Some may wonder whether such a pristine bike should be ridden at all, or whether it should be sealed away hermetically. I agree that it should not be allowed to deteriorate, but much of what makes such a bike special can be accessed only by riding it. Bikes like the 1962 Alex Singer have inspired …
A sure sign of wisdom is a cheerful temperament. While you look at what is given, look also at the giver. Conservative pacing, cheerful optimism, and appreciative awareness can be important ingredients in Paris-Brest-Paris. – Kim Freitas “PBP: Randonneur Philosophee” (March 1999 Ultra Cycling Magazine) What better way to spend summer solstice than on your …
“When it’s hurting you, that’s when you can make a difference” – Eddy Merckx It’s 4:45 AM and my alarm is buzzing … I wake up after a terrible sleep in my hotel in Oostende. The wind had been howling the whole night and it got me a bit scared about riding this brevet 600. I …
type 2 fun 1. An activity that is fun only after you have stopped doing it. It’s 4 am in the morning and I’m lying down on the front porch of a church deep down in La Wallonie. Why am I here? Who’s stupid idea was it to ride to Orval and back during the …
You never have the wind with you, either it is against you or you’re having a good day. – Daniel Behrman After an intense few cycling weeks in April, it was time to relax a bit. I didn’t ride much the past week but I did mark the BRM 200 in Lier in my calendar. …
Randonneuring is the most hardcore and humble way of riding a bicycle I’ve ever experienced. – Erik F Nohlin In order to cash your Paris Brest pre-registration one must ride a full superrandonneur series: 200, 300, 400 and 600 km. For most randonneurs the 400 km is the most dreaded distance. Most of the times …
Yesterday we organized our second brevet this season in Leuven. I would like to start by thanking Dré from “in Den Vetten Os” for opening the café at 5 AM to serve hot coffee. Arriving back after the ride in Den Vetten Os almost feels like coming home. So about the ride. It was cold …
Frame Noble Cycles, Columbus Zona Fork / Headset Igleheart, Reynolds 853 / Chris King NoThreadSet Black Sotto Voce Crankset / Bottom Bracket FSA Energy Modular BB386EVO (32-48) / FSA MegaEvo BSA 30 Pedals Shimano PD-A600 Drivetrain Shimano Ultegra R8000 Cassette / Chain Shimano Ultegra 11SP (11-32) / KMC X11 SL Gold Handlebar / Stem Ritchey …
A DuoDiagonaal is an alternative on the longest diagonal of Belgium, from Virton to Ostend, 399 kms approximately depending on the route, so less than 400 kms, and some mandatory checkpoints. Only open for teams of 2 riders, just to keep things exciting. Solo riders are not welcome. I repeat : NOT!. Last year I …