BRM200 OGRE: THE GAUJA VALLEY CHALLENGE

Audax Latvia This is a BRM (Brevet de Randonneurs Mondiaux) event, organized under the rules of Latvian Randonneurs/ACP. All riders must comply with randonneuring regulations regarding self-sufficiency, route adherence, and time limits. THE ROUTE Start/Finish: Ogre – Otrais dambis car park (Brīvības iela 121D) The route traverses the historic Vidzeme region, passing through: Ogre → Ķegums → Upeslīči → Turaida → Ragana → Sigulda Total distance: 200km Total elevation gain: 1,312m Time limit: 13.5 hours (finish by 21:30) SCHEDULE Time Activity 07:10 Check-in and registration opens 08:00 Mass start 21:30 Final finish cut-off Riders must check in personally at the start. Included in entry fee: Brevet card GPS track file Finisher's proof of completion (for ACP/PBP qualification) Not included: Food and drink on route Mechanical support Insurance REQUIREMENTS ✓ Bike: Any properly maintained bicycle is permitted. Lights (front and rear) are mandatory. ✓ Helmet: Mandatory at all times while riding. ✓ Self-sufficiency: This is an unsupported event. There are no feed stations. Riders must carry their own food, water, tools, tubes, and pump. Shops and gas stations are available along the route – plan your stops accordingly. ✓ Route adherence: Riders must follow the designated route. GPS devices are highly recommended. Minimum age: 18 years on the day of the event. CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY → Cancellations received before 27 August 2026: Full refund (minus any processing fees). → Cancellations after 27 August 2026: No refund, but entry may be transferred to another rider upon request. → Event cancellation by organizer: Full refund. WHAT TO BRING (CHECKLIST) ☐ Helmet ☐ Front light (bright enough for unlit roads) + spare batteries ☐ Rear light (steady red, visible from 100m) ☐ High-visibility vest or reflective gear ☐ Brevet card (issued at check-in) ☐ GPS device or printed route sheet ☐ Repair kit (spare tube, pump, tyre levers, multitool) ☐ Food & water (minimum 2 bottles recommended) ☐ Rain jacket (Latvian August weather is unpredictable) ☐ Money (for shop stops) ☐ Mobile phone (charged) ☐ Personal ID / passport (for control verification if required) PBP QUALIFICATION This BRM200 is a qualifying event for Paris-Brest-Paris (if applicable for the current PBP cycle). Riders completing within the time limit will receive official validation through their national randonneur organization. SEE YOU IN OGRE ON AUGUST 30! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️