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Captain's Corner
Team Captain
The Team Captain must be a member of the team.
The TEAM CAPTAIN must complete the Team Captain Application IN FULL and submit as instructed. Solo riders need complete the Team Captain Application only.
Each INDIVIDUAL relay team member (excluding the team captain) must complete a Team Member Application. All Team Member Applications must be completed IN FULL and submitted with the Team Captain Application and Entry Fee. (See Other Team Members and Substitutions/Additions below.)
Completed applications ONLY will be accepted.
Once a team is registered, all communication between the team and the Black and Blue must go through the Team Captain. It is the Team Captain's responsibility to share all applicable information with team members.
Team Name
Please choose a Team Name that is appropriate for public announcement/media (i.e. no curse words, etc…). For team names determined to be inappropriate, the team captain will be notified, by the Black and Blue, with a request for name change.
If Team Name is not filled in then it will be the last name of the team captain.
Team Composition
A team must be composed of 1-8 cyclists.
Team Categories
Please refer to Registration Page.
Team's 50 Mile Estimate
Average 50 mile ride time for your team. Please provide an accurate time, which will enhance our event planning.
Other Team Members
The Team Captain's name should not be listed under "Other Team Members" on the Team Captain's Application (e.g. if your team has 8 cyclists, only 7 names will be listed). All team members do not need to be listed at the time of application. However, please refer to Substitutions/Additions, which is listed below, for details.
Team Entry Fee
Please refer to Registration Page.
Refunds
The entry fee (once a team is accepted and confirmed) is non-refundable and the team is non-transferable.
Submitting your Team's Application
Prior to mailing, please ensure that all application materials are complete. Incomplete applications will only be accepted once complete.
1. Team Captain Application: all fields completed and Waiver of Liability is signed and dated. One Team Captain Application per team.
2. Team Member Application: all fields completed and Waiver of Liability is signed and dated by each cyclist. One Team Member Application per member.
3. Entry Fee: One check, made payable to Black and Blue.
Mail your complete application to:
Black and Blue
2385 Big Flatts Church Road
Fleetwood, NC 28626
Field Limit
The field for the Black and Blue will be limited to the first 400 teams to submit a complete application.
Registration Deadline
Please refer to Registration Page.
Team Entry Confirmation
The team captain will receive confirmation of your team's entry within 1 week of receipt your team's application.
Substitutions / Additions
Substitutions and Additions must be mailed on a copy of the Black and Blue Substitution/Addition Application. Please note that the Team Captain and Substitute/Addition's signatures are required. The name of the Team Member being replaced must also be identified when substituting. Team substitutions/additions are free up until June 19th. Thereafter, any additions or substitutions will cost $10 per person. Substitutions/Additions made after June 19th, cannot be guaranteed a correct t-shirt size.
Start Time
The Black and Blue will start at 6:00am (5:54am is the beginning of twilight, 6:23am is sunrise). Please note that all teams must be signed in at the starter’s table no later than 15 minutes prior to the start time. Start times for all teams are based upon the number of riders/team. Solo riders will start first, followed by teams with 2 cyclists, etc… The final teams to start will be teams comprised of 8 cyclists. A 2 minute interval will separate start waves.
Course Closure
The course and finish line will officially close at 10:00pm (per Asheville city law). An average pace of 12.5 mph will result in a finish time of 9:59pm. All riders on the course after 8:43pm (sunset) must wear reflective gear and use a headlight and blinking tail light. (9:12pm is the end of twilight.)
Exchange / Support Zones
For a listing of Exchange Zones, please refer to the Course Map on the website.
Course Updates
Course maps can be printed from the website. Last minute course changes are possible. Course changes will be emailed to captains, within 2 days of event day. All changes made in the final week of the relay, will also be distributed at time of Packet Pick-up and Sign-in.
Team Sign-in / Registration
Teams must sign-in/register at the Starter's Table at the Starting Line, no later than 15 minutes prior to the Relay's start time. (Sign-in/registration will close 15:00 prior to the start.) Several items will be addressed at this time:
1. Team sign-in.
2. Vehicle inspection (only required if you have questions about the legality of your vehicle).
Concessions / Aid Stations (Food and Beverages)
Concessions may be provided by community groups at Exchange Zones. Team captains will be notified of the details prior to the Relay. However, for longer stages, we encourage team support vehicles to provide the fluids/fuel of choice to their riders.
First Aid
First aid will be available at Stage Exchange/Support Zones.
Weather Conditions
Please be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. If you are not familiar with the weather of the Virginia and North Carolina Mountains, here is some valuable insight. For every 1000' increase in elevation, expect the temperature to drop 2.2 - 5.3 degrees. The climate and weather of the Virginia and North Carolina Mountains is comparable to Canada! The average daily high temperature in July is 68 degrees and low temperature 55 degrees on Grandfather Mountain. Also, be prepared for rain, higher winds, and quickly changing weather at these higher elevations.
To summarize, be prepared for extremes, as has been said, "If you don't like the weather, just wait 5 minutes."
Communication
Teams are encouraged to have a means of communication between support vehicles and a means of communication to contact local authorities/emergency personnel. Black and Blue officials at each exchange/support zone will have access to communication equipment and emergency contact information.
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