<%3Fxml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"%3F> Seattle International Randonneurs http://www.seattlerando.org/index.php 2012-05-13T19:47:12Z Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management 2006-11-19T22:32:38Z 2006-11-19T22:32:38Z http://www.seattlerando.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13:welcome&catid=7:faqs&Itemid=25 Administrator webmaster@seattlerandonneur.org

<p><strong>Randonneuring</strong> is long-distance unsupported endurance cycling. This style of riding is non-competitive in nature, and self-sufficiency is paramount. Participation in randonneuring events is part of a long tradition that goes back to the beginning of the sport of cycling in France and Italy. Friendly camaraderie and perseverance are the hallmarks of randonneuring.&nbsp; </p>

<p><strong>Randonneuring</strong> is long-distance unsupported endurance cycling. This style of riding is non-competitive in nature, and self-sufficiency is paramount. Participation in randonneuring events is part of a long tradition that goes back to the beginning of the sport of cycling in France and Italy. Friendly camaraderie and perseverance are the hallmarks of randonneuring.&nbsp; </p> 2011-09-27T14:02:15Z 2011-09-27T14:02:15Z http://www.seattlerando.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=408:spring-400k-acp&catid=45:2012-brevets&Itemid=28 Albert Meerscheidt albert,meerscheidt@gmail.com

<p><span style="font-family: arial,geneva,helvetica;">The Spring 400k features a fairly flat route, a mix of busy and less-traveled roads and the chance to see the breakers of the Pacific Ocean and the shores of Puget Sound. This is the same route as in 2006 and 2010. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-family: arial,geneva,helvetica;">The Spring 400k features a fairly flat route, a mix of busy and less-traveled roads and the chance to see the breakers of the Pacific Ocean and the shores of Puget Sound. This is the same route as in 2006 and 2010. </span></p> 2012-03-30T15:03:50Z 2012-03-30T15:03:50Z http://www.seattlerando.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=425:sir-spring-annual-adopt-a-road-cleanup&catid=1:latest&Itemid=2 Albert Meerscheidt albert,meerscheidt@gmail.com

<p><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: ">Saturday, May 19, 2012</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "><br />Please RSVP through the registration link below<br /></span><a href="http://brevets.seattlerando.org/register_for_event/257" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: ">Register</span></a></p> <p> </p>

<p><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: ">Saturday, May 19, 2012</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "><br />Please RSVP through the registration link below<br /></span><a href="http://brevets.seattlerando.org/register_for_event/257" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: ">Register</span></a></p> <p> </p> 2011-06-11T04:10:01Z 2011-06-11T04:10:01Z http://www.seattlerando.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=376:lands-end-pbp-clothing&catid=44:2011-pbp Bill Dussler bdussler@comcast.net

<p><img class="caption" src="http://www.seattlerando.org/images/PBP_2011/pbp_2011_small.jpg" border="0" title="PBP 2011" align="left" />Lands End is having a promotion <strong>waiving the $8.50 logo application fee.</strong> Use promo code <strong>WELOGO</strong> at checkout, through 3/30. Embroidered logos can be added to any of the articles in the Lands End store, including t-shirts, polos, jackets and bags.</p>

<p><img class="caption" src="http://www.seattlerando.org/images/PBP_2011/pbp_2011_small.jpg" border="0" title="PBP 2011" align="left" />Lands End is having a promotion <strong>waiving the $8.50 logo application fee.</strong> Use promo code <strong>WELOGO</strong> at checkout, through 3/30. Embroidered logos can be added to any of the articles in the Lands End store, including t-shirts, polos, jackets and bags.</p> 2011-09-27T14:02:15Z 2011-09-27T14:02:15Z http://www.seattlerando.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=404:2011-10-31-02-10-19&catid=45:2012-brevets&Itemid=28 Albert Meerscheidt albert,meerscheidt@gmail.com

<div> <div> <div style="color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> <div>Make your room reservations now.  I have reserved all 9 rooms at the Hotel Packwood for August 3 & 4.  Please contact them directly to put a room under your name and credit card.</div> <div />

<div> <div> <div style="color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> <div>Make your room reservations now.  I have reserved all 9 rooms at the Hotel Packwood for August 3 & 4.  Please contact them directly to put a room under your name and credit card.</div> <div /> 2011-09-27T05:02:08Z 2011-09-27T05:02:08Z http://www.seattlerando.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=384:2012-ride-schedule&catid=1:latest&Itemid=2 billd_editor bdussler@gmail.com

<p>We'll have another full calendar next year, with plenty of volunteer opportunities. Be sure to come to the Annual Meeting on Oct 8th to sign up for something!</p> <p>1/7-2/25 - Winter Training Series<br />3/4 (Sun) - 100k<br />3/10 - 200k<br />3/17 - Alternate 200k (Bellingham)<br />3/24 - 300k<br />3/31 - Alternate 300k (Olympia)<br />4/6-8 - Fleche NW<br />4/19-22 - NW Crank<br />4/16-22 - Brevet Week (4/16 600k, 4/18 300k, <br />4/19 off, 4/20 200k, 4/21 400k)<br />5/12 - 400k<br />6/2 - 600k<br /><br />6/23-26 - Cascade 1200 (and 1000)<br /><br />7/7 Summer Series 100k<br />7/21 Summer Series 200k<br />8/4 Summer Series 300k<br />8/16 1000k (with 400k)<br />8/18 Summer Series 400k<br />8/26 (Sun) Mountain 110k Populaire<br />9/8    Summer Series 600k<br />9/21 1000k<br /><br />10/6 Annual Meeting</p>

<p>We'll have another full calendar next year, with plenty of volunteer opportunities. Be sure to come to the Annual Meeting on Oct 8th to sign up for something!</p> <p>1/7-2/25 - Winter Training Series<br />3/4 (Sun) - 100k<br />3/10 - 200k<br />3/17 - Alternate 200k (Bellingham)<br />3/24 - 300k<br />3/31 - Alternate 300k (Olympia)<br />4/6-8 - Fleche NW<br />4/19-22 - NW Crank<br />4/16-22 - Brevet Week (4/16 600k, 4/18 300k, <br />4/19 off, 4/20 200k, 4/21 400k)<br />5/12 - 400k<br />6/2 - 600k<br /><br />6/23-26 - Cascade 1200 (and 1000)<br /><br />7/7 Summer Series 100k<br />7/21 Summer Series 200k<br />8/4 Summer Series 300k<br />8/16 1000k (with 400k)<br />8/18 Summer Series 400k<br />8/26 (Sun) Mountain 110k Populaire<br />9/8    Summer Series 600k<br />9/21 1000k<br /><br />10/6 Annual Meeting</p> 2011-10-18T05:54:00Z 2011-10-18T05:54:00Z http://www.seattlerando.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=396:the-monthly-populaire-page&catid=45:2012-brevets&Itemid=28 Albert Meerscheidt albert,meerscheidt@gmail.com

<p>Have you heard about randonneuring, considered learning more, but been intimidated by the stories of epic climbs of Mt Rainier through the night, or rides from Seattle to Montana?  Perhaps you have been close to dipping a toe in the rando waters but were not sure how you would get to the ride start out in the boonies by 5:00am.  If so, Seattle International Randonneurs (SIR) is offering you a free opportunity to experience randonneuring on a ‘wade in’, not a ‘dive in’ basis, here is what you can expect:</p>

<p>Have you heard about randonneuring, considered learning more, but been intimidated by the stories of epic climbs of Mt Rainier through the night, or rides from Seattle to Montana?  Perhaps you have been close to dipping a toe in the rando waters but were not sure how you would get to the ride start out in the boonies by 5:00am.  If so, Seattle International Randonneurs (SIR) is offering you a free opportunity to experience randonneuring on a ‘wade in’, not a ‘dive in’ basis, here is what you can expect:</p> 2011-09-27T14:02:15Z 2011-09-27T14:02:15Z http://www.seattlerando.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=397:spring-200k&catid=45:2012-brevets&Itemid=28 Albert Meerscheidt albert,meerscheidt@gmail.com

<p>Come and enjoy a ride that features views of Mt. Rainier, quiet roads, and a trek into the historical town of Wilkenson - all within 200K. If that's not enough, you can bank on a stop at Black Diamond and its famous bakery and a trip (only one this year) up your favorite Kent East Hill!</p> <p><a href="http://www.seattlerando.org/sir_content/rides/ride_archive/200km/200km_1_2012.xls" target="_blank">Final, properly formatted, Cue Sheet posted</a></p> <p>Some pre-ride notes to whet your appetite.</p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span>It was a very pleasant route and perfect for the 1st brevet of the season.  The hardest hill on the ride is towards the beginning.  Much of the ride is on familiar roads.  The hill at the end is nicely tapered and an appropriate end to a wonderful ride.</span></p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;">I just want to add that I enjoyed the route from beginning to end, but the descent down the Orting Kapowsin Highway at around 175 km alone is well worth the price of admission. A very nice treat!</p> <p>Click Read More to see the Pre Ride Report</p>

<p>Come and enjoy a ride that features views of Mt. Rainier, quiet roads, and a trek into the historical town of Wilkenson - all within 200K. If that's not enough, you can bank on a stop at Black Diamond and its famous bakery and a trip (only one this year) up your favorite Kent East Hill!</p> <p><a href="http://www.seattlerando.org/sir_content/rides/ride_archive/200km/200km_1_2012.xls" target="_blank">Final, properly formatted, Cue Sheet posted</a></p> <p>Some pre-ride notes to whet your appetite.</p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span>It was a very pleasant route and perfect for the 1st brevet of the season.  The hardest hill on the ride is towards the beginning.  Much of the ride is on familiar roads.  The hill at the end is nicely tapered and an appropriate end to a wonderful ride.</span></p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;">I just want to add that I enjoyed the route from beginning to end, but the descent down the Orting Kapowsin Highway at around 175 km alone is well worth the price of admission. A very nice treat!</p> <p>Click Read More to see the Pre Ride Report</p> 2007-12-21T09:53:01Z 2007-12-21T09:53:01Z http://www.seattlerando.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=228:come-ride-with-the-randonneurs&catid=30:-membership-&Itemid=31 Albert Meerscheidt albert,meerscheidt@gmail.com

<p><span style="font-family: Arial">Randonneuring is self-supported long-distance cycling. It's a great sport for those who love to ride their bikes, like to explore new roads, and wonder what is over the next hill. Our rides are scenic and challenging.  Perhaps most enjoyable is the camaraderie among randonneurs. Randonneuring is not a race,  but the time limits makes it challenging nonetheless. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial">Randonneuring is a big tent where every rider finds his or her challenge. Some aspire to finish within the time limit, others try to set a personal best, yet others want to go as fast as possible. Some concentrate on the longest distances, others do the day rides (100, 200 and 300 km). All are randonneurs. At Seattle International Randonneurs, each rider is respected. We are all out to have fun.<br /></span></p> <p> </p>

<p><span style="font-family: Arial">Randonneuring is self-supported long-distance cycling. It's a great sport for those who love to ride their bikes, like to explore new roads, and wonder what is over the next hill. Our rides are scenic and challenging.  Perhaps most enjoyable is the camaraderie among randonneurs. Randonneuring is not a race,  but the time limits makes it challenging nonetheless. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial">Randonneuring is a big tent where every rider finds his or her challenge. Some aspire to finish within the time limit, others try to set a personal best, yet others want to go as fast as possible. Some concentrate on the longest distances, others do the day rides (100, 200 and 300 km). All are randonneurs. At Seattle International Randonneurs, each rider is respected. We are all out to have fun.<br /></span></p> <p> </p> 2007-06-05T19:40:17Z 2007-06-05T19:40:17Z http://www.seattlerando.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=170:email-list-servers&catid=7:faqs&Itemid=25 BrevetOrganizer webmaster2006@seattlerandonneur.org

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