AMERICAN RANDONNEUR

Volume Thirteen Issue #3 Fall 2010

Message from the President As the excitement revs up for PBP next year, I’d like to take the opportunity to remind our members of the strength of our domestic 1200k program. It is not necessary to travel abroad to find an outlet for your grand randon- Contents ...... Page née energies as there are several fine domestic Welcome New Members ...... 3 options next year and beyond. RUSA News ...... 6 Passings: Stan Miller, Charles Howes . . . . .8,10 Boston-Montreal-Boston (BMB) 1200k was Volunteers: Rob Hawks ...... 12 founded in 1988 by Boston natives, and PBP Ask Bill: Jerseys ...... 14 anciens Charles Lamb and Hauke Kite-Powell. LOIS SPRINGSTEEN RUSA Elections ...... 17-19 Reaching the Finish Line ...... 20 Back then, BMB was the only 1200k in North Cascade 1240K ...... 27 America, and was scheduled to take place every year, except in PBP years, Shenandoah 1200K ...... 32 per the Randonneurs Mondiaux non-competition agreement that was in 100,000K | A Historic Milestone ...... 36 The Long Path to Randonneuring ...... 38 place at that time. Fifteen riders completed the first BMB and an astonish- Product Review: Showers Pass Elite 2 ...... 39 ing 1,367 people participated in BMB during its entire history. BMB was What We Ride | Toei Bicycles ...... 40 transitioned over to Jennifer Wise in 1993, who ran the event until RUSA Store ...... 42 Membership Form ...... 43 2006. In 1998, when Randonneurs USA was founded, BMB became the first RUSA-sanctioned 1200k Grand Randonnée event. The BMB 1200k route is now a RUSA approved permanent ride. The Gold Rush Randonnée and the Last Chance 1200 were added to RUSA Executive Committee RUSA’s program in 2001. The Gold Rush Randonnée, directed by Daryn President ...... Lois Springsteen Dodge and then most recently by Dan Shadoan, is held every four years in Vice-President...... Mike Dayton Northern California and is very well supported by the Davis Bike Club. Treasurer...... Eric Vigoren The route travels from Davis to Davis Creek (near Goose Lake, Oregon) Secretary ...... Edward Robinson Board Member ...... Jennifer Wise and back. Its generous rider limit, along with the superb support of the Board Member ...... Cecil Reniche-Smith Davis Bike Club has made this one of the most well-attended domestic RBA Liaison...... John Lee Ellis 1200k events. The Last Chance, directed by John Lee Ellis has been held Brevet Coordinator...... Mark Thomas in non-PBP years since 2001. The Colorado Last Chance continues to Medals & Awards Coordinator ...... John Lee Ellis Membership Office...... Don Hamilton attract new riders — not a bad choice for your first 1200k, or a “different” Newsletter Editor ...... Mike Dayton 1200k from those you’ve ridden — and loyal veterans, too, who find Permanents Committee Chair ...... Crista Borras something evocative in the big sky landscape. Routes Committee Chair...... John Kramer In 2005, Mark Thomas and his Seattle International Randonneurs Rules Committee Chair...... John Lee Ellis Souvenir Coordinator...... Jennifer Wise added the Cascade 1200k and it’s been held in late June of 2006, 2008 and Team Randonnée Coordinator...... Paul Johnson 2010. This year’s route, directed by Mark Roehrig, was 1240k with some Webmaster...... Don Bennett variations from previous years. This group-oriented event with common overnight stops features the Columbia Gorge and northern Cascade RANDONNEURS USA, INC. regions of Washington with long, steady climbs. Visit the Seattle IS A TAX-EXEMPT 501(C)(3) International Randonneurs rich website to read stories and see photos of NONPROFIT CORPORATION this beautiful event. American Randonneur is a publication of In October of 2006, The Bonifay Cycling Challenge was held in Randonneurs USA Inc. Florida and six hearty members finished that one-time event. 226 West Avenue In 2008, Matt Settle (Randonneurs of the Mid-Atlantic) organized the Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Website: www.rusa.org. first Shenandoah 1200 and it’s been held in June each year since then. e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 831-227-6266
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#RUSA Name WelcomesCity State/Country Its# New Name Members!City State/Country ALABAMA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

6305 Blake Pittman Birmingham AL 6243 Scott Renda Washington DC

ALASKA FLORIDA

6233 Ted Timmons Eagle River AK 6270 Francisco R Gonzalez Miami FL 6249 Kirk Louthan Anchorage AK 6257 Bob Eder Eagle River AK GEORGIA 6282 Joy McLaurin Anchorage AK 6284 Jill Valerius Palmer AK 6268 Stephen Bradley Eatonton GA 6285 Kristin W Wolf Palmer AK 6290 William V Estes Anchorage AK IOWA 6291 Kathy Estes Anchorage AK 6302 Thomas A Dosik Anchorage AK 6240 Keri Mounce Blue Grass IA 6333 Kathy Faryniarz Anchorage AK 6318 Daniel Baldi Des Moines IA

ARIZONA ILLINOIS

6274 Chuck Williamson Tucson AZ 6239 Stephen A Wheeler Chicago IL 6275 Sharon Goldwasser Tucson AZ 6254 Michael Leinartas Oak Park IL 6269 Algis Tamosiunas Chicago IL CALIFORNIA 6283 Stephen A Paca Springfield IL 6292 James Flesch Deerfueld IL 6235 Richard Fisher Oakland CA 6293 Francyn Flesch Deerfueld IL 6237 Esteban del Rio San Diego CA 6300 Herb Munsterman Hoffman Estates IL 6244 Peter Iannuzzi Santa Clara CA 6256 William Mark Blore Coronado CA INDIANA 6260 David Routman Oakland CA 6262 Martin Zinbergs Anaheim CA 6296 Michael Sunderman Fort Wayne IN 6278 Douglas Simpkinson Boulder Creek CA 6308 Matthew Graham Hanover IN 6281 Courtney ‘CJ’ Holmes Santa Rosa CA 6309 Robert Graham Hanover IN 6295 Shaun Arora Santa Monica CA 6307 Samantha S Ollinger San Diego CA LOUISIANA 6311 Michael Breden Alameda CA 6312 Ben Casey San Jose CA 6334 Evan Posey Metairie LA 6313 Colin McNamara San Ramon CA 6315 David Reid Santa Criz CA MARYLAND 6321 William Volk Carlsbad CA 6324 James Gourgoutis San Francisco CA 6277 Shane Shin Severna Park MD 6326 Joseph Bailey Fremont CA 6323 Dave Sweeney Middletown MD 6328 Dean H Albright II Carmichael CA 6332 Bernis Shiao Sparks Glencoe MD 6337 Sigurd Kallhovde San Diego CA 6339 Fransiscus Hardianto Santee CA MASSACHUSETTS 6341 William J Neely SanDiego CA 6273 Thad Weston Vickery Cambridge MA

COLORADO MICHIGAN

6234 Ted Warm Boulder CO 6286 Orion P Young Marquette MI 6265 David Ulvang Littleton CO 6266 Dan Fehler Boulder CO MINNESOTA 6287 Ryan Franz Boulder CO 6322 Robert Dean Aurora CO 6280 Eric W Johnson Winona MN 6330 Carol Gerber Lakewood CO 6329 Kelly Hines Big Lake MN 6335 Jonas Nygard Minneapolis MN CONNECTICUT 6336 Robert Bergh Minneapolis MN 6258 Lucinda Chuey New Canaan CT 6299 Greg Smith West Hartford CT
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RUSA Welcomes Its New Members! Continued from page 3 VIRGINIA

MISSOURI 6238 Michael O’Hara Bristow VA 6320 Rhonda Headley Middletown VA 6242 James W Doggett Springfield MO 6267 Bryan R Hawkins Ozark MO WASHIINGTON

MONTANA 6246 Clint Loper Seattle WA 6248 Ron Rathnow Renton WA 6288 W Mike Biggle Great Falls MT 6251 Tony Francis Seattle WA 6255 Scott Smith Lacey WA NEW JERSEY 6261 Steven E Wharton Issaquah WA 6301 Andrew Phelps Seattle WA 6250 Steven LeBoyer Oceanside NJ 6279 Kieran White Bayonne NJ WISCONSIN

NEW YORK 6272 Greg Falk Wausau WI 6327 Tyson Schwiesow Green Bay WI 6253 Doug Haluza Centerport NY 6259 Xavier Wasowski Forest Hills NY WYOMING 6303 Robert Litherland New York NY 6317 Dan Weeks Riverton WY NORTH CAROLINA

6236 Blake Rothwell Durham NC FOREIGN MEMBERS 6263 Cole Pittman Warren Cary NC 6264 Isaac P Warren Cary NC 6319 Cameron L MacKenzie North Vancouver BC CAN 6294 Andrew F VonSeggen Greensboro NC 6331 Josep Maria Gonzalez Jimenez Manresa Spain 6304 Bill Warren Cary NC 6340 Michael Bracco Raleigh NC NORTH DAKOTA President’s Message (continued) 6325 Barry Richmond Jamestown ND Potential heat and 45-50,000 feet of climbing through the OHIO Blue Ridge Mountains make this a very challenging event. At this time, Matt tells me that he is planning to hold this event 6252 Brett L Allen Columbus OH again next year. 6271 Andrew Provenza Avon OH In 2009, Tom Rosenbauer of Pennsylvania Randonneurs OREGON added the Endless Mountains 1240. It is currently on a 4-year cycle, so the next offering will probably be in 2013, either late 6310 Gregory Taylor Lake Oswego OR 6338 Mark Clement Terrebonne OR August or early September. This is a challenging tour of Northeastern Pennsylvania featuring climbing opportunities PENNSYLVANIA for riders confident in their ability to complete a demanding 6241 Norman Smeal Philadelphia PA course with minimal support. 6245 Nigel Greene Elkins Park PA For 2011, we are delighted to add two brand new events to our domestic calendar. The Texas Stampede 1200 starts in TENNESSEE Italy, TX on May 11 next year. George Evans and Dan 6316 Caroline Van Nashville TN Driscoll anticipate a fun time for riders who participate in their inaugural event. TEXAS Our second new offering for 2011 is The Colorado High 6232 Thomas B Campagna Midland TX Country 1200k, planned for mid-July. It aims to maximize the 6247 Stephanie Wells Lubbock TX mountain scenery - Rocky Mountains and Wyoming Snowy 6276 Jeremy Shlachter Fort Worth TX 6289 David Donnell Midland TX Range - while moderating the climbs. 6297 Mark Middaugh Dallas TX Finally, please join with me in thanking these hard-work- 6298 Chris Anderson Flower Mound TX ing organizers who have done so much to help our sport 6306 Kevin F Costa Arlington TX 6314 Randall Pfluger Carrollton TX grow in the USA. Try a domestic 1200k, you won’t be sorry. 6342 Ken Pittaway Midland TX —Lois Springsteen

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All prices based on double occupancy motels. www.pactour.com See the PAC Tour web site for more details. Lon Haldeman and Susan Notorangelo Website registrations opens mid August 2010. Contact us at 262-736-2453 or [email protected] www.rusa.org 5 American Randonneur

Four Ultra Randonneur Awards Presented The Ultra Randonneur Award is for RUSA members who have ridden ten (10) Super Randonneur series. The Super RUSA Randonneur (SR) series of brevets (200km, 300km, 400km and 600km in a calendar year) that are used to qualify for the Ultra NEWSNEWS Randonneur Award need not be in consecutive years, nor is there a time limit on how long it takes to accumulate the ten SR series. Note that it is possible to earn more than one SR series per year, making it possible to earn this award in fewer Year RUSA # Name City & State than ten seasons. Riders can apply with ACP brevets, RUSA brevets, or RM- 2010 2362 Brenda Barnell (F) [2] Dallas, TX sanctioned 1200k events; team events and permanents do not count. Longer events can be substituted for shorter ones. For 2010 2665 Robert Buschman Portland, OR example, a RUSA 230k brevet could be used in lieu of an ACP 2010 1609 Michael J Dayton Raleigh, NC 200k brevet and a 1000k brevet or RM-sanctioned 1200k event could be used in lieu of a shorter event missing from the normal 2010 4538 Jeff Elmer Allen, TX sequence. RUSA congratulates the riders who earned and applied for (F) = Female; [# ] = # of awards the Ultra Randonneur Award. New R-12 Award Recipients Announced

The R-12 Award is Events that ( f l è c h e s ) , lar permanent route may be earned by riding a 200km count toward the R- Paris-Brest- ridden more than once dur- (or longer) randonneuring 12 Award are: Paris, and ing the twelve-month peri- event in each of 12 consec- • Any event on R M - s a n c - od for R-12 credit. utive months. The counting the RUSA calendar tioned events The applicant must be sequence can commence of 200 km or of 1200km or a RUSA member during during any month of the longer. longer. each of the twelve months. year but must continue • Foreign ACP- •RUSA RUSA congratulates uninterrupted for another sanctioned brevets p e r m a n e n t s the latest honorees, listed 11 months. and team events — a particu- below.

Fred Hunley [2]...... Midland, TX Thomas R Russell [3]...... Alamo, CA Greg Courtney [2] ...... Ames, IA Michael J Dayton [4] ...... Raleigh, NC Dana A Pacino (F) [4] ...... Aledo, TX Wayne Dunlap [2]...... Austin, TX Sharon Stevens (F) [4]...... Richardson, TX Ronald Malinauskas [2] ...... Chesapeake, VA Mark Metcalfe [4]...... Duncanville, TX Ralph Rognstad Jr ...... Springfield, MO Tom Durkin...... Portland, OR Alan M Johnson ...... Morrisville, NC Kevin D Salyer [2]...... Lafayette, CA Steve Smart ...... SanDiego, CA Bill Willis...... Pasadena, MD Ken Knutson [3] ...... Tracy, CA John Shelso [3] ...... Cordova, TN Josh Morse ...... Olympia, WA Bruce C Stein ...... Winter Park, FL Jerald Cook [2] ...... San Diego, CA Kitty Goursolle (F) [3] ...... San Ramon, CA Dan Jensen...... Seattle, WA

(F) = Female; [ # ] = # of awards; NOTE: If your award is not listed, please contact the newsletter editor for inclusion in the next issue.

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Two New 1200Ks Added to the 2011 Ride Schedule Colorado’s High Country 1200K, Texas Rando Stampede 1200K join growing list of U.S. events

Add two more U.S. 1200Ks to your ride wish list. RUSA has approved two new 1200Ks — one in Texas and one in Colorado. Both will be held in 2011, giv- ing riders an alternative to PBP or a warm-up ride for that storied event. • Texas Rando Stampede 1200K. The Texas Rando Stampede 1200K will be held May 11-14, with a 1000K / 200K option available. The route, a loop course through the diverse Texas landscape, starts and fin- ishes near Dallas, traveling through the hill country near Austin and the pines of east Texas. Scenery on the Colorado High Country 1200 route. The route was designed by LSR route master George Evans. The event will be supported by several Texas ran- donneuring clubs, including the Lone Star Randonneurs, Houston Randonneurs and Hill Country Randonneurs. • Colorado High Country 1200K. The idea behind the Colorado High Country 1200, scheduled for July 11-14, was to create a mountain 1200K that would be memorable, challenging, and comfortable, says the organizer, Colorado RBA John Lee Ellis, who also serves as RUSA’s RBA Liaison. “Staying up high means less heat stress and more scenery,” Ellis said. “The focus is on quiet regions and less-trav- eled roads off the beaten trail.” The ride starts and finishes near A quiet stretch of Texas road. Boulder, CO, proceeding up the long and picturesque Poudre Canyon and across Springs and enjoys quiet passes through scenery you’ll pass through in daylight,” the Continental Divide into North Park, the Gore Range before heading back. Ellis said. a high plateau ringed by mountains, and “Like some other 1200k’s, the High Ellis said the ride will have about a favorite moose hangout. After a foray Country 1200 is designed to be ridden in 30,000 feet of total climbing, putting it to the spectacular Snowy Range in specific stages, to optimize support, pro- somewhere between the Gold Rush and Wyoming, the ride visits Steamboat mote camaraderie, and maximize the Boston-Montreal-Boston. www.rusa.org 7 American Randonneur

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Stanton S. Miller Jr. recent experience touring in places like Costa Rica. Stan Miller, a member of That experience with DC Randonneurs, was struck touring lead him to a and killed by a car while riding slightly different perspec- home from work on June 25, tive on randonneuring. 2010. The car reportedly For example, he some- veered onto the wide shoulder times carried a stove, not- and hit him at high speed. ing “Well, it says that ran- The driver already has one donneuring is a self-sup- prior drunk-driving convic- ported bicycle ride!” tion, according to newspaper (Stan’s brother, Henry reports, and charges in the Miller, says that the family case are pending. called it the “Hooboo Stan’s formal obituary can stove.”) be viewed online (see box). Crista Borras shared Following are cycling-ori- the following story about ented remembrances. Stan and his stove that also demonstrates his  special sense of humor: “A few blue moons ago, All of us who rode with Stan happened to be Stan will miss him terribly. doing one of my perma- He had a tremendous sense of nents the same day that humor, a quick wit, and a we were doing a ride wonderfully infectious smile. where our morning rest Several riders have noted that stop just happened to This photo of Stan was the winner of the DC Randonneurs photo some of the best fun they also be a control on that contest category "Spirit of Randonneuring". Photo by Jan Bull. ever had on a bike was riding permanent. When we through the night in the rain got to the store and exchanging jokes with I was dismayed Obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=stanton-s- Stan at the end of a recent to find the miller&pid=143872480. 400K brevet. It’s no surprise store closed. Photos of Stan: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wabeck/sets/72157624364722492/ that the photo of Stan on this We decided to The TDR/DCR photo contest : page won The Daily “rest” there in http://thedailyrandonneur.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/tdr-rando-photo-contest-winners- Randonneur DCR photo con- any case and revealed/. test in the category “Spirit of eat the snacks Facebook page for Stan: Randonneuring” (see photo we had with us, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128779450493919&ref=ts) references in box). hoping that Though his professional Stan would background was in zoology come by soon. and working as a scientist at He did, with 5 minutes to He said he wasn’t in a hurry and rations with him on a Human Genome Sciences, spare before his control and had plenty of food with permanent, and he laughed Stan came to randonneuring closed. I quickly signed his him. He then pulled his and said “Oh, I always do with years of experience as a control card for him, camp stove out of his pan- this. Once I was with my bicycle mechanic—and offered him some of our nier, sat down on the curb, daughter and I got hungry would always stop to help a snacks, and suggested that and proceeded to heat up and stopped to cook some cyclist in need. He had a he get moving right away so his can of stew. We all com- food on the street. She said background in racing when that he wouldn’t miss the mented jokingly about the
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Latest Mondial Recipients Announced Honor given to members who log 40,000K in RUSA events The Mondial Award is for RUSA members who have suc- automatically cessfully completed at least 40,000 km in RUSA events. awarded upon com- The name “Mondial” comes from the French adjec- pletion of the tive meaning worldwide or global. The name relates to the required distance fact that the circumference of the Earth is approximately (no application or 40,000 km. purchase required). This award can be earned just once by a member and is The qualifying distance for this Year RUSA # Rider City & State award is based on all events on 2010 5004 Vincent Muoneke Federal Way, WA RUSA’s calendar (ACP brevets and 2010 4089 Geoff Swarts Mercer Island, WA flèches, RUSA brevets, populaires, arrows and darts), RUSA permanents, and 2010 1011 Peg Winczewski (F) Tacoma, WA 1200km events held in the United States after 1999. Foreign events (including PBP) are not counted. RUSA congratulates the riders who have earned the 2010 3205 Pamela Wright (F) Fort Worth, TX Mondial Award.

Stan Miller (continued) ‘Daddy, please don’t do that, headlamps, we could see the human rando-paddleboat, is holes, get across before the people will think we’re concrete slab underneath, like now halfway across. If he is tsunami hits. Done! homeless,’ and I looked at looking at the bottom of a swept away, his bike (and his Afterwards, Stan told me her and said, ‘Hey, we’re just shallow swimming pool. The stove) will sink like bricks. he has crossed flash-flooded one paycheck away, babe.’” current was swift and debris What if the debris breaks creeks on bike with water to A second Stan story took piled along the upstream loose and takes him out? his hips. Oh, so this was no place on the first brevet that edge. A car is turning around What if he hits a pothole big deal? Why didn’t you tell Stan, George Winkert, and at the other end, not wanting and flips into the drink? I me before, it would have been Nick Bull rode together. It to risk the crossing. What to didn’t want to think of a res- a no-brainer! Ha, ha.” started raining hard at about 5 do? Is it safe? Where else cue attempt. Stan’s brother, Henry, p.m. Sometime around mid- could we cross, backtrack to As the brave pioneer says: “On one vacation trip night we were riding toward Front Royal? What did the reached the other side, we to Cape Cod we used bor- the Shenandoah River, where other riders do ahead of us? discussed our options, then rowed bikes to ride through a the route crossed a “low- Is the water rising? This is not figured if Stan could do it, flooded parking lot over and water bridge” (only a foot good! we could, too. We ventured over again. Water was two above water level). Here’s Without any discussion, after him. How deep was the feet deep. Stan felt real bad George’s story: “We descend- Stan heads off pedaling into water? Well, it didn’t reach when he later became a bike ed to the low water bridge, the water. What!?! Stan wait, our hubs, but with each rev- mechanic and learned how past the sign that said ‘Do not let’s think about this. He olution of the crank, my feet hard it was to repair water- cross bridge if it is under either can’t hear me or is were fully submerged. Wool logged three-speed hubs!” water,’ and stopped. Where’s ignoring me. Certainly he socks were oozing beneath —By Crista Borras, Nick the bridge? Why under the can’t hear the screaming dis- my gaiters. Steady, George, Bull, George Winkert and Bill river of course! With our cussion in my head. Stan, the steady. Look out for pot- Beck. www.rusa.org 9 American Randonneur

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Charles E. Howes hadn’t since the ride wouldn’t know it until the began. moment comes. We do these RUSA Member #976 All randonneurs amazing rides, these long dis- New England Randonneur understand the acronyms tances, but we don’t make a Member #9 DNF and DQ. In New big fuss about it.” July 17, 1950 – June 13, 2010 England, we have another Of course Chuck was acronym: NHF. Since that more than a randonneur; that On June 13, 2010, the 2001 event, when riders was apparent at his memorial randonneuring world lost an ask about why someone service. A contingent of amazing soul. Charles E. DNF’d, we sometimes NERds (the pet name given Howes, or Chuck as he was respond that it was a to New England known, was close to finishing mechanical failure, or a Randonneurs) clad in lycra the Shenandoah 1200k when digestion reversal error. and club jerseys, rode to the something went very, very But don’t be surprised if memorial in his honor. They wrong. He was a veteran ran- the response is NHF in were acknowledged by his donneur from Massachusetts, honor of Chuck’s recog- wife and four children as Photo by Jean-Francois Grenon founding Board member of nition that if you’re “Not they sat among close to 200 New England Randonneurs, Having Fun,” maybe it’s friends, family and co-work- and an all around superb per- not worth it. quickly, Chuck replied, “I just ers. People shared stories of son. A multi-time finisher of Chuck loved randon- wanted to make sure you how Chuck had touched Boston-Montreal-Boston, neuring and randonneurs. As guys were all set for the ride!” their lives through entrepre- Chuck had returned to co-organizer for the 2009 In May, Chuck shared his neurial ventures, quoted Virginia to conquer Boston Brevet Series 600k, amazement of randonneurs deeply spiritual letters he had Shenandoah. Chuck worked tirelessly to with Cris Concepcion during written, and recalled anec- Chuck rode with anyone, prepare, and then staff multi- the 2010 300k they were sup- dotes of his mischief as a everyone and at times alone, ple contrôles. Peter Jantzen porting. As Cris recalls, child or his compassionate but he always rode for fun. recalls Chuck at the 300k Chuck shared “one of the ways of raising his own chil- My introduction to Chuck mark helping the riders get reasons why I love this sport. dren. was during a 400k in 2001. food and reminding them to It’s filled with guys like Ted Chuck will be missed by Chuck was in deep conversa- use hand sanitizer to prevent [Lapinski] who set 1200k the many people he rode tion with then RBA, Dave “what’s on the road from course records in unreal con- with, but remembered by all Jordan. He was debating finding its way into your ditions, riding only at night to he touched. I like to think stopping. Chuck knew he sandwich.” And then at the avoid scorching heat during that he is at peace, on the could finish, knew he could 525k mark, there was Chuck the day. These guys who are truly Grande Randonnée, and muster the strength to ride, again, just as energetic as totally unassuming and quiet, having as much fun as any but he just didn’t want to. He ever. When Peter asked how but they possess this keen one person can have. wasn’t having any fun, and he got from the mid-point so intellect and resolve, and you — By Tracey Ingle

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Volunteers | Q&A with ROB HAWKS,SAN FRANCISCO RBA My next 600 was in 2009, many if not more riders than BY MIKE DAYTON and was the event for PBP 2011 has. Q: Describe your own which I was RBA as well. Q: What makes your area randonneuring experience. I rode with two friends attractive for randonneuring? A: My first randonneuring the entire distance and it A: We are so blessed with event was the San Francisco was so much better than a wonderful combination of Randonneurs Fleche NorCal the previous two times. year round riding weather and in 2004. I had been missing What also made that one fantastic terrain. There is a lot riding with my friends in 2003 great was that one of my of open space near San as they all rode the SR series, friends was trying the dis- Francisco and it is intriguing preparing for PBP. So in 2004 tance for the first time how easy it is to get to areas I began to think a lot more and it was good to be that are very remote feeling. about riding with them, which there for his accomplish- Marin county is gorgeous and meant brevets. An opening ment. My most recent 600 my gosh, Sonoma county is an came up late on a friend’s was this year, and from absolute dream landscape for fleche team in 2004 and I just start to finish it was great. cycling. Riders here have to

jumped at the opportunity. Almost everything worked Photo by Mike Dayton either love climbing, or at least The ride was the longest in better than it had before have made peace with that distance and duration I had for that distance. event a year. aspect of riding. What also ever done, and told me that I Q: Why did you step up Q: Describe the growth makes randonneuring attrac- could finish a 400km. I rode and volunteer as RBA? or recent activity of your tive here is that there are so my first regular brevet and full A: In the summer of region. many other rides and riders SR series in 2005. I’ve now 2007, I heard that Todd A: We held our first pop- that there is a very well estab- done four SR series, and four Teachout was stepping down ulaire last fall. We didn’t get lished cycling culture. Lots Flèche events. The flèche is after over 4 years as RBA. As that many riders, but there was more room for growth on that consistently the best of experi- soon as I found out that no a lot of discussion about the count, though, but the cycling ences for me. I love the team one else wanted to step up and ride outside of those that culture is pretty robust here. work, and knowing I’m sur- become RBA, I decided that I showed up. From that popu- Q: What is your favorite rounded by friends from didn’t want the San Francisco laire, we got quite a few riders brevet route and why? beginning to end of the ride. Randonneurs to fade out. I that rode at least two brevets A: I don’t have a favorite. Each one I do is just better had a number of friends that I this year, plus volunteered for Each brevet route has its own and better. I’ve loved the could count on to pitch in, one or more brevets. unique appeal, and each ver- fleche from the very first, but and to whom I could go for Ridership was pretty good in sion of that same route is the 600km has been an advice so I felt it would work 2008, better in 2009 when we unique. I’ll have to say it’s a tie acquired taste. My first 600 out well. more than doubled the events between the last brevet I did unnerved me. It was held on a Q: How many active rid- we held, and blossomed this and the next one I’ll do. Memorial weekend and most ers does your area have? year. We had a great turnout Q: Where do you see of the riders on that event A: We have 480 riders for our recent populaire, with your local randonneuring were harassed by drunken who have signed up for one at least 90 people brand new to scene 10 years from now? motorists. I had a good friend ride or another since the SFR and brevets. Of course, A: Randonneurs in ride the entire distance with beginning of 2008. This year talk of PBP is at the heart of Northern California are really me and that kept me from we saw brevet rosters for our the larger turnouts. That said, I blessed by having four clubs thinking about quitting. It is a early, shorter events go well think a very large number of hosting brevets. Riders can good thing I’m a slow learner, over 100 riders, and we had our newer riders are interested find a brevet that fits their as it didn’t occur to me that over 50 on our 600km this in the 200 and 300km dis- own calendar and usually only the 600km couldn’t be a fun year. I’d say we have between tances, and the 200km distance have to commute an hour or distance. My second 600km 100 and 130 active riders, if is where most of our expand- two to get to the ride start for was in 2007, and I was sick you define active as riders who ed calendar has been. I think the most part. Over the time from mile 20 until the finish. will attend more than one the R12 award has hooked as
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Rob Hawks (continued) I’ve been riding brevets, some Triple Crown calendar, and I Northern California. I’m cer- ture and knowledge is so freely clubs have grown and faded will “always“ do those rides, tain that exists in the same way passed from rider to rider. then grown again. Ten years but I think there is more of a where ever brevets are held. There is also the aspect of the from now, I expect all four feel of community to be One thing I benefited from challenge that each brevet clubs to be really strong with found in our brevets here in was how randonneuring cul- offers. It’s great stuff. full calendars, with some or all the clubs hosting multiple SR series. Santa Cruz is hosting the first (I think) late sum- mer/fall series this year and ten years from now I bet that will be common. What will also be common is for there to be a pick of 200kms to ride 12 months a year. Davis hosts the Gold Rush Randonnee and I expect that ride will grow big- ger over time. SFR has had a small but steady attendance of out of state riders for our early season brevets, and I expect that to be more common in the future. Q: Your proudest moment as an RBA? A: There isn’t really one, there are lots of them. I guess one theme I’m pleased to have been part of is the number of new riders that started attend- ing our rides last year, and how it really began to bloom this year. There are a number of riders I first met on our popu- laire last year who have become regular and enthusias- tic participants this year, including stepping up several times to be volunteers. That was very cool to see, and I’m honored that they chose to contribute to something I’m passionate about. Q: Words of wisdom for new riders? A: Randonneuring has offered a riding community that is hard to beat. I got hooked on longer distances by doing rides on the California

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Ask Bill | Team Jerseys

When I showed up for my Bill Bryant has been riding brevets However, that hasn’t first brevet many years ago, I since 1983 and is a two-time finisher of always been the case. was gently reprimanded for Paris-Brest-Paris. An organizer of local Depending on the year wearing a “team” jersey with randonneuring events since 2000 with you rode your first brevet, sponsorship logos on it. I was Lois Springsteen, he is also one of the earlier versions of randon- told that as a randonneur, we founders of Randonneurs USA. Bill neuring rules did call for was on the RUSA Board of Directors are amateurs and cannot from 1998-2006 and its President in clothing without advertis- advertise products on our jer- 2004-2005. Bill is also the recipient of ing, and sometimes the seys (and bikes), beyond the the 2006 American Randonneur award. rule was incorrectly fol- brand of the jer- He is currently working on an in-depth lowed in the US long after sey/bike/component maker. history of Paris-Brest-Paris. it had been dropped else- These days, I see more and where. more jerseys with sponsorship “no advertising” rule still Rules For Riders that It has always been true logos at brevets, sometimes even exist? describes what you can or that randonneurs are ama- club jerseys of randonneuring That’s a good ques- cannot wear during a teurs who ride strictly for clubs that solicit sponsors to tion, thanks. The short brevet (besides your the sporting challenge, and subsidize the cost of having answer is no, there is no reflective gear at night and for their love of cycling. custom jerseys made. Does the specific regulation in the your helmet, that is.)
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For many years Paris- book’s impact on the nas- correspondant directs who from. When you see pro- Brest-Paris (PBP) had a cent US randonneuring bypassed IR and dealt fessional teams’ jerseys specific “no advertising” scene is hard to underesti- directly with Paris were being worn at PBP these rule in place, and this no mate. using the Rules For Riders days, that is an indication doubt helped shape the Thus, when randon- properly at their brevets by that the rules are not ethos of our sport. Unlike neuring took root here dur- 1990, but it would not be being correctly followed the professional racers, ing the 1980s, the rules and until the ascendancy of (and enforced.) the touristes-routiers at the customs of PBP heavily Randonneurs USA in 1998- PBP’s clothing ambi- earliest editions of PBP shaped things. (At this 1999 that things got guity aside, I hope all wore plain clothing free of point everyone should straightened out nation- sorts of riders will try logos. When the first remember that PBP is run wide. randonneuring and if they Audax Club Parisien’s under its own set of rules, For better or worse, wear a racing team jersey (ACP) PBP Randonneurs while brevets are run under the ACP dropped its “no with advertising on their came along in 1931 it was another set.) The first set advertising” rule for PBP first brevets, there’s little, run concurrently with the of US randonneuring rules in 1995 and this is when if any harm done. I cer- PBP professional race. were published in 1983 by the event started losing tainly wouldn’t say any- The ACP did not want any the International some of its unique ama- thing about it to them confusion between the Randonneurs (IR) and they teur flavor. PBP had since it is allowed under two approaches and fol- were pretty much a direct become part of the the rules. In the long run, lowed the French cycling copy of the ACP’s brevet French cyclo-sportif series I hope that we’ll see more custom of tourists wear- regulations from France. In run under the UFOLEP club or RUSA jerseys ing plain jerseys. Even the section about equip- banner; advertising is being worn during our after the final professional ment and apparel, they allowed on clothing in brevets—the wearer is PBP race in 1951, the said, “Visible publicity these quasi-racing events making a clear statement ACP stayed with the ama- (commercial advertisement) and so the ACP needed to that they are proud to be a teur ethos for many years. is to be excluded.” So, that drop its prohibition randonneur. Hopefully (In addition to the cloth- set up the situation you against it. Since then there over time a newcomer ing limitations, profession- encountered at your first have been more jerseys with a strong racing back- al racers were not allowed brevet—except that by the with advertising at PBP, ground (like I was) will to enter PBP until they July of 1989 the older reg- and at domestic brevets come to appreciate that were at least two years out ulations had been too since the French event randonneuring is not a of competition.) superceded by our familiar continues to cast a mighty competition—except with Following the race’s Rules For Riders from the shadow on randonneurs oneself—and wearing rac- demise, one saw a few fast Brevets de Randonneurs around the world. It is ing team apparel is not in sponsored riders at the Mondiaux (essentially a worth noting, however, the spirit of the sport. randonneur PBP but they global expansion of the that while the ACP now When we ride a brevet, we had to wear plain jerseys ACP’s free-pace brevets). accepts (some) advertising should have no allegiance and shorts like everyone In those regs, no mention on clothing, as recently as to any business firm, but else. The audax PBP of clothing is made, other 2007 it still recommended only to our cycling club events in those years were than recommending light- that club or plain jerseys and friends. Here, we ride free of any clothing with colored clothing for night- be worn during PBP, and for the best of reasons: advertising as well. Also, riding. Alas, IR was still the clothing of top-tier Randonneurs are amateurs the first write-up of PBP publishing the out-of-date professional teams was who cycle long distances in English (Jock Wadley’s 1983 rules as late as 1993, specifically excluded. simply because we love to, Old Roads and New in and that probably con- Basically, semi-pro teams’ not because someone has 1971) strongly reinforced tributed to confusion in the clothing is allowed under paid us to do it, or subsi- the amateur approach that US about whether advertis- this system since that is dized our participation in set it apart from profes- ing on clothing was allowed where the top riders of exchange for being a two- sional racing and the or not. A handful of local the cyclo-sportif scene come wheeled billboard.

16 Fall 2010 American Randonneur RUSA Board Member Candidates It is time again for our annual elections. These RUSA members have been nominated for positions on the RUSA Board. The general board members serve three-year terms, while the RBA Liaison, nominated by the RBAs, serves a one-year term. (Remember, only RBAs can vote for the RBA Liaison position.) Read on (pages 18-19) to learn more about each nominee, then use the Election Form on this page to cast your votes. RUSA depends on our volunteers to provide its leadership and operations, and in turn these good folks depend on your vote. If you’d like to vote online, go to RUSA’s Website at www.rusa.org.

RUSA Election Ballot Three positions on the RUSA Board of Directors are on the ballot. Candidate bios are on pages 16-17. Members may vote for TWO candidates from the nominees listed below. The third position is for RBAs only. Check the box to cast your vote. You may also vote online at www.RUSA.org.
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www.rusa.org 17 American Randonneur RUSA Board Member Candidates JJOSHUAOSHUA BBRYANTRYANT Since riding my first event, I wish to help grow the sport one of the highlights of my of randonneuring and help nur- Randonneuring experiences was ture other aspects of our “big last year’s Northwest Fléche. To tent.” me this unique event is an oppor- If elected, I aim to find ways tunity to explore one’s limits to encourage young riders to within the frame of teamwork, explore the challenge of brevets and best expresses what I enjoy and assist the Board using my about Randonneuring: adventure, interests and skills. team work, self-sufficiency and Thank you for your considera- route-finding. tion.

MMIKEIKE DDAYTONAYTON I’m proud to have helped Santa Cruz 1000K. Along the RUSA flourish, serving as a board way, I’ve earned the Ultra member, Vice-President, Randonneur Award, the R-5000 Secretary, editor of American Award (2x) and the R-12 Award Randonneur and RUSA’s (4x). Handbook. The best part of randon- An active rider with two neuring remains the many friends PBPs and LEL to my credit, I’ve I’ve made in North Carolina and traveled from coast to coast to other active cycling regions. I’d participate in events such as appreciate your support to con- Cascade 1200, BMB 1000K and tinue my service on your behalf.

WWILLIAMILLIAM DDEERROSSETOSSET

I have been riding brevets Within that framework, I would like since 2004. RUSA serves the ran- to bring more younger riders and donneuring community well, and I women into randonneuring. want to contribute toward continu- As a civil engineer and project ing our success. manager, I will bring both energy and As we grow, I’d like to see technical management skills to bear on RUSA continue to embrace the full my role in RUSA. range of randonneuring experience Thank you for the opportunity to in a safe and sustainable manner. serve our sport.

18 Fall 2010 American Randonneur RUSA Board Member Candidates Lois Lois Sp Springsteenringsteen I’ve served RUSA since 1998 helped the Gold Rush Randonnée as President, Vice-President, (GRR) as route designer and control Webmaster, Brevet Coordinator, co-captain. I represented RUSA at the Rules Committee, Newsletter Randonneurs Mondiaux meeting in Editorial Committee, PBP 2003 Paris in 1999, 2003 and 2007. I hold Yearbook Co-Editor, assistant edi- R-5000 and R-12 awards; I’m a GRR tor PBP 1999 Yearbook and finisher and a five-time PBP Ancienne. Membership Co-Coordinator. I’m I’m well qualified to grow RUSA RBA with Bill Bryant for Santa and help our members navigate their Cruz Randonneurs (since 2004) and way to PBP next year.

MMARKARK TTHOMASHOMAS In 1998, I rode my first brevets and organizations are brevet with the Seattle managed by randonneurs for ran- International Randonneurs. Over donneurs. As a ride volunteer, the past 13 seasons, I’ve met fas- Seattle RBA, RUSA volunteer, cinating riders and dedicated vol- past RUSA board member, and unteers and had the opportunity current RUSA brevet coordina- to participate in brevets around tor, I’ve enjoyed the chance to be the country and the world. I’ve a part of that. After two years grown to appreciate the fact that away from the board, I would be the sport is sustained by the grateful for the opportunity to efforts of its participants — the serve again.

RBA Liaison Candidate JJOHNOHN LLEEEE EELLISLLIS

Here’s something I’ve learned: so As an RBA, I try to do that myself. much of my RBA Liaison job is a After two years as RBA Liaison, I real pleasure – after all, I’m dealing hope I’ve got the knack of this role, with energetic, motivated folks and would be honored to continue (RBAs) doing their best to provide for another year. Kudos to the riders the chance to achieve goals increasing family of RUSA RBAs they didn’t think they could … and who are providing riders the chance getting really tired out in the process. for great experiences. Photo by Cathi Read

www.rusa.org 19 American Randonneur Reaching the finish line...the endurance mind

BY PAUL JOHNSON about making you feel better even dipped into the (or worse) about your deci- endurance sports psychology `“If you are going sions. literature. Listed below is a through hell, keep going”. Yogi Berra said: distillation of some of the Winston Churchill said that, “Baseball is ninety percent suggestions I have gleaned in and though it probably had mental and the other half is the effort. Hopefully, you’ll something to do with physical.” The more I have find something that may WW II, it has particular looked into this the more I come in handy when you are application to our sport. In have come to the conclusion facing down the demons on the past I’ve talked about that it is so for randonneur- a dark and lonely night. equipment, nutrition, and ing as well. The mind is as Plan on it physical fitness. Recently I important as the legs in deliv- Both the literature and have heard more talk about ering you to the finish. That advice from seasoned randos the mental side of riding sounds simple enough but of and coaches suggests that long so I thought it might be course there is always more your probability of success interesting to explore the ment. Your decision to bail to the story. In gathering goes up if you start with a topic. or soldier on is yours alone, information for this piece I plan. It can be simple or Please know that this is other people’s opinions are consulted listserves, solicited no test and I make no judg- irrelevant, and this is not comments from riders, and I
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Finish Line (continued) complex, but a plan should rock or you are bound to run much that Achilles is hurting see ourselves rolling across be considered just as impor- over it.” Well it is similar you, how tired / hungry / the line, arms raised high, tant to your ride as that when considering the finish. cold / hot / miserable you with a personal best to add snappy new light/hub When you start feeling like it are, your odds of finishing to the palmares. But when combo, or those ultra light- is hopeless, just remind your- go way up. Focus on the your toes are numb, your fin- weight carbon fiber bar end self that so long as the pedals negative, and you are likely gers tingle, you’re soaked plugs. keep ticking over, you have to struggle. I personally find through, and your rear tire is Break it down not yet been beaten. that shouting insults at the getting spongy for the third Bite off as much as you Stick together dark and rainy night really time, it can be very easy to can chew, but not more. Along that same line, helps. let all these little things blot This advice came from sev- another common ingredient See success out the bright light of a suc- eral successful randos who for success is to ride with The literature also has a cessful finish. This is when went on to explain that others. In this you may be lot to say about visualization. you need to find a way to breaking your big ride down thinking ‘Sure, I’d ride with We have all had the near per- look through the fog of dis- into more manageable (bite someone else but I’m not fect ride, where we felt comfort and visualize your- size?) pieces helps to make it fast enough to keep up with strong start to finish, the self limping across the finish look less formidable. The them.” Ok, so think about wind was always at our backs line; slow, sore, tired, bowed most obvious approach is to slowing down just a bit to and the road seemed to be but not broken, finishing divide it into a series of ride with that person or per- downhill, out and back. In short rides from one control sons who keep coming into those conditions it is easy to
Continued on page 24 to the next. As seen from controls just as you are leav- the start line, 1200Km on a ing. The benefit of having bike may seem an impossible someone to share your goal. But riding 75Km to thoughts with may far out- the next control, hey who weigh the disadvantage of can’t do that? riding a little slower, and it is Adaptations of this likely that your average speed technique come in handy the may go up just a tad if you farther you get into the ride with others. Beyond Your Expectation! event. 100K to the next Talk it up control may seem impossible It was Henry Ford who on day three. OK, break it said “Whether you think you down a little more, how can or you think you can’t, about the next turn on the you are probably right.” Self cue sheet? No? Well then, talk gets a lot of ink in the how about to the top of the sports psychology literature next hill. Still too far? Then for a couple reasons: Most of how about the next tele- this has to do with becoming phone pole, or in the worst your own personal positive case scenario, maybe even feedback loop. You know, the next fence post. This tell yourself you will be may seem more demoralizing rolling across the line to the than empowering, but the thunderous cheer of the Jedi mind trick in all this is adoring throngs. But the to get your brain off the subtext goes once again to impossible and focusing on the basic strategy of taking the doable. Remember that your mind off the task at first rule you learned once hand. If you can think the training wheels came about something other than www. hydeparkcyclesports.com off? “Don’t stare at that how sore your butt is, how www.rusa.org 21 American Randonneur

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Finish Line (continued) none the less. At PBP 2007 the glutes, the brain runs on • Have something to eat; are overtaken by Montezuma’s I recall thinking “this won’t glycogen, in fact, the brain is • Have something to revenge along the way? Your be pretty but I’m going to one of the most energy hun- drink; plan is out the window, so own it.” In bike culture, gry organs in the body. • If possible, take a nap does that mean your ride is ‘winning ugly’ is very much Though it only accounts for or at least a brief rest. over? Maybe not if you have underrated; stories of hard 2% of body weight it utilizes Do this and you have just a back up plan. Something won finishes are their own approximately 20% of oxy- given yourself the best possi- that will get you to the finish, reward and make the victory gen production and 25% of ble chance of making a deci- even if not the breakthrough all the sweeter. glucose production! Is it any sion you can live with later. ride you envisioned. You Feed Your Head wonder then that when the It is easy to come up can’t plan for every contin- Grace Slick said that bonk comes along the quality with a raft of reasons for gency, but you know your back in the 60’s and as they of decisions drops off dra- why quitting is the sensible weaknesses and you can cer- say, if you remember the 60’s matically? How many times thing to do and why continu- tainly pack a fiber fix spoke in you probably weren’t there have I heard riders say after ing on is utterly senseless. In your seat bag, or a few … but I digress. The point an event: “I don’t really know fact if you think about it Imodium or caffeine tablets in here is we know the value of why I quit, I could have fin- that’s generally wise counsel your H-bar bag. If time looks fueling the muscles, but ished!“ So remember to before you even begin one of in short supply, stop briefly sometimes we overlook the employ this time tested these things: it doesn’t really and review the distance and importance of feeding the advice before making an irre- make much sense to head time remaining. A quick cal- brain. Just like the quads and versible decision: out on the bike for three and culation will tell you what one-half days only to end up your minimum average speed back where you started. But needs to be, then it is just a remember this: Once it is matter of hammering away. over you can debate the wis- It’s cheap insurance and dom of your choice but you you hope you won’t need it, cannot change the outcome. but any one of these little As I mentioned above I have things could make the differ- heard lots of people lament ence. Once your plan is in their decision to quit, but place, ask yourself what is curiously, I don’t recall any- likely to go wrong and what one ever expressing regret you would do if it did? Ask for having finished. the big shots at BP if a back- Plan for when the plan up plan might be a good idea. falls apart It is the plan within the plan. This seems obvious but Perhaps the ultimate forgetting to have a back up post-apocalyptic strategy is to plan is often the first step on roll across the finish line ‘hors the slippery slope. Maybe delay‘. Universally this com- you’ve laid out the clothes, mands respect from others. I equipment, and on-bike food spoke with three riders who with a plan in mind. You’ve have done this. Their reasons worked out your schedule and were all different but each know when you plan to took some measure satisfac- arrive and depart each con- tion in the unofficial finish. trol. The plan looks good It’s always darkest and you think this could be If you can persevere the one that delivers you a through your low spot, you personal best. So far so good. will find that there is light at But what happens if you break a spoke, bend a rim, or
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Finish Line (continued) the other end of the tunnel. dawn. So look for a situation Make your own rules thing that may lead to med- Something will happen, where you can take a snooze One seasoned rider told ical attention or even a long someone will come along to and be confident the light of me he used to allow himself term or permanent disability ride with you, the rain will dawn will wake you up. This to quit, he just would not can be tricky. Then again, eventually stop, or the sun way you can ‘sleep it off’ and allow himself to stop pedal- everyone has a different abili- will come up. A couple stan- ride into the new day, maybe ing. His explanation was that ty to tolerate pain, you know dard tricks commonly used not fresh as a daisy but leaving when he didn’t have faith in this from your trips to the to get through the seemingly the low spot behind. At PBP his ability to finish, he always doc when he says ‘”Let me endless low spot: Set your ‘03 I used this tactic. I was knew he could pedal a little know if this hurts too timer. You will be surprised very sleepy so I found a nice farther. By the way, that much.” to learn that the low spot is UNcomfortable stone wall to rider has finished well over No one ever had to not endless, it often lasts just lean up against. I gulped a 100 brevets. This reminded make an excuse for finishing, a couple hours. So tell your- caffeinated gel and drank me of something I have but win at all costs is a dan- self you plan to grind this some water then settled in for done on long brevets. I gerous proposition and really out for three more hours and a nap. Fifteen minutes later I occasionally come to a point not appropriate to our sport. then see how your are doing. woke up, the caffeine and the where my tired brain does I don’t want to over drama- Or take an unplanned hard stone wall being my the calculations over and tize this but these events can break. For most of us the alarm clock. I remounted the over and it becomes obvious result in serious injury or low spot comes along at night, bike and rode off to Loudeac that it is mathematically death and no little shiny often a few hours before and a bed at the inn. impossible for me to finish, medal is worth that price. given the distance remaining Finding that fine line Stay Safe in the Sun! divided by my glacial pace. between pain and injury is no The Spock in me says contin- simple feat. Whatever your uing on any further is illogi- decision, it will be assumed cal, but Captain Kirk makes that you gave all you had and the rules and the rule goes saved yourself from perma- like this: I will keep riding nent injury. So if you are not until I either miss a control sure, it is probably best to err closing time, or I feel that on the side of caution. We there is real danger of injur- all want to see you out on ing myself. Sometimes logic the next one and no one will needs to be suspended for a ever second guess your deci- brief period. sions. Know the difference It seems that mental ouré between pain and injury training for endurance events bicycle clothing Speaking of injury, this is similar in some ways to concern accounts for more physical conditioning: The than half of the reasons peo- time it takes to develop your Our New White SPF LS Jersey is Now Available. Visit our Website for more SPF ple get off the bike. Though ultimate fitness is measured protective clothing venturing out on a bike for in years, not weeks or Clothing designed, tested, cut & 1000Km or farther may be months. The more experi- sewn in Durango, Colorado uncharted territory, you ences you have staring into for all-week comfort. know your body better than the void, the better your www.boure.com anyone else and sometimes decision-making skills will Online Catalogue with the benefit of the finish does become. Complete Product Specifications, not outweigh the cost of “Good judgment comes Web Specials, Vintage Bikes & More. damage to your body. from experience, and a lot of FREE Shipping for Web Orders Knowing the difference that comes from bad judg- For any and all info: between something that will ment.” Will Rogers. [email protected] or 888.889.9242 Bouré SPF-35 Jersey be painful or achy for a few days after the ride and some-

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Cascade 1240 | 2010 EDITION

BY DONALD BOOTHBY Editor’s note: Donald Boothby has served as a volunteer on two Cascade events.

In a recent discussion about the Cascade 1200 and what one of the riders, a good friend of mine, went through to complete it, one person said, “SOUNDS HORRIBLE.” My response: Dear friend, NOT horrible, just long. This is one of the most beautiful and prestigious rides in the United States. 1250 Kilometers (roughly 775 miles) and the rider has 93 hours to complete. One must work very hard to get him or herself into both physical and mental condition to do this kind of an intense athletic event, and should be extremely proud when he or she achieves such an amazing completion of a hard-fought PHOTO BY ROBERT HIGDON for goal. Many try, but only the strongest and most deter- through Quincy for another still caught in the early 1900s France and Canada, as well as mined succeed. It is kind of night of rest, then on to in a lot of places. several U.S. states. They came like that in a lot of life, it Ephrata, Soap Lake and up After a night at Mazama, because of the beauty and seems to me. to Coulee City along the river, riders are treated to a climb the challenge. “Horrible”? We The ride starts in with an incredible view of over Washington and Rainy think not. Difficult and chal- Monroe and travels down the the ancient “Dry Falls,” and Passes, perhaps the most lenging? Absolutely. west side of the Cascades to west through Moses Coulee, beautiful stretch of mountain And the real beauty of it Highway 12, then over White one of the most geographi- highway the state has to offer, comes because, unlike being Pass an into Yakima the first cally significant spots in the and an area so scenic that trapped in a car where the day. On the second day the state. After a pause in what people from all over the distractions keep us from route goes through the rolling most people would consider world come to ride, hike, really focusing on our sur- wheat fields of eastern desolate little Farmer, the camp and climb in the roundings, on a bicycle, one Washington, sometimes in journey drops again to the woods, small lakes, streams is acutely attuned to every- excruciating heat, often with Columbia River and over and revel in the grandeur of thing around him or her. The strong winds either pushing Loup Loup Pass into the these “American Alps.” rushing waterfalls, the cool- or pulling the rider this way Methow Valley, a place so This year, we attracted or that, wending its way serene that it looks like it is riders from Japan, Germany,
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BALLAD OF THE CASCADE 1200 And I’ve been from Packwood to Okanogin, Yakima to Darington. And I’ve been from Packwood to Okanogin, By Chistopher Heg I’ve ridden every kind of road that’s ever been laid. Yakima to Darington. With thanks (or apologies) to the late great Lowell George Carryin’ our mudflaps so we won’t get sprayed I’ve ridden every kind of road that’s ever been laid. And if you give me snacks, drinks, and ice Carryin’ our mudflaps so we won’t get sprayed I’ve been blown by the wind, broiled by the heat And some chicken and rice And if you give me snacks, drinks, and ice Had my butt worn out, but I’m still on my seat And I’ll be willin’ to keep rollin’ And some chicken and rice And I’m still willin’... And I’ll be willin’ to keep rollin’ I’ve been burnt by the sun, chilled by the cold Out on the road late at night, I’m tired and sweaty, don’t you know seen the full moon shining And I’m still willin’. Like a 6 volt head light, Struggled with broken spokes at Texico downhill with a tailwind Savin’ receipts everytime I go to Texico And I’m still…

PHOTO BY ROBERT HIGDON ness of the air when it is 85 most people can’t even hear bicycle, we see the carnage rated with plastic flowers, degrees out and you ride past most of the time because of that the cars cause. The dead beads, trinkets and the names a snow bank or a waterfall the noise around them and deer, birds, porcupines, rac- of some lost loved one killed rushing down the cliff next to their mental separation from coons, coyotes, dogs and cats by a drunk driver. Yes, we see you, the songs of all the birds, the reality of their body’s that they leave behind. The it all. We feel it all. We revel the clicking of a deer’s hooves capacity and limitations. empty beer bottles they dis- in the beauty and at the same as he bounds across the high- On the bicycle, one sees card as they drive down the time cry because of the lack way in front of you. And then it all, hears it all, feels it all road. The bags of half eaten of respect that many of there is the riding at night. and experiences it all. One Big Macs thrown thought- those individuals in automo- Alone in the mountains under becomes a true part of his or lessly out the window. The biles seem to have for their a full moon, with no cars on her surroundings instead of discarded washing machines marvelous surroundings. these rural roads, the air crisp just sitting inside a leather, and refrigerators, dumped And you have the audac- and clear, the night songs glass, metal and plastic illegally in the ditches. The ity to say the ride is horrible? playing in sweet harmony to machine blundering along stuffed animals, left inno- I’d say driving that 775 miles the constant melodious with the only purpose being cently but forgotten on top would be horrible by com- whoosh whoosh of your to GET THERE, wherever of the car when loading the parison. Give me my bike pedal cadence and often the ‘there’ is, and do it as FAST kids’ things for the trip to any ol’ day of the week, only other sound being your AS POSSIBLE, regardless grandma’s house. The crosses thank you very much. own rhythmic breath, which the consequences. On the by the side of the road deco-

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Editor’s note: Following are the company of other riders are the finish times recorded year’s Cascade 1240. selectedVoices excerpts from 2010 for few hours, even of if I had and Cascade published? Is there an Cascade 1240K ride reports. a tough day. On randonner- unspoken pecking order, I have found that on ing rides, where you’re like the elephant in the 1200k’s I like to set a goal Randonneuring is hard. stretched to your limits and room? What is the right way to arrive at each overnight It stretches you to your lim- limited by time and physical to give on rides like stop by sunset, leaving at its. And in a way, it’s a lot resources, this is much more Cascade, when you, yourself, whatever time in the morn- like life. On club rides, difficult to do. This is the are stretched to your limits ing is needed. Sometimes, which I love and enjoy very aspect of randonneuring I and down to one hour of that means leaving at 3 or 4 much, too, there is a sense had difficulty with the first sleep without showers? Is a.m. and perhaps taking a of camaraderie and social- year. You wait for them on there a right way to ride? Is nap along the way. One ization that occurs, in casual the hill, why do they leave there really a rando way? thing I have learned about way. It’s easier to go on club you on the downhill? If it’s — Jennifer Chang, an rides with a smile and enjoy really about finishing, why unofficial finisher of this
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(Explicative)! That was quite Part) which started squeaking a ride! would finally give out, but it I tried to describe what a held. I had an extra in my 1200K was to someone, and Cascade 1200 Mad Libs drop bag, but it would be no they seemed a bit (Adjective). — By JOE PLATZNER — help on the road. After I told them 1200K is As we approached the (Number) miles, they hours in the bank, so I should- got to me. At times if felt like finish, I didn’t feel my exclaimed, “Heck, I wouldn’t n’t panic. That was good it was (Number) degrees. sore (Body Parts even take a (Vehicle) that far! advice; I bounced back over I really liked riding Plural) and (Body Part) at Lining up at the start, I the next few hours. with (Name) and (Name) all; I just felt great. I pedaled was oddly both (Emotion Riding along each night as from the local club as well as (Adverb) for the first time in Adjective) yet (Emotion the full moon rose was a won- the guy from (Country) and days. My (Body Parts Adjective). Once we rolled derful experience. I rode for the woman from (Country). Plural) are still numb, and I out, I felt better and settled hours with a moon shadow They made the time pass wonder if I will ever feel down to the task at hand. It version of myself keeping me quickly. I’m glad we were able my (Body Part) again. I was fun chatting with the fast company. to avoid the (Animal) that have never been scabbed on guys as we rolled through You can get some good attacked us on Loup Loup my (Body Part) before; familiar roads towards stuff at mini-marts; who knew pass. that’s a first. Issaquah. there were so many calories On the way down Loup In total, I suspect I slept Over the course of four in (Food) or (Food)? Loup, I got (Name of (Number) hours, while the days, I went through some The control workers Song) by (Name of Band) (Adjective) guys were able to pretty big swings. At times I were (Adjective), (Adjective), stuck in my head. That get quite a bit more than that. was (Emotion Adjective), yet (Adjective). When I seemed appropriate, and I I’ve been (Bodily (Emotion Adjective), and was (State of Mind) they fed sung out loud as the miles Function) and (Bodily even (Emotion Adjective). me a combination of (Food), passed. Function) pretty much con- I suppose the worst was (Food), and (Beverage) that As I got to the top of the stantly since the fin- when I needed to stop at the sounds horrible, but it really last pass, I thought I was home ish. (Name of Prescription gas station for some (Over hit the spot. free. Just then, I Medicine) and caffeine seem The Counter Medicine); The third day was the got (Sickness) and thought I to help. until it kicked in, I was pretty hardest for me; it last- was done again. This ride just Looks like I’ll be going sure I would DNF ed (Number) days. There kept coming! I mean, right up to (City) in 2011. What an with (Disease). (Name) were (Number) tough climbs, until the finish, I suspected my experience that will be! reminded me I had (Number) but it was the heat that really (Bike Part) or my (Bike Thanks again, SIR. www.rusa.org 29 American Randonneur

Cascade 1240K Results Name City State / Province Country Result Name City State / Province Country Result Barbasch, Dan Ithaca NY USA 91:46 Lagasca, Robert L Shoreline WA USA 82:22 Barnell, Brenda Dallas TX USA 85:19 Larsen, Jens Bjarne Slagelse DENMARK 84:14 Bingle, Michael J Vancouver WA USA DNF Larsen, René Froerup DENMARK 84:14 Blacker, D Rick Olympia WA USA 85:16 Leahy, Patrick Seattle WA USA 89:43 Bonner, Kenneth R Victoria BC CANADA 67:30 Loomis, Jeff Seattle WA USA 91:29 Bragg, Andrew Adelaide S.A AUSTRALIA 84:14 Martin, Thomas G Seattle WA USA DNF Brenize, Larry E Newburg PA USA 92:54 Matter, Sophie Carcès FRANCE 82:22 Brown, Dwight L. Los Altos CA USA 89:14 Maurer, Joseph Mountain View CA USA 91:46 Bruce, Bob Ft. Collins CO USA 85:19 McHale, Mike Sammamish WA US 89:16 Brudvik, Robert Edmonds WA USA 84:02 Mitchell, Don Napa CA USA 84:00 Chang, Jennifer Seattle WA USA Hors délai Moriwaki, Yutaka Kobe HYOGO PRE. JAPAN 84:02 Chappelle, Carey Port Elgin ONTARIO CANADA 87:52 Morse, Josh Olympia WA USA 85:00 Coldwell, Charles Winchester MA USA 84:02 Muoneke, Vincent Federal Way WA USA 84:14 Courtney, Greg Ames IA USA 85:19 Napolitano, Marcello Hillsboro OR USA 92:55 Nichol, Keith Vancouver BC CANADA 85:19 Denetre, Christophe Lardy FRANCE FRANCE 85:19 Nitsche, Wolfgang Weilheim GERMANY 92:31 Dewey, Jeff Moorpark CA USA 84:43 Pearch, John Olympia WA USA 84:14 Feldman, Tim Louisville CO USA 82:22 Phelps, Robin Carrollton TX USA 85:19 Felton, Richard C Sarnia ONTARIO CANADA 87:52 Phelps, Val Carrollton TX USA 85:19 Fleck, Chester Calgary ALBERTA CANADA 85:16 Platzner, Joseph Bellevue WA USA 88:05 Frey, Steve Seattle WA USA 88:05 Preston, John Plantation FL USA 90:25 Fritzinger, Micah Georgetown IN USA 66:02 Richeson, Mike Seattle WA USA 82:22 Fuoco, Art Palm Bay FL USA 85:19 Russell, Thomas R Alamo CA USA 89:02 Fuoco, John Lewistown PA USA 85:19 Ryan, Jim Sammamish WA USA 82:45 Gay, Christopher Seattle WA USA DNF Scharffenberg, Del Milwaukie OR USA 84:02 George, Stephen Los Angeles CA USA 89:00 Schroeder, Henrik Lighthouse Point FL USA 90:25 Gobie, Bill Seattle WA USA DNF Shopland, Ian Olympia WA USA 85:16 Higdon, Robert Seattle WA USA 91:29 Smith, Kelly Fairfax VA USA 88:05 Himschoot, Ron Seattle WA USA 89:09 Smith, Vernon M Colorado Springs CO USA 72:09 Hiscox, George M Jackson TN USA 79:59 Stroethoff, Karel Missoula MT USA 85:16 Hoeltzenbein, Peter Calgary ALBERTA CANADA 84:00 Stum, Richard Mt Pleasant UT US 85:39 Houck, Timothy L Pleasanton CA USA 85:19 Sullivan, Timothy J Coronado CA USA 84:43 Howes, Noel Seattle WA USA 86:06 Swarts, Geoff Mercer Island WA USA 89:16 Huber, Kerin Pasadena CA USA 84:43 Takahashi, Irene M Boulder CO USA 91:29 Jensen, Dan Seattle WA USA 91:29 Talley, Joshua Santa Monica CA USA 79:53 Jensen, Jan Erik Fredriksdal SWEDEN 84:02 Thompson, David Minato Ku YOKYO-TO JAPAN 87:52 Kantner, Kole Seattle WA USA 84:14 Twitchell, Jack Pomona CA USA 89:02 Kimball, Hugh Seattle WA USA 85:00 Twitchell, Kathy Pomona CA USA 89:02 Knutson, Ken Tracy CA USA 86:21 Tyer, Vickie Grandview TX USA 87:52 Koen, Bob Vancouver BC CANADA 89:09 White, Charles Marysville WA USA 89:16

Cascade 1000K Results Name City State Country Result Name City State Country Result Bacho, Paul Aurora OH USA 71:46 Moore, George Arlington VA USA DNF Bevan, Roland Ben Lomond CA USA 72:18 Norman, Michael Mountlake Terrace WA US 67:42 Brougher, Michele St Louis Park MN USA DNF Nussbaum, Ralph Seattle WA USA DNF Davis, Steve University Place WA USA 70:28 Ohlemeier, Brian Renton WA USA 60:18 Heg, Christopher Seattle WA USA 66:56 Jameson, Don Seattle WA USA 67:26 Prince, Gary Seattle WA USA 66:34 Jameson, Elaine Seattle WA USA 67:26 Ragsdale, Chris Seattle WA USA 59:19 Larson, William Davis CA USA 65:16 Smith, Donald Everett WA USA DNF McKee, James Seattle WA USA 67:57 Sturgill, Michael R Phoenix AZ USA 60:40

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Voices of Cascade (continued) 1200k’s…speed = sleep. The a.m.). I procured some The final big climb percent, and the relief pro- faster you can move on the earplugs for night two began from the driveway vided a boost that allowed bike, the more sleep you can (thanks Mike Sturgill) and and went up Washington me to reach the summit obtain — this simple fact slept OK in Quincy. Night Pass. This was another with a smile. was a driving force during three in Mazama I was too intimidating sounding one, — Kelly Smith my spring training. As a hot again and slept poorly. and lived up to it with 18 solid eight-hour-a-night guy Perhaps my heart rate is not miles of unbroken climbing Minimally energized but (plus occasional naps…I’m dropping down low enough topping out at 5477 ft. moderately determined I self employed and work at at night and my body Nearing the top the pass is headed for day three’s major home), sleep was high on remained overheated? (My all rock and ice, with a hair- obstacle: Loup Loup Pass. my list. The funny thing normal resting rate before pin showing the final stretch On the lower slopes I star- about this randonneé is that climbing out of bed is 42 traversing your view at what tled and was startled by a despite arriving at the BPM). I took my heart rate looks like 15 percent! I first rattlesnake on the road that overnight control by sunset monitor off at night. Next tried to tell myself this was I almost ran over. It was each night, I only slept well time I think I’ll leave it on not the road (like there are a hissing and rattling and one night. The first night, I and see what it says as I lot of side roads up there) moving fast. This sight didn’t have earplugs and it retire. Or next time maybe then decided that if it was squandered some adrenalin was too hot for me (I finally bring a foam pad and sleep that bad I’d have heard. It I would sorely need on the just got up and started outside where it is cooler. was an illusion, the grade pass ahead. down the road at about 3:30 — Richard Stum remained no more that 8 — John Fuoco

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Surprisingly Surmountable!

Jim Solanick.

BY JOHN LEE ELLIS (which, at 4 a.m. is to say “starry”) but muggy ... bringing, not-all-too-surpris- Day 1 ingly, dense fog as we headed from Virginia into Pennsylvania. As it burned With 45,000 to 50,000 feet of off, we were treated to atmospheric climbing, the Shenandoah 1200 prom- wooded lanes. A useful scenic distraction ised to be a lot of, well, exertion! (By on roads like Spruce Run, which “starts contrast, Boston-Montreal-Boston and out easy ... but ends with a sting” as I Paris-Brest-Paris claim around 30,000 was duly warned. Good thing I put on feet and the Gold Rush Randonnée that smaller chainring! clocks in with 26,000, albeit in concen- The next leitmotif: Civil War history, trated form.) as we transited the Gettysburg battlefield What’s more, this year’s 42 percent National Park and then the NPS Civil war historic marker. DNF rate suggests a rough experience. Antietam site near Sharpsburg. Calm The folks who do best at the roads, but replete with impact as you Shenandoah seem to be some mélange pass through the huge acreage on which of locals, old hands at 1200Ks, and just these battles took place and reflect on plain tough and indomitable riders. It the huge costs they inflicted. Reading a included Jim Solanick from Florida, smattering of the many plaques left us gearing up for his 20th(!) 1200k. Also with food for thought. along for the ride this year was Woody After a pick-me-up at the Battleview Graham, my riding pal from South Market in Sharpsburg, we were in store Carolina, who has been doing 1200k’s for more ornery climbs over the since PBP’87, the last rainy year until Catoctin Mountains, zigging and zagging PBP’07: over quiet but sawtooth country lanes. Speaking of rain, after a solid day of rain the day before, the ride started clear
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dark?). The shallow descent on Deerfield Valley Road brought us to the Deerfield control at first light, where in the kitchen Ruby Lee Bryant served made-to-order breakfast. Controleuse Patsy Lindsay also lent a welcome visage not only at Deerfield and Harrisonburg but seemingly everywhere else! Of the many log cabins we passed in the Blue Ridge foothills, the one pic- tured on page 32 may have been the most grandiose (see picture). Goshen Pass was one of the scenic highlights. A gorge coupled with mild Woody Graham. Roadside ice break climbing, it was a cool and refreshing way to spend part of your second morning. The big rollers of Middle Road The intervening 14 hours, curiously brought us to the big but more extended unchronicled by photos, included the rollers of Back Road, replete with nice shady ten-mile climb up Buffalo Road, views. the annoying but tolerable peripherique As promised, just after turning onto around Roanoke, bolstered by upbeat Back Road, local cyclist and resident remarks from fellow rider Chuck Mark Brewer had furnished riders a wel- Howes; a lilting but toasty 15-mile climb come cache of ice. As enchanting but up the quiet and panoramic Blue Ridge hilly Back Road went on and on, it Parkway; some rolling miles on US-221; seemed prudent to rehydrate (ha, ha, some inspiring preaching [see picture], that means I was parched) at an old-time rollercoaster country roads and the country store at a crossroads. plummetous descent of Willis Gap Turning onto VA42 did not dispel Road in the dark; a warm welcome by the quiet, scenic value of the course, but the NC contingent in Mt. Airy! the hefty rolling nature of the ridge Word was that we would get a gra- roads attenuated to a more lithely rolling cious welcome from the NC contingent landscape. ... and we were not disappointed! In fact, the evening approach into Friendly faces and lots of rando-orient- Morning hay bales. Harrisonburg, the first recommended ed food: cheeseburgers from the grill, overnight control, seemed positively beans, macaroni & cheese, and other docile compared to the foregoing ingratiating delicacies. Among those umpteen hours of our ride! I may have working the control were Alan Johnson, even used the aerobars once or twice, at the Raleigh RBA since 1998, High Point, least for show. NC RBA Tony Goodnight and RUSA VP and newsletter editor Mike Dayton. Day 2

Henk Bouhuyzen, Paul Donaldson, Day 3 and I headed off at 3 a.m. on a continu- My strategy was to soak up quality ation of this mild segment ... with one sleep like a sponge in air conditioned gnarly interlude over Jennings Gap (but
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Organizer Matt Settle. Bicycle event today. Route 11 chips.

Shenandoah 1200K Results

Last Name FIRST TIME

Akbarian Hamid DNF

Bouhuyzen Henk 78:18

Creel Phil 88:23

Dean Gary DNF

Donaldson Paul 84:52

Ellis John Lee 82:23

Fox Michael DNF Crista Borras and Carol Bell. Goodwin Dave DNF

Graham Woody DNF

Howes Chuck DNF

Little Aaron 81:08

Midura Larry 84:50

Olsen Mark 87:21

Olsen Bill 87:21

Pasch Jon 76:38

Rudy David DNF

Settle Matt DNF

Solanick Jim 80:47

Thompson Dave 80:47 John Lee Ellis and Chuck Wood at finish.

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Shenandoah 1200K (continued) comfort, and in that I was Roanoke, followed by heat, Middle Road. friends Crista Borras and fin- successful. The climb back followed (fortunately!) by a An early morning climb ish line chef-de-contrôle up Willis Gap Road was blustery but cooling thun- over wooded Edinburg Gap, Carol Bell? (see picture) uneventful after the adrenal derstorm (in my case fortu- complete with switchbacks, (Crista “Permanista” Borras encounter with unchained itously in sight of the I-581 brought us to the scenic, is RUSA Permanents dogs ... which I was not sur- overpass, a breezy shelter), park-like Fort Valley Road, Coordinator and has organ- prised to meet after making more rain back through another highlight! ized her back-to-back centu- their acquaintance during Troutville, and delightful wet This final 200 miles was ry rides most weekends for the descent the night but no-longer-low-90’s a kinder, gentler section of more than a decade. ) before. temps to the Buchanan the route, with a succession Crista’s tandem partner At the top of the gap, checkpoint. of charming roads. After Chuck Wood also gave a the reward was a series of What followed, depart- Front Royal (where our much appreciated welcome top-of-ridge pastoral roads in ing the Buchanan control at route met the end of (see picture). early morning light, including 4 p.m., was essentially a 90- Skyline Drive), we headed Lots of climbing, and one with hay bales (see pic- mile straight shot down US- into the refined horsey lots of miles on the odome- ture). 11, the old Shenandoah country characterized by ter., in the end the On a country road Valley road. After the pre- Middleburg. Shenandoah 1200 fulfilled descent, I spy the church ceding countless snippets Really a pretty serene the unspoken promise of sign passed the previous down “Curly Tail Possum finish, and what better than “tough but scenic.” What evening while creeping uphill Road, turn at brown cow on to be greeted at the finish more could a randonneur at dusk. At that point I’d right,” this prolonged stretch line not only by Matt but my ask? noted that preaching was was more like, well, the Last offered after 7:30 p.m. on Chance. Fridays, and guess what: that Lots of woods (and tail- was when I was passing! Sure winds, as Matt had predicted) enough, a lady preacher was coupled with Americana laying into the congregation. such as billboards for excur- I could hear it plainly from sions to dinosaur artifacts ... the road. Very affecting to but at least for much of it, the no-longer-fresh randon- very little traffic. The traffic? neur. It was on parallel I-81 — you Back at the Floyd con- could hear it at times. The trol, event director Matt only cars were local traffic Settle gives a warm welcome and those intent on dinosaur in front of the rustic cabin remains, natural bridges, or serving as control locale. thrift shops. Also in the background is his Perhaps in honor of bike sans wheels, one of these miles, I later bought a which was cratered by an packet of locally-produced automobile encounter the Route 11 potato chips next previous evening — fortu- day in Fort Valley: nately only equipment dam- age. A thankful situation. Day 4 Matt had generously posted intelligent signs along I compromised between parts of the route, especially an early start and avoiding on this segment (see picture). the heat. It was just getting What followed was the light as the route climbed up plummeting descent down to to the ridgeline on South www.rusa.org 35 American Randonneur

Texas RBA Dan Driscoll 100,000K | Nearing Historic Milestone Editor's note: Those of you who Without some resemblance of know Dan Driscoll also know he fun, what’s the purpose?” prefers to stay out of the spotlight. He continues, “We are in But Dan's latest mileage accomplish- an endurance sport, and to me ment is so awe-inspiring that real endurance is not how far RUSA's board could not let it pass you can ride in a day or week, unnoticed. We talked him into an but how long you can ride interview for American Randonneur. throughout your life. Enjoy, and please congratulate Dan Keeping things fun and the next time you see him. avoiding negativity is key. If I do that, hopefully I’ll be BY MIKE DAYTON able to ride until I’m 90. To me that is real endurance.” one Star Randonneur Driscoll’s secret for Dan Driscoll has earned keeping himself and the a few awards in his years other K-Hounds in the ofL riding, including multiple R- Lone Star club moti- 12s, Ultra Randonneur Awards vated? and Randonneur 5,000s. Now, “Volunteer,” he said. Driscoll is poised to reach a his- “You will get farther toric milestone. along with your goals As this issue of American by helping others than you Randonneur was heading to This photo was taken af the finish of the 2010 will focusing on yourself. I Pismo Beach 1000K. Photo by Clay Wilson. press, Driscoll was nearing the would have never ridden this 100,000K mark and will be the many brevets, permanents first RUSA member to cross 10,000K-a-year status to Asked to name the single and other RUSA events with- that threshold. remain an active member of most important element to suc- out friends and club members It’s getting close,” Driscoll the LSR K-Hound Club.” cessful cycling, he responded: to ride with. said “It’s one of my goals for Driscoll says he thrives on “Avery smart man once said, ‘It “The person you help the year. I have kept a lazy eye yearly goals. is not the size of your heart or out today by giving them your on this for a few years, but with “They get me out of bed,” lungs, it is not the weight of spare time may just be the the new Results page on the he said. “I worry that without your bike or its components, it same person that saves your RUSA Website, which tallies an award to chase or a goal to is not how you train, it is your ride the next time,” Driscoll total lifetime Ks, it is hard not challenge me, I may lose my ability to keep your passion says. “The person you ride to notice.” passion.” alive, because without passion, with today, may be the person Then there was that call Driscoll has racked up his nothing else matters, and you that makes your favorite new from Mark Thomas earlier in impressive mileage by staying will likely not continue to ride Permanent tomorrow.” the year, which sparked his motivated year after year. Some much longer.’ Driscoll gives credit to the interest in the 100,000K mark. seasons, that has been a bigger “People ask, ‘How do you LSR club for his 100,000K “Mark officially added this challenge than others — like keep the passion alive and keep achievement. achievement to my ‘2010 goals the year he broke his collar burnout at bay?’ It is not always “It takes a great club to list,” Driscoll said. “Until that bone. easy, but keeping it fun is key. I make this possible,” he says. call, the 100,000K was not “To keep my R-12 streak mix it up, ride with different “So, congratulations LSR, I did really a goal, just a side effect alive, I was on the back of a people, faster, slower, local, out not reach 100,000K on my own of keeping R-12’s alive, chas- tandem for two months so I of state, big groups, just you – this was not a solo accom- ing Ultra Randonneur Awards, could get the 200Ks I needed,” and another rider, dirt roads, plishment. I thank everyone of and trying to maintain my he said. hilly routes, new routes. my club mates.”

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www.rusa.org 37 American Randonneur The long path to randonneuring BY MILES STONEMAN the kids say.) Key words like “self-sufficient,” “non-com- As a child, I used my petitive” and “endurance” bicycle in much the same way stood out on the page, beck- as you did; transportation to oning me into the site. The or from all the places which farther I read, the more children inhabited in the emotional I felt. I had 1960’s. Thanks to the found my birth family! highly publicized stunts of (Perhaps you will find Evil Knievel I also abused that melodramatic so I it jumping off of home- won’t mention the tears made ramps built of ply- thinning my morning oat- wood atop cinder blocks. meal as well. No use in Then I turned 16 and the looking like a complete automobile quickly replaced kook.) the bicycle as the mode of At the same time, I pur- transport and center of fun. chased a copy of Ed Pavelka Fast forward to the early and the late Dr. Ed Burke’s 80’s. As a young married book, “Long-distance Marine stationed in Scotland I Cycling.” I saw myself on F o r round discovered bicycle commuting every page. They were talking starters, I regardless on a Raleigh (UK) bicycle about me, my cycling. They carried too much of the weather. In complete with clips and must be my people! stuff. It was enough for most fact, the worse the better. I straps. From then on, I would Suddenly, in a Eureka! of them to tape a spare tube commuted every day to work. be an on-again, off-again bicy- moment, I knew the truth — to their seat post and carry I only took the car if the cle commuter, content with I was adopted. It became clear one water bottle and a small schools were closed. And we using a bicycle as transporta- to me that I didn’t fit in with (think lipstick tube) pump in had a Superintendent of tion, unaware of the possibili- all the other cyclists, not their jersey pocket. This tiny Schools who didn’t believe in ties of adventure which were because I was strange, but load was plenty for a fast 40 closing schools due to weath- built into that diamond frame. because I was adopted. mile ride, but start a 100 mile er. And on ride day, usually All that changed in the Clearly my birth family was journey with only this load Saturday, the weather was mid 90’s when I first heard of named “Randonneur.” It all and you’d likely wind up walk- something to be dressed for, and read about century rides. fit. I would no longer be suf- ing (there weren’t many cell not controlled by. Suddenly, as if waking from a fering the agony of trying to phones available for calling During this time, the dis- dream in which everything fit in with those I’d consid- home). tance between other riders was monochromatic, I could ered family—I had a family! Then there was the mat- and me kept growing. I was see an adventurous future in The Randonneurs. ter of maps. It seemed to me more and more riding alone. brilliant Kodachrome colors. Since then, I’ve ridden a that those red and black lines Whispers about my eccentric- And with that change, a SR series and met several of on the paper were paths to ity began. Although, like long forgotten memory our family members. My nirvana. Surely I could ride everyone else, I wanted to fit began to emerge — a memo- hypothesis was correct. I am a them all. And I tried. in, I was different. The expla- ry forgotten because it was Randonneur. Although I I “made up” century nation was still a mystery to never lived; it was perhaps legally changed my name sev- rides. I’d carefully plan out me, but the evidence was only a genetic memory. As I eral year ago to Miles routes with a goal to ride sev- clear. I was different from the trained for and rode my first Stoneman, and don’t want to eral centuries each year. All rest of my cycling circle. centuries, I began to feel less incur that expense and trouble destinations within a 100-mile Then one day, while surf- connected to the cyclists again, I might consider adding circle seemed not only possi- ing the net looking for “long around me, and they began to my real “family” name some ble but necessary. distance cycling,” I came notice the differences occur- day. In the meantime, just Finally, I loved riding year upon RUSA.org. OMG! (As ring as well. knowing is enough.

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my bike, decaleurs, tail light). Toei fab- ricates a lighting wiring device referred WHATWE RIDE |Toei to as Eclariage San Fil, an electrically conductive bushing mounted on the Toei Cycle Works American Outlet fork steerer and a brush pick up 1-19-34, Kamiaoki mounted on the frame side. It allows Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama Jitensha Studio (Hiroshi Imura) my rear tail light to get power through 333-0844, Japan 2250 Bancroft Way an internal wiring harness that is con- Telephone + 81-48=256-0390 Berkeley, Calif. 94704 Hours (9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (JST) 510.540.6240 nected to my Schmidt hub powered lighting system. This setup also works with bottle dynamos and Bottom http://www.generalworks.com/toeisha/photogallery_eg.html Bracket Dynamos. Herse bikes often featured this device. Toei has devel- oped special parts for some bikes. My and stumbled upon the newly formed BY TODD TEACHOUT bike has special brake cable adjusters, RUSA. I signed up and entered the bolts and brake cable straddle wire Toei is a “constructeur” based in world of Randonneuring and have holder that mimic those of Rene Japan. They have been making frames since been very active. Between 1997 Herse. and bikes since 1953 and have succeed- and 2007 I attempted to persuade two The bike is a modern steel design ed in duplicating and perfecting the key frame makers to build me a randonneur built with oversized top and down fabrications that distinquish a construc- bike. I talked to several more in the tubes. The steel is not named but is teur bike from other custom and pro- process. While they accepted the presumed to be Kaisei. The geometry duction bikes. I credit Toei for steering assignment, their efforts came up short is traditional with a level top tube. The me into Randonneuring. Around 1996 of the standards set by the French.I bike includes brazed on pivots for the I became aware of the Japanese bicycle decided to try one more time with vintage Mafac 2000 brake calipers. The magazine called “New Cycling” which Toei. stopping power and behavior is similar occasionally featured a series called Jitensha Studio has a business rela- to modern dual pivot sidepulls. “My Favorite Bicycle.” This feature tionship with Toei and translated my The bike handles nicely on all ter- included close up photographs that cel- specification into an order. I placed rain. It is generally pretty rigid but the ebrated the special fabrications. Toei the order in March of 2008. It was ful- addition of randonneuring equipment Randonneur and Camping bikes were filled in November of 2008. Toei fab- (loaded bags, full water bottles) and the often featured in this series. In October ricates the frames, stems, racks and bike becomes very compliant over a of 1998, I Googled “Randonneuring” special items (brake cable adjusters for variety of terrain.

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Brakes: Mafac 2000 – engraved Freewheel/Cassette: Campagnolo Bars: Grand Bois Randonneur Brake Levers/Shifter: Campagnolo Chorus Fenders: Honjo Daytona Ergo Seat Post: Nitto Decaleur: Toei Brake Cable Adjuster: Tekro/Toei hanger Front rack: Toei Handlebar Bag: Berthoud Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo – Chorus Rear Rack: Toei Color: Powder Blue Long Cage Tail light: Toei seat tube Bottom Bracket: Phil Wood 123 Front Derailleur: Campagnolo – Centaur Front light: Schmidt Edelux Bottle Cages: Nitto (2) Cranks: TA Zephr Dynamo: Schmidt SON R Hub Seat Bag: Berthoud Chainwheel: TA 50-40-30 Pedals: Speedplay X/2 Pump: Zefal HP Headset Chris King Saddle: Brook B-17, Titanium Rims: Mavic MA3 Rear hub: Campagnolo Record Stem: Toei Steel Tires: Varies – 23mm to 28mm diameter

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