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SIR 2003 Flèche Northwest
Organizer: Peter McKay Date: Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20,2003 Finish by: 9:00 a.m. Sunday
Destination: Resort Semiahmoo Background: The premise of the flèche, as devised by the French, is that on Easter weekend the randonneuring clubs from around the country ride in teams from their respective towns to a common destination (in southern France) for a banquet dinner. The rules are minimal: each team comprises of 3 to 5 bicycles, they must cover a minimum of 360 km in exactly 24 hours, they must have on course controls to insure integrity of the route and travel unsupported (except at designated controls) on a unique route from the other teams. Rumors are the word "Flèche" translates as "arrows to a target" or "spokes of a hub." The destination is usually a resort community providing a festive surrounding for waiting family and friends. Completing a Flèche is also required for attaining a Randonneur 5000 standing with Audax Club Parisien. See the Flèche Northwest Rules for more information. Reminder: All riders are reminded that any failure to conduct the ride in accordance with SIR Brevet Rider Expectations, RUSA rules, applicable laws, or any special instructions or equipment requirements for this ride may result in a time penalty or disqualification. Banquet brunch: We will hold our banquet celebrating this year's flèche Northwest on Sunday morning at 9am. The banquet will cost $25 per adult and $13 per child.
Awards: Team Award - The team award is offered to the team that completes the Flèche with a distance closest to the minimum distance. Entry Fee: $30 per team, payable with your registration.
Registration: Flèche Northwest Registration Form, proposed route (map & directions) and team entry fee are due by April 4th. Early registration is encouraged since the organizer will review route descriptions for adherenceto the Flèche rules. The organizer greatly appreciates receiving your proposed route in Microsoft Streets & Trips 2001 format. However, this is not mandatory. They should be sent to: Please download and fill out this Registration Form:
Last Updated 02.23.03 |
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