Q. What kind of food will be available
at the control points?
A. We're going to stress wholesome rider food prepared on site at
controls where possible. We'll try to make available high-calorie complex
carbohydrates. We understand the need to supply 500-700 calories per hour
on this event. Some successful items have been:
Q. What is the total elevation gain on
the GRR?
A. Preliminary measurements have produced ~26,000 feet. We'll know
more as soon as the snow melts around Antelope Lake. In any case, we expect
the total to be less than either BMB or PBP.
Q. I'd like to make reservations at a motel/hotel
along the route for sleep breaks. Can you provide me with this information?
A. Davis Bike Club plans on providing sleeping space at many of the
controls. In particular, the Taylorsville control and the Susanville control
at 196 and 256 miles respectively. However there are other accommodations
available along the route. We have a list of additional
accommodations.
Q. Are fenders required?
A. No. Fenders are not required for any of the Davis
Brevet Series rides or the GRR.
Q. I plan on using Cateye lighting systems
that use AA and C type batteries. Will batteries be available at the control
points like PBP?
A. We are providing three bag
drops where you can put spare batteries. Batteries will not be available
at the control points for purchase. Although the route is rural there
are still enough 7-11 type 24-hr stores where you could certainly get
spare batteries. You should start the ride with enough light power to
get you through the first night.
Q. Speaking of bag drops, how large a drop
bag can I bring to the GRR?
A. We will provide each rider with 3 special identification tags for
marking their bags by destination (Taylorsville, Susanville and Adin). These bags should be 10"dia x 20" long
cylindrical duffel bags that weight less than 15 pounds each. With 3 bag
drop points, each rider will have access to each bag twice during the
ride, once out-bound to the turn-around and once again in-bound. This should
be adequate even if the rider is on the road for four full nights.
Q. I notice Adin, the control at mile 307,
does not show any motels. What if I want to sleep at the Adin control?
A. The Adin community center will have floor
space for sleeping. We have in the past been able to provide cots or foam
pads for riders to be more comfortable. Your drop bag for Adin may contain
a sleeping bag if you wish.
Q. What airport would I fly into for Davis?
A. The Sacramento International Airport is
only 20 minutes from Davis. There is a public bus that provides service
to Davis at regular intervals for a very reasonable fare. I've taken a
bike box on this bus in the past without problem. You have to be able
to get it on quickly and by youself, but I've done it.
Q. What hotels are there in the Start/Finish
area of Davis?
A. A Google map and list of hotels near the Start/Finish is
here.