Author Topic: Round The Year Randonneurs Log  (Read 422457 times)

mcshroom

  • Mushroom
Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1000 on: 26 August, 2013, 11:34:42 am »
If the ride doesnt qualify for AUK validation, then it certainly shouldn't for any other award.

This.

If you enter a ride then only completing what you committed to should count IMHO.
Climbs like a sprinter, sprints like a climber!

LittleWheelsandBig

  • Whimsy Rider
Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1001 on: 26 August, 2013, 11:41:20 am »
If the ride doesnt qualify for AUK validation, then it certainly shouldn't for any other award.

This.

You are both being more fundamentalist than the RRtY organiser. There is more to long distance riding than just AUK validation. From the RRtY FAQ:
"Can I claim an RRtY ... using the Raid Alpine?
No, unless you can demonstrate that you've ridden it at Randonneur pace (see AUK regulation 5.7)."

For interest's sake, 1 of my RRtY used some UAF brevets ('real Audax') as qualifiers. They were BR distances ridden within BR time limits but are not recognised by AUK.
Wheel meet again, don't know where, don't know when...

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1002 on: 26 August, 2013, 11:43:14 am »
If the ride doesnt qualify for AUK validation, then it certainly shouldn't for any other award.

Most definitely.   On the LEL question.  I believe some time ago Memsec said that if people wanted part of LEL to be counted then they would have to get a POP at 00:01 or later on the 1st August and then ride 200 or more k to the finish.  I am not sure if they would also have to let him know that they were planning on doing this in advance, but I think they should.

Geoff
Only those that dare to go too far, know how far they can go.   T S Elliot

Phil W

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1003 on: 26 August, 2013, 04:30:27 pm »
Just to mention: the excellent Manotea has a big workload, and three other DIY organisers can deal with your DIY by GPS entries (their work isn't restricted to particular regions). See the AUK website, DIYs - DIY by GPS.

I've a personal involvement, but am not trying to steal riders!

Thanks

Phil W

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1004 on: 26 August, 2013, 08:24:41 pm »
Just to mention: the excellent Manotea has a big workload, and three other DIY organisers can deal with your DIY by GPS entries (their work isn't restricted to particular regions). See the AUK website, DIYs - DIY by GPS.

I've a personal involvement, but am not trying to steal riders!

Thanks

Since you hinted Tony. I have just submitted  my entry to you for my GPS 200k DIY for next Saturday to keep my RRTY going.

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1005 on: 26 August, 2013, 10:56:31 pm »

 :)  Honoured!

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1006 on: 27 August, 2013, 08:53:53 am »
Subject to validation I'm now 2 up.  I could stop if I wanted to, but I think I'll bat on for a bit.  Northern Dales for Sept and then I really would like to do some riding in Wales during Oct half term.  Hopefully we will return to our normal moist, mild winters instead of these snowfests of recent times!

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1007 on: 27 August, 2013, 09:42:21 am »
Subject to validation I'm now 2 up. I could stop if I wanted to, but I think I'll bat on for a bit.  Northern Dales for Sept and then I really would like to do some riding in Wales during Oct half term.  Hopefully we will return to our normal moist, mild winters instead of these snowfests of recent times!

My bold  isn't that what most addicts say   :demon:
Only those that dare to go too far, know how far they can go.   T S Elliot

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1008 on: 27 August, 2013, 10:22:24 am »
I stopped last December.  After completing my 10th RRTY.  Stopping was very hard, but ultimately quite satisfying.

The fact that I've ridden a 200k audax each month in 2013 so far is purely a coincidence.

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1009 on: 27 August, 2013, 11:04:20 am »
 :)

Fidgetbuzz

  • L sp MOON. 1st R sp MARS . At X SO sp STARS
Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1010 on: 27 August, 2013, 01:26:29 pm »
I am right with you Phil D. I have stopped too - after getting to 10 - its beyond my tiny brain to know whether I am now on 12 no 2, and 11 number 10 as well - so i have just given up - but just keep riding when I fancy an outing.

Now if Memsec did count over 10 - then I might know where I was - but for the moment -- I dont care - although I am prepared to admit that I would not want to have  a month without a 200 -- but that is not because I am keeping a RRTY going.
I was an accountant until I discovered Audax !!

3peaker

  • RRTY Mad 42 up
Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1011 on: 27 August, 2013, 01:45:44 pm »
I stopped last December.  After completing my 10th RRTY.  Stopping was very hard, but ultimately quite satisfying.

The fact that I've ridden a 200k audax each month in 2013 so far is purely a coincidence.

So you have not 'really stopped'; just relaxing from the pressure of making UltraRRTY.

My achieving UltraRRTYConsec in Jun was a considerable relief, considering I had to recover from a broken L femur (Dec 12). After picking up the 2/mth thread through to July, I was relieved 2 days ago to complete an August 200. Relieved, as I am 4 weeks into recovery from a (LEL sustained) broken R Scapula. Good job I have a Turbo at home to keep the legs in trim.
SteveP

Promoting : Cheltenham Flyer 200, Cider with Rosie 150, Character Coln 100.

mikewigley

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1012 on: 27 August, 2013, 01:49:11 pm »
Now if Memsec did count over 10 ...

... but he doesn't.

3peaker

  • RRTY Mad 42 up
Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1013 on: 27 August, 2013, 03:41:19 pm »
Now if Memsec did count over 10 ...

... but he doesn't.

Just wait till you have a double-Ultra claim. You gave in for 5 and then 10.......
SteveP

Promoting : Cheltenham Flyer 200, Cider with Rosie 150, Character Coln 100.

Reg.T

  • "You don't have to go fast; you just have to go."
Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1014 on: 27 August, 2013, 05:07:33 pm »
Still working towards RRTY #1 here...

12/12: Cotswolds & Mendips group perm 200
01/13: January Sale 200
02/13: Sam Weller's ... Wochma 200
03/13: March Madness 200
04/13: Yr Elenydd 300
05/13: Bryan Chapman 600
06/13: Pendle 600
07/13: LEL 1400
08/13: Severn Estuary 200 perm (STV)
Just turn me loose let me straddle my old saddle
Underneath the western skies

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1015 on: 27 August, 2013, 06:43:27 pm »
relieved 2 days ago to complete an August 200

Hooray!!

Phil W

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1016 on: 31 August, 2013, 08:04:13 pm »
Well that's the 200km done for August. Georgeous day, but the wind moved round to give a headwind all the way round. Reminds me of last day of LEL.  3 closed roads, but I made it through with a little field traversing. A pasty, 3 packets of fruit pastels and a packet of wine gums not really replaced the calories. Must remember not to leave majority of cash on shelf in hall. Right off to Chinese to uchase some calories supplemented with beer.

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1017 on: 02 September, 2013, 03:54:52 pm »
Finished mine yesterday, so still subject to validation.   :)
Oct 2012. ECE to the End of Summer ride from Stevanage  200km
Nov 2012 DIY to Saffron Walden via Dartford Crossing   200km
Dec 2012 DIY to Gatwick and back via Ashdown Forest   200km
Jan 2013 DIY to Margate and back via Hythe   200km
Feb 2013 DIY to Romney Marsh via Dover  200km
Mar 2013 Man of Kent Audax 200km
April 2013 DIY on route of Oasts and Coasts to Dover 200km
May 2013 DIY to Leicester via Tower Bridge, London  200km
June 2013 ECE to Faeries Flattest 300km Audax  400km
July 2013 Rutland Weekend  Audax 300km
Aug 2013  LEL  Pocklington to Loughton Section. Started on 1st Aug
Sep 2013 DIY to Saffron Walden via Dartford Crossing  200km
I have enjoyed the challenge, but I am not thinking of repeating this for a while. I have also done an SR series two years in a row. Next season is going to be quieter, with a ramp up for 2015 for PBP.

Martin

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1018 on: 02 September, 2013, 04:00:16 pm »
2006     :thumbsup:           
2007      :thumbsup:     
2008        :thumbsup:   
2009            :'( crashed and burned after 10 months
2010          :thumbsup:
2011  X5      :thumbsup:         
2012            :thumbsup:

12.1.13 Whitchurch Winter Wind-down based DIY 200 from home
9.2.13 Whitchurch Winter Wind-down based DIY 200 from home
2.3.13 Double Dutch route check DIY 200
6.4.13 Meridian Hills perm 200
11.5.13 Around Weald Expedition perm 200
2.6.13 Meridian Hills perm 200
7.7.13 Around Weald Expedition calendar 200
4.8.13 Meridian Hills perm 200
1.9.13 New Forest On and Off Shore 200

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1019 on: 02 September, 2013, 04:51:00 pm »
Great end to my first RRTY around the Isle of Wight and New Forest, came in as Lantern Rouge again although plenty of time to spare. seems to have been a feature of the season.

Just means I get to clear up the remaining pasta, beans, custard, apple pie, rice, peaches etc as tail end Charlie.

Perhaps if I did not indulge I could ride faster!

Silly Suffolk booked for the start of year 2

marcusjb

  • Full of bon courage.
Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1020 on: 02 September, 2013, 04:57:40 pm »
^^Good work!

I am sure we could all ride faster if we spent last time eating and chatting - but where's the fun?
Right! What's next?

Ooooh. That sounds like a daft idea.  I am in!

andyp

  • Andrew Preston
Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1021 on: 03 September, 2013, 10:57:41 am »
hi,
After a great day out in the sunshine on Sunday (subject to validation) my 'Dorset Coast Around the Year' challenge has now 3 chillier/windier rides to go before completion...
Jan   Dorset Coast 200
Feb   Dorset Coast 200 x 2
Mar   Dorset Coast 200 + 300 AAA DIY
April   Dorset Coast 200 (calendar) + 200 DIY + Hardboiled 300
May   Dorset Coast 200 + 200 AAA DIY + BCM 600
June   Dorset Coast 200
July   Dorset Coast 200 + LEL
Aug   Dorset Coast 200
Sept   Dorset Coast 200
:)

marcusjb

  • Full of bon courage.
Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1022 on: 03 September, 2013, 11:04:55 am »
I had seen you ride this quite a bit on strava, hadn't realised that was what you were up to.

Great ride to choose for sure!

Keep up the good work.
Right! What's next?

Ooooh. That sounds like a daft idea.  I am in!

caerau

  • SR x 3 - PBP fail but 1090 km - hey - not too bad
Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1023 on: 03 September, 2013, 11:46:22 am »
I'm thinking of doing the Dorset Coast next year as I may try and drag my brother around it - he lives in Dorset which helps :-)


Now I know who to follow to ensure I don't get lost  ;D
It's a reverse Elvis thing.

Hillbilly

Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log
« Reply #1024 on: 03 September, 2013, 01:05:35 pm »
I had noticed that I had done a 300km each month since April and had a vague idea of an RRTY based on continuing this streak through the winter.  But you know what, I can't be arsed.  So rather than get all obsessive about it, I'm going to jump off that particularly intense and sick inducing merry-go-round this month and as a result will simply "relax" by ticking off my Dec-Nov 2xRRTY relying on 200s.  Feels kind of liberating...


Month  |  Event 1  |  Event 2
Dec 12  |  Around Weald Expedition 200  |  DIY 200
Jan 13  |  DIY 200  |  DIY 200
Feb 13  |  Around Weald Expedition 200  |  DIY 200
Mar 13  |  Around Weald Expedition 200  |  Meridian Hills 200
Apr 13  |  Hard Boiled 300  |  Valley of the Rocks 200
May 13  |  Porkers 400  |  Bryan Chapman 600
Jun 13  |  Brimstone 600  |  Pendle 600
Jul 13  |  Park Rash and Swaledale 200  |  Pennine Series 3B 300
Aug 13  |  Tregaron Dragon 200  |  Elan and Ystwyth 200
Sep 13  |  Pystill Packing Momma 200  |  Barcud Coch 200
Oct 13  |  ?  |  ?
Nov 13  |  ?  |  ?