On Saturday August 9 I’m volunteering to support riders on The Railway City 100 km Populaire and 200 km Brevet in St Thomas, Ontario.
The ride starts at 8am and is designed to have you back at the Railway City Brewery for lunch. If you are continuing on to complete the 200 km distance you head westerly and are back for dinner. It’s a great route with supported controls at 50 km and 150km. The butterfly shape means you are never further than 25 km from support. That feels nice.
I am a big fan of volunteering to support sporting events. Volunteers make the wheels go round!
From the Club Board, Chapter representatives and even people in Paris, France help ensure randonneuring events happen.
Routes are carefully designed and scheduled to allow folks to meet criteria for medals, qualify for Paris-Breast-Paris (PBP) and get all the distances in.
Last year I rode the 100 km distance. It was the furthest I had ridden in many years.
The route is relatively flat and easy to navigate. It’s a great introduction to other riders and the sport in general.
So to pay forward the support I got I chose to volunteer again this year. I’d love to see you there!
You get a free trial ride without paying for a membership. You can find the routes, other details and the registration link here: Huron Chapter Rides
So…are you Rando curious? Come on out! I’ll be at the controls with snacks, sodas and a smile.
