Date: 12 June 2027
Distance: 400km
Start Time: 0400
Official Finish Cut-off: 0700 Sunday (27h)
Location: Dunnellon, Florida
Location: Comfort Suites, Dunnellon, Florida
Climbing: ~4,200ft
Cost: $10
Cue Sheet: Draft here (last updated 10/28/2024). Final will be posted no later than 6/9/2027
Check-in: immediately before ride start; details to follow.
Registered Riders (1): Rozelle P
Other Requirements: Current RUSA membership; sign the waiver at the ride start
Food & Drink: TBD before and after the ride; details to follow in early June 2027. Riders will be on their own for food/drink on the route.
SAG: None. Riders need to make their own arrangements for return to the start/finish in the event they abandon.
Brevet cards: Riders on this brevet will have a choice between the traditional brevet card and documenting proof of passage using photos. More info to follow.

Ride Description:
This was the first day of the 2024 Cracker Swamp 1200K, modified slightly to find some smoother roads. (Do NOT use the GPS file from the Cracker Swamp, or you will be off route!) The route travels through horse country into the Ocala National Forest and then through the St. John’s watershed to the Castillo in St. Augustine and back, including Cracker Swamp Road. It is not a true out-and-back; riders will see different roads and terrain through Marion County and again east of the St. John’s. We will start and finish in the dark; lights and reflective gear are mandatory. Note that parts of this route are totally exposed to the elements and that the heat, humidity, and likely afternoon storms will make this a very, very challenging brevet!

Important Notes About This Brevet: First, this is a no-frills (note the registration price) last-chance PBP qualification brevet. Expect to be totally on your own for the ride (perhaps literally, depending on head count). What’s no frills mean?  “Here’s your brevet card; go with God.” Second, this event is very late in the season for us. It will be full-on summer. Riding in summer conditions here is no joke and parts of this route are extremely exposed to the elements. It starts at 4am to give you some extra time riding without the sun beating on you. Plan accordingly for challenging conditions and be prepared to ride slower and with more stops than you are used to. Third, this is summer vacation season and, especially on the coast, you should expect some of the roads to have significant traffic. Be careful!

Registration

You MUST pre-register for this event! No day-of registrations. Preregistration must be completed by no later than June 11 at 1200.

There are two steps to completing your registration.

Step 1. Please fill in the information here.

Step 2. Send in your $10 payment using Zelle (most US banks support this) or contact me for instructions for alternative payment methods. Registration = completed form + payment.

Last revised: 10 November 2026