The Artie

Advance Registration

Registration for the ride will be available through BikeReg.com. The cost will be $45.00 for BRBC members and $55.00 for non-members until June 5th. The price will increase to $50.00 for BRBC members and $60.00 for non-members from June 6th through August 1st. Online registration will close at midnight on August 1st.

All current BRBC members will receive a discount code by email.

Riders can also register by mail using the attached form. The cost to register by mail will be $45.00 for BRBC members and $55.00 for non-members until June 5th. The price will increase to $50.00 for BRBC members and $60.00 for non-members from June 6th through August 1st. All mail-in registrations must be received by August 1st.

On-Site Registration

On-site registration will be available on the morning of the ride beginning at 6:00 AM. Riders can also register at Packet Pickup on Saturday, August 4th from 1:00 to 4:00PM. The cost will be $50.00 for BRBC members or $60.00 for non-members. Payment for on-site registration can only be made by cash or check. We cannot guarantee availability of shirts for riders who register on-site.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be available on Saturday, August 4th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at East Coasters bike shop, and on Sunday morning before the ride beginning at 6:00 AM.

What’s Included?

Riders will receive a great goody bag, well stocked rest stops, full SAG support, and a delicious catered meal at the post-ride festival. All riders who register by July 27th will get an awesome long-sleeve technical fiber shirt. We cannot guarantee availability of shirts for riders registered after July 27th.

Parking

Parking will be available for all riders at Fincastle Winery the day of the ride.

Pre-Ride Info

Riders are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of their chosen rides. Water and porta-potties will be available, and a mechanic will be on site if you have any last minute mechanical issues.

There will be a brief worship service at 7:00 AM for century riders who wish to participate.

Ride Start

Starting times for the 3 rides will be staggered so that everyone will return to the post-ride festival within the same time window. The Century ride will start promptly at 7:30 AM, the 65 mile ride will begin at 9:30 AM, and the 32 mile ride will begin at 11:30 AM.

Rest Stops

There will be fully stocked rest stops on the course, strategically located at approximately 20 mile intervals.

SAG Support

There will be fully equipped SAG vehicles on the course at all times during the ride. If you require assistance, give a thumbs down sign to the SAG drivers.

Course Info

The course will be marked with arrows on the pavement. In addition, volunteers will be posted at certain intersections to ensure that riders don’t miss a turn. Cue sheets will be provided in your rider packets.

Ride Safety

The Artie is not a race. We will be riding on public roads and must obey all traffic laws. All riders must wear an approved helmet and a rider number visible from the back. You must come to a full stop at stop signs, flashing red, or other traffic control devices. Do not ride more than two abreast. Riders cannot block the traffic lane. You must allow vehicles behind you to pass you, by forming up single file. You must stay on your side of the double-yellow line at all times.

Post-Ride Festival

Be sure to stick around after the ride to enjoy the post-ride festival, featuring a delicious barbeque meal, live music, wine tasting, prize drawings and more. The meal cost is included in the registration fee for riders. Family members and spectators can purchase meal tickets on-site for $10.00 per person.

Changing tents will be provided at the festival site. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the live music, or to cheer on the riders as they cross the finish.