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Welcome to the Haute Route Asheville Follow the Event Online & Social Media Event Overview Rules & Regulations Safety & Support Rider Services Guide to Haute Route Signage Introduction to Asheville & Event Village Registration Day Checklist and Guide What’s Inside Your Registration Pack Timeline for a Typical Day on the Haute Route Massage Process
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Nutrition Offerings During Stage Official Riders’ Hotels About the Blue Ridge Parkway Stage 1 Guide & Map About the French Broad River Stage 2 Guide & Map About Downtown Asheville Stage 3 Guide & Map Final Day Ceremony Event Partners Official Souvenir Poster & Photos Contacts
Dear Rider, Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Haute Route Asheville. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything is in place so you have an experience of a lifetime during this three-day cycling event. Part of that process is the publication of this Roadbook. Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive guide outlining all the information you will need during the event, both on and off the bike. You will receive a hard copy of the Riders’ Roadbook at registration day in Asheville. Inside you will find details on the registration process and accommodations at the Official Riders’ Hotel, as well as the host venues and technical stage information, including details of the mechanical, massage, and medical support provided. We also outline how you and your supporters can follow the event live through our social media channels and the best way to access stage results. Between now and the event, you can reach the team directly by emailing contact.northamerica@ hauteroute.org or calling +1 719-287-8489. Wishing you the very best of luck with your final preparations! The Haute Route Team
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How to follow Follow the event
• Check out the homepage on the Haute Route website (hauteroute. org) as the event unfolds. Daily updates from the course will be published along with the day’s results, rankings, intermediate times, video content, photos, news, and more. • The best content will appear on Haute Route North America’s multiple social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Share your performance on social using #HauteRoute and #HauteRouteASH during the event and invite your friends and family to do the same. • The best pieces of tagged content will be shared in the daily ‘Friends & Family’ email, which will contain the best images, event videos, and stories from the peloton.
Results
Daily results and overall Solo and Duo classifications will be published on the homepage of our website as soon as possible after each stage. Split times on some of the course’s timed segments will also be published.
Share your event photos
Sign up for this service at the Riders Corner on the Haute Route website. Photographers will be stationed along the route on each stage. Our partner, PhotoRunning, offers you the ability to have your photos automatically posted to your Facebook wall for free at the end of each stage. You can also purchase high-resolution versions of these images at the end of the event.
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Event Overview The first edition of the Haute Route Asheville features tough and iconic courses over three exciting stages. Rolling out from Asheville’s vibrant downtown each day, riders will wind their way along narrow, twisting country roads, climb and descend the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, and test their strength with a time trial up Town Mountain. All told, the 2018 Haute Route Asheville features nearly 309 total kilometers (193 miles) and 6,230 meters (20,500 feet) of climbing.
Thursday May 17
Friday May 18
Rider Check-in open between 11:00am and 5:00pm
Saturday May 19
Riders’ Briefing at Renaissance Asheville Hotel at 5:45-6:15pm, with opening reception (6:30-8:00) to follow. Tickets will be available for riders’ guests for $50 during rider check-in or on site.
Sunday May 20
Village at Renaissance Asheville Hotel (31 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801)
Asheville - Blue Ridge Parkway - Asheville 165.4 km, 3,322 M+ | 103 miles, 10,900 feet
Asheville - Betsy’s Gap - Asheville 135.3 km, 2,545 M+ | 84.1 miles, 8,350 feet
Individual Time Trial and Closing Ceremony Town Mountain 9.0 km, 367 M+ | 5.6 miles, 1,209 feet
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Rules and Regulations Please ensure you have read and are familiar with the Haute Route Asheville 2018 official Rules and Regulations (available on hauteroute. org) before taking the start line in May. By registering to the Haute Route Asheville, each rider has accepted the Rules and Regulations.
are forbidden. Riders must maintain hand placement on the handlebars that allows quick access to brakes, and remain in contact with the saddle during the length of descents. Crossing the yellow line, on any part of the course, is strictly forbidden.
Haute Route Asheville, organized by Haute Route LLC with offices at 720 West Monument Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, is a series of Grand Fondos with one Time Trial. Cyclists will attempt to record their best time during the predetermined timed segments.
Disclaimer: • The Haute Route (the Organization) is permitted is permitted with USA Cycling, and therefore, each participant must sign the participant release form during on-site registration before the first day of activity. • Each participant shall be responsible for obtaining all of his or her own insurance coverage. • Each participant absolutely and completely absolves the Organization, its agents, partners and sponsors for all responsibility with regard to the loss or damage to any personal property regardless of the circumstances. • The Organization, whilst having made every effort to make the event as safe as possible for each and every participant, and having addressed and or reduced, and or eliminated, or having attempted to eliminate as many of the Risks as it is possible to have anticipated and or foreseen, is nevertheless not able to control, or anticipate, or foresee all events, and this is accepted by all participants.
During timed segments, cyclists will have rightof-way, supported by local law enforcement, where riders will not have to stop at signals, lights, etc. For ALL OTHER sections of the course (NOT TIMED) cyclists are to obey all rules of the road, including traffic signals and lights. Failure to do so may result in penalty and or expulsion from the event. Key points: • Ride on the right hand side of the road • Ride single file or no more than two abreast, so as not to impede the regular flow of traffic • Respect designated Haute Route traffic signs • Respect traffic signals and lights if there is no marshal present or in NOT TIMED sections • Respect other road users • Wear a hardshell helmet at all times • Wear your bib on your back • Position your number plate on your seatpost Motor Marshals will be embedded within the ride to ensure rider safety and enforcement of the Rider Rules and Regulations and Athlete Code of Conduct. Any rider observed by an official Vehicle or Marshal violating the event Rule and Regulations, local traffic laws or Athlete Code of Conduct, may be accessed a time penalty by the Haute Route Technical Team. In extreme cases, the penalty may result in the expulsion from the event. Due to the very technical descents, in the spirit of rider safety, extreme aero positions
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Sustainability
By entering the Haute Route Asheville, you commit to respect the environment and the natural areas visited. It is strictly forbidden to leave any type of waste (paper, plastic packaging, etc.) on the course. Any rider caught throwing waste on the course will be disqualified. There will be a zero tolerance policy on this. All cyclists must use the portable toilets positioned at each feed station and event village. Urinating in public is illegal in all 50 states. A person in breach of this law could technically be charged with disorderly conduct, indecent exposure, or public lewdness.
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Technical Assistance
Assistance on the course: • Mavic is the only party authorized to provide assistance on the course outside of designated feed stations. Riders receiving outside assistance—mechanical or otherwise—are liable to penalties and ultimately disqualification. • Every participant is expected to be selfsufficient in case of a puncture.
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Replacement parts, spares, and accessories: Mavic will not provide spare parts. Although there may be some bike shops close to the course, we recommend you bring specific spares including: • A rear-derailleur hanger • Allen keys specific to your bike • Spare brake pads (front and rear)
If you suffer a mechanical, please be patient and inform the driver of the closest course vehicle, and they will inform Mavic. Assistance in the event village and at the start line: Mavic will have a booth at the event village and each start line. The team will attempt to resolve any mechanical issues.
• Inner tubes with the correct length valves and CO2 cans or a pump
Medical Assistance Medical Emergency Number:
828-989-7282
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Riders’ Extra Services Bikeflights - Hassle-Free Bike Shipping
BikeFlights.com provides a door-to-door bike shipping service that takes the hassle out of travelling with your bike. By booking through our dedicated webpage you can arrange for your bike box to be delivered directly to Motion Makers Bicycle Shop, Liberty Bicycles, Youngblood Bicycles, or your hotel in Asheville; as well as arrange for pickup from the same locations.
Motion Makers
Motion Makers Bicycle Shop is located at 878 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Call 828.633.2227 or visit motionmakers.com to make arrangements for bike rentals, pre-event bike builds, tune-ups, and post-event disassembly and packing.
Liberty Bicycles
Liberty Bicycles is located at 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Call (828) 274-2453 or visit libertybikes.com to make arrangements for bike rentals, pre-event bike builds, tune-ups, and post-event disassembly and packing.
Youngblood Bicycles
Youngblood Bicycles is located at 233 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. Call (828) 251-4686 or visit youngbloodbikes.com to make arrangements for bike rentals, pre-event bike builds, tune-ups, and post-event disassembly and packing.
Retül - Custom Footbeds
Retül will help you increase comfort on your bike and improve performance. The leader in bike-fit technology, Retul offers the most comprehensive set of tools for professional bike fitters. They will be introducing their new custom footbeds, which can be made for you in as little as 30 minutes.
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Signage Course Signage Stage Course
Timing
START OF TIMED SECTION
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Danger
ATTENTION
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
ATTENTION
GRAVEL ROAD AHEAD
Distance to Finish
FINISH
ATTENTION NARROW ROAD
ATTENTION STEEP DESCENT
Refreshment Point
DANGER!
Restrooms
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50K
FEED STATION START
FEED STATION END
RESTROOMS
Village Signage
The various services offered in the village are identified by these signs (non-exhaustive list):
PRESS ROOM
VILLAGE
Vehicle Accredition Car Front
Car Rear
Moto Rear
MEDICAL
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Event Village in Asheville All riders are required to register in the Official Riders’ Hotel on Thursday, May 17 between 11:00am and 5:00pm. Registration will be located at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801.
How To Get There
• The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is 17 miles south of Asheville, 20-30 minutes travel time. • Allegiant, American, Delta, Elite Airways and United service this airport. • The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is 70 miles south of Asheville, 60-90 minutes travel time. Allegiant, Delta, Southwest, and United service this airport. • Ground Transportation options include: Uber, Lyft, taxi cab, car service, commuter bus and Asheville Transit (ART S3). • More regional and local options at hauteroute.org.
Nearby Attractions
Accents on Asheville - Haute Route recommends Accents on Asheville as your go-to source for amazing activities for riders and guests. Whitewater river rafting, a waterfall hike at DuPont State Forest and a walking tour of historic Asheville are just a few of the exciting ways to explore Asheville. Visit accentsonasheville.com for tours and options. The Biltmore - Located just a few miles outside of Asheville, George W. Vanderbilt’s chateau, the Biltmore Estate, is the largest private home in the United States. Surrounded by acres of formal gardens and vineyards, a tour of the Biltmore and a wine tasting are essential activities when visiting Asheville. Visit biltmore.com for details. Sierra Nevada Brewery - Beer heaven is just 20 minutes outside of downtown Asheville at the Sierra Nevada Brewery in Mills River, NC. A variety of brewery tours are available, as well as beer tastings in the Taproom and a full schedule of live music in the amphitheater. Visit sierranevada.com for tour details and event schedule. River Arts District - The RAD is home to more than 200 artists working in 22 industrial or historic buildings along a one-mile stretch of the French Broad River. Explore artwork in paint, pencil, pottery, metal, textiles, glass, wax, paper and more. Meet the artists, watch live demonstrations, and stop in to one of the many restaurants, cafes, and breweries in the area. Visit riverartsdistrict.com for maps and details. 12
Registration Day Packet pickup will be open between 11:00am and 5:00pm. Please follow the steps outlined below. Use the secure bike park while you complete the registration steps below. If you’re staying at Official Riders’ Hotel you can unpack and assemble your bike at the set-up area and store your bike box in a secure room. Mavic will be on site for mechanical emergencies. Collect your bib and Haute Route Asheville registration pack (you will need a form of ID) and sign the Liability Waiver to complete your registration. Once you’ve collected your registration pack, attach your bike plate to your bicycle and your transponder to the fork of the bike. It is forbidden to alter, cut, or fold your bike plate and transponder. Attend the first rider briefing of the event at 5:45pm, taking place at Renaissance Asheville Hotel (31 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801). Attendance is mandatory. To start the Haute Route Asheville the right way, enjoy the Opening Reception immediately following the Rider’s Briefing from 6:30-8:00pm. Tickets will be available for riders’ guests for $50 during rider check-in or on site. Finally, don’t forget to pick up your bike if you used the bike park at the Renaissance Hotel. There is no secure bike park overnight
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Registration Pack
OFFICIAL HAUTE ROUTE KIT
HAUTE ROUTE BACKPACK To hold your change of clothes for each day
BACKBACK TAG Lists your bib number
FIRST NAME
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BIKE PLATE & CABLE TIES
TRANSPONDER WITH STRAP To be attached to your bike's front fork
ID CARD Gives you access to your daily lunch and access to massage.
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BIB NUMBER AND PINS
Typical Day Before The Start
Breakfast at hotel for riders with Premium or Classic Package accommodations. Travel to start. On Stage 2 there is a starting corral for the first 30 riders (25 males and 5 females) according to the overall ranking (there is no preferential starting block for the first stage).
During The Stage
Have fun, make friends, race the timed segments, and be safe!
After The Finish
What To Take With You On Each Stage
While riders will have their own personal preferences, this is a suggested list of what to take on the bike and in your backpack (dropped off at the start/collected at the finish of each stage): On the bike: • Windbreaker/gillet • Water/drink bottles • Cereal bars, dried fruits, energy gels • Sunglasses • Mobile phone, in your waterproof pouch
• Pick up your backpack at the collection point near the finish line.
• Spare inner tubes or tubeless tire
• Drop off your bike at the bike park.
• Pump and/or CO2 canister
• Book your massage at the Info Point
• Multi-tool, including chain tool
• Lunch (your Haute Route Asheville ID card will be required).
• In case of cold and bad weather: long sleeve jacket, full finger gloves, shoe covers, knee/leg warmers
• Take advantage of 15-minute Massage • Relax and cheer the other riders as they cross the finish line. • Check your result online. Results will also be available in the finish area and emailed to all riders each evening. • Dinner on your own: consider booking restaurant reservations at the many excellent restaurants in the area.
• Tire levers
In your backpack: • Haute Route Asheville ID card • Non-cycling shoes • Change of clothes • Towel for rider massage
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Massage Process
A post-stage massage is just what you need to work out the kinks from an epic day in the saddle and help you get ready for the next day. Haute Route selects massage therapists who specialize on working with athletes and understand the needs of cyclists in multi-day events. • Book your massage at the Info Point near the finish line as soon as possible after you finish the stage. • You will receive a massage sticker to place on your Haute Route ID card, indicating your allotted time slot for your massage that day. • Please arrive with your ticket, 5 minutes before your scheduled massage time. Riders who are late and riders without a ticket may not be treated. • Bring your towel to place on the massage table. • Massage will last 15 minutes.
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Nutrition During The Stage FIRST ENDURANCE, OFFICIAL HAUTE ROUTE ASHEVILLE NUTRITION SUPPLIER EFS Liquid Shot and drink provide everything you need to maximize endurance and performance during exercise, with the latest amino acid technology, superior mineral bioavailability, and the addition of malic acid.
FEED STATION ETIQUETTE With hundreds of riders making a pit stop in close proximity, it’s vital you don’t block the road by pulling up directly to the feed station with your bike. Instead use the bike racks provided. To ensure all participants get access to adequate sports nutrition products, we kindly ask riders not to take more than 1 bar per feed station. There are plenty of other options also available: oranges, bananas, dry fruits, crackers, cakes, cheese, ham, and water. Please note that each 130ml EFS Liquid Shot bottle contains 3 to 4 servings to be spread over more than three hours of riding. You will receive 2 EFS Liquid Shot bottles at Registration. For optimal performance, we advise you to start taking EFS Liquid Shot in the morning and throughout each stage. EFS Liquid Shot will also be available at the first feed station every day (expect on Time Trial Day).
For riders receiving external support from family, coaches, or tour operators, note that the feed station zones are the only points on the course where assistance is permitted. All cyclists must use the portable toilets positioned at each feed station. Urinating in public is illegal in all 50 states. A person in breach of this law could technically be charged with disorderly conduct, indecent exposure, or public lewdness.
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Official Riders’ Hotel The Renaissance Asheville Hotel (31 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801) is the Official Riders’ Hotel for the Haute Route Asheville. Registration and mandatory daily rider briefings will be held here Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, and riders who book a Premium or Classic Haute Route Asheville Accommodations Package will enjoy free parking and daily pre-stage breakfast starting at 5:30am.
Accommodations
Packages: • Premium Package - Renaissance Asheville Hotel (Official Riders' Hotel) • Classic Package - Four Points Sheraton Asheville, 22 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801 All Packages include: • 3 nights accommodations from the night of Thursday, May 17 through checkout on Sunday, May 20. All riders have late checkout at 1:30pm.
Couples Room package: • Room for a couple sharing a king bed. Shared Room package: • 1 shared room with 2 queen beds. Individual Room package: • Your own room with a king bed. Services Available At Hotel • Free Wifi
• 3 pre-stage breakfast buffets, at each hotel, starting at 5:30am.
• Restaurant
• Riders are welcome to keep their bikes in their rooms. There will not be a dedicated, secure storage space in the hotels for riders’ bikes.
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• Bar/Lounge • Laundry valet and self-serve laundry (Renaissance) • Dog friendly
Four Points Sheraton Asheville
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ABOUT THE
Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) is a 469-mile road that connects Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it is arguably the most iconic scenic drive in the United States. Proposed in the 1930s and not completed until the 1970s, the Parkway winds its ways along some of the highest ridgelines east of the Mississippi River. Outside of Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway skirts Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet above sea level. Stage 1 of Haute Route Asheville travels 33 miles of the BRP, including 4,000 feet of climbing and the highest point of the day at nearly 5,700 feet above sea level. In May, the wildflowers are in full bloom, and the clear, clean mountain air stays a bit cooler than in the valleys below.
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Photo credit: courtesy of ExploreAsheville.com
Asheville - Blue Ridge Parkway - Asheville S TA G E 1
Key figures
Friday, May 18 Total: 165.8 km, 3,322 M+ | 103 miles, 10,900 feet Timed sections: 102.5 km | 63.7 miles
Itinerary And Locations
Breakfast: 5:30am at hotel for riders with Premium or Classic Package accommodations. Start Location: Pack Square Park (80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801) dressed to ride, with bike and rider backpack. Headlight required to ride on Blue Ridge Parkway, and will be supplied by Haute Route at stage start.
Recommended Parking: College Street Parking Garage (164 College Street). $2 first hour, $1 each additional, $12 daily maximum. Start – 7:00am Pack Square Park (80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801) Finish And Village Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801. Anticipated finish times between 1:00pm and 4:30pm. Massage available at Renaissance Asheville Hotel. Mandatory Briefing - 6:00pm Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801.
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ABOUT THE
French Broad River Stage 2 of the Haute Route Asheville begins and ends with a ride along the French Broad River. The river itself is ancient; geologists believe it is the third oldest river in the world, behind the Nile and the New River, which also flows into North Carolina. Once so polluted it was described in 1955 by author Wilma Dykman as “too thick to drink and too thin to plow,” the river has been restored to pristine condition and attracts countless people for rafting, tubing, kayaking, and other water sports. And the dilapidated factories and warehouses along the river have been transformed into the vibrant River Arts District (RAD). The clarity of the French Broad River also attracted breweries! Two of the largest U.S. craft breweries, Sierra Nevada and New Belgium, operate in Asheville because of the French Broad River. There are so many great breweries in Asheville that the city has been featured on “Best Cities for Beer Lovers” lists in Forbes, Condé Nast Traveler, and Smart Asset.
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Asheville - Betsy’s Gap - Asheville S TA G E 2
Key figures
Saturday, May 19 Total: 135.3 km, 2,545 M+ | 84.1 miles, 8,350 feet Timed sections: 51 km | 31.7 miles
Itinerary And Locations
Breakfast: 5:30am at hotel for riders with Premium or Classic Package accommodations. Start Location: Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801.
Recommended Parking: College Street Parking Garage (164 College Street). $2 first hour, $1 each additional, $12 daily maximum. Start: 8:00AM Finish And Village Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801. Anticipated finish times between 1:00pm and 4:30pm. Massage available at Renaissance Asheville Hotel. Anticipated finish times between 12:30 and 4:30pm Mandatory Briefing - 6:00pm Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801.
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ABOUT
Downtown Asheville Every mountain town has its signature hill climb, and in Asheville it’s Town Mountain. Pros, amateurs, and enthusiasts have all tested themselves on this 5-plus mile ascent that climbs just a bit more than 1,200 vertical feet (367m). The summit features a stunning view of downtown Asheville, named one of the Best U.S. Small Cities by National Geographic Traveler in 2018. The renaissance of Asheville was fueled by art, food, and beer. While revitalization efforts in other North Carolina towns in the 1980s and 1990s meant tearing down buildings and replacing with new construction, Asheville retained its character by protecting its architecture. Artists renovated the factories and warehouses by the river to create a thriving arts district, and craft breweries were attracted by the clean water of the French Broad River. The region’s farmers markets and festivals drew imaginative chefs, who helped establish Asheville as one of the top culinary destinations in the southern United States. After surveying downtown Asheville from atop Town Mountain, cruise back to the Renaissance Asheville Hotel for the Closing Ceremony and then head out on the town to cap off your Haute Route experience.
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Town Mountain S TA G E 3
Key Figures
Sunday May 20 Total: 9.0 km, 367 M+ | 5.6 miles, 1,209 feet Timed: 9.0km, 5.6 miles
Itinerary And Locations
Breakfast: 5:30am at hotel for riders with Premium or Classic Package accommodations. Start Location: Asheville Bumcomb County Regional Sports Commission (27 College Pl, Asheville, NC 28801), dressed to ride, with bike and rider backpack. Riders are strongly encouraged to preview the course during warmup. Time Trial Procedures The order in which cyclists will ride will be based on current overall positioning going into Stage 3 (ITT). Due to chip timing, riders will not need exact start times. Holders will release cyclists at prescribed intervals. Details to be provided at rider briefing.
Recommended Parking: College Street Parking Garage (164 College Street). $2 first hour, $1 each additional, $12 daily maximum. Starting Procedure • Go to the Start Corral at your starting block time. • Staff will direct riders from Corral to Start Ramp. • Enter the start ramp 20 seconds before your start. First Rider Start - 8:00am Last Rider Finish - 11:00am After You Finish After finishing your time trial, athletes should ride back to the Renaissance Asheville Hotel (31 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC 28801) to receive finisher’s shirt and medal. The Closing Ceremony and podium presentations will also be held at the Renaissance.
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Final Day Operations
Finish On Town Mountain • Cross the finish line and celebrate! • Cruise downhill and ride back to Renaissance Asheville Hotel to receive your Haute Route 2018 official medal. • Hand back your transponder and pick up your finisher’s polo shirt. • Pick up your backpack. • Enjoy the Closing Ceremony!
Family and Friends We welcome friends and family to join riders for the Closing Ceremony. Tickets can be purchased for $50 in advance or on site.
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Event Partners
Main Partners
Official Partners
Official Venue
Official Supporters
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Souvenirs Get your very own personalised print to commemorate your Haute Route achievements!
Using a unique graphic style, MassifCentral will take your Haute Route ride data and turn it into richly detailed, personalised illustrations of your achievement. Pre-order yours today and get it personalised with your name, bib, nationality, and details from your results during the event! Head to their website themassifcentral. co.uk/hauteroute and get a $15 USD discount if you order yours before the event. Framing options and worldwide shipping are available.
Your individual photos
Stationed along the route on each stage, four photographers from PhotoRunning will capture some of the best and toughest moments of your adventure. You can buy your individual high-resolution photos from the event on photorunning.fr.
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Contacts
If you have any questions in the build up to your event, we can be reached directly by calling +1 7 19-287-8489 or sending an email to contact.northamerica@hauteroute.org.
Need Help During The Event?
If you are away from the Village or Official Riders’ Hotel and can’t make it to the Info Point, you can reach the organization by phone at +1 7 19-287-8489. This phone number will also be on your bib number.
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