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Ride with the Randonneuses: A Women-Only 200km Brevet

September 19
Club: Randonneurs Ontario Endurance Cycling Club
Date: Saturday September 19, 2026
Departure: 
Tim Horton’s / A&W, 123 Pioneer Dr
Kitchener, ON
 
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39353747
Registration: https://register.randonneursontario.ca/event/2026/huron/win-del-velodrome-1313/
 
Cost: $0*
* Must be a Trial or Full Member of the Randonneurs Ontario Club in order to participate. Club membership requires a minimum of Ontario Cycling Community membership.

Discover the world of endurance cycling with Randonneurs Ontario. We are hosting a women-only 200km brevet designed to introduce riders to the unique discipline of randonneuring in a supportive, community-focused environment. This year’s route features a checkpoint stop at the old outdoor Windel Velodrome.

What is Randonneuring?

Unlike a Gran Fondo or a road race, randonneuring is a non-competitive, long-distance form of cycling. It is a test of endurance, navigation, and self-reliance.

  • The Route: There are no road closures or directional markings. You will follow a provided GPS track or cue sheet strictly.

  • The Pace: This is not a race. You ride at your own pace—solo or in a group—with the goal of finishing within the 13.5-hour time limit.

  • The Results: All successful finishers are listed alphabetically on the club website; there are no podiums, only the personal achievement of the distance.

Support & Controls

While randonneuring generally requires riders to be self-supported between stops, this special event features staffed checkpoints (controls). Club members will be stationed at three points along the route to stamp your brevet card, provide snacks, and offer a friendly cheering section to keep your spirits high.

Note on Self-Sufficiency: Between controls, riders must remain self-reliant. You may assist fellow participants, but you cannot accept outside “follow-car” support or help that isn’t available to every other rider on the course.

Registration & Membership

There is no entry fee for this ride, but participants must be members of Randonneurs Ontario and Ontario Cycling (OC).

  • Trial Membership: New riders are encouraged to sign up for a free trial membership.

  • Full Membership: A full season membership grants you access to dozens of club events throughout 2026.

  • Insurance: A Community Tier membership with Ontario Cycling is required for insurance purposes.

Event Details

  • Distance: 200km

  • Time Limit: 13.5 Hours (Finishes over the limit are recorded as OTL).

  • Atmosphere: Encouraging, inclusive, and strong.

Come ride strong with the “randonneuses” of Ontario! #WeRideAsOne

Questions? Reach out to Fred Chagnon at [email protected].

 

Details

Venue

  • 123 Pioneer Drive
  • 123 Pioneer Dr
    Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2A3 Canada     + Google Map