Randonneur
A randonneur is a participant in a randonneuring event, a form of long-distance, self-supported cycling that emphasizes personal achievement over competition. Randonneuring rides are typically organized as "brevets," which are timed rides of fixed distances, such as 200km, 300km, 400km, or 600km. The goal is to complete the course within a set time limit.
Randonneurs are not racers. The emphasis is on completing the distance within the allowed time, not on
The sport originated in France in the late 19th century and has since spread globally. Popular events