the curious randonneur: Sillinesses

Sillinesses

It is my contention that this world has gotten too damn serious. Not without good reason, these are tough times to be sure. We could all count the ways.

As an example, I know that I can get obsessive about PBP preparations and such. I go there in a heartbeat. Just ask DartreDame. But, taking nothing from the seriousness of the times, it doesn't mean we shouldn't be silly from time to time. Am I right or am I right? Right.

So on this page I will put the links to my sillier posts, but I'm also sprinkling in some silly (or sweet) photos, most of which are not cycling-related. They are simply reminders that accompanying our responsibilities to making this world a little better, we've also got the Gods-given right to be silly from time to time!

Here are some of my sillier posts:

Here are some sillier photos. You may not know the faces, but I'm hoping the sentiments translate. Here you go:

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What the heck is a Randonneur?

In General

In general terms, the French word randonneur is what in English we'd call an ambler or a rambler.

In Cycling

In cycling terms, a randonneur is a long distance cyclist who participates in non-competitive, organized cycling events called brevets. Brevets are typically 200k, 300k, 400k or 600k in length with specified time limits. The grandpapa of all is the Paris Brest Paris event which is 1200k in 90 hours. It is held every four years; next up is this August 21 - 25.

In France

Randonneuring began in France when the limits of cycling as a practical form of transportation were being explored and the bicycle was perhaps the central form of transportation for work and leisure for the masses.

As for me...

See my first post (May 31, 2009) for more on why I began this blog, and my personal randonneuring objectives.

Of Interest to the Curious

Sillinesses

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