Nightfall of Diamonds 1000km

 

 

The route will be similar to the Hella Chill 1000km route from April 2026.

This event will have a Thursday night start similar to a 90 hour PBP start.

Our goal is to give all riders a similar experience to PBP to help prepare you for the PBP 2027.

Will there be dropbags or other support? Officially, no. The club is not offering this service and this service is not promised. However, we have a volunteer who has offered to run bag support. If you choose to access drop bag support, it is likely to be available. If you a planning to ride PBP without a drop bag, this may be a good opportunity to learn how to be self-sufficient.

Overnights in Shallotte and Cheraw

 

Here's the thumbnail sketch for the event:

Day 1 - 312.2 miles / 504.1km to Shallotte. It is going to be one hell of a long night. If you plan to register for the for 90 hours alloted for PBP, you will have an evening start time similar to this. Some riders sleep at PBP after +/-400km. Some make it all the way Brest after 600km. Some don't even make it through the first night without sleep. Others don't sleep for 2 days till they get off their saddle. One of the beautiful things about PBP is that there's no wrong way to do it. The important things is that you simply do it. This event will be designed for riders to complete 505km before sleep but it's your choice how you do it.

Day 2 - 150.1 miles / 241.6km to Cheraw. This is a short day! A welcomed break from the big push throught the first night. The goal is to arrive in Cheraw with ample time for a good meal; easily achievable if you leave in time for the sunrise. The sunrise on Sunset Beach, NC occurs at 7:09am on October 2, 2026. It's 20km to the beach. Leave by 6am for a spectacular sunrise at Sunset Beach. Recommended goal is to arrive at Fiesta Tapatia in time for dinner before they close at 10pm. You won't believe me when I tell you how nice the Econolodge in Cheraw is. Enjoy a great dinner and some R&R. 

Day 3 - 160.5 miles / 258.4km the Gaffney. Another reasonably short day. It gets a bit lumpy on the return but most riders will appreciate the opportunity to stand allowing the use of forgotten muscles and relieve pressure on the hind end.

PARKING: Parking is permitted at the Ingles Grocery. They will not tow. They ask that we park at the back of the lot,

Start date
Start address
Ingles, 2795 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC
Fee
$60.00
Distance
1000km
Climbing
0
GPS route link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/TBD
Results link
https://rusa.org/cgi-bin/resultsearch_PF.pl?eid=12944&esortby=cert
Registered riders
Curran, Steve
Heller, Luke
Lane, Kevin
Nguyen, John
Williams, Kevin
Wilson, Galen (need waiver)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for this event

To register for a brevet you must be an active RUSA member for the CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR!

EXPIRED CLICK HERE FOR RUSA MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION/RENEWAL

Note: if you are registering with RUSA close to the start of an event you likely cannot pay with a check in time. Instead use PayPal and email ashevillerandonneurs@gmail.com with your pre-registration information to get a full registration expedited.

Remember:

When riding in low light conditions, no lights, no reflective gear, no ride! No exceptions!

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We are only accepting cash for brevet registration at this time.
We apologize for the inconvenience

Proof of passage

WE DO NOT PROVIDE BREVET CARDS UNLESS YOU SPECIFICALLY REQUEST THEM.

AIR prefers EPP (electronic proof of passage) for ride verification.

In the event of GPS failure, take a picture of your bike at each control with your smartphone.

WE DO NOT PROVIDE COPIES OF CUE SHEETS.

They are available for you to print/modify as needed at the RidewithGPS route link.

AIR ride faq:

What gear requirements are there?

For any of the ride that is done in the dark (even at the start), you MUST have:

  • A RUSA compliant reflective vest
  • Ankle reflectors
  • Active/working front light
  • Active/working rear red light

Ultimately all riders must meet or exceed the RUSA guidelines: https://rusa.org/reflectivity

Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification from the event.

Ride proof?

We accept electronic proof of passage (EPP) for ride verification, but offer traditional Brevet Cards on request.

Valid EPP methods/examples:

  • Strava or equivalent GPS track showing the entire ride
  • Picture of bike and self at each control

Will there be SAG or support on the ride?

Unless otherwise noted there will be no SAG or support vehicle.

If you quit the ride be prepared to get yourself back home / to the start.

Will a get paper queue sheet at the ride start?

No. Please print your own queue sheet directly from the RWGPS page.

What kind of support is permitted?

You are able to receive support from event riders anywhere on course.

You are allowed to receive support (even from non riders) at each "control".

No other support is allowed.