Rando Rambles

Route / Event:   Erie-Oh 300  / 300km Brevet [  Ride Log  ] Lightning pierced the dark sky several times as we approached the city of Windsor. While amazing to behold, and a perfect compliment to the Metallica riffs that were streaming through the Android Auto system, Michel and I agreed it was rather unwelcome. So far this year I'd managed to dodge inclement weather on four individual 200km brevets. Now that I was attempting my first 300km, I was wondering if the Mother Nature was coming to collect her debt. The sky as steely gray and threatening as we pulled into the departure point, with just enough chill to remind me to throw on my reflective gear.  Fred, Valerie, Dija, Michael, Ben, Michel (out of frame: Dick) I'd volunteered to act as ride organizer for this event, so as fellow randonneurs arrived, I ensured they had lights and a vest and handed out each their brevet cards. For this ride we had myself, Michel, Ben and Dick from the local Huron crowd, and V...

  Route / Event:   Much Ado About Nothing 200  / 200km Brevet [  Ride Log  ] PROLOGUE:  Nine randonneurs, all alike in dignity In fair London where we lay our scene. Passing through prescribed controls,  On each their own two-wheeled machine.  Despite past failures and successes One rider seeks to up his game.  A tradition of his local chapter; A new accomplishment to claim.  Combining exercise and culture, Adding challenge to today's brevet,  They'd ride hard to the town of Stratford To sit a meal, and watch a play.  Continuing their prescribed course;  The aptly named 'Much Ado About...'  The randonneurs would hurry back  To London before time runs out. The Much Ado Crew (Photo credit: Brenda W.) ACT I.  SCENE 1: London to St. Mary's (0 - 50km) Another Saturday, another 200km, right? Ride the distance, passing through the required controls, and do it in under 13.5 hours. Oh but this one's special. The Hur...