All good things come to those that wait

Hi, sorry for the lack of communication, that damn life thing, it gets in the way!!

OK, here is the link to the route LPB2014. 278kms with estimated 6350m climbing. In my experience you can probably add another 1000m onto that, but the distance will be pretty accurate.

The cues are being written as I type.

You will notice a couple of changes from years past, there is more flat, but there is also more single track. We are riding more of, and around, the Port Hills as well as Banks Peninsular.

There are some areas where having a good handle on the map/cues will be paramount for out of towners.
Also there are a couple of track near the end of the route which are technical, you will likely be tired, if it's dark are you are unsure WALK your bike, better that than a trip to hospital, I am specifically talking about Captain Thomas track from Evans Pass down to Sumner. There are a couple of rock drops which can be hairy.
Castle Rock and Greenwood Tracks can be interesting in the dark, as can the Mount Pleasant Shared Track.
Also please note that if it is/has been raining that these tracks are often closed. If this is the case on "event day" then you will have to ride the road. We will update you on this on the start line.

I have the wonderful help of Brian Alder this year which is a big help.

The event will start at 7am on the 15th November. 

Any questions please flick me an email at lepetitbrevet@gmail.com. I would be keen to receive an idea of numbers, so if you are thinking you'll be turning up please flick me an email and I'll make sure I keep you in the loop.

Please note I will be out of the country for the next three weeks so may not respond immediately, I will be in touch ASAP though.

Pedal on, Scott and Brian

2014 is go

Hi One and All, hope this finds you all fit and well and looking forward to another fun 36 hours in the saddle?
I have locked in the 15/16th November for the 2014 edition of Le Petit Brevet.
I am currently working on a course with a fellow Breveteer and it is looking good so far!
I hope to start drip feeding info as I know it myself.
Stay tuned as we ramp this puppy up!
Any questions flick me an email at lepetitbrevet@gmail.com
Cheers, Scott

Results - some by hear say

Anja McDonald	19hrs 41mins 38sec
Tristan Rawlance	19hrs 41mins 38sec
David Cooper	21hrs 36mins
Rob Davidson	26hrs 46mins
Brian Alder	26hrs 46mins
Geof Blance	29hrs 45mins
Ken Scott	29hrs 45mins
Andre Galbrath	31hrs 28mins
Scott Emmens	31hrs 28mins
Lee Maddox	33hrs 45mins
Jason Flood	35hrs 35mins
David King	c36hrs
Dave Sharp	c15hrs 30mins to Diamond Harbour
Nathan Mawkes	33hrs 14mins with slight variation back up Gebbies/Summit Rd for good measure
Richard Scott	DNF
Joe Jagusch	DNF
Jasper van der Linden (SS)	DNF

Some photos of my ride

Quick update because I knackered and want to go to bed ;-)

Well I mentioned in an earlier post that I thought this may have been a slightly easier course than in the past. Not so sure that's correct!

Below is a list of starters and finish time if known:
Anja McDonald 19hrs 41mins 38sec!!!!
Tristan Rawlence 19hrs 41mins 38sec!!!!
Dave Sharp DNF (although managed to make the last ferry at Diamond Harbour at 11pm!!)
Rob Davidson Approx 26hrs 45 mins
Geof Blance 29hrs 45mins
Ken Scott 29hrs 45mins
Andre Galbraith 31hrs 28mins
Scott Emmens 31hrs 28mins
Richard Scott DNF
Lee Maddox 33hrs 45mins
Nathan Mawkes
David Cooper 21hrs 36mins
Jason Flood 35hrs 30min
Jasper van der Linden (SS) DNF
Brian Alder 26hrs 46 mins
Joe Jagusch DNF
Dave King ??

"Results" TBC.

Sleep well, Scott

Final update

Looking perfect, might be a bit hot out there but not too bad!
Stay hydrated, put sunscreen on, take time to look around and enjoy.
See you all in the morning, 7am start from Hansen Park. We'll have a chat before hand so maybe turn up at 6.50am ish.
Cheers, Scott

Changable weather and fish n chips

Weather fore-guess has changed again!

I have just spoken to the Okains Bay store, their confirmed hours are 8.30-7pm on Saturday with Fish and Chips available from 1-7pm, and 8.30am-4.30pm ish on Sunday with NO fish and chips available on Sunday.

There is a natural spring on the Summit Road, 8km on from Dyers Pass Road crossing. Very early on in the event but means you don't need to carry litres of water up Rapaki Track and along most of the Summit Rd.

Start "banking" some sleep those of you planning on pushing the whole way through....

Cheers, Scott