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Manitoba Randonneurs 2009 BREVET SERIES

Ride dates and start locations:

200km- April 25 (Saturday) 7:00AM from Shell Gas Bar- Pembina Hwy and Perimeter Loop route, time limit 13.5 hours.

200km- May 2 (Saturday) 7:00AM from 7/11- Henderson Hwy and McIvor
Loop routes, time limit 13.5 hours.

200km and 300km- May 9 (Saturday) 5:00AM from Shell Gas Bar- Pembina and Perimeter. Loop routes, time limit 13.5 hours(200km) and 20 hours (300km).

300km- May 30 (Saturday) 5:00AM from 7/11- Henderson Hwy and McIvor, Loop route, time limit 20 hours.

400km- June 13 (Saturday) 4:00AM from Shell Gas Bar- Pembina and Perimeter. Loop route, time limit 27 hours.

600km- July 4 (Saturday) 6:00AM Start location TBA. Loop route, time limit 40 hours.

1000km-August 7 (Friday) 6:00AM Start location TBA. Loop route, time limit 75 hours.

Latke 200km- August 29 (Saturday) 7:00AM from Shell Gas Bar- Pembina Hwy and Perimeter Loop route, time limit 13.5 hours.




Required Equipment- White front light/red rear light for all distances 300km and over. CSA, ANSI or Snell approved helmet. Reflective vest for all distances 400km and over. Carr proper identification at all times. The 400km route travels to the U.S. ID will be required at the border.

Rides are NOT supported therefore be prepared to care for yourself. Vehicles will not be allowed to follow the riders. Outside support may be taken only at the designated control points.

All rides start on time- rain, snow or shine (prepare for the worst, hope for the best). Route cards and maps will be handed out up to 15 minutes prior to start time- please be early. Route cards must be signed at a business establishment the designated control towns. The rides are not races- if you arrive prior to the control open time, you must wait for the time before proceeding. If you arrive after the close time, your ride will not be certified.

The cards will be certified and returned to you at the end of the season. Super Randonneur medals will be awarded to all riders completing the series of 200km, 300km, 400km, and 600km rides in the same year.

Contact: Email leier@mts.net