Monthly Archives: May 2011

Minnesota Randonneur 600k Brevet Planning

May 18, 2011

Posted by RandoRob under 2011, Apple Valley, Brevet, Rochester

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If you are planning to ride the following 600k Minnesota Randonneur events:

June 11-12 Apple Valley 600k

June 25-26 Rochester 600k

Sept 10-11 Apple Valley 600k

Here are some things for you to be considering:

If you haven’t already done so, pre-register on the Mn Rando web site for the June 600k brevets so we have a reasonable idea of the number of riders.

Review the Mn Rando web site for details on these rides, including an overview, cue sheet and maps. (more…)

Night Riding Equipment Criteria

May 18, 2011

Posted by RandoRob under Brevet, Night Riding, Randonneuring

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Now that we are starting on the longer brevets, this is a good time to review your lighting and reflective gear.

Last year on the AV 400k I saw many riders with very ineffective taillights. I have a report from a rider on this year’s 400k last weekend that indicates there is still improvement to be made.

Please take a few minutes to review the following night riding criteria and take a good look at your equipment. Your safety is #1 on all our rides. If you need to upgrade your lights or reflective gear, now is the time to do this. (more…)

Apple Valley 200/300/400k Ride Report May 14th

May 18, 2011

Posted by RandoRob under 2011, Apple Valley, Brevet

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Rain, rain, rain! The 22 riders that set out from Apple Valley on Saturday morning certainly had their share of wet weather for the 200k, 300k and 400k routes. Apparently there is a renewed interest in fenders after this one. Congratulations to the finishers for another character building ride.

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Bob Elias AV 400k Ride Report

May 17, 2011

Posted by spokes under 2011, Apple Valley, Brevet

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As of Sunday at 2:40 AM, I’ve completed another “my longest ride ever”, the Apple Valley 400k (250 miles). This has become a recent theme for me.

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Rochester 200/300k May 7th Ride Report

May 11, 2011

Posted by RandoRob under 200k, 2011, 300k, Brevet, Randonneuring, Rochester

Spring weather has finally arrived! After a very brief sprinkle of rain at the start, the weather improved all day for the 19 riders that rode the 200k and 300k routes in Rochester on Saturday. A modest headwind out to Rushford and on the leg from Harmony back to Rushford for the 300k riders, turned into a pleasant push for most of the last 60 miles. Temps reached the low 70s, with enough sunshine to create a few red noses and arms. Everyone finished – a great day!