200k Winter Brevet - Minnesota Randonneurs - Northern Pancake

[@Chokato_]

I discovered the channel 3 days ago and I took my mother's old bicycle, gave it a little love and found what I was missing in life.

[@garysladek9110]

Awesome

[@martindirkzimmer]

Missing out on cycling is a big one😮 Enjoy your riding!

[@denverspin]

Fantastic! Happy riding!!

[@Elvis68spec]

WOW! Very nice video! Don Blake

[@rpeterson8741]

Another great video! I appreciate your editing. Just enough footage of the ride and stops without monotonous overkill topped off by a route overview. Your music is easy on the ears as well as your commentary. Well done.

[@wolfgangweber9924]

Yes, keep showing these rides! They are motivating. I am 68 yo, fixing and riding bikes keeps me busy and youthful (in my mind anyway).

[@boscodog9289]

Great video! I'm a 62-yr old Minnesota guy who rides all year. My new year's resolution was 1000 miles for 2023, and I passed that goal in July. It's Nov, and at 1,760 miles, I'm going for 2000. Not bad for a guy with a heart condition.

[@bkefrmr]

I've ridden with many folks with heart conditions. Luckily, in most of Minnesota, you can find flat enough routes to keep your heart rate down. Besides, with basically unlimited gearing options, there's no need to go hard on a bike!

[@ScottCarlson-cz7wj]

Wow, awesome! I grew up in Brooklyn Park 1963 to 1983. Lots more woods, dirt paths, gravel, and farms back then. Looks like you went up west river road and crossed over on the dam. You came back over the I-694 bridge. I was glued to my bike back then. Now I'm 60, and still glued to my bike (Surly Bridge Club) in S.W. Washington state. I need to get back there and ride the old places again. THANK YOU. I enjoy your vids.

[@markmartello]

Great video. Definitely keep doing the Randonneuring videos. And 14:25 I agree with what others have said about the editing and camara work. You're really getting the hang of this KZbin thing!

[@tobiasveit6258]

Nice video. More of that contend please. First time I watched your channel, I thougth you were broadcasting from the past 😂. Greetings from Eastern Germany

[@bkefrmr]

I think my ancestors came from eastern Germany!

[@sarvagya1994]

Well i aaam really glad to have everyday to just ride my life

[@sci-fyguy7767]

127 miles is a SERIOUS ride! The most I’ve ever done continually has been 65 miles. I’m a lone wolf, though-I would imagine a group ride would keep you going further & longer than riding by yourself-especially on a planned route. 🔥🚴🏻‍♂️🔥

[@FredChagnon]

Having people around does indeed help. I had to do a bunch of 200km rides before I developed the mental endurance and motivation to be able to ride one solo. Now it's fun either way.

[@jeremyburns994]

I dusted off my Felt V100 this summer after a few years of neglect and rode over 2,200 mi, with 10 or 11 century+ rides and a couple 150 milers by myself. I just learned about randonneuring from your channel a few weeks ago and I may have found what I want to be when I grow up…a rando! I’m from just south of Minneapolis and have been thinking about reaching out to the MN rando group to learn more. I really enjoy your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@FredChagnon]

Great video. Over here in Ontario we call the R12 the O12. Same thing, but 8 of the 12 rides must be in Ontario. I'll keep trying to complete the circuit, but December through February sure make it tough. I love that your crew stuck together for the most part. It's a great day when a brevet is a giant group ride.

[@bkefrmr]

This is the second MN Randos 200k that aside from a few stragglers, the group stuck together all day. It's basically like going for 4 different rides, each with new company!

[@FredChagnon]

@@bkefrmr We have a few cliques in our club that will generally stick together as well. I did a 400km ride last spring where 7 ofnus stuck together, and another 200k in the fall where the entire group of 8 started and finished together. Always nice to see everyone finish the ride.

[@ksgriffiths1]

One question and a request. Question: Are those the photochromic lenses on those TriEye glasses Request: Could you do a video on winter cycling clothing and gear? Pandemic and diabetes brought me back to cycling and I’m learning a lot from you. Thanks!

[@bkefrmr]

Yes. They work great!

[@bikeyclown4669]

I ride my bicycles most days, and I have no problem riding in weather like seen in the video. I've happily ridden in colder weather. I just don't want to ride for more than about four hours at a time, so randonnoeuring is probably not my thing. It sounds like a really fun adventure though.

[@teamphilfox]

Glad you keep showing what the rando scene is all about. Especially in the Midwest!

[@TN-D18]

Great video! Recent subscriber. Really enjoy your take on cycling. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make a video like this. Well done.

[@bkefrmr]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ScottCarlson-cz7wj]

P.S. When I was 6, I rode my Huffy 'Convertable' to my Grandparent's house, 1.5 miles away (suprise!). As a teen, I would ride my road bike over the river to my other Grandparents in New Brighton. There was no way to cross on I-694 back then! I would ride way south and take Camden bridge across. I did some touring, racing, and a 550 mile/5 day trip around the state with Jim Klobucher. Great times. Thxs agn.

[@SeanKeesler]

Brrr. I curl up when it's chilly. I like seeing what rando looks like in other places.

[@waltquandt6226]

I was surprised to see that we share the same last name. Cool video! Looked like a perfect day for the ride. 👍👍

[@dpixvid]

My eyes would water profusely ☹️ - cool ride! Back in college I would bike at night in the flat Illinois roads- man you could fly.

[@martindirkzimmer]

Well done. Nice video, too.

[@DejanOfRadic]

The best temperature to ride....as long as the wind stays calm.

[@drpulpit]

I like this kind of report/video/episode/presentation/journal/...program. So yes, do more, ...tuning up, tuning in.

[@69Harveyb1]

Really appreciate your vids. Great music selections too.

[@bah5310]

I read that 200,000 miles. I'm thinking, WOW THESE PEOPLE ARE SERIOUS.

[@bkefrmr]

Hahahahaha. Inadvertent clickbait all day long baby!

[@jffgrnlw]

Fairly new to the channel, but would love to hear about the bike you rode or the episode if you covered it. Cheers from Ottawa

[@ksgriffiths1]

He has a build video on the bike, look for “building from scratch.” Or something to that effect.

[@jjonsolomon]

The temps you were talking about made me miss the old Shimano spd sandals. Those were the best for ice biking! Just loosen and throw on some righteous socks or two

[@LukeHague]

Doing that mountain biking without full suspension?? Man, you're crazy! :P

[@TommyBfromSC]

I've done a Randonneurs USA ride in all 50 states. This included a 200k brevet in MN during the summer months. I don't remember much about the route, but I remember the riders being very congenial. In particular, the RBA at the time (Rob) was truly a great guy. Love seeing this group still getting it done! And finishing 200k at this time of year with your sunglasses still on is always a bonus!

[@minnesotasteve]

This award… it must be worth a lot of money!

[@canica99]

nice video...I just purchased a Rivendell A.Homer. Nielsen which I am setting up for randonneuring and this seems like a really nice ride with a bunch of nice people. Great job on finishing and filming. Cheers.

[@aq7705]

yup. would like to see more trips

[@35jays]

New to the channel. Great video, scenery and music. Looks like a great group of riders enjoying riding and each others company. Keep the videos coming!

[@josephclarke6075]

I'm strange too, wish I could live there and be at home.

[@eo3769]

When is the next ride video? This is one of the best vids on the channel. Made .e want to join the Randonneurs

[@bkefrmr]

Many rides planned the next few months. Stay tuned!

[@raymonddaviau4502]

I did a 135 mile ride myself and when i got home it was hard even eating an apple! 😂

[@eleuron]

I may need to do this. I hear most randos grow into it when they hit 50. So some time yet to prepare.

[@CharlieMetcalf]

I see a Somec in the group! That was my fist "real" road bike in the late 80's

[@RolandRides]

That was really impressive! I rode just 40km yesterday at 6°C and I was frozen after

[@Timmmay13]

What an awesome ride, thank you for sharing.

[@craigsmith5134]

Nice ride. Not really sure why your channel has been suggested to me, I'm more or less interested in the carbon race bikes, but this was a good vid. Thanks!

[@martijndegroot9772]

Your bike is so stylish! Love the 7700 Dura-Ace derailleur + bar end shifters.

[@bkefrmr]

7700 GS ;-) www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/shimano_dura-ace_7700_gs_derailleur.html

[@GarrettTischer]

Great ride and story telling! I live in Saint Paul and did not know about this. Will plan to join.

[@498lbrw]

The audio's fine. Don't worry about it.

[@roypennock8046]

I don't know about 200k, but I'm going to try to ride, some amount at least, every month out here in the Canadian Rockies. I've ridden about 2200k since March, lost over 50 pounds and completed my first ever cycling event, a 163km, 1800m Gran Fondo in September.

[@garysladek9110]

Sweet

[@denverspin]

Congrats!!

[@AlexB-op7kb]

You madman, nice handheld camera work! What a great ride. Thanks for posting it

[@MegaMilesteg]

Still keeping it interesting, nice! Subscribed about 2 weeks ago i think… at 7,8k subs, you gained 4k subscribers in that time……..so you are doing something right ;) Hoping to enjoy your channel for a long time! Greets from Belgium.

[@DanSIlvernail]

This made me homesick for the homeland! Good ride.

[@Kelekona_808]

Love these ride videos. I've never even thought about trying to ride in sub freezing temps. The map at the end showing the route and scenic points was a really cool addition to the video.

[@keithm8715]

Props to the guy on the single speed, was it a Cross Check?

[@alexwilsonpottery3733]

There’s a much shorter ride from Perry to Rippey Iowa and back - the BRR, first weekend in February.

[@billbaker637]

New sup. here

[@wattsdronewilltravel3881]

Hey I ride with a guy that does century rides on a single speed fat tire. 😂

[@ironray123]

Are you required to wear a bright lime green jacket to participate in the ride?

[@bkefrmr]

No, but it’s very common. We are required to have reflective gear for riding in darkness

[@johnbutler2231]

Where did you get the safety jacket?

[@jamesmcgowen1769]

I like the bike with the full mudguards, I doubt they’d slow you down much on flat level ground. How did you feel at the end of the ride? 200 K’s would kill me I reckon, but maybe on a road bike I’d fare better?

[@bkefrmr]

200k is one of the shorter distances for Randonneurs and this is one of the easiest routes. Wasn’t too bad at all.

[@dammitdan106]

What brand of magic liniment must Randos use after torturing themselves thusly?

[@bah5310]

Did you ride non-stop between control stops.

[@bkefrmr]

Yes

[@NitsujWrenches]

I have tried to explain Taco John's to my fellow Californians after living in MN for a year, and they just don't get it. Yes, tots and ranch can have a place in "Mexican" food.

[@stevekelly6544]

So aren’t Randonneuring bikes traditionally 650b wheeled? I thought that was the main difference between a Randonneur bike and a regular Touring Bike- is that a misconception?

[@bkefrmr]

It’s far more nuanced than that

[@stevekelly6544]

@@bkefrmr maybe do a video on that then, bike nerds want to know….

[@stealthoverlord]

Did you ever say why your shop is called Gib’s? I’m assuming its a nickname. Anyways great video thanks as always

[@Kelekona_808]

He mentioned in another video that the bike shop existed years before and was owned and operated by a man named Gib in the same location.

[@gerardsaylor-personal8331]

200KM on BARE concrete in FREEZING weather! Could YOU DO IT?

[@tomreingold4024]

The audio isn’t that bad.

[@davidness5491]

Why are the guys taking bike packing bags and panniers with them, if their going back to their cars?

[@bkefrmr]

It’s all self supported and we’re out there all day. Mostly for clothing, tools, gadgets, food, etc

[@JohnWilkinson-f4k]

Its a 200 k ride. Why start talking in miles? So many channels from America start metric and then go imperial. I know Britain has problems , maybe we could talk metric and have done with it.