicle must be powered solely by the rider.Article 3 To participate in a brevet a rider must complete a registration form, sign a waiver of liability, and pay the registration fee set by the event organizer.
Article 4 When taking part in a brevet, the rider accepts and consents to the possibile publication of their name, time result, and photograph by the organizer.
Article 5 During the event, each rider is considered to be on a personal ride. The rider must ride in accordance with all applicable traffic codes, obey all traffic signals, and use bike paths when required by law. When riding, all riders must wear an approved helmet. The ACP, RUSA, and other organizers cannot and do not accept responsibility for any accidents that may occur during the course of a brevet.
Article 6 Each rider must be self sufficient. No personal follow cars or support of any kind are permitted on the course. Personal support is only allowed at checkpoints. Any violation of this requirement will result in immediate disqualification. All riders are required to conduct themselves in a civil manner and abide by all applicable vehicle codes, laws, and regulations. All riders are required to respect local customs with regards to decorum.
Article 7 At the start, each rider will receive a brevet card and a cue sheet indicating the route and the location of the checkpoints. Every rider must stop at each checkpoint to have his or her card verified. Organizers may also include unannounced "secret" checkpoints along the route. If a rider leaves the route, he or she must return to the route at the same point prior to continuing, ie. no shortcuts or detours from the route, unless specified by the organizer.
Article 8 Organizers may have checkpoints at establishments with no member of the organizing staff present. At these checkpoints riders must get their brevet card verified at a local establishment that the organizer specifies as a checkpoint, such as a grocery store or gas station. Checkpoint verification information to be noted on the brevet card includes the time and the date of passage (for brevets that extend beyond 24 hours). Missing checkpoint verification, missing checkpoint times, or loss of the brevet card (regardless of how far into the ride a rider is) will result in disqualification. Each rider is responsible for seeing that his or her brevet card is properly completed at each checkpoint.
Article 9 Overall time limits vary for each brevet according to the distance. These are: (in hours and minutes, HH:MM) 13:30 for 200 KM, 20:00 for 300 KM, 27:00 for 400 KM, 40:00 for 600 KM, and 75:00 for 1000 KM. Additionally, riders must arrive at each checkpoint between the opening and closing time for the checkpoint. These times are noted on the brevet card with the information for the checkpoints.
Article 10 For night riding, vehicles must be equipped with front and rear lights attached firmly to the vehicle. Lights must be turned on at all times during hours of darkness or other low-light conditions (rain, fog, etc.). At least one of the rear lights must be in a steady (rather than flashing) mode. All riders' lights must meet the requirements of local laws. A rider is not permitted to cycle at night or in other low-light conditions without working front and rear lights attached to the vehicle; therefore backup lighting systems and/or spare bulbs are strongly recommended in case the primary system fails and cannot be repaired on the roadside. Each rider, whether riding in a group or alone, must fully comply with this requirement. Everyone must use their lights! During hours of darkness or other low-light conditions, all riders must wear a reflective vest, sash, Sam Browne belt, or some other device that clearly places reflective material on the front and back of the rider. During these times all riders will also wear a reflective ankle band around each ankle. (Due to their unusual seating position, recumbent riders may modify their reflective torso devices to show better from front and rear.) Other reflective devices on clothing, shoes, helmets, and machines are encouraged for increased safety - but they are extra and may not take the place of the minimum items listed above. Any violation of these night riding rules will result in the immediate disqualification of the rider.
Article 11 At the finish, the rider must sign his or her brevet card and return it to the event organizer. The brevet card will be returned to the rider after the brevet has been verified and a brevet number issued.
Article 12 These brevets are not competitive events, so no rider classifications are made. Results are published alphabetically, not by arrival time.
Article 15 Any fraud, cheating, or deliberate violation of these rules will result in the exclusion of the rider from all RUSA-, RM-, and ACP-sponsored events.
Article 17 Randonneurs USA will be the final arbiter of any questions that arise which may not be covered explicitly in these rules.
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