Eustis-Seville Loop 600K Update #1

I survived the preride. Here is some important intel on the route:

  • The final cue sheet is posted here. If you have questions, please let me know.
  • For veterans, this is the traditional 400K route (#555), with some modifications mentioned below, with a portion of route #733, plus some new bits, tacked on to make the final 200K.
  • New procedure: you may (and are encouraged to!) check in Friday night and do your bike/reflective gear inspection then, but — this is the new part — even if you do, you will need to get the stamp for the opening control on Saturday before you start.
  • Note the rerouting around Wildwood, which is due to road closures/construction. You may follow the signed detour for autos (unpleasant), or you may follow the route indicated on the cue sheet (quite nice).
  • If you are riding straight through, or will leave early in the morning on Sunday for the final 200K, note that the Discount Mini Mart (miles 271.4 and 348.4) closes at 2200 Saturday night and opens at 0700 Sunday morning. Similarly, the Seville control (mile 309.9) closes at 2200 Saturday night and opens Sunday morning at 0600. If you are at any of those controls when they are closed, you will treat them as info controls. The questions will be printed in your brevet card on your cue sheet. Questions? Ask now. Note also that you can expect NO services for the last 200K if you are riding straight through. Plan accordingly.
  • There may be bathrooms at the control in Paisley (miles 271.4 and 348.4), and at another store to the north short bit, they will be closed at best and open but in unspeakably foul condition at worst. Your best bet for restrooms are the public ones on the east side of the road, on the north side of town (available between sunrise and sunset). Plan accordingly.
  • Bring a pen for the info control (mile 362.5). I guarantee you will NOT remember the answer, and will have to write it down at the site. Trust me.
  • Not registered? You’ve got through tomorrow.  Registered but not coming? Please let me know.
  • See you on the ride!