The shortest ride for them is also 200k. For it to be an official ride you must complete it within the time limit specified. At each Rest Stop/Control you have to have a card stamped with the time you were there and then submit the card to the owner of the route. The ride is then logged in Paris to be cemented in history forever. I should mention - to be able to do these rides you have to join their group and pay a yearly membership fee. The group also goes at different paces and typically does not stay together for the whole ride. The idea is you should be able to complete the ride solo. Usually the group does not stop for mechanicals or nature breaks. People regroup at the controls/rest stops.
Ed _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robert Wolfrom Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 6:17 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Gyros: 16841] Picking up your Jersey's/Bibs Fernando It is a French word meaning "self contained adventure rider" The classic example of a randonee' would be Paris - Brest - Paris, the 1200 km non stop, day and night race held every 4 years in France. Your bike has to be equipped with fenders, lights, and a little bell. Very high on bike etiquette, the French. Bob Wolfrom ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 10:07 PM Subject: Re: [Gyros: 16834] Picking up your Jersey's/Bibs Hey Tony: I plan to go by the Trek store this week and take care of business. I was looking at the membership form and under the type of riding question there is "Randondeuring" is this a German word? I have never heard of such word. Take care, Fernando -----Original Message----- From: Tony <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, Nov 5, 2010 9:27 am Subject: [Gyros: 16779] Picking up your Jersey's/Bibs Just a friendly reminder that when you receive or pick up your kit, whether it be at the store or at a ride, it would be nice to hand in your membership form too. I assume that if you are picking up a jersey/bib, that you plan on joining the club. What's the point anyway, if you have it and are not a member? I've attached a form for your convenience. Tony -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected]
