600 km Brevet Under 24 Hours: Becoming a Super Randonneur for Paris-Brest-Paris Qualification

In this video, join me on an incredible journey as I attempt to complete a 600km brevet in under 24 hours. This is the last brevet of the series to become a super randonneur and qualify for Paris-Brest-Paris.
In this brevet, I decided to push myself to ride through the night struggling with sleep deprivation and cold. The route had 7 controls points along the way taking you though roads and cycle lanes in the Netherlands and Germany.
I share my nutrition during the brevet and some tips on how to fuel during this long-distance events.
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[@smellyelle8422]

Omg! 600k in less than 24hrs! 😎💥👊💪

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thanks :)

[@ShawnIsBatman]

Congratulations, well done! I have enjoyed following your journey. I have great respect for your dedication and the joy that you show in pursuing these very difficult journeys! You are a true inspiration!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much for your comment :)🚲

[@lesterwagner4016]

Would be cool to see a video how you got into cycling and how you got into these super long distances!

[@efraimlouisegolicruz795]

very inspiration! congratulations sherry! ☺

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much

[@Echo_Recon_01]

The satisfaction of finishing the long distance cycling. I've tried a 200km distance and it's really a character building experience. congratulations.!!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@helendale7668]

I did my first ever BRM 400 last weekend, riding through the night (often in the rain). The worst time for me was just when it started to get light again, I nearly fell asleep on the bike. After a double coffee and some croissants it went much better for the last 70K. I took 21 hours to do that, no chance of doing 600 in 24hrs ! Well done.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much Helen, well done :) hope you enjoyed your brevet. Indeed I also find that, just before the sunrise is one of the most difficult times

[@asherbeal8357]

Been there, falling asleep on the bike is scary. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Garfie1d73]

Holy moly! Respect for that outstanding achievement! And you are still smiling afterwards. I'd like to give you 10 thumbs-ups!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much 😊

[@TheBigfoot88]

Congratulations to the completed series. It's impressive how fast you are, as group we took 33hours to complete the Groningen brevet and thought we were fast, having 7hours buffer.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :) I just pushed it a bit as a personal challenge to make it under 24h, was fun ^^

[@markjthomson]

Fantastic! Well done. Baby food... yes, I must confess that is a great solution to eating on the ride! Quick, simple, and not messy!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much :) indeed

[@williecollins5833]

Hats off to you both,that was no easy task,you're in super shape and love your can do attitude ,Super Randonneur!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much :)

[@darkotto5044]

You are brutally fast. I needed more time for my 400km Brevet. Could you reval some of your secret training secrets.

[@clairer9551]

I wanna know this too!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much 😊 riding in the Netherlands, you can go usually fast because is flat ^^ and Haribo

[@darkotto5044]

@@Buzzalong.cycling you are very modest. But we know: the upcoming queen in the Ultracycling cosmo. Next stop: transcontinental. And even better: inspiring us "normal" riders.

[@Yojimbonh]

To say I'm very, very impressed would be an understatement. Way to go you!!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@benopit]

Congratulations ! It is quite an inspiring to see how far a body can go. Seeing how you deal in the night also brings great insights. Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much :) really happy is useful

[@adevaratiiveloprieteniroma3098]

Congratulations! You are so strong! And very, very nice!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much!

[@vollpfosten8726]

Congratulations 🎉! I still have my 400 and 600 ahead of me, but I hope I will make it. Thank you very much for your videos, they are a great motivation.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :) happy you enjoy them

[@videosfromrazor1265]

Greetings from Melbourne Australia that was a fantastic effort and also kudos must go to your partner for the video coverage

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :) hope to visit Australia one day

[@arumumm]

Wow 🤩Inspiring ride..600KM distance in 24 hours and fantastic !!! Congratulations !!!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks a lot!

[@glennmayall2259]

you leave me totally speechless!!!! absolutely amazing young woman, your videos are fantastic!! your laugh is infectious!! hope to say hello as you overtake me somewhere someday!!!

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

I wish I had half your energy 😜absolutely brilliant well done 🚴🏽‍♀️👍

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

@Ralph Reilly I started racing at 13 years old now I’m 70 I don’t think it would make much difference how dedicated I was but I still do 200 miles a week

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@cleekmaker00]

Wow... one of the best Cycling videos I've seen in a while! Fascinating subject, fabulous scenery, an extremely pleasant and entertaining commentary, and accompanying music that wasn't distracting and fit the video perfectly. You got me with your Haribo and MickeyD's French Fries! 😋 I say two big bags of Haribo. Thanks for taking us along! I clicked the Subscribe button in the first minute of the video! 🖖🙂

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your support

[@billwelsh7489]

Amazing~ your beautiful journey! Not for the faint of heart, lungs or legs! Congratulations on your achievement.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@jakobhaerter]

The fact that you casually reach CP2 after 150 km blows my mind. Chapeau!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :) was fun

[@raytheron]

Congratulations! Wow, I am super impressed, Sherry! You are brave, strong, tough, always cheerful and determined and beautiful.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@asherbeal8357]

I am a Randonneur as well, I adore your channel! Thank you for doing what you do. 🤘🙏🤘

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lesterwagner4016]

Wow! Amazing that you guys pulled this off! Subscribed!

[@MichaelMauel]

Wow!! Congratulations! Strong wonderful riding!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much :)

[@kalle390]

Congratulations and thank you very much especially for the nutrition details 😀

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mikefoster3901]

I've enjoyed watching your journey so much Great positive vibes Congratulations 🎉 We have these events here in Thailand but no cold weather ❤️

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :) happy cycling

[@谷口一-r3h]

600km完走おめでとうございます🎉男性はクタクタなのにあなたは凄く楽しく走ってて元気を頂きました😊 ありがとう😊

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much 🙌🏻

[@Wiederkunft]

You are so great! Be proud of your job! Super!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@schudi5755]

My deepest respect and Congratulations on the "Super Randonneur"! Next time again with Aero Bars? Did you miss them?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much 😊 I was waiting for some parts to arrive to install the aerobars, on my new bike you will see them back on in my upcoming videos

[@michellesgoldberg]

Great job Sherri, outstanding!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much :)

[@kaancetin7411]

Congrats incredible cycling less than 24 hours ❤❤❤

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ilhammaulana5111]

Congratulations Sherry... see you in France next August.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :) see you there

[@mauricetremblay1324]

WoW! Super is an understatement! Congrats

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@Neilhuny]

Well done, both of you! I was impressed by the camera work of your partner, and that dawn you saw was beautiful - even if you were too exhausted to appreciate it! I am sure you slept very well after your arrival 😁

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you very much! Yes ^^ was very tired

[@자탄날]

1년 전에 구독하고 2023년에 처음 보는 영상인데, 장거리 랜도너스 600km 제목에 놀라서 끝까지 영상을 시청했습니다. 정말 멋지고 대단하시네요. 한국에서 당신의 멋진 자전거 여행을 응원합니다. 재밌게 잘 봤습니다. 자전거를 사랑하는 마음은 멀리서도 느껴집니다 :)

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much 😊 happy you enjoyed it

[@jonathanwalters5611]

Amazing. I’m looking forward to your video on PBP already.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@josegomes1984]

I did the supper randounner last year in Brasil where the conditions of the weather its a bit challenging than the European for cycling. But any km matters. Unfortunately I m not going this year to Paris, will work all again to do soon. Best of luck guys

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Obrigado Jose, good luck for the next brevets :)

[@paulfitz6614]

That's so fast. I get about 24 km/h to work on my mountain bike (if there's no headwind), averaging faster than that across 600km blows my mind.

[@rodulfomartinus311]

Congratz and good luck with your next endeavour

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you :)

[@kaffeemitcola6506]

Hello, thats amazing. What an efford to do it like this. I have never gone 600k and I guess I never will do them in one day but if I look back... to answer your question about the Haribo. If you start its easy to eat but the more hours the harder it gets to shovel Haribos into the stomach. Every 100k 1 bag of Haribo is what I think is the maximus but somewhere has all the energy to be refilled. I am glad you made it alive. Saludos 🙋‍♀desde alemania. Liebe Grüße

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :) happy cycling and enjoy the Haribo on your next ride

[@kaffeemitcola6506]

@@Buzzalong.cycling 😄Haribo Colorado are always on board with me. Liebe Grüße und allzeit gute Fahrt.

[@stevejezzard3233]

Incredible effort!! Monster distance made to look easy ! Well done to both of you. 💪

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@clairer9551]

You got this, no problem, very inspirational.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much 😊

[@edwin_slager]

Amazing Sherry, what a distance. Respect super randonneur ❤

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much 😊

[@thepedallerdoc1763]

Congrats! Very strong. 👍

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@wescheslak9408]

You are the real Wonder Woman!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you 😊🚲

[@ahmedahmedzoufir1376]

Congratulations. Now on June 3rd I'm going to do BRM 600, the last of the 2023 series to become super Randoneur. Allez from Brazil

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) will visit Brazil one day

[@ahmedahmedzoufir1376]

@@Buzzalong.cycling Hello. Unfortunately I didn't finish the BRM600. Rear wheel breakage at KM 523 and far from Checkpoint. And yes, you are welcome to Brazil. I'm in the south of Brazil, beautiful landscapes and routes to cycle

[@23TomW]

Wow, you are fast! I did 430km ( solo) about 25 years ago in 22 hrs. I started hallucinating at 20 hrs in the night and also ate a 500g bag of candy ( big mistake). I never completed the 600km because I could not figure out the eating, as there was too few service points in Sweden. No MacDonalds!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you, yes is quite challenging, fuelling enough is key but still tough

[@GravelCycling2023]

Super one..! Love & respect from India…! Namaste

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@StephanBechert]

Great effort 🎉congratulations 🍾 I dit all 4 Brevets last week in the Provence within one week 😅

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Waooo thats amazing :) well done

[@fjodorgrigorow3851]

Congratulations! Superstar effort!!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@wazzup105]

How nice, you started in my home town. :-)

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Great place :)

[@MattScottMusic]

Congratulations! Phew!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you 🙏

[@A-Tango]

Love your channel - your achievements and spirit are inspiring. I notice the music is different when you are in Colombia and Europe 🙂 Keep making these great videos.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@wjp555]

The sub 24 hour 600 club is a very elite club that I'm definitely not a member of so respect!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you :)

[@metodoventurelli]

WONDERFUL!! tomorrow going for mine ;-)

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

cool :) enjoy

[@metodoventurelli]

@@Buzzalong.cycling Just made!! ;-)

[@ManLulupaloop]

amazing! tough girl!!💪🤙

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thanks :)

[@messi9991]

How does your bottom not hurt? Haha I have a new saddle and it is better, but even so, butt discomfort is always just around the corner for me.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you, I had to experiment a lot but finally got a saddle plus bib short combination that works really well, also check the overall bike position, the bikefit really help me to be more comfy on the bike

[@alexmorgan3435]

A++++. Fantastic effort. Were there no hills?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) just a few but not much elevation

[@brunomooser1204]

congrats-fine done-great ride

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@airjoelbiker]

So! Love it excellent ride!👍

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@DedMoroz235]

TOP! You the best of the best! Push to limit all time)

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@crazypedaller]

Wow. Well done. Fantastic effort. Just subscribed.👍

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much and welcome :)

[@RideRockPunk]

What a fantastic 👏👏👏600 brevet. Congratulations 🎉

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@samodhaa]

Congratulations. I also planing to ride a 600kms within 24 hours. This video gives me good motivation. Thank you

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@samodhaa]

Groningen,Steenwijk,Groesbeek,Kaldenkirchen,Isselburg,Rheine,Klazienaveen,Groningen was the your route? 602Kms. In our country cycling in the daytime around 11 am to 3 pm is horrible due to the high burning temperature of around 30 to 45 Celcius.

[@thyseus]

Holy! I just did my 300km in 18 hours, how did you manage to be so fast? Thats more than double as fast as my time... Congratulations ! (It was raining half of the time and the weather was terrible, but thats no excuse !)

[@ilanpi]

They made up a lot of time on the Holland hills.

[@TheBigfoot88]

Don't worry about that, there are always impressive fast people around. This brevet was super flat and had tailwind for the first half with nearly no headwind for the rest. Still impressive! There are people around telling about a 300k 'I paid for 20hours why should I waste then time by completing faster?'

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much, indeed the Netherlands is quite flat and got a lift for the first checkpoints by a group of randonneurs :) that helped

[@siddes]

What was the elevation gain during the ride? Regardless it's crazy impressive.💪🏼💪🏼 I finished 600 in 38 hours with barely 600 metres of elevation gain.

[@radtourernrw]

same situation here. i rly cant imagine riding more than 300 km/day. And even that i trry to avoid somehow, because it often feels like i gotta cry. :D

[@Lhotse1968]

Klasse, now you are a super randonneur. Ich denke 5 Packungen Haribo waren nötig, viel Spass bei Paris-Brest-Paris, Grüße aus Trier

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Danke :) 🚲

[@eleandrebikertour]

Congratulation and ride safe

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@robertoscian4384]

Respect 💪💪💪💪 Congratulations ✌️

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you :)

[@Abraham0031]

Felicidades 🎉💪🏼 Gefeliciteerd,

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you 😊

[@alienaudaxer9827]

Nice video. Congrats to you both for a quite insane performance over such a distance! My 600km qualifier took me 37 hours last weekend.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you :)

[@waisinglee1509]

Congrats!!!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much

[@meesschut8948]

Groningen was great to do it it I I was not that fast but concratulations to you.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@karenjones3051]

Very well done, I love your videos

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you 😊

[@ludovicseydoux9179]

Very cool and inspiring..! 🎉

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@My_HandleIs_]

Great! Next year: Midnight Sun Randonnee in Sweden!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

sounds great! will check it out

[@ieuanstroud5542]

Fantastic, great riding. Hope to be on the PBP start line with you (and a lot of others). Have fun.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) see you there

[@kk71662]

Wow. Chapeau!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thanks :)

[@Jaiven]

Respect for your suffering and performance.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@nielsdennekamp1229]

What a strong performance😱👏

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much :)

[@johnpayne2465]

Wow! I think Haribo must be powerful. My guess, without looking at anyone else's guesses... 4. Well done.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

4 indeed, well done ;)

[@chrisweber7460]

Crazy, well done! Congratulation. Lesson learned: Start at midnight! 😂So you have not a full night to stay on the bike when you are tired. The next step is harder, but there are a lot of bikers around you and stations to meet. But the 1200km PBP is still a challenge even if you made the 600km. I wish you best luck for it, and also a lot of fun.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much, looking forward to PBP

[@바람부는여행]

정말 대단 하고 멋지십니다

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@stlouannec2041]

Good job, but i have done a 400 Yesterday around Brest, the D+ was 3700m, i have done it in 17h in velomobile. Good luck for pbp !😊

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Waoo well done :) thank you so much. Happy cycling

[@daisukiyamamoto3904]

Amazing !

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much :)

[@ceftx2375]

Wow...just wow! 😲👍

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@ravimirani6425]

I completed my 2nd SR series' 5 days ago,see you at PBP 2023 ✌️.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Amazing! see you in PBP

[@ravimirani6425]

@@Buzzalong.cycling Your start time mam???

[@RenatoRomeroBR]

These cycling roads / roads, I wish we could have them in Brazil and to have more polite drivers that respect human lives

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Yes :)

[@obikedog]

Not as easy as you make it seem. I know it's a "flat" route but still a fast average for loaded bikes over that distance. Good job! (2 bags Haribo?)

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much Mike :) 4 bags of Haribo this time

[@meesschut8948]

Groningen always good and my birthday place👍👍👍

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Amazing :)

[@masatsune3493]

WTF i am proud if i can hold that speed for 5-6 hours.. 24 hours is crazy. And you have to consider every snack stop is lost time to compensate above the 25 kmH Average. In our Lifetime we forget a lot of stuff, but I am sure you will remember every minute of that your whole life. Will try this too as soon my little girl is a little older and I have more time to train

[@meneersjonnie]

Wow respect ! 🌻

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@arcoulant87]

Chapeau.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@Westi0304]

Congratulations. That's quite an achievement, let's see if I can do it too ;-). Next week I'll ride my first 600 Brevet with Audax Suisse :-D, let's see if all hell breaks loose then :-D

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

waoo that most be a beuatiful one :) enjoy and good luck

[@odetocycling]

Well done! That's a super-fast time - you must have been close to the minimum allowable time. I must try an SR series in the NL. Nice smooth surfaces and only "some climbing". I'm guessing 4 packs of Haribos and 2 Red Bulls. Maybe double McDs?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much :) yes 4 packs of Haribo ^^ but only fries, mcburrito and cafe

[@odetocycling]

@@Buzzalong.cycling I'm sure you had a Red Bull

[@alexanderw.9057]

Congratulations! Awesome ride! What are the glasses in this video? Can u tell me?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) this are the oakley flight jacket photochromatic

[@richardm9688]

What an incredible trip and really nice scenery too. You are very strong to be able to do that! Muy, muy bien! Good luck for your next adventure. How long do you take to recover?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thanks :) around 2 days, went on a 3 day bikepacking trip after

[@albanykhoo]

double super kudos...👍

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you :)

[@radhagovind479]

Superb…hope to meet u at PBP

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

see you there :)