2013 Arcadia's Brute Challenge Ride
Saturday, May 18th

CHECK-IN & START LOCATION -- Arcadia High School
756 Raider Drive, Arcadia, WI 54612   (map it)

Brute registration is open, Wisconsin Triple Crown registration is closed.

Arcadia's Brute is stage 1 of the Wisconsin Triple Crown.

Check in time: 6:30 to 7:30am
First group start is 7am, Finish line closes at 7pm

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Event details - 2013 Arcadia's Brute Challenge Ride

Important times
No Friday evening pick-up
Check-in opens 6am.
First Start is 6:45, 7:00, 7:10, 7:20, 7:30
150K, 200K must start no later than 7:30
50K riders must start no later than 8 am
Finish line/check-out closes at 7pm
Post ride meal available 11am to 7:30
100K & 150K riders must pass Hansens no later than 4:45
200K passing Hansens after 2:15 must default to 150K
200K not passing Dodge by 4:30 to be sagged and credited for 150K

Preparation is not to be under estimated. Riders need to be dressed for the weather. Weather in the past has ranged from 'constant rain at 39 degrees' to 'wicked sunshine that pushes temps 90+'.  Crosswinds on ridge tops have been strong enough to knock riders over. So dress right and stay alert.
Bikes require inspection/repair prior to arrival. This means replacing old chains, dirty/slow cables and worn tires. Brute climbs are some of the longest you will experience in the Midwest. Don't let a broken chain end your series.
Riders need to start training very early in the season. Riders that handle this early season challenge best are the ones that trained throughout the winter. Get your self on a plan and begin training now.

Parking is available on the front and back side of the high school. Spill over parking is about 100 yards north of the school in Memorial Park.  Memorial Park parking is available to all for free.

Check in is through the front of the high school. Signs will direct you to the front of the school where you will also view the starting arch. Follow the signs once in the school commons area, riders will flow clockwise around the commons where they will receive bibs, chips, swag. After passing though the line riders can pick-up jerseys and ask questions.  To keep check-in moving quickly save your questions until you are through.

Starts are located in the front for the school. Will start as groups until most riders have left. All starts must occur before 8am, after which the timing mat will be configured to capture returning riders.

On course, bib#s are very important. This is how we track troubled riders to ensure they are serviced.
Check route splits, prior to starting, check the map and know the mile marks for your route splits and the latest time of day you need to be through the splits.
Timing mats to be distributed along the length of the routes. Be sure to hit each mat and listen for the beep. Missed timing mats could disqualify you for the WTC jersey.

Check out when returning to the high school. Regardless if you finished on the bike or in a sag vehicle; check out and confirm that you are no longer on the route. When checking out, be sure to specify: your distance rode, if you were sagged, missed a timing mat or got off route.

Post ride showers available at the high school.  After completing check-out riders can recover with fluid, food and shower-up. The post ride meal is available from 11 am to 7 pm.

Riders times will be posted with in two days of the event.

Safety and rules of the road. Riders need to exercise caution on the down hills as there are places where the rain washes sand across the road,
-Be alert for loose gravel or sand,
-Keep to the right side of the road,
-Do not cross over the center of the road at any time,
-Be alert for animals crossing the road,
-Do not serpentine up hills,
-Stay on the shoulder if you have stopped or are walking your bike.
-Do not litter.

This is an open course so riders must share the road with vehicles and obey Wisconsin statutes. Observe all traffic signs including stop signs. Riders cited for traffic violations will also be disqualified from this event and the WTC series.

Do not ride more than two wide unless passing. Form a single line to allow motor vehicles to pass. While it is lawful to ride two wide, it is unllawful to obstruct traffic. At times, on these narrow roads, riding two wide can obstruct traffic. Let drivers pass. Local residents are very supportive of this event and want to have you on their roads. Keep building the relationship!

On Course Support
Sag vehicles will travel active parts of the routes looking for riders in need. When picked up riders will be taken to a rest stop and then transported back to the high school if necessary. When getting picked up be ready to provide your bib number and mile point.
When cell service is available  you may obtain sag with either a call or sending text to ride central (phone number is listed on the map) . Text is best. Provide your bib# and location (road, intersection, ...) Otherwise, inform riders of your bib# and have them forward the message to the next sag vehicle or rest stop.
Sag vehicles will have basic first aid items, tubes, tires, pumps and a few tools. Drivers are not mechanics, you will need to implement your own repairs. Tubes-$5, Tires-$20, CO2-$4. The driver will take your bib# and you may pay up back at the high school.
Mechanics will be on hand at the start of the course to help repair minor issues. During the day, mechanics will travel to rest stops to implement repairs.

Routes & Maps
Riders can choose one of four routes: 50K, 100K, 150K and 200K. All routes are meant to be challenging. Riders need to start training early in the season. Regardless of the route chosen, riders need to exercise caution on the down hills as there are places where the rain will wash sand across the road.
All riders will receive maps at check in and should carry the maps on route. Links to the maps and que are below. 

Rearranged for 2013, all routes will begin on the same path and follow along a similar loop with the 150K-200K breaking away from and returning to the 100K at several points along the way. The first significant climb begins 2.5 miles into the course where riders will work their way around Pine Ridge.

-- First split occurs at approx mile 16 where the 50K-100K breaks from the 150K-200K. 50K-100K riders will head directly to the Dodge rest stop and will have to endure one mile of gravel before reaching Dodge. 150K-200K riders will climb Pine Ridge once more before heading over to Dodge. There is a reprieve for 150K riders at mile 25 (Dodge rest stop) as 150k riders can opt back to the 100k.
-- At the second split, mile 42, 150K-200K riders will break away from the 100k for a trip across the top of Canada ridge.
-- The next significant split, at mile 88 is where the 150K breaks from the 200K.
-- From mile mark 88, 200K riders will turn their backs to Arcadia for another tour through the hills of Pine Pidge, with a stop at Dodge before heading back to Arcadia.

This year rest stops are located at Dodge Town hall, Fountain City Park, Eagle valley Community Church, Harmonia Park and Hansen's Hold-up.

Approximate distances between rest stops are:
50K: 17mi
100K: 17mi – 32mi – 39 mi – 55mi
150K: 25mi – 39mi - 55mi(optional) – 65mi – 81mi
200K: 25mi – 39mi - 55mi(optional) – 65mi – 81mi – 99mi

View & download the maps. 
50K & 100K,
150K & 200K

50K Profile Link to view 50Kroute and acquire GPX





100K Profile Link to view 100Kroute and acquire GPX





150K Profile Link to view 150Kroute and acquire GPX





200K Profile Link to view 200Kroute and acquire GPX

Communications on Event Day
While on route, riders will have communication via cell phones, text message, and radio operators located at rest stops and in sag vehicles. When reporting a rider in trouble, report the bib# and location (road, nearest intersection, fire number).  'Ride Central' phone number is printed on the map.
There are portions of the course where voice communication is of little value and text messages from a hilltop are a better option. Refer to the map for phone numbers to 'Ride Central'. Radio communications are a sure fire means but riders will need to chase down a sag or use the operators located at rest stops.
Should 'Ride Central' need to broadcast messages event wide (course changes, weather related risks, ...) a SMS text message will be sent to phones. Subscription details will be published here shortly.

Rest Stops and Water
Rest Stops and Water will be place at approximately 20 to 25 mile intervals. 

Riders will find the following items at rest stops:

Strawberry, banana, quartered oranges, grapes, quartered apples, raisins,
Mini bagels, muffins, bread, animal crackers,
Peanut butter, jelly, cream cheese for the bagels,
Corn chips, gold fish, pretzels, saltines, chex mix, salted peanuts,
String cheese, hummus, turkey or ham roll-ups with swiss cheese.

Majority of items at the early stops will include carbs. Protein & salt will be increased as the day progresses.

Each stop will provide water & Heed. 200K riders will find water mid-way on the last leg between Dodge and Arcadia.

Jerseys
Jerseys for this event are produced by Pactimo. Sizing for the jerseys is shown below.  Be aware these are fitted jerseys and have a snug fit.  When bordering between two sizes, riders are most satisfied with the larger size.
Jerseys need to be ordered by March 31st to available for pick-up on event day.
Several Jerseys, of the more popular sizes, will be on hand for purchase the day of the event.
After the event, riders will have one last opportunity to order a Brute jersey on-line and have it mailed to them. Shipped orders will cost a little more to cover shipping.