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What's Randonneuring?
Randonneuring is non-competitive, long-distance, unsupported endurance cycling that places a premium on self-sufficiency. Click here to learn more and to access a glossary terms associated with this style of riding.
What's a Permanent?
A Permanent is like a brevet but you can arrange to ride it any time, not just on one specific date established by the organizer. Like brevets, routes can start and finish in the same location, but they can also run point-to-point, and can be any distance of 200km+ (100-199km for a Permanent Populaire). You must be a RUSA member to ride a Permanent (or a member of another ACP-affiliated country organization.) A Permanent may be ridden alone or with a group.
Permanent rides in the US are validated by RUSA and count toward RUSA's annual distance, R-12, and P-12 awards. A Permanent may serve as a qualifier for a US-based 1200km randonnée or other event at the discretion of the event organizer. Click here for additional information on permanents. Rules governing permanents are available here.
What do I need to do to ride one of your permanents?
Randonneuring is non-competitive, long-distance, unsupported endurance cycling that places a premium on self-sufficiency. Click here to learn more and to access a glossary terms associated with this style of riding.
What's a Permanent?
A Permanent is like a brevet but you can arrange to ride it any time, not just on one specific date established by the organizer. Like brevets, routes can start and finish in the same location, but they can also run point-to-point, and can be any distance of 200km+ (100-199km for a Permanent Populaire). You must be a RUSA member to ride a Permanent (or a member of another ACP-affiliated country organization.) A Permanent may be ridden alone or with a group.
Permanent rides in the US are validated by RUSA and count toward RUSA's annual distance, R-12, and P-12 awards. A Permanent may serve as a qualifier for a US-based 1200km randonnée or other event at the discretion of the event organizer. Click here for additional information on permanents. Rules governing permanents are available here.
What do I need to do to ride one of your permanents?
- Download, complete, and sign the Permanent Registration and Waiver forms. Be certain to include your RUSA member number (required), the date of your ride, and the start time. If the route is reversible, be certain to indicate which direction you will follow.
- Send me your materials and registration fee by mail or electronically 10 days prior to your ride. (NB: I'll be as flexible as possible when it comes to last-minute decisions to ride. Just keep in mind that I might not always see your email right away, and that I need time to generate and mail your Permanent card.)
- Upon receipt, I will mail you a Permanent card and cue sheet. You can download GPS data for the course, but the cue sheet is the final authority.
- Once you've completed the ride, mail me your signed permanent card and sales receipts verifying passage at each control within 10 days. If you don't finish or don't start, please notify me as soon as possible.
Great Britton Populaire (#2588)
This reversible route begins and ends in Clinton, MI. It covers a distance of 102K, with 1290' of elevation gain. It's a route oft-ridden by local raddlers* in southeast Michigan, featuring Clinton, Manchester, Wamplers Lake, Hayes State Park, Britton, and Tecumseh. (Click on the map image for route details. Click here for the clockwise version.)
*I discovered the term "raddler" (occasionally spelled "radler") from a bottle of Sam Adams Porch Rocker, a seasonal brew of the summer shandy variety. It's an old term for cyclists. As the story goes, the idea to blend beer with lemon soda originated with them, and so the recipe later came to be named after them.
*I discovered the term "raddler" (occasionally spelled "radler") from a bottle of Sam Adams Porch Rocker, a seasonal brew of the summer shandy variety. It's an old term for cyclists. As the story goes, the idea to blend beer with lemon soda originated with them, and so the recipe later came to be named after them.
Borges on the Couch (#2589)
This reversible route begins and ends in Albion, MI. It's a 302K course with 3936' of climbing. A delightful ramble around rural southeast Michigan, it features picturesque farmlands, historic small towns, lake views, and a long stretch of the Falling Waters Trail bike path. (Click on the map image for route details.)
- Registration and Waiver Forms
- Lodging is available at Super 9 Inn, 400 B-Drive North, Albion, MI 49224, 517-629-3966, or at Days Inn, 27644 C Dr North, Albion, MI 49224, 517-629-9411
Tri-Point 22 Populaire (#2638)
This reversible 149k course begins and ends in Coldwater, MI, circumnavigating the tri-point where the states of Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio converge. In addition to Coldwater, you'll visit the towns of Fremont, Angola, Montpelier, and Hillsdale. It's a great route for anyone pursuing the American Explorer Award. (Clicking on the map image take you the counterclockwise version on Ride With GPS. Clicking here will pull up the clockwise edition.)
- Registration and Waiver Forms
- A variety of lodging options are available in Coldwater. The Best Western Plus (630 E Chicago St., Coldwater, MI 49036; 517-279-0900) is close to the start.
Adrian-Albion-Adrian (#2271)
This route begins and ends in Adrian, MI. The total distance is 202K, with 3129' of elevation gain. It offers riders a scenic jaunt through southeast Michigan, featuring a taste of Lenawee, Hillsdale, Jackson, and Calhoun counties, with lake views and a segment of the Falling Waters Trail bike path. (Click on the map image for route details.)
- Registration and Waiver Forms
- Lodging is available at Carlton Lodge, 1629 West Maumee Street, Adrian, MI 49221, 888-335-6343