Why Randonneuring? | Randonneurs USA

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Why Randonneuring? | Randonneurs USA

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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.

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@steventrott8714 11 ай бұрын

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.

@brookshelley8884 10 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@brookshelley8884 9 ай бұрын

@@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 9 ай бұрын

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

@manniebrahman9046 10 ай бұрын

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

@Frostbiker 11 ай бұрын

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

@nicoletbn 10 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@ciulabula1 11 ай бұрын

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

@DrewPilant 9 ай бұрын

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.

@mikehedges5954 9 ай бұрын

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

@miatomi 11 ай бұрын

More of this, great job.

@GarryShirreffs-cs2gb 3 ай бұрын

Loved this video very chilled vibe , now wanna ride lol

@michaelmuncy3593 2 ай бұрын

Ride & LOL!

@vincentdeslauriers1284 3 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@PBPkitty 10 ай бұрын

Nice intro to randonneuring,

@acuriouseye 9 ай бұрын

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

@francikaa1 9 ай бұрын

Why it's mirrored?

@meino6465 10 ай бұрын

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

@uglypinkeraser 9 ай бұрын

This is different than cycle touring how?

@gzahnd 8 ай бұрын

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. :-)

@scottatkins8381 11 ай бұрын

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

@leroyyoder3494 11 ай бұрын

I’m glad someone else noticed that also😂😂

@odinata 5 ай бұрын

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

@stormshaman 4 ай бұрын

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?

@troycarpenter3675 10 ай бұрын

Whats she riding?

@edscoble 9 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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

@user-yq5yj3dr8v 8 ай бұрын

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

@Staunte 11 ай бұрын

Is her drivetrain on the non-drive side?

@steventrott8714 11 ай бұрын

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

@joshuahaley2755 11 ай бұрын

Mirrored video footage

@jooch_exe 10 ай бұрын

It should be normal, cars ruin landscapes.

@garymckenzie7342 3 ай бұрын

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

@PRH123 10 ай бұрын

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

@gzahnd 8 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest.

@dsangie 10 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@chris1275cc 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@@chris1275ccwell said...