Entry Process

Hi Breveteers,
As we mentioned on Thursday, we are initially capping the entries at 120 for both the Brevet and Brevette . This will be reviewed once we have an indication of how popular the event actually is!
We ARE restricted by the number of Spot Tracker devices we have available for hire, at this stage we have 100. Every rider (or team) doing the Brevet MUST carry a Spot Tracker, this is a requirement by the land owners of McDonalds Downs. Spot Trackers are not required for the Brevette, but tracking will be available if you have your own Spot Tracker.
Priority of the allocation of Spot Trackers will go to Brevet riders, however if we have any left we will hire them out to Brevette riders.
We are more than happy for "teams" to enter either the Brevet or Brevette, a team will be regarded as one "place" on the start line. Note that if a team is entering the Brevet you must have at least one Spot Tracker. At this stage, due to the limited number of Spot Trackers, we will only hire one tracker per team. You must stay within shouting distance of each other at all times throughout the event.

Please note that the organisation of the Kiwi Brevet is done in our own time, we both work full-time and also like to ride our bikes occasionally, this is not a commercial venture in any way, therefore all costs need to be passed on.
We (as do the owners of McDonalds Downs, as another requirement of passing through their land) ask that you make a minimum $50 donation per person (please note teams) to our chosen charity as below.
The cost of hiring the Spot Trackers will be passed on to all hirers, expect a cost of around $125 for the hireage of the trackers and tracking service. If you have your own Spot Tracker, the tracking service will be provided free of charge this year.

ENTRY PROCESS
Please email kiwibrevet@gmail.com with your NAME (or names of ALL members of a team, nominate a Captain to coordinate for the team), EVENT (Brevet or Brevette), plus if you require to HIRE a Spot Tracker (remember you MUST have a Spot Tracker to enter the Brevet).
We will reply with a link to our Givealittle page. We ask for a minimum $50 donation to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, our chosen charity.
Do not tick the "Make this donation anonymously" box, this is how we will know who has donated!!
Please don't expect an immediate reply to your email, however we will do our best to check the email account as often as possible tomorrow and Monday then throughout the next week.
We will also let you know how the Spot Tracker hirage process (if required) will work. This will take a few additional days once we have a feel for the demand etc.
Once your entry is confirmed by your donation on the Givealittle account we will be back in touch via email to discuss the finer details.

We hope to have the course maps available within the next two weeks and intend to have the cues sheets complete in early January.

We will also put up some event guidelines in the next few days but remember this is a Gentleman's (or Gentlewoman's) race, with few rules. Please only enter the event if you are prepared to take part in the spirit of the event. This is a fully self supported event, please no organising food caches, only commercially available accommodation to be used, no visits from loved ones to give you food etc.

Looking forward to hearing from you all, Jo and Scott

ENTRIES OPEN SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER - MIDDAY

Hello Brevet Riders,

Entries for the 2015 Kiwi Brevet & Brevette will be open SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER

Details of how to enter will be posted here & on the Facebook page at Midday

Numbers will be limited to 120 places combined for both Brevet & Brevette events.

See you all Sunday
Jo & Scott

Hi Kiwi Brevet Followers,

Sorry for the long time between updates,

Just a quick update on whats happening with the Brevet.
The route is being finalised & is looking good, for those who have ridden the brevet before there will be some small new changes of scenery for you as we have found some new roads to ride just to keep things interesting.
We have been to visit the owners of Mc Donalds Downs Station, they are super lovely & are really happy for us to cross their land again which is fantastic (as I personally found this section of the ride 1 of my favourites parts - especially the big bulls that are sometimes waiting at the gates for you...they are good motivation for you to keep riding...fast!)
Scott is busy trying to get his hands on SPOT trackers for you all.
As most of you will be aware to secure your place at the Brevet or Brevette start line we ask you to give a donation to a nominated charity.
This year we have chosen the Westpac Trust Helicopter as our charity & we are just currently getting this all set up with them, I am hoping this will all be all reday to go by the end of the week.
Once we have this ready we will open entries to the Brevet ....exciting!!

We will announce the date entries will open a couple days out, so pls keep an eye on either this blog or the facebook page over the next week so you don't miss out.

Hope the training is all going well

If you have any questions pls don't hesitate to email us kiwibrevet@gmail.com

Have a great week
Jo

Facebook Page is up & running

Hi There,

We now have a facebook page up & running you can check it out & like it here
https://www.facebook.com/events/290787641127852/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

But don't worry all non facebook users - Scott has told me that this page is 'public' so you should be able to access it even without having a facebook account..

Also we will be making sure we keep this blog up to date with any news - so don't feel you will be missing out by not using the FB site...  But alot of questions, discussions...etc are being had on the FB site - also its a good place for other riders to post if they are looking for training buddies etc... so keep an eye on it.

Have a happy riding day

Cheers Jo

Update on the update

HI there,
Just to clarify my below update as there seems to a little confusion.

Yes we are running BOTH Brevet (1100km) & Brevette (700km) rides.

 Cheers Jo

QUICK UPDATE

Hi Brevet riders,
We are getting a great response to next years brevet - so that is very exciting.
Just a couple of things:
1. Yes we are running Brevette again next year (the smaller 700km brevet) - sorry we were supposed to add that into the last post but forgot.

2. We are currently setting up a new facebook page - once we have this up & running we will let you know so you can 'Like' us & keep up to date with any brevet news.

3. I have had some emails from people who are looking for training buddies for weekend missions, if you are keen to meet like minded brevet riders for training sessions - feel free to email me & I can put you in touch with anyone in your area who has contacted me..
kiwibrevet@gmail.com

4. Entries will open early Nov (date tbc).

5. Ride...ride...ride...

IT’S BREVET SEASON

IT’S BREVET SEASON

Hello 2015 Brevet riders,

Whether you are an old hand or a new brevet adventure rider … its only 6weeks until daylight savings & 24weeks to the start of the Brevet – yahoo

Hi there we are Jo & Scott Emmens…. And we are the new official planners of the 2015 brevet.

Both Scott & I have ridden the Kiwi brevet 2 times – in each direction, we both have a huge passion for cycle touring & brevet style rides.

So we are super excited & amped to be organising the brevet this time around as we have both loved the adventure this ride brings to people.

Photo thanks to Pete Griffin

 With only 6 weeks until daylight saving (which also means warmer weather) I hope you are all starting to think about your brevet training & all the fun weekend adventures ahead to get prepared for February.

Scott & I have been reading all the feedback from this year’s brevet & we are starting to look at the course.

We have some other brevet riders who are suggesting small amendments to the course to make it more enjoyable, so we are busy in discussions with them to design the best course for everyone.

We will be keeping the course pretty similar to the 2014 route – but we will be running it in reverse.

Over the next few weeks / months we will start posting links to blogs of other riders doing awesome cycle adventures, we will be posting gear lists, & other fun bit & pieces to keep you interested.

But 1^st if you have not already please take the time to read the blogs attached to the Kiwi brevet page & get a feel for what is in store for you & get you super excited about the adventure ahead.

By reading these you will learn a lot of tips & tricks to riding a brevet & finishing successfully.

Also top tips on the best places to stop…camp…eat…sleep… etc.

So if you have any questions or suggestions please don’t hesitate to contact us at 

kiwibrevet@gmail.com

If you are a new brevet rider & just want to chat about what is in store for you on the brevet– please contact us, we would love to talk to anyone & answer any questions you might have.

So dust off those bikes, get them in for a service & start getting that backside some serious hours in the saddle (trust me you will thank yourself for thisJ)

Brevet 2015 countdown officially starts now…..