Why Randonneuring? | Randonneurs USA

Randonneuring is a sport that has been celebrated around the world for over a hundred years, yet today many cyclists may not have heard that there are organized rides for those wanting to test themselves in an all day, or multiple day, adventure. With 54 local groups in 33 states, Randonneuring USA (RUSA) has rides leaving from city centers across the nation. Henrietta helps explain what goes through her head as she prepares for riding a brevet and where her head is while she is in the ride.

[@steventrott8714]

This sport is super awarding and addictive. You'll find yourself riding distances that once seemed difficult to drive. You'll discover discomfort at any level can be overcome. You'll see how far you can push your body without lasting harm. You'll find yourself all over the world and meet people from all walks of life. Maybe you'll bring yourself to the infamous PBP and find out that it truly holds up to the hype. This really is the only sport that is designed to take you further than you ever thought you could.

[@manniebrahman9046]

Well done! I have personally experienced all the points raised here. It is an enlightening, rewarding and enriching sport.

[@brookshelley8884]

As a newer randonneur, I find this whole series SO COMPELLING. Watching them makes me want to ride even further. Thanks for all your hard work and for making this hobby accessible, and inclusive.

[@teamphilfox]

As a new rider - how did you come across our niche little corner of long distance cycling? Just curious.

[@brookshelley8884]

@@teamphilfox through some friends who ride with SFR (got invited to a 200k for a friend's birthday and registered for RUSA so I could join)

[@teamphilfox]

I need more friends to do birthday rando rides with! 😅 Welcome to the party!

[@nicoletbn]

This is so good! I’m coming Up on my one year rando-versary, and I’ve been sharing this with friends to get them excited to join me as well. Thank you so much for making it!

[@teamphilfox]

Curious, how did you find randonneuring? What was your journey like?

[@ciulabula1]

Amazing summary of the whole randonneuring idea. I randonneur for the past 12 years and still counting.

[@Frostbiker]

She does a great job at selling it! Well done to all involved in the production of this video.

[@DrewPilant]

I like that you show that you’re having fun even in rainy dreary weather. We will tray the planet better by knowing it on all weather. Thanks for the video.

[@vincentdeslauriers1284]

Hi, I’m also a Randonneurs from BC. I discovered than almost any cyclist can actually do very very long distances. Last year, at 69 y/o I did 403.75 km. Solo, self sufficient and no drafting despite being plagued with OA arthritis so therefore need to choose the event very carefully. This year I’m planning to do a 600 km with 500 km within 24 hrs. X my fingers. Curiously, I don’t chase the crowd but if an occasion shows up I welcome it. Cheers.

[@dawnpiech5565]

Thanks for following along, congratulations on your your 400k despite having OA. Job well done, best of luck on your 600k this season.

[@jhtprojects4431]

After building up to be able to ride a century (100 miles) and riding a few of them, I wondered what was next. A 200k. That was not as easy as I assumed. Then a 300k, a 400k and a 600k, within a year. Each time it seemed astonishing to me that I rode it (I'm slow, not a strong rider). After 13 years of randonneuring I am still learning new tips and techniques, and That makes it fun. Adventure! New roads, new situations. Improvising solutions to situations or mechanical problems. Meeting a wide variety of interesting people. There are several appealing aspects to randonneuring (audax).

[@miatomi]

More of this, great job.

[@GarryShirreffs-cs2gb]

Loved this video very chilled vibe , now wanna ride lol

[@michaelmuncy3593]

Ride & LOL!

[@mikehedges5954]

Great to get out in the rain & cold. It’s so good. Everything else is a major plus.

[@acuriouseye]

Was it in the contract to flip the video for all her close-ups. This takes Cycology to another level.

[@PBPkitty]

Nice intro to randonneuring,

[@francikaa1]

Why it's mirrored?

[@meino6465]

"Randon neuring"... that's a familiar name🤨🤔

[@troycarpenter3675]

Whats she riding?

[@uglypinkeraser]

This is different than cycle touring how?

[@gzahnd]

Google ‘randonneuring’. The internet is your friend. Lazy answer: timed events that happen in a series of increasing distance - 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 1200 kilometers. You have control points, and have to beat a cut off time. Touring is total freedom. :-)

[@odinata]

Does it make it cooler to call it "randonnneuring", or could you have just as much enjoyment if you called it "bicycle touring"?

[@stormshaman]

Isn't the difference that bike touring is something you make your own plans for, and randonneuring is an organized long-distance ride you show up to and participate in?

[@edscoble]

Can you make your content inclusive by formatting the auto captioning into closed captioning please? it is extremely hard to watch it relying only on the auto captioning sadly (I'm Profoundly Deaf)

[@RandonneursUSA]

Just letting you know that I'm working on a fix for this.

[@user-yq5yj3dr8v]

Thank you @edscoble for this, we appreciate your input. As mentioned, Randonneurs USA is aware and fixing this. Thank you @RandonneursUSA.

[@Staunte]

Is her drivetrain on the non-drive side?

[@steventrott8714]

The image was flopped right to left. (mirrored if you will) Read the text on her helment. She's wearing a htimS helemet.

[@joshuahaley2755]

Mirrored video footage

[@scottatkins8381]

this is very cool. Why is the video reversed though?

[@leroyyoder3494]

I’m glad someone else noticed that also😂😂

[@jooch_exe]

It should be normal, cars ruin landscapes.

[@PRH123]

Would be a more inspiring video, if they didn’t show people riding in the rain all the time…

[@gzahnd]

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest.

[@garymckenzie7342]

LOVED the video. Your bike is too small for you. Just saying.

[@dsangie]

Former randonneur here. This is not very inviting. Bad weather, really OLD riders, slow and shaky riding. Napping out in the old bank lobby…. Its just a little cheesey

[@teamphilfox]

What did you like about rando? What are you doing now? Just curious.

[@chris1275cc]

But that's the reality of it you can't be a fair weather cyclist and do rando/AUDAX. And honestly anyone put off because they don't want to ride with cyclists of lower ability, or "really OLD riders" would do well to remind themselves they used to be the former and (if you are lucky) you will eventually become the latter.

[@zopEnglandzip]

This clip feels like it was aimed at a certain type of person, the emphasis on gaia as opposed to personal triumph and bloody minded determination which is cool, can't necessarily relate but I get it.

[@itstrbo]

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