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Logo by Ella Sherburne
Route Description
RUSA Route #2761 "Solstice 1000K"
Based on the Third Time's a Charm 1000K from 2022, this route features fantastic scenery, including Wynoochee Lake and Lake Quinault on the Olympic Peninsula, Capitol State Forest, the Pacific Ocean, and Mount Rainier.
Approximately 67K of this route is gravel; minimum 28mm tires are advised. Much of this route is beyond cell coverage, so a satelite-based tracker (Spot, InReach, etc) is highly recommended. Some sections will test your rando self-sufficiency skills.
As the name implies, this route has a clover leaf configuration -- the start, finish, and all overnights are at the La Quinta Inn in Tumwater, WA. While this makes logistics simple for riders and organizers, it also makes DNFing temptingly easy.
This would be a great practice event for riders contemplating PBP 2027. Completing this event guarantees first choice of PBP 2027 starting time slot.
Notes from the 2022 Third Time's a Charm 1000K
This route entails some great adventuring. We have traveled most of these roads on other Brevets and Permanents, but there are a few twists and turns to keep you entertained. The route consists of 3 loops all starting and finishing at the Tumwater
La Quinta Inn. While that will make it easy to clean up and grab some sleep for each loop, it will also provide an easy temptation to abandon. There are portions of the ride that will require more than the usual rando self-sufficiency. Make sure you check your yearning for sleep and civilization at the door so you can successfully finish the entire adventure!
Pre-ride Notes from the 2022 Third Time's a Charm 1000K
- A satellite-based GPS tracker (SPOT, Garmin InReach, etc) is highly recommended. The route traverses many areas with zero cell service.
- There is, in total, about 67K of gravel on this route, some of it relatively new (and therefore soft/loose). At least 28mm tires recommended.
Additional information is available in the
2022 Third Time's a Charm 1000K pre-ride report.
Safety Inspection
All riders must pass a mandatory safety inspection.
NO INSPECTION = NO RIDE. Required equipment:
- Functioning headlight and taillight. Backups and/or spares highly recommended.
- Reflective vest or sash.
- Reflective ankle bands.
An SIR volunteer will be performing safety inspections at the La Quinta start/overnight/finish control hotel on Friday, June 19 from 7:00pm until 8:00pm. Safety inspections will also be available the morning of the ride (Saturday, June 20) starting at 4:15am.
Spotwalla Tracker
In the past we've setup a group page on SpotWalla to show all riders with satellite-based GPS trackers. We will probably do the same this year. Details forthcoming.
Jerseys & Trinkets
All finishers earn a finisher medal.
If there is sufficient interest a Charmed 1000K jersey will be available for purchase some time after the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there required qualification rides?
A: No qualification rides are required for this event.
Q: Is any part of the ride fee refundable?
A: No, the ride fee is non-refundable.
Q: Will there be on-route support to help riders who DNF?
A: This ride is primarily self-supported. There is no support to pick up DNF riders.
Start/Overnight/Finish
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tumwater - Olympia
4600 Capitol Blvd SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Phone: 360-352-5433
Riders
MUST check-in with a ride volunteer at the La Quinta Inn at each overnight and the finish, regardless of your overnight accommodations.
Food
There will be food available at the overnight/finish hotel.
Accommodations
All riders are responsible for making their own hotel accommodations.
The
La Quinta Inn is the primary hotel for this event and the location for the start/overnight/finish controls.
There are other, more budget-friendly hotels nearby:
- Best Western Tumwater-Olympia Inn is about 1K from the La Quinta Inn and less than half the price. Google Maps Hotel website
- Motel 6 is about 1.5K from the La Quinta Inn, is even less expensive, and is perfect for those seeking a true #ThatsRando experience. Google Maps Hotel website
There are many other hotels in Olympia and Lacey.
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Note:
Printed cuesheets will not be available at the start. You may choose to print your own. To print a cuesheet:
- Open the route link above.
- Click the More button.
- Click Print Cuesheet.
Registration
Registration opens Sunday, March 1 at 12:00 Midnight (Pacific Time).
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Advance registration is required. We cannot accommodate same-day registration.
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Registration includes signing a responsibility waiver using the same SmartWaiver system used for RUSA Permanents. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED WAIVER IN ORDER TO START THE RIDE. No waiver, no ride, no exceptions.
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Current RUSA membership is required. Click here to create or renew your RUSA membership. Allow a few days in advance for RUSA verification. You'll need your final RUSA number (not a temporary number starting with T) to sign the waiver and register for the ride.
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Current SIR membership is required. Click here to create or renew your free SIR membership. Once you log into your SIR account the Sign Waiver button will be visible at the bottom of this page.
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Online registration is open until Saturday, June 6 at 12:00 Noon (Pacific Time).
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Ride fee must be paid online at the time of registration.
Registration has closed for this event. We cannot accommodate same-day registration at this time.
REGISTRATION LIMITED TO RIDERS WHO RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO REGISTER.
General Rules
All riders must:
- Have current memberships in RUSA and SIR.
- Read and sign a waiver (part of the online event registration) before beginning the ride.
- Comply with local traffic laws as well as RUSA's Rules for Riders.
- Have front and rear lights, a reflective vest or sash, and reflective ankle bands. See RUSA Article 10 for details. Be prepared to show these to the ride organizer at the start. Lights should be on during any low-light conditions (rain, fog, night, tunnels, etc).
- Contact the organizer ASAP if they cannot finish (DNF). The organizer's contact info may be found on the brevet control card.
- Turn in their signed brevet control card at the ride finish.
- Check-in with the organizer or a volunteer at the start, the finish, at any overnight controls.