Become a Randonneur. The Five Steps you need!

In this video, I will describe the five essential steps you need to follow to become a Randonneur. In addition, you will be able to follow Germaine through her journey to complete her first 200km brevet and become a Randonneur.
All footage was captured on my hand held iPhone 12 and processed with the standard iPhone software.

[@061_arsh]

I want to be a super randeneuur. I love cycling. My cycle is the only thing which prevented me from suicide. I was depressed. I am still working on it but I wouldn't be alive if it weren't for my bike. I love you raptor 💕. And also I was never given a bike. My "dad" bought me a cheap bike whose pedal fell off and then he blamed me for it. My mom spent her whole monthly salary just to buy me the bike I liked. I love you for that mama ❤️. I did justice with that bike. I rode so much on it that even a bike costing 5x would have been worth buying. Now I have to do justice to cycling. I can't imagine a life without cycling. And I'll be a super proud super randeneuur 😇

[@reganarendse6157]

That is so inspirational. I wish you everything of the best for your super Randonneur series and your upcoming adventures. Let us know how you do 👍🏽

[@pedroclaro7822]

Me too, brother. The urge to go bicycle touring was supposed to be my last wish, but it gave me a new love for life for which I’ll always be grateful

[@muddytweed]

I love the diversity of people and bikes in randonneuring, it really boils cycling and humanity down to its basics.

[@alistairmacfadyen9365]

Some excellent reflections and advice. Thank you

[@sergiografbike]

Thank's!! Goodyear Vídeo! I 'am 60 years old and JUST STARTING on randonneur!! I Will use your vídeos to improve my learning. Regards from Brasil!

[@reganarendse6157]

Thanks Sergio. I am just sharing the little knowledge I have accumulated so far. Glad to be of assistance

[@SofiaLöf]

Some great info, thanks!

[@jamescgarrett6356]

My preferred bike - Bob Jackson 1960s track bike. Single speed (freewheel) on 48:18 gearing. Reynolds steel frame, repainted and original decals and badge acquired from the factory. Longest ride so far, 400km and a Brooks saddle makes it even more comfortable. Ride safe :-)

[@Echo_Recon_01]

I'm not a fast cyclist and I enjoy randonneuring because it's battle with yourself and the elements.

[@reganarendse6157]

I totally agree 👍🏽

[@LLOPEZJF]

CONGRATULATION FOR YOUR EFFORT...YOU GOT IT !!

[@ankitaggarwal028]

Great Video. Loved it

[@mickhurley7305]

Very practical advice, clear messaging . You got a sub.

[@061_arsh]

The video is so full of content and information. It's helpful 😊

[@061_arsh]

I love the background music. The bells... 😊

[@davejack3054]

Fantastic and very informative video. As someone who is on the fence about this type of cycling I found this very helpful.

[@35jays]

Good information and great video!

[@dirtygirlhikes2228]

Great video! I'm hoping to ride my first Populaire in a few months, and these tips are very helpful!

[@dominiquemonido5549]

I like your videos, they’re very informative and inspiring… and even calming with your shots and music🤙🏽subscribed!

[@reganarendse6157]

Thanks Dominique. Glad you enjoyed the video. I will try to keep the same format for future videos

[@EleganceAndChaos]

Great video. I like how you go into the psychology of the events which is often overlooked. These rides are no joke and you can go to some dark places in an attempt to finish. For me it is about not stopping for too long or else my body starts to shut down.

[@ixxgxx]

whats your nutrition plan?

[@zonderweg]

Great video!

[@reganarendse6157]

Thanks for the encouragement and support. Hopefully we will produce more when we recover from the effort of the recent longer brevets

[@germainearendse4478]

Great video… good information

[@reganarendse6157]

Thanks for being the star of the video. Look forward to making many more videos with you in future

[@danfresca8033]

Not sure if this common practice but I find protein shakes at the end of the day are a great way to get extra calories in 👍🏻 I always feel better the day after when compared to not having one.

[@ixxgxx]

most would throw up.

[@qprhoop]

Start at 100km max to see the if you like it and progress steadily up the distance, once confident try to do a DIY to see how cope solo, feeding is individual as weather depicts eating strategy and your body, my best advice is keep eating small but often as not to delete your energy levels. But the biggest thing is mental overcome that only your body will tell you how far to go.

[@reganarendse6157]

Thanks for the awesome advice. I will definitely try to do a 100km max ride and then extend the distance at 10 percent lower effort. I have a long winter here in western Canada so will start this on Zwift in the coming months.

[@peterbedford2610]

I like the routes as they look fairly light on car traffic. Are routes published anywhere? Thanks

[@wazzup105]

I trained up to a 160 km solo ride (20 kph average), but was not prepared to the 200 K brevet in which I rode with a group. I drank too little and rode too hard (27kph) so ended up with cramps for the last 80 k. But still I had fun. Maybe next time I should try my roadbike and not my MTB :-) Hold that thought.. they're doing a 200K gravel version in september nearby ... hmmm... #tempting

[@reganarendse6157]

Impressive effort on an MTB. Gravel 200 is even more impressive 👏👏👏

[@wazzup105]

@@reganarendse6157 hmm.. turns out I'll be elsewhere that weekend.... so I might have to solo the 200-gravel on a later date ... (tempting...)

[@irondistance4313]

For me I’m going with an old school antique Japanese steel touring bike with 34 CC tires

[@CL-dh2mf]

Good stuff! Are you guys trying to ride PBP next year? I just discovered you can pre register for it, if you complete a longer Brevet in the previous year. So spontaneously I try to finish a 600k two weeks from now...I'm beyond excited! Best wishes from Germany!🤗✌️

[@reganarendse6157]

Best wishes for your 600km brevet. We have just completed our 600km brevet this past weekend. It was tough but great training. Fingers crossed that we will be able to meet at PBP2023.

[@freddixon]

Great information. Sub'd ;

[@spottyride2657]

Cool ride 😜😜

[@reganarendse6157]

Thanks for your support; I will try to produce more similar videos in future

[@spottyride2657]

@@reganarendse6157 🙂🙂I like filming rides too

[@061_arsh]

And your wife!she's cuteee :)

[@pauljones5066]

I want to be, but not there yet .... I did my first 100km last summer

[@philiprayner]

could you use a cruiser bike?

[@brianbassett4379]

Curious about what you are trying to prove to yourself... but mostly why.

[@reganarendse6157]

I grew up in South Africa at a time when running ultra distance events was extremely popular The most popular event was an 89km running race called the Comrades Marathon. Almost every family in the community I grew up in had a member participating in this race when I was a kid. When I was old enough I ran the race as part of the community tradition. Now living in Canada in midlife and having a bad ankle from breaking it on the ice, I participate in long distance cycling as the closest activity to replicate and continue the tradition of running the Comrades Marathon.

[@brianbassett4379]

@@reganarendse6157 Well, stay safe... and remember it's a good thing to slow down and smell the roses, Regan.

[@sahasrangshuutube]

What kind of bikes are best for it Aluminum, Carbon or Steel and why?

[@reganarendse6157]

I think you should use the bike that is most comfortable and yet most efficient at transferring power to speed. I exclusively use carbon frames which are the lightest and save the most energy. However I found that of the various bike geometries, the gravel bike design is the most comfortable for the ultra distance events as I am able to sit more upright and there’s less strain on neck and shoulders. The gravel bike also accommodates wider tires which are equally efficient to narrow tires but has the benefit of additional shock absorbency and fewer pinch flats. What is your preference?

[@StefanoM68]

Hello Mr. may you tell me if brevet is permanent ? I would like to get the base brevet, just one brevet for satisfaction, no other goals. Thanks a lot.

[@reganarendse6157]

Hi Stefano. I think you are asking if the designation of Randonneur is permanent after completing just a single 200km brevet. Yes, as far as I am aware it is a lifetime designation. You don’t have to do any other brevets or longer distances to maintain the designation. Thanks for asking

[@StefanoM68]

@@reganarendse6157 That's exactly what I hope to know 🥰. Thank you very much ! Greets from Roma 🇮🇹🚴🚴

[@jojoanggono3229]

Hello Stefano. Indeed as Regan answer. Once you completed a sanctioned ride under Cut Off Time, the result will then be homologated and recorded in ACP database. You will then get a homologation number.

[@4h667]

How to be a man of steel?

[@joanesayde8669]

Sir are u a filipino??

[@reganarendse6157]

I am from Africa, born in Zambia and grew up in South Africa, now living in Canada; my friends are Filipino and we ride Brevets together, thanks for watching

[@brentcollins9727]

I’d use an electric bike with four batteries packed away and charge them every night in my comfy hotel. 😊 Maintain 20 mph all day. Super easy!!