{"id":2,"date":"2011-02-12T19:11:26","date_gmt":"2011-02-12T19:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nerandonneurs.org\/nersite\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2015-09-16T06:41:38","modified_gmt":"2015-09-16T11:41:38","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ner.bike\/nersite\/?page_id=2","title":{"rendered":"About NER"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New England Randonneurs, Inc. was incorporated on February 19th, 2009 to organize and promote Randonneuring in New England. We manage the Boston Brevet Series — one of the longest running brevet series in the United States. We’re an officially recognized organization of Randonneurs USA<\/a> and Audux Club Parisien<\/a>, the national and international sanctioning bodies for Randonneuring. We are a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization.<\/p>\n

Current New England Randonneurs, Inc. board members<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Randonneuring<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In short, Randonneuring is a noncompetitive, timed, endurance cycling sport. Riders depart together along predetermined routes that are generally 200 kilometers or longer. In order to ensure that riders follow the route precisely, checkpoints are established every 40-75 miles where riders must get a card signed, proving that they reached that point within a certain amount of time. Rides 200k and longer are called Brevets — a Brevet Series consists of four rides of 200k, 300k, 400k, and 600k lengths. Once a full series has been completed, riders are eligible to participate in longer events, with the pinnacle event being Paris-Brest-Paris<\/a>, a 1200k Grande Randonnee held along the same historic route every four years in France.<\/p>\n

Randonneuring isn’t racing nor cyclotouring. Unlike cyclotouring, riders are expected to maintain a minimum pace throughout the entire duration of the event. (Generally 15kph or faster.) Unlike racing, there is no distinction for finishing a route before others — all riders finishing within the time limit are honored equally. While some riders race against the clock for a “personal best” many prefer to just enjoy the ride with friends.<\/p>\n

For more information about randonneuring, visit the RUSA website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About New England Randonneurs, Inc <\/strong><\/h3>\n

For years, the Boston Brevet Series (BBS) had been organized and\u00a0run by one person, with the help\u00a0of some very dedicated volunteers. It was founded by Charlie\u00a0Lamb as a means of preparing\u00a0local randonneurs and randonneuses for 1200k events, particularly Paris-Brest-Paris. In\u00a0the early 90s it was taken over\u00a0by Dave Jordan. Between the\u00a0two, a brevet series was created\u00a0that developed a nationwide\u00a0reputation as the premier series\u00a0for its support, routes, and participation.<\/p>\n

Bruce and Tracey Ingle took\u00a0over the series in the early 2000s\u00a0and did their best to fill some\u00a0mighty big shoes. Familiar\u00a0routes were modified a little, and\u00a0new routes were developed. <\/p>\n

As the Series grew in number of events and participants, it became clear that a new way of managing the series was in order and thus New\u00a0England Randonneurs, Inc. was\u00a0founded.\u00a0NER\u00a0leads the region with a team-based approach to putting on an\u00a0annual brevet series. We\u00a0encourage participation by many,\u00a0and ensure that no one or few\u00a0people shoulder the burden.<\/p>\n

New England Randonneurs is now growing\u00a0beyond\u00a0the Boston Brevet Series. With the help of some dedicated Northern Vermonters we’re now offering rides around Burlington, VT and elsewhere in New England.<\/p>\n

Bylaws of the New England Randonneurs, Inc.<\/a> (Updated July, 2014)<\/p>\n

Contacting New England Randonneurs, Inc.<\/h2>\n

Contact us using the handy email form<\/a>. Send general inquires to the Regional Brevet Administrator (RBA) or NER President. <\/p>\n

You can also join the NER mailing list<\/a> here. This low traffic list is a good place to ask questions and discuss randonneuring in New England.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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