Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will you allow individual support vehicles in the same manner as BMB and PBP?
A. We like to think that our organizational and support capabilies are second to none. We believe we can provide for any rider no matter what their time goal. We therefore discourage private SAG support. But having said that, we realize that some riders will want a 48 hour or less elapsed time and in order to accomplish that they may believe a personal support van is necessary. So we will allow private SAGs. Riders with private SAGS will be surcharged $50.00 to cover the additional cost of registration, special route maps and signs for their vehicles.

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 ideas have been:

• Homemade soups.
  
• Noodles/Pasta/Potatoes freshly cooked
  
• Energy bars and snacks for jersey pockets
• Hot foods and liquids at night, because it could be 50F degrees
  
• Plenty of fluids and electrolytes in the day, because it will be 90F degrees

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 Greenville control and the Susanville control at 173 and 240 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 special identification tags for marking their bags by destination. 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 their bag twice during the ride, once out-bound to the turn-around and once 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 may be 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. The hotels near the Start/Finish are: