Originally Posted by
Pedal Wench
I've done tons of centuries - supported and unsupported. I've done over 330-miles in 24-hours at Sebring two years in a row - 344 last week. But, I just signed up for my first brevet - 300k, in two weeks.
Anything specific tips for a brevet that you have for a brevet-newbie? I know that I'll be required to have lights, vest and ankle bands, and the cue sheet will be my best friend. Any other hints/tips/advice?
Don't lose your brevet card.
Otherwise, yeah, it seems like you've already got a lot of applicable experience -- distance, unsupported, navigation, etc. A brevet really isn't all that different from an unsupported century, except of course, for all of the ACP-related rules like getting your card stamped at each control. All of the other concerns about diet, fitness, repair skills and bike fit apply.