We are a club committed to health and safety through cycling. Our club is a small and close-knit group of people who prize camaraderie and respect each other as individuals and riders.
Most rides in the club are randonneuring rides. This is a special type of long-distance cycling that originated in Europe during the late 19th century. Tradition is a big part of that. Though we are not affiliated with any specific organization, we promote the sprit and traditions on randonneuring rides that make it special. And a few paperwork items too!
For all rides.
To Receive an Endurance Star
To receive a a Randonneurs Star on a ride:
Most of the time, brevets are started by a volunteer. For any ride that is over 200k, you must have lights and reflective gear and we will validate that before the start. A link to your brevet card is included in your registration email. We can bring you one if you let us know ahead of time. Even if you are using GPS tracks, you should take a card. It has all the suggested control times and telephone numbers that you need. Though the interim control times aren't enforced, they can help you pace yourself.
The brevet will start exactly on time.
If this is a Rider's Choice or DIY Brevet or no starting volunteer is available upload a photo of yourself and your bicycle that clearly shows your helmet, lights and reflective gear. This must be done using your own phone so that your name is attached. This really helps the volunteers that will check off participation. Group photos are great and we encourage you to take and upload them.
Do not attend a brevet if you are feeling ill. Please.
Enjoy the ride and your fellow riders! This is supposed to be fun. Part of the nature of endurance riding is that we have a real chance to make friends.
If you cannot finish, you MUST notify the person running the ride whose phone number is on the brevet card OR you may post in the #ride-day slack channel or just use the Finish Email and put your completed mileage in there. We want to make sure everyone gets to the finish somehow. If a SAG option is available on the ride, we will come get you (it might take some time though).
You must follow all traffic laws and wear a functional helmet. Failure to do so will result in a DQ. If your helmet is damaged in any way during the ride, make arrangements for a ride unless you can find an immediate substitute.
You must notify the organizer of your finish ASAP using the method specfied. For Electronic finishes, you can post in the #ride-day slack channel that you have finished or just use the Finish Email. All club starts have cell phone coverage for all the providers or access to WIFI. The organizer may also be on-site and will mark your finish. We honestly just want to make sure everyone gets to the end and has a good time.
Please note that these are exhausting events. You are advised to plan ahead to avoid driving if you are seriously fatigued. Severe accidents have happened - please be safe. For longer rides, the club tries to maintain a club room so that people can at least get a nap. Do not be deceived by feeling fresh at the end of a long ride, extreme fatigue can set in quickly while you are driving.
Updated Feb 4, 2024