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Number of Riders Home City RUSA No. Total Rides Total Km 14 4 22 15 14 6 7 18 0 0 20 1 2 13 4 10 0 9 3 1 0 2 23 3 1 0 2 5 2 5 1 6 0 4 7 8 0 13 10
Adamiak, Matthew Centennial, CO 17403 2 300                                                                       6:51   9:07  
Ainapure, Rohit Denver, CO 17320 1 400                                                           17:48                  
Allen, Colin Longmont, CO 15866 6 1829 6:36   3:32                     29:38 6:54 14:17               14:50                              
Andrews, Amy C Bountiful, UT 15105 1 1200                                             83:51                                
Bell, Matthew Boise, ID 11547 1 1200                                             88:25                                
Bordelon, Jason C Arvada, CO 16971 2 400                                                                           7:22 6:44
Brillhart, Dave Orlando, FL 11587 1 1200                                             85:49                                
Bush, Debbie B Fort Collins, CO 13567 1 200               10:18                                                              
Charton, Robert B Rohnert Park, CA 15921 1 400                                                           18:04                  
Chu, A Arvada, CO 17070 1 110         5:04                                                                    
Conley, Christopher Highlands Ranch, CO 12918 1 110         4:52                                                                    
Cooper, Trent Denver, CO 14496 2 312 8:10   3:45                                                                        
Crimmins, Stephen Fort Collins, CO 16952 1 200       7:39                                                                      
Dawe, Nick D Austin, TX 11908 1 200                                   12:19                                          
Driscoll, Dan Arlington, TX 390 2 1400                                   12:19         85:34                                
Ehlman II, Thomas N Broomfield, CO 8770 1 200                                   12:19                                          
Ellis, John Lee Lafayette, CO 153 4 1500               10:20     14:18     38:24         19:03                                        
Foley, Paul A Golden, CO 1471 4 610 7:51       4:47                                                             6:51   9:07  
Fretz, Michael Berkeley, CA 14813 1 1200                                             83:51                                
Fulmer, Madeline I Denver, CO 16220 2 322           5:03   9:08                                                              
Gardes, Yonnel Bellevue, WA 12559 1 1200                                             82:45                                
Geddes Jr, David William Avon, CO 17486 1 100                                                                       6:51      
Goguely, Emile R Longmont, CO 15306 1 112     3:37                                                                        
Gravesen, Jens Virum 16357 1 1200                                             84:19                                
Gustafson, Kyle R Lakewood, CO 11922 1 200       7:58                                                                      
Halaska, Michael J Thornton, CO 16817 1 400                                     16:56                                        
Harding, Dustin B Loveland, CO 12631 15 4410       8:24 5:16   9:42 9:08     12:28     35:44   19:07                     65:50 10:10 12:11     8:29     11:12 6:51   8:26 9:10
Hawes, Kyle Arvada, CO 17045 1 200       7:16                                                                      
Hoff, Peter E Longmont, CO 3230 3 1200                               21:03   12:19                         32:21                
Howell, Jim Niwot, CO 11847 7 1500 6:29     6:45       8:19     11:17                                 9:38                   7:19 6:28
Hulett, Jeffrey R Golden, CO 9592 4 912     4:22 7:58                       19:07   12:19                                          
Jones, Lloyd Westminster, CO 5692 13 3012 7:34   3:59 7:10     7:10 7:47     11:01         16:09     16:44                 9:01       7:22     9:09     7:46 7:17
Jurczynski, Ann Benoit Box Elder, SD 10504 1 300                     10:38                                                        
Jurczynski, John Box Elder, SD 2190 1 300                     10:38                                                        
Kaminski, Jason Longmont, CO 13500 1 112     3:59                                                                        
Katzir, Tal Tel Aviv 16371 1 1200                                             85:51                                
Khan, Rashid Fort Collins, CO 11754 10 3124 8:10   4:22   5:16     9:08     12:28     35:44               72:07                       10:17       9:07 9:10
Klaes, Kevin Boulder, CO 16410 7 3022           3:59 6:41 6:56     11:57     35:55   15:17             84:40                                
Knox, Garry Palo Alto, CA 12361 1 112     4:54                                                                        
Kovalenko, Oksana I Broomfield, CO 11133 1 200                                   12:19                                          
Kreger, Matt Redmond, WA 11882 1 1200                                             83:51                                
Lagerlof, Erik J Centennial, CO 14427 7 1410 9:58     11:09 5:21     10:27     14:07                                               11:00     9:29  
Landry, Joe Dallas, TX 14992 1 1200                                             86:09                                
Ledru, Pascal Denver, CO 9094 9 2322   7:47 4:22   5:16   8:02       12:28     35:08                           10:10   18:44               9:07  
Lesy, Nico Mortsel 17338 1 200                                                       10:10                      
Lewis, Thomas Seattle, WA 14332 2 1800                                       33:53     82:38                                
Liu, Paul Oakland, CA 1629 1 1200                                             86:09                                
Long, Beth Denver, CO 2145 1 112     5:02                                                                        
Lowe, Mark Arvada, CO 6026 8 2417 7:10     7:10       7:05     12:22   14:30   7:12                 15:36 38:55                            
Mangin, L John Loveland, CO 1679 11 2824 8:10   4:22   5:16   9:42 9:08     12:28     35:44   19:07                           18:44       10:17   6:51      
McGuire, Brian R Phoenix, AZ 7406 1 1200                                             85:49                                
Metzler, Jason Bartlett Fort Collins, CO 8421 3 532         5:16 6:23         14:08                                                        
Moore, Jennifer Fort Collins, CO 11755 10 3044 8:10   4:22   5:16 5:11   9:08     12:28     35:44               72:07                               9:07 9:10
Morris, Avry Westminster, CO 16964 3 1100       8:24             11:17     37:32                                                  
Murray, Christopher M Loveland, CO 17019 3 412         5:16                                                         10:17   6:51      
Myers, Brent D Denver, CO 2129 1 112     5:02                                                                        
Nicholson, Jack Arnold, MD 7203 1 1200                                             86:32                                
O'Brian, Conor Boulder, CO 17271 1 1200                                             80:45                                
Qayyum, Kashif Boulder, CO 8214 3 612     4:22         9:49     13:46                                                        
Rada, Mark Z Kokomo, IN 13243 2 1312     4:54                                       89:05                                
Ramos, Mateo P Longmont, CO 11863 2 312     3:20                                                         8:08              
Rosenthal, Harris Denver, CO 11956 1 112     3:59                                                                        
Rudolph, Stephen L. Westminster, CO 11941 4 712     3:59                                                         7:22     9:09       7:17
Rundle, Marc A Denver, CO 16990 3 512     3:59         7:47                                                     9:09        
Sandle, Robb Denver, CO 17450 1 200                                                                           9:07  
Schauland, Ben Seattle, WA 15330 1 1200                                             82:45                                
Sigmond, Bennett M Broomfield, CO 11228 4 634 10:28   5:11 9:57   6:04                                                                  
Skidmore, Stefani L Denver, CO 16991 1 112     4:22                                                                        
Smith, Vernon M Monument, CO 1842 11 4700       8:24       9:08     12:28     35:44   19:07             85:07       65:50         8:29     11:12     8:26 9:10
Sunset, Timothy Oluf Denver, CO 16221 1 200               9:08                                                              
Tom, Dan Salida, CO 16810 2 400   7:47   8:08                                                                      
Tomioka, Yasuhiko Kawagoe-shi Saitama-ken 17270 1 1200                                             87:56                                
Turek, Michael Gerald Longmont, CO 10173 10 2810   7:47     5:16     10:18     12:28     35:44   19:07   12:19                       18:44               9:07 9:10
Turner, Jason Loveland, CO 11024 11 2634 7:34   3:45 7:03   5:00   7:52     11:17   18:05     17:10                         12:11     8:29             7:17
Vacek, Veronika Golden, CO 15768 1 200                                   12:19                                          
Warren, Corinne D Monument, CO 7898 9 2327 8:10     7:20 5:39   8:02       11:29     29:38 7:57                 20:06                     9:52        
Wasmund, Stephen L Bountiful, UT 7562 1 1200                                             83:51                                
Watts, William Indianapolis, IN 5365 1 1200                                             89:05                                
Weigel, Beverly Thornton, CO 17448 1 100                                                                       6:51      
Weigel, David Wheat Ridge, CO 14088 9 2969 7:51 7:47     4:47   8:02             29:38 7:57               84:40                     10:17   6:51      
Wong, Felix Fort Collins, CO 2015 1 300                       12:22                                                      
Wright, Pamela Fort Worth, TX 3205 1 200                                   12:19                                          


2024 Randonnée Summaries
Brevets · Populaires · Team Events


JANUARY - MARCH
APRIL - JUNE
JULY - SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER - DECEMBER

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BREVETS + POPULAIRES
Dustin Harding
Pascal Ledru
Mark Lowe
Lloyd Jones
John Mangin
Noah Schabacker
Vernon Smith
Mike Turek
Corinne Warren
David Weigel
John Lee Ellis
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Beth Long
Kirsten Bell
Beverly Weigel
Pam Wright
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200k -- 7 December 2024 -- Roggen Roundabout
RUSA# Time   Rider
169716:44Bordelon, Jason
126319:10Harding, Dustin
118476:28Howell, Jim
56927:17Jones, Lloyd
117549:10Khan, Rashid
117559:10Moore, Jennifer
119417:17Rudolph, Stephen
18429:10Smith, Vernon
101739:10Turek, Michael
110247:17Turner, Jason
Roggen Roundabout

Mike Turek reports:" 10 starters and 10 finishers 10 rode out to our favorite winter haunt, Roggen CO! Chilly (27F at start) but sunny weather and dry roads greeted the peloton has as we rode out from Louisville ... mostly together…the velomobile hanging back early on. Pretty soon a blur of motion sped past, just figured it must be Jim. After a few miles of chatting, the serious guys ramped up to their comfortable pace…the party team stopped for a besoin naturel. We also followed the Non-Highway route option to Roggen allowing us to cheer the fast riders on their way home. Again, we believe the blue and white blur was in fact Jim, but not sure. The return to Louisville awarded us with frequent views of Front Range, "it never gets old". We were blessed to see John Mangin at the end; he had to route past his house to take care of their "farm".

Thanks to Mike Turek for leading!

-jle

JLE photos



 
Mike Turek photos

Jim "Rocket" Howell??

Jason Bordelon

Steve, Jason and Lloyd
 

Wonderful views!

Outside Roggen Store


 
200k -- 2 November 2024 -- Platteville Poke-Along
RUSA# Time   Rider
174039:07Adamiak, Matthew
169717:22Bordelon, Jason
14719:07Foley, Paul
126318:26Harding, Dustin
118477:19Howell, Jim
56927:46Jones, Lloyd
117549:07Khan, Rashid
144279:29Lagerlof, Erik
90949:07Ledru, Pascal
117559:07Moore, Jennifer
174509:07Sandle, Robb ♣
18428:26Smith, Vernon
101739:07Turek, Michael
♣ first randonnée - welcome!
 
Most Cordial Platteville Poke-Along Ever?

13 starters and 13 finishers rode the Platteville Poke-Along 200k.

Thanks to Pascal Ledru for leading! A chilly start but mild, sunny afternoon in the low 60's on this last day of daylight saving time of 2024. Pascal adds, "A French cider stop at Chez Grace was the highlight of the ride."

-jle

Pascal Ledru photos



 
200km -- 26 19 October 2024 -- Colorado Front Range Dart Populaire
RUSA# Rider
 
Golden Mountain Goats (123 km)
7898Warren, Corinne (captain)
15866Allen, Colin
6026Lowe, Mark
 
Sore Arsenal (121 km)
14088Weigel, David (captain)
9592Hulett, Jeffrey
17247Tse, Matt
15768Vacek, Veronika
 
Wandering Adventurers (dnf)
11941Rudolph, Steve (captain)
4192Michel, Mark
5692Jones, Lloyd
11956Rosenthal, Harris
16990Rundle, Marc
 
First Front Range Dart Populaire Ever!

Corinne reports: "Three teams with a total of 12 started, and two teams with seven riders total finished. An unseasonably gorgeous late-October day set the stage for an enjoyable, if not altogether successful, Dart Populaire, RMCC's first. The not-too-intimidating prospect of riding 120k in 8 hours was handled by the three teams in different ways. Steve Rudolph's Wandering Adventurers team of RMCC club riders planned a Tuesday Night Climbing Ride on steroids, David Weigel's team Sore Arsenal decided to keep it low, mellow, and food-focused, and Corinne Warren's spare team of three, the Golden Mountain Goats, did a big loop with 24 miles of gravel, all climbs or descents. [The event had been postponed a week because of weather.]

"Sore Arsenal handled the ride in true Rouler fashion, stopping for coffee, having burgers and shakes for lunch, and generally enjoying a leisurely tour of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge. At hour 6, they were right at mile 57.5, like they should have been.

"The Wandering Adventurers did just that, and had a number of issues complicating their ride, including a mechanical necessitating a bike shop, two riders off the front getting lost in the foothills, and the other riders scattering down lower. Two actually did finish, but that wasn't enough to qualify as a team. Next time.

"The Golden Mountain Goats did not have a lot of wiggle room and took only one brief stop in Idaho Springs for some gas station pizza and a soda. Backloading the route with three steep dirt climbs in the second half, it was touch and go as to whether they would finish in time. At hour 6, they were only at mile 53.5 with 23.5 more miles and the two steepest climbs to go. But a well-timed tailwind helped deliver them to the bottom of the last climb, and they literally flew back into Golden to finish with time to spare.

"And with that, the first Rouler series was completed, a total of five rides, all with at least a taste of gravel, with two Gravel Rouleur series finishers: David Weigel and Corinne Warren."

Thanks to Corinne Warren for coordinating the teams, and to Corinne, David Weigel and Steve Rudolph for leading their teams!

-jle


GMG team
Colin Allen photo
 

Some of the Wanderers
Mark Michel photo

Sore Arsenal
David Weigel photo
 

Mountains and Dirt
Colin Allen photo
 

Fall Color
Mark Michel photo

After Party
Veronika Vacek photo
 
202k -- 12 October 2024 -- Apple Cider Sally Audax 100k
RUSA# Time   Rider
174036:51Adamiak, Matthew ♣
14716:51Foley, Paul
174866:51Geddes Jr, David ♣
126316:51Harding, Dustin
16796:51Mangin, John
170196:51Murray, Christopher ♣
174486:51Weigel, Beverly ♣
140886:51Weigel, David
♣ first randonnée - welcome!
First Ever Audax 100k Brevet!

8 starters and 8 finishers rode the inaugural Apple Cider Sally 100k Audax brevet. This included a delightful social stop at Chez Turek. Half the riders were first-timers, which is wonderful! Last but not least, a big welcome back to our dear friend Paul Foley!

Thanks to Dustin Harding for leading!

-jle

Dustin Harding photos

At the start!

Coming into the finish!
 
200k -- 5 October 2024 -- Buffaloberry
RUSA# Time   Rider
1263111:12Harding, Dustin
56929:09Jones, Lloyd
1442711:00Lagerlöf, Erik
119419:09Rudolph, Stephen
169909:09Rundle, Marc
184211:12Smith, Vernon
78989:52Warren, Corinne
First Buffaloberry 200k Ever!

7 starters and 7 finishers rode the inaugural Buffaloberry 200k. Corinne reports:

"The first running of the quasi-urban Buffaloberry 200k proved to be a nice change of pace from our northern events, with bike paths through scenic neighborhoods, rolling streets in posh residential areas, and a couple spots of gravel to lull riders out of complacency. The seven starters and seven finishers had to contend with unseasonable heat and plenty of wind. There was a construction detour that obliterated the bike path egress in Castle Rock and challenged both navigation skills and the ability to follow detour signs. Later in the day, some riders faced a town-wide blackout and were not able to buy food at the lunch control. There were a couple tricky spots where the route followed the more direct bike paths, but most of these were good, once you figured out where to get on to them. A straight shot on a bike path from east to west paralleling C470 ended the route, and was so nice now that three pedestrian bridges have been added to circumvent some of the more crowded intersections."

Thanks to Corinne Warren for leading and providing macaroons to fortify the riders!

-jle

Corinne Warren photos



 
202k -- 28 September 2024 -- Carr-nival Gravel Cruise
RUSA# Time   Rider
1175410:17Khan, Rashid
167910:17Mangin, L John
1701910:17Murray, Christopher
1408810:17Weigel, David
First Ever Carr-nival Gravel Cruise!

5 starters and 4 finishers rode the inaugural Carr-nival Gravel Cruise 202k. John Mangin reports:

"The inaugural Carr-nival Gravel Cruise brought both a pleasant morning and a challenging afternoon. The start was cool and calm and the first stretches of gravel on Cty Rd 17 were smooth and fast. The afternoon temperatures were well above normal, and combined with a headwind and loose gravel the conditions made for a long afternoon. The quiet roads with almost no traffic were appreciated. Given that this was the first mixed-surface 200km, it was a welcome addition to the RMCC brevet series."

Thanks to John Mangin for leading!

-jle

John Mangin photos



 
200km -- 21 September 2024 -- Colorado Front Range Dart
RUSA# Rider
 
Quartier Lanternes Rouges (202 km)
10173Turek, Michael (captain)
1679Mangin, John
17019Murray, Chris ♣
11024Turner, Jason
 
Wild Cat Ptarmigans (203 km)
1842Smith, Vernon (captain)
8770Ehlman, Tom
12631Harding, Dustin
11133Kovalenko, Oksana
 
♣ first Dart!
 
Most Improved Dart Weather Ever!

8 starters and 8 finishers on two veteran teams - but with a first-time member - rode the Colorado Front Range Dart. Weather was once again bright and sunny, despite a rainy and stormy forecast only a few days before, which continued to improve as the event neared.

The Wild Cat Ptarmigans rode their traditional route, including the Carter Lake climb and visit to Masonville. Mike switched to a new, more vertical route, featuring a bracing climb up Sunshine Canyon to start, followed by a sliding and skidding descent down Lickskillet Road to Lefthand Canyon.

Mike writes: "Climb to gold hill softened the legs, but recovery at Chez Grace with doughnuts cider and coffee prepared us for the remaining 85 miles (we left well so far behind, we left no time for stops if we didn’t hustle).

"We made up time with a good pace and shorter stops, just a shared quick 1/2 cider at windjammers, surprisingly Mangin made friends with a Minnesotan! See, harmony is possible.

"Buc-ees is an Americana destination that must be experienced. Just walking to the cleanest bathrooms in the world took 20 mins. Great pulled pork! No cider.

"We’ll need to avoid CR-13 on Saturdays in future, traffic was intense. I invoked traffic control procedure greatly fatiguing my left arm. Next time we’ll route down 15…

"Unfortunately wild cider closed for wedding, but we fueled up in Erie for the h ome stretch on coal creek. Sublime night trail riding makes coal creek trail the absolute greatest return route to Louisville!

"Gathering at Murphys, where we hooked up with team Wild Cat Ptarmigan, stories of bravery and conquest were shared."

Thanks to captains Mike Turek and Vernon Smith for coming up with good routes and leading their teams!

-jle

Team Quartier Lanternes Rouges

John Mangin photo
 

Chris Murray photo

Chris Murray photo

Chris Murray photo
 

Mike Turek photo

Mike Turek photo

Jason Turner photo
 

Chris Murray photo

Jason Turner photo
200k -- 14 September 2024 -- Stove Prairie Saunter
RUSA# Time   Rider
126318:29Harding, Dustin
56927:22Jones, Lloyd
164108:08Klaes, Kevin
119417:22Rudolph, Stephen
18428:29Smith, Vernon
110248:29Turner, Jason
First Ever Stove Prairie Saunter!

6 starters and 6 finishers rode the inaugural Stove Prairie Saunter 200k. This climbs the stairstep laborious south face up to Stove Prairie, which can be hot on a sunny day. It is based on the Stove Prairie Saunter perm (route #210 - quite an early perm route). Nice day with warm temps.

Thanks (again!) to Dustin Harding for leading!

-jle


At the start - Dustin Harding photo
 
300k/400k/600k -- 7 September 2024 -- Poudre Canyon
RUSA# Time   Rider
 
— 300k —
1263112:11Harding, Dustin
1102412:11Turner, Jason
 
— 400k —
1732017:48Ainapure, Rohit ♠
1592118:04Charton, Robert ♥
909418:44Ledru, Pascal ®
167918:44Mangin, L John ®
1017318:44Turek, Michael ®
 
— 600k —
323032:21Hoff, Peter
 
♥ visitor - welcome!
♠ first brevet - welcome!
® pre-ride
 
Balmiest End-of-Summer Poudre Canyon Yet?

9 starters and 8 finishers rode the Poudre Canyon 300k/400k/600k. It was a mild start with summery afternoons in the upper 80's enjoyed by a nice group of riders!

Thanks to Dustin Harding for leading!

-jle


At the start - Dustin Harding photo
 
1000k -- 24 August 2024 -- Lefthand Canyon - Pawnee Grasslands - Devil's Gulch
RUSA# Time   Rider
1263165:50Harding, Dustin
184265:50Smith, Vernon
Latest 1000k Ever?

2 starters and 2 finishers rode the Lefthand Canyon - Pawnee Grasslands - Devil's Gulch 1000k. Originally scheduled for August 10, it was delayed because of two wildfires. Both Dustin and Vernon were glad to get this later-season chance at a 1000k. And for at least one rider, it meant some new exploration, as Vernon had never been to Nunn, whose water tower proudly proclaims, "Watch Nunn Grow!"

Thanks to Vernon Smith for leading!

-jle

Vernon Smith photos



 
Dustin Harding photos



 
200k -- 17 August 2024 -- Glen Haven Gallivant
RUSA# Time   Rider
1263110:10Harding, Dustin
118479:38Howell, Jim
56929:01Jones, Lloyd
909410:10Ledru, Pascal
1733810:10Lesy, Nico ♥
♥ first brevet with us - welcome!
 

Nico and Justin!
Pascal Ledru photo
Toastiest Glen Haven Gallivant in Some Time?

5 starters and 5 finishers rode the Glen Haven Gallivant 200k. Dustin reports, "It was a toasty and windy day, to say the least. Nico Lesy from Belgium was able to join; it was a real treat having him along. His result is really impressive considering that he is not used to the altitude and heat."

Thanks to Dustin Harding for leading!

-jle

Dustin Harding photos except as noted




Pascal Ledru photo
 
600k -- 20 July 2024 -- Roaring Fork Climby 600
RUSA# Time   Rider
602638:55Lowe, Mark
Roaring Fork Climby 600

3 starters and 1 finishers rode the Roaring Fork Climby 600. Mark's report:

"The inaugural Roaring Fork 8k600 had three starters and one finisher over a weekend of unseasonably warm temperatures with minimal rain, as forecasted thunderstorms never really materialized. The course rivals the San Juan Skyway as one of the most scenic loops in Colorado, and Orr Springs as one of the nation's most challenging mixed terrain 600k brevets. Like the previous week's Colorado Death Ride brevet, the course was derived from remnants of the Colorado Triple Crown Series.

"Starting and ending in Vail, riders take frontage roads to Gypsum before climbing the rugged "Little" Cottonwood Pass, which drops down into Basalt. Upon descending into the Roaring Fork Valley, participants enter the traditional Colorado Classic Loop to the east of Carbondale, climbing McClure Pass, Kebler Pass, Cottonwood Pass, and finally Independence Pass before descending back into the Roaring Fork Valley. Once in Aspen, riders make a quick trip to the Maroon Bells, Colorado's most iconic mountains, before making the long journey back to Vail.

"The event went off without too many hitches. Participants encountered several areas of road construction along the I-70 corridor between Vail and Gypsum. On Kebler Pass there was a steady stream of vehicular traffic from motorists who were attempting to bypass the bridge closure of US-50 at Blue Mesa Reservoir, creating some dry, dusty conditions. The course presents some logistical challenges in terms of overnight controls. With limited lodging options, participants opted to stay at motels in Buena Vista or Airbnbs at Twin Lakes."

Thanks to Mark Lowe for leading and to Corinne Warren as Event Coordinator.

-jle

Mark Lowe photos




 
360k -- 13 July 2024 -- Colorado Death Ride
RUSA# Time   Rider
1586614:50Allen, Colin
602615:36Lowe, Mark
789820:06Warren, Corinne
Slowest Death Ride Ever?

4 starters and 3 finishers rode the Colorado Death Ride 360k. Corinne reports:

"The Colorado Death Ride, taken from the stock of RMCC Triple Crown rides reimagined as brevets, was held for the first time this July. A small pool of riders, just 4 starters and 3 finishers, likely speaks to the distance the ride is from the Front Range where most of our rides start. The beauty of this course is unparalleled, though, even starting in Ridgway at 3 a.m. and experiencing most of Red Mountain Pass in the dark.

"The expected chill in the mountains gave way to stifling heat as riders descended into Durango and on to Dolores. Depending upon speed, we experienced headwinds where there are customary tailwinds and showers to downpours at various places on the second half of the course. Without support, times for this route were slower than Triple Crown times, but as one rider said, 'I think this dethrones the Grand Loop as my favorite ride of all time.'"

Thanks to Corinne Warren for leading!

-jle

Mark Lowe photos


 
Colin Allen photos

Along the Dolores River

Lizard head and sheep

majestic mountains
 
Debbie Bush photos





 
1000k/1200k -- 23 June 2024 -- Colorado High Country
RUSA# Time   Rider Locale
 
— 1000k —
1175469:07Khan, Rashid ®Ft. Collins, CO
1175569:07Moore, Jennifer ®Ft. Collins, CO
 
— 1200k —
15866dnfAllen, ColinLongmont, CO
1510583:51Andrews, AmyBountiful, UT
1154788:25Bell, MatthewBoise, Idaho
1158785:49Brillhart, DaveOrlando, FL
12711dnfDeMarco, MimoArlington, VA
39085:34Driscoll, DanArlington, TX
1481383:51Fretz, MichaelBerkeley, CA
1255982:45Gardes, YonnelBellevue, WA
1635784:19Gravesen, JensVirum, Denmark
1637185:51Katzir, TalTel Aviv, Israel
1641084:40Klaes, KevinBoulder, CO
1188283:51Kreger, MattRedmond, WA
1499286:09Landry, JoeDallas, TX
1433282:38Lewis, ThomasSeattle, WA
162986:09Liu, PaulOakland, CA
5929dnfMazur, JohnArlington, VA
740685:49McGuire, BrianPhoenix, AZ
720386:32Nicholson, JackArnold, MD
1727180:45O'Brian, ConorBoulder, CO
1324389:05Rada, MarkKokomo, IN
1533082:45Schauland, BenSeattle, WA
184285:07Smith, Vernon ®Monument, CO
1727087:56Tomioka, YasuhikoSaitama, Japan
10173dnfTurek, MichaelLongmont, CO
9622dnfWalsh, HughCincinnati, OH
756283:51Wasmund, Stephen Bountiful, UT
536589:05Watts, WilliamIndianapolis, IN
1408884:40Weigel, DavidWheat Ridge, CO
 
® pre-ride
 
Most Typical Colorado High Country Ever!

30 starters and 25 finishers rode the fifth edition of the Colorado High Country 1200k.

At the start of every Grand Randonnée, all organizers dream that the weather will be perfect and everyone will finish. We had a great group of riders (30) and a good finishing rate (83%). But the sunny and dry weather forecast turned into a shower the first evening, a series of blustery and windy showers – featuring “lentil-sized hail” according to one rider - the second and third afternoon, and a brief welcome-home shower at the finish line. Everyone showed grit and perseverance, and for two riders – Matt Bell and Bill Watts, second time was the charm as they came back from DNFs in 2021 to finish successfully. Our wonderful volunteers:

- Brent Myers and Beth Long (in charge at Walden)
- Kyrsten Bell (wife of rider Matt Bell)
- Beverly Weigel (mom of rider David Weigel)
- Pam Wright (girlfriend of rider Dan Driscoll)
- Patricia Heller
- jle

Some stats:
- 30 riders, including two 1000k riders
- 83% finishing rate
- 83% non-local riders

Congrats to the finishers, and special thanks to our volunteers!

-jle

More photos to follow!

400k/600k/1000k -- 15 June 2024 -- St. Vrain Canyon
RUSA# Time   Rider
 
— 400k —
15319:03Ellis, John Lee ®
1681716:56Halaska, Michael ♠
569216:44Jones, Lloyd
 
— 600k —
1433233:53Lewis, Thomas ♥
 
— 1000k —
No starters.
 
♥ first brevet with us - welcome!
♠ first brevet - welcome!
Toastiest St. Vrain Canyon in a While?

5 starters and 4 finishers rode the St. Vrain Canyon 400k and 600k. It was a toasty day complete with headwinds on the way back.

Thanks to Lloyd Jones for leading!

-jle


 
125k -- 9 June 27 April 2024 -- Palmer Divide Gravel Getaway Populaire
RUSA# Time   Rider
129185:36Conley, Chris
172477:14Tse, Matt ♣
78987:57Warren, Corinne
140887:0Weigel, David
 
♣ first randonnée with us - welcome!
First Palmer Divide Gravel Getaway!

4 starters and 4 finishers rode the Palmer Divide Gravel Getaway 125k Populaire, part of the 2024 Gravel Rouleur series. David Weigel reports:

"The forecast for a good chance of thunderstorms was in the back of our minds all day, but we lucked out and were able to stay dry. Winds, washboards, and sections of soft sand/gravel added to the difficulty of the steady rollers and nearly 100km of unpaved roads. All worth it in my opinion to explore Douglass and El Paso counties on much less traveled roads. Another good day behind bars."

Thanks to David Weigel for leading!

-jle

David Weigel photos



 
200k -- 8 June 2024 -- Roggen Roll Audax
RUSA# Time   Rider
1190812:19Dawe, Nick ♥
39012:19Driscoll, Dan ♥
877012:19Ehlman, Thomas
323012:19Hoff, Peter
959212:19Hulett, Jeffrey
1113312:19Kovalenko, Oksana
1017312:19Turek, Michael (Capt.)
1576812:19Vacek, Veronika
320512:19Wright, Pamela ♥
 
♥ first brevet with us - welcome!
First Roggen Roll Audax Ever!

9 starters and 9 finishers rode the Roggen Roll Audax 200k. Captain / Commodore Mike Turek reports:

"Great showing for our 3rd audax; Colorandos and Texas Randos blended to make a perfect Audax day.

"Everyone loved Jim Howell’s route. Everytime we jogged north, we witnessed the morning sun light up the front range snow covered peaks. The fields were all green; cows and horses curious… and the traffic light.

"Pepper Pod in Hudson was gastronomic; almost 2 hours of Rocky Mtn oysters, Pasta, steak sandwiches and the best Reuben I’ve ever had west of Mississippi. Shared dessert was mascarpone or carrot cake…wow! We had been ahead of schedule; long lunch put us back on track.

"Then the Crosswinds and sprinkles came…hard work after lunch on a full stomach…but shortly tail winds to platteville and longmont allowed us to digest the huge lunch and arrive at Chez Turek right on time.

"Backyard relaxing - Once again, no one was in a hurry to finish….but eventually we had to trundle into Niwot.

"The audax format is total break from racing for time…with the right mindset for social riding, it is an awesome relaxing fun ride…and good training for RAGBRAI 🥳"

Thanks to Mike Turek for leading and his commodoreship!

-jle


jle photo

jle photo
Mike Turek photos



 
Pam Wright photos


 
400k/600k -- 1 June 2024 -- Lefthand Canyon
RUSA# Time   Rider

 — 400k —
1586614:17Allen, Colin
1263119:07Harding, Dustin
323021:03Hoff, Peter
959219:07Hulett, Jeffrey
569216:09Jones, Lloyd
1641015:17Klaes, Kevin
167919:07Mangin, L John
184219:07Smith, Vernon
1017319:07Turek, Michael
1102417:10Turner, Jason
 
— 600k —
No starters.
Sunniest Lefthand Canyon Ever?

12 starters and 10 finishers rode the Lefthand Canyon 400k. Brilliant, sunny skies, temps from 50° into the 80's, graced the Lefthand Canyon, Peak-to-Peak Highway, and St. Vrain Canyon on riders' way to Horsetooth and sustenance in Wellington for our return to this traditional course.

-jle


jle photo

Mike Turek photo

jle photo

Mike Turek photo

Mike Turek photo

Chipseal to come on the Peak-to-Peak
jle photo

Peter Hoff in Platteville - jle pic
 

Mike Turek photo

Mike Turek photo

Mike Turek photo
157k -- 25 May 2024 -- South Platte Sojourn Populaire
RUSA# Time   Rider
158666:54Allen, Colin
60267:12Lowe, Mark
78987:57Warren, Corinne
140887:57Weigel, David
First Ever South Platte Sojourn Populaire!

5 starters and 4 finishers rode the South Platte Sojourn 157k Populaire. David Weigel reports:

"Starting slightly under-layered was the way to go as it quickly warmed up for a nice late-May ride. All of the unpaved sections were in great condition and delivered as advertised: low traffic, great views. Headwinds going into Deckers were rewarded with a fun and fast stretch along the South Platte, then the North Fork of the South Platte. All randos were off the course by the time the afternoon storms developed."

Thanks to David Weigel for leading!

-jle

Photos by David Weigel

 
300k/400k/600k -- 18 May 2024 -- Poudre Canyon
RUSA# Time   Rider
 
— 300k —
201512:22Wong, Felix
— 400k —
602614:30Lowe, Mark
1102418:05Turner, Jason
— 600k —
1586629:38Allen, Colin
15338:24Ellis, John Lee ®
1263135:44Harding, Dustin
1175435:44Khan, Rashid
1641035:55Klaes, Kevin
909435:08Ledru, Pascal
167935:44Mangin, John
1175535:44Moore, Jennifer
1696437:32Morris, Avry
184235:44Smith, Vernon
1017335:44Turek, Michael
789829:38Warren, Corinne
1408829:38Weigel, David
 
® pre-ride
Windiest Poudre Canyon Brevets Ever?

16 starters and 16 finishers rode the Poudre Canyon 300k/400k/600k. David Weigel reports:

"Nearly ideal temperatures, views of the rock walls and roaring water in Poudre Canyon, and a handful of wildlife sightings were a few of the many highlights of the ride. 100 miles of headwind, some mechanicals, getting caught out in a rainstorm, and various other setbacks ensured that both mental and physical toughness would be tested. Two main groups formed and met up briefly at some of the controls. Three of the riders on the 600 rode through the night, and the smart ones got some sleep after the first 400."

Thanks to David Weigel for leading!

-jle


David Weigel photo

Mike Turek photo

Mike Turek photo

David Weigel photo

Rashid Khan photo

David Weigel photo

Mike Turek photo

Mike Turek photo
 
300k -- 11 May 2024 -- Glen Haven
RUSA# Time   Rider
15314:18Ellis, John Lee ®
1263112:28Harding, Dustin
1184711:17Howell, Jim
569211:01Jones, Lloyd
1050410:38Jurczynski, Ann
219010:38Jurczynski, John
1175412:28Khan, Rashid
1641011:57Klaes, Kevin
1442714:07Lagerlof, Erik
909412:28Ledru, Pascal
602612:22Lowe, Mark ®
167912:28Mangin, L John
842114:08Metzler, Jason
1175512:28Moore, Jennifer
1696411:17Morris, Avry
821413:46Qayyum, Kashif
184212:28Smith, Vernon
1017312:28Turek, Michael
1102411:17Turner, Jason
789811:29Warren, Corinne
 
® pre-ride
 

John & Ann Jurczynski
on a warm-up perm before 300k
 
Nicest Glen Haven 300k Ever?

21 starters and 20 finishers rode the Glen Haven 300k. Pascal reports: "It turned out to be a really nice ride, perfect weather and we escaped the rain! It was nice to also have the visit of celebrities John and Ann; they took time to chat with us for a couple of hours... then took off."

Thanks to Pascal Ledru for leading!

-jle

Photos by Pascal Ledru except as noted

Rd 22H

Glen Haven Road
 

Old S. St. Vrain Rd.
Dustin Harding pic

Glen Haven Store

Apple Valley Bridge


 
Flèche -- 3 May 2024 -- Colorado Front Range Flèche
 
Ferrous Rouleurs Day Off (365 km)
11754Khan, Rashid (captain)
11755Moore, Jenn
16220Fulmer, Maddie (1)
16221Sunset, Tim (1)
 
Quartiers Lanternes Rouges (371 km)
10173Turek, Mike (captain)
13567Bush, Debbie
9094Ledru, Pascal
1679Mangin, John
17019Murray, Chris (1)*
 
Les Sales Écureuils (365 km)
7898Warren, Corinne (captain)
15866Allen, Colin (1)
15768Vacek, Veronika (1)
 
Wild Cat Ptarmigans (363 km)
12631Harding, Dustin (captain)
8770Ehlman, Tom
11133Kovalenko, Oksana
1842Smith, Vernon
14088Weigel, David
 
(1) first flèche!
* (dnf - mechanical)
Most Flèche First-Timers in Years!

17 starters and 16 finishers spread across four teams completed another successful and fun Colorado Front Range Flèche. Weather was dry and mild, 40° to 50's and overcast becoming sunny on the first day, upper 30's overnight. We returned to the Coal Creek Golf Course Grill for a delicious post-flèche brunch, a venue we also used in 2019 and 2023.


Team Ferrous Rouleurs Day Off story and photos

-jle

At the Post-Flèche Brunch

 

 
Flèche First-Timers

Tim Sunset, Maddie Fulmer, Veronika Vacek, Colin Allen, Chris Murray
 
Ferrous Rouleurs Day Off





 
Quartier Lanternes Rouges




 
Les Sales Écureuils


The Climb

Rita Eating Colin's Helmet
 

Fini
Wild Cat Ptarmigans

 
200k -- 20 April 2024 -- Stove Prairie (rescheduled to 21 April)
RUSA# Time   Rider
1356710:18Bush, Debbie ®
15310:20Ellis, John Lee ®
162209:08Fulmer, Madeline
126319:08Harding, Dustin
118478:19Howell, Jim
56927:47Jones, Lloyd
117549:08Khan, Rashid
164106:56Klaes, Kevin
1442710:27Lagerlöf, Erik
60267:05Lowe, Mark
16799:08Mangin, John
117559:08Moore, Jennifer
82149:49Qayyum, Kashif
169907:47Rundle, Marc
18429:08Smith, Vernon
162219:08Sunset, Timothy (1)
1017310:18Turek, Michael ®
110247:52Turner, Jason
 
(1) first brevet - welcome!
® pre-ride
Stove Prairie

20 starters and 18 finishers rode the Stove Prairie 200k. This brevet was delayed one day because of snow on the preceding two days. Fortunately, the Stove Prairie webcam let us keep apprised of evolving road conditions. Great turnout for a chilly start in the 30's that only occasionally seemed warm in the course of the day, with temps topping out in the 50's but plenty of sun later on. An unusual down-canyon wind added more work climbing Poudre Canyon, and the cattle guards over Stove Prairie Road have become rougher over the years, so you have to be (more) careful, but in the end, an enjoyable time for all!

jle


Stove Prairie Webcam 20 April
 

Horsetooth 21 April
Erik Lagerlöf photo 

Horsetooth
John Mangin photo 

Poudre Canyon
John Mangin photo 
Pre-Ride Photos by Mike Turek

Mishiwaka

Stove Prairie School

Stove Prairie Summit
 
122k -- 14 April 2024 (Rescheduled from 7 April) -- Horsetooth Hop - Populaire
RUSA# Time   Rider
162205:03Fulmer, Madeline
164103:59Klaes, Kevin
84216:23Metzler, Jason
117555:11Moore, Jennifer
112286:04Sigmond, Bennett
110245:00Turner, Jason
 
Smallest Horsetooth Hop Ever!

6 starters and 6 finishers rode the 125km Horsetooth Hop Populaire. It was an extremely nice day to ride, with temps from the 50's and topping out at 82°. Small turnout no doubt in part because of the Kiowa-Falcon-Limon 200k the day before. (The Horsetooth Hop had been rescheduled from a week earlier because of damaging winds.)

This ride qualifies for credit towards the RUSA Rouleur award .

Thanks to Dustin Harding for leading!

-jle

200k -- 13 April 2024 -- Kiowa-Falcon-Limon
RUSA# Time   Rider
126319:42Harding, Dustin
56927:10Jones, Lloyd
164106:41Klaes, Kevin (1)
90948:02Ledru, Pascal
16799:42Mangin, John
78988:02Warren, Corinne
140888:02Weigel, David
 
(1) First brevet - welcome!
 
First Kiowa-Limon-Falcon 200k!

8 starters and 7 finishers rode the Kiowa-Limon-Falcon 200k. This was the inaugural running of this route in this way. Previously, Vernon has organized Falcon-Limon-Kiowa 200k's over the same collection of roards.

Corinne reports: "Unseasonably warm April temperatures and swirling but refreshing winds made for a mostly pleasant day out on the high eastern plains."

Thanks to Corinne Warren for leading!

-jle


On the way between Falcon and Kiowa
 
110k -- 30 March 2024 -- Lefthand Bertha Roubaix - Populaire
RUSA# Time   Rider
170705:04Chu, Alan
129184:52Conley, Chris (1)
14714:47Foley, Paul
126315:16Harding, Dustin
117545:16Khan, Rashid
144275:21Lagerlöf, Eric
90945:16Ledru, Pascal
16795:16Mangin, John
84215:16Metzler, Jason
117555:16Moore, Jennifer
170195:16Murray, Christopher (1)
101735:16Turek, Michael
78985:39Warren, Corinne
140884:47Weigel, David
 
(1) First brevet - welcome!
First Ever Lefthand Bertha Roubaix!

16 starters and 16 finishers rode the inaugural Lefthand Bertha Roubaix 110k Populaire. This is in first event in our inaugural Gravel Rouleur Series, and it starts the series off with a bang, with 55% of the distance unpaved.

Thanks to Noah Schabacker for leading!

-jle

Photos by Mike Turek

 


 


200k -- 16 March 2024 (rescheduled to March 23) -- Black Forest and Back
RUSA# Time   Rider
169527:39Crimmins, Stephen (1)
119227:58Gustafson, Kyle (1)
126318:24Harding, Dustin
170457:16Hawes, Kyle (1)
118476:45Howell, Jim
95927:58Hulett, Jeffrey
56927:10Jones, Lloyd
1442711:9Lagerlöf, Erik
60267:10Lowe, Mark
169648:24Morris, Avry (1)
112289:57Sigmond, Bennett
18428:24Smith, Vernon
168108:08Tom, Daniel
110247:03Turner, Jason
78987:20Warren, Corinne
 
(1) First brevet - welcome!
 
First Ever Black Forest and Back Brevet!

15 starters and 15 finishers rode the inaugural Black Forest and Back 200k brevet (based on the longstanding perm route). Rescheduled to March 23 because of snow on March 16.

Corinne reports: "Rather nice weather for late March graced the inaugural Black Forest and Back. The ride was not only successful, with 15 starters and 15 finishers, four of whom were first time riders, but it was a lot of fun. Starting out with 50+ miles of headwinds encouraged riders to band together on the long, low grade uphill that comprised the first half. Only a brief stretch on Hodgen provided a bit of respite until the turnaround point in Black Forest. The hard work to get halfway was rewarded with a brisk tailwind on the long, slight downhill to the finish, and riders flew on the return to Bennett, ending on a high note. The second half of riders had a bit of dust to contend with as well, but as one person said 'For an out and back, that was a pretty nice route!'A big thanks to Kyle Gustafson, who volunteered to drive Daniel Tom back after the ride, which allowed him to participate, even though he had transportation only one way."

Thanks to Corinne Warren for leading!

-jle


Kyle Hawes photo

JLE photo
 
 
112k -- 10 March 2024 -- Carter Lake - Campion - Populaire
RUSA# Time   Rider
158663:32Allen, Colin
144963:45Cooper, Trent
153063:37Goguely, Emile
126314:54Harding, Dustin
95924:22Hulett, Jeffrey
56923:59Jones, Lloyd
135003:59Kaminski, Jason
117544:22Khan, Rashid
90944:22Ledru, Pascal
21455:02Long, Beth
16794:22Mangin, John
117554:22Moore, Jennifer
21295:02Myers, Brent
82144:22Qayyum, Kashif (2)
132434:54Rada, Mark (1)
118633:20Ramos, Mateo
119563:59Rosenthal, Harris
119413:59Rudolph, Stephen
169903:59Rundle, Marc (1)
112285:11Sigmond, Bennett
169914:22Skidmore, Stefani (1)
110243:45Turner, Jason
 
(1) First brevet - welcome!
(2) First brevet with us - welcome!
 
Largest Carter Lake Turnout Ever??

22 starters and 22 finishers rode the Carter Lake - Campion - Populaire 112k. After a surprisingly frosty start, things warmed up nicely, with a tailwind to Carter Lake, and temps topping out in the 50's. We welcome a number of first-timers, and at least one rider joining us again after a few years away.

We hope that for those who came out to start their rando season with this populaire, that you will back for the next populaire and the 200k brevets coming up.

Thanks to Dustin Harding for leading!



 
200k -- 3 4 February 2024 -- Boone Boondoggle
RUSA# Time   Rider
90947:47Ledru, Pascal
168107:47Tom, Dan (1)
101737:47Turek, Michael
140887:47Weigel, David
 
(1) First brevet - welcome!
 
Snow-Free Boone Boondoggle!

4 starters and 4 finishers rode the first-ever Boone Boondoggle 200k brevet, based on the Boone Boondoggle Permanent route. This ride is a loop starting in Boone, CO, east of Pueblo. This brevet was postponed one day because of snowfall in our area Friday into Saturday. (No snow down south where the ride was.) Mike reports:

"Many folks concerned about the roads early Sunday morning decided to skip this brevet. We 4 put our faith in CDOT and frankly they made the highways safe for travel.

"We were greeted by dry roads, mostly sunshine and chilly cross/ tailwinds to La Junta…headwinds (but not fierce) on the 25 mile rough chipseal section to Sugar city. 'Climbing makes you stronger, headwinds make you meaner, rough chip-seal sucks your will to live…like a Dementor.'

"Anyway, we were rewarded with rear quarter cross winds on the way back in along with majestic views of Sangre de Cristo and Spanish Peaks.

"We rode fast due to good rotation of pulls all day…Daniel pulled his weight. I hope he’ll make it up to ride with us more.

Thanks to Mike Turek for leading and carpool!

-jle

Photos by Mike Turek.


 




 


200k -- 6 January 2024 -- Bo-Lar Boogie 200k
RUSA# Time   Rider
158666:36Allen, Colin
144968:10Cooper, Trent
14717:51Foley, Paul
118476:29Howell, Jim
56927:34Jones, Lloyd
117548:10Khan, Rashid
144279:58Lagerlöf, Erik
60267:10Lowe, Mark
16798:10Mangin, L John
117558:10Moore, Jennifer
1122810:28Sigmond, Bennett
110247:34Turner, Jason
78988:10Warren, Corinne
140887:51Weigel, David
First Bo-Lar Boogie Ever!

14 starters and 14 finishers rode the Bo-Lar Boogie 200k. Corinne reports: "Both sunshine and chilly temperatures - but no parking lot ice! - marked the kickoff to the 2024 brevet season with a new route, Bo-Lar Boogie. Jim in his velomobile got a slow start but more than made up for it as he and Colin leapfrogged one another the length of the route, with Colin catching him on the hills and Jim flying past on the descents. All the riders enjoyed the course with better roads out east than on Windsor Wanderer, less traffic, and new miles for those who had not ridden the route as a perm. The coda to the ride was a couple miles slightly uphill into the coldest wind of the day; this made everyone very glad to finish and get into their heated cars. Considering that all 14 starters completed the ride, we are off to a successful and exciting season with lots of new routes and hopefully, some new riders as well."

Thanks to Corinne Warren for leading, and to Jim Howell for developing this route!

-jle



 


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