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Comment by Brian Bird on February 27, 2009 at 6:01pm

One and All:
The most important thing to do with this site is to post questions - any and all things related to randonneuring is fair game. You've got at least three PBP anciens (Jim Kreps, Thomas Berube and Kevin Conway) who are members on this site who have been there and done regarding qualifying for invitationals. They and others here can offer their two bits and advice - whether you want to try to qualify or prepare for PBP or one of the other long-distance rides. I've been on randonneur rides for several years, never qualified for PBP, but had a blast every ride (except when I gas myself out), so my advise is somewhat suspect. So in the spirit of asking questions, mine will be posted on a separate thread. See you on the long and winding road!

Comment by Jim Kreps on January 27, 2009 at 4:41pm

After reading your posts......one more note, any of you wanting to really test your endurance skills (on a bike) beyond a century, beyond a double century, beyond a 24 hour challenge, Randonneuring is the way to go. To qualify, you will need to ride one year (in 2011) of sanctioned ACP 200K, 300K, 400K and 600K rides. I recommend you try this at least one year prior. The aspects of riding in 40 degree tempatures, all day rain, tornado storm ditching, thunderstorm lighting running, and great tail winds is all part of the experience. And believe me, I have riden in all these examples. You can refer to me as "STORM RIDER".

Again, check our RUSA and GLR website and come join us. GLR has been around for some time. We are your group. Get out of Illinois!

Jim, AKA "STORM RIDER"

Comment by Jim Kreps on January 27, 2009 at 4:35pm

Hello all on the Chainlink Randonneurs List.
Besides checking out RUSA web site.
Please check out the GLR web site, your closest Randonneuring group for fully sanctioned ACP rides (200K, 300K, 400K, 600K).
Go to GLRRANDO.org for the full schedule (WEB SITE is new management and enhancements, so bare with us).
GLR meets in Delavan, WI (west of Lake Geneva). About 1.5 hour drive from Chicago.
We typically see about 30+ riders for the 200K, 20+ riders for the 300K, 12+ riders for the 400K and 600K.
I'm the current RUSA GLR RBA for this region. The Wisconsin course is much nicer than riding around in northern Il. Please come check us out.
If you have future questions, please reply here, or reply to GLRINFO@GLRRANDO.org.

Jim Kreps, GLR RBA
P-B-P 2003
B-M-B 2004
Gold Rush 1200K, 2005
Seatle 1200K, 2006
P-B-P 2007

Comment by John Beck on January 11, 2009 at 7:04pm

I rode through a hail storm in May in the UP once, with thin cloth gloves and unbreathable vinyl pants. I could see blue skies ahead of me, but I couldn't beat the clouds.

Comment by Sarah on January 8, 2009 at 10:51am

no, you're not the only one.

Comment by burden on January 7, 2009 at 8:09pm

"Anyone ever ride in Wisconsin in a cold April rain storm, visibility less than 10 feet, dressed in a hefty trash bag?"

Am I the only one who thinks this sounds like a whole lot of fun? :>

Comment by Kevin C Dormant on January 5, 2009 at 10:07am

I am a PBP '91 alum (anciens). I'd be happy to share experiences, routes and probably some contacts, but at this point, for me, it's probably a better thing to have done than to be doing; i.e. Anyone ever ride in Wisconsin in a cold April rain storm, visibility less than 10 feet, dressed in a hefty trash bag? I have.

Comment by Julie P. on November 6, 2008 at 11:24am

...missed all of the '08 brevets (damn wedding!) but i'll be back in '09 i hope.

Comment by El Duke on November 4, 2008 at 7:00am

200k brevet = 130 miles

Add 30 miles to an unsupported century, and you're there!

Comment by justJason on November 4, 2008 at 6:56am

I love the idea of randonneuring. However, my last "brevet" was just to Jewel to grab some hot sauce and wine. Gotta start somewhere, right? ;-)

But in all seriousness, I used to ride centuries as a youth, stopped riding for a spell, then have been doing longer and longer distances over the last 10 years or so. And I've become really fascinated with attempting a 200 km brevet as soon as one presents itself.

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