Welcome to Kansas City Ultra Cycling!

Thanks for stopping by and WELCOME to KCUC's home on the web!
This is the official site for ACP and RUSA sanctioned rides in the Kansas City Area.

Look for the latest news directly below, and scroll down farther for information on 
how to register for our rides, apply for medals, riders rules, and MORE!

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Stay tuned for our next event!

Congrats to all our KCUC 1,000K finishers! That's a BIG ride...

Congrats, also, to our 200 Permanent riders from June 7th!

Stay tuned... more permanent rides are sure to crop up this summer!

Registration and Information:

Contact either of our officers below, for information on brevets and permanent rides:
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Brevets:  (hey, what's a brevet?)
Regional Brevet Administrator (RBA):  Bob Burns
P.O. Box 1387
Blue Springs, MO 64013
(816) 229-6071 Voice
(816) 229-6444 Fax
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Don't stop at Brevets! 
KCUC Offers MANY permanent routes around the region.
See our list at left, and contact our RPC for more information on how to enjoy one of these routes!
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Permanents:  (hey, what's a permanent?)
Regional Permanents Coordinator (RPC):  Spencer Klaassen
1617 S. 20th St.
St. Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 390-8920 Voice

note: The permanents coordinator volunteers for the benefit and convenience of the Kansas City Area riders.  Any RUSA member may develop their own permanent, however for consistency, safety, and fairness to all area riders we ask that you consider working with the current system and emailing the RPC with your permanent route ideas.  Thank you!
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Volunteers:

Like any other event, volunteers make it happen.  If you, or anyone you know, have an interest in helping make our brevets a success PLEASE contact our RBA, Bob Burns.

Here's a short list of things you can do:

1. Registration duties, taking entries (1 hour before the ride)
2. Checking & Inspecting Velos (1 hour before the ride)
3. Manning a “secret” checkpoint. (Secret checkpoints are mandated by ACP and are designed to encourage riders to “follow the route”)
4. Handling a “bag drop” (on the 600K or 1000K rides)

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Start Locations and Motels:

Liberty Start:
Start Location - Perkins Restaurant - 100 N. 291 Hwy.
Motel - Holiday Inn Express - 8230 N. Church - Ph. 816-781-5555

Grandview Start:
Start Location – Shopping Center 1854 S. 71Hwy (W Outer Rd)
Motel - Roadway 15201 S. 71 Hwy. (E Outer Rd) Ph. 816-331-0300

Kansas City, Kansas (KCK) Start:
Start Location – American Motel, 7949 Splitlog (I-70 West, Exit #414: 78th Street)
Motel – American Motel PH 913-299-2999


Note on motel use - it's a good idea!
Brevets are long, tiring rides. There have been a few recorded instances of tired randonneurs “nodding off” at the wheel on their way home with expensive and painful consequences.   Don’t let this happen to you:  if you’re tired, stay an extra night!
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Medals & Awards:

ACP supplies medals for ACP-validated Brevets.  These are available in the U. S. for members of RUSA.  There is a specific medal for each distance (200, 300, 400, 600, & 1000 KM).  For each distance, the medals' design is similar but distinct to create a “family” of medals.  The same design is kept for four years and a new design is introduced in the new season after each PBP.  It is worth buying a complete set of medals, one for each distance, every four years.  There are also special RUSA medals for different distances and groups of rides - visit www.RUSA.org and look under "Medals" for more details.

(Note: All medals must be ordered from RUSA via the online store)

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Rules & Regulations:

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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Disclaimer for Routes, Maps, Cue Sheets:

The routes represented by cue sheet and/or map on this website were submitted by riders like you. KCUC makes no representations as to the accuracy of the cue sheets/maps or to the practicality or safety of following/riding these routes. Maps/cue sheets posted here are based on the best available data when they were composed. Your exact mileage may vary. The routes follow regular, public-access roads used by automobiles and trucks and these roads have no special provisions for bicycling. Road conditions may have changed since the cue sheet or map was created; road signs may disappear or become turned; departments of transportation may rename or remove roads; road conditions may improve or deteriorate; bridges may be reconstructed, closed or moved; roads may be made one-way; construction may exist; natural concerns like flooding, downed trees or residual snow may block a road; gas stations and stores may close, relocate or change operating hours; housing developments or businesses may develop; traffic densities may change. At organized and sanctioned brevets, all known route issues will be announced at the riders briefing immediately prior to the start time of that event. Persons should possess adequate cycling skills, be knowledgeable of vehicular laws, and be able to obey the rules of the road at all times before attempting to follow any of these routes. Persons following any of the routes represented on this website, or following routes based on cue sheets and/or maps presented upon registration for/at a KCUC brevet or permanent, assume all risks for their own personal safety, health and well-being, and assume all risks with regards to equipment including their human-powered vehicle, anything that attaches to it, anything worn or used by the rider during the course of following the route, as well as transportation to and from the routes’ start/finish location, and agree not to hold KCUC or any of its members or contributors legally liable for any loss, inconvenience, injury or damage that might occur. Regardless of any guise of organization, all riders (including non-members) that follow any of the routes/maps listed here or distributed by our members are embarking on a personal ride and agree to the above.

Every rider on every ride will be required to sign a liability release form.  These will be provided at the start of each event. 

Download entry form and print here

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