For those cyclists interested in a unique long-distance touring experience, the Minnesota Randonneurs are holding a conference on Saturday, February 19 from 10 am – 3 pm.

Randonneuring is ta form of long-distance cycling that demands both endurance and self-sufficiency. Riders typically cover 100k – 1200k over designated routes, within specified time limits. It is not a race, however.

The conference will discuss how to start randonneuring, as well as discuss the most famous long-distance randonneur events in the world – the Paris-Brest-Paris 1200k.

For more information, check out the Minnesota Randonneurs flyer.

Author: julie

Julie Kosbab is an online marketing consultant and active transportation advocate living in Anoka County, Minnesota. She was one of Minnesota's only League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors when certified in 2005. She is a past member of the National Bicycle Tour Directors Association. She has 2 children and 4 bicycles. Find her on Twitter as @betweenstations.