Welcome to Nebraska Sandhills Randonneurs!

The Nebraska Sandhills Randonneurs host ACP and RUSA-sanctioned long-distance bicycle events in and around the Sandhills region of our vast midwestern plains state. If you are unfamiliar with this unique style of bicycling, please scroll down to the "About Our Rides" section.

Nebraska Sandhills Randonneurs has no club membership dues, however, membership with RUSA is required to participate in our events. Check out our ride calendar and see the section below to register!

Your RBA and organizer is Spencer Klaassen.
Feel free to email for more information!
We look forward to riding with you!

How to Register for a Ride

CLICK HERE to register for a Nebraska Sandhills Randonneurs event!
Contact the RBA if you have any questions!

Saturday, December 7, 2024

 Are you a cyclist looking for a new challenge?

You've probably wondered, as many have, about "those cyclists with the fenders, lights, reflective vests, and big saddlebags".

"Don't they only allow steel frames?"  "What if I don't have fenders?"  "I've never ridden that far, that's crazy."  "I've never ridden at night."  "Don't I need special equipment?"  "I've never ridden farther than "xx" miles before... I can't...."

Randonneuring is a big tent, and we all started in the same place!

Yes You Can!

Forget everything you've heard ... and come discover what randonneuring is all about with us!

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Bike-packers?   We've got the adventure you're looking for!  Randonneuring is a great way to shake down your gear, practice quick fueling stops, and develop a solid base for your next epic challenge or race!

Gravel riders?   We've got an Unbound XL finisher that rides among us, who says the key to success starts on the road.  "If you can't ride 200 miles on pavement, you sure can't do it on gravel!"  Come train with us this spring, and build a strong base that will pay off at your event!

Pure roadies?  Yeah, we see you.  Open horizons, silky pavement, and skinnier tires are where randonneuring put down its roots.  Whether you're a crit racer, a weekend warrior, or looking at a big Gran Fondo next year, our brevets are the perfect way to build the endurance base for your biggest goals!

Century riders?  Some of our riders started their randonneuring journey fresh on the heels of finishing their first big century ride over the summer, and found themselves wondering what was next.  If you've trained hard and pushed the limits of your endurance and are hungry for more, randonneuring is your next big adventure!

Long time Randonneur?  2025 is your year to enjoy some good, long miles with good friends, and fall in love with long-distance cycling all over again . . . and maybe, just maybe, start thinking about Paris in '27!

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Truth is, no matter how you identify as a cyclist, if you're riding a human-powered bicycle, velomobile, recumbent, fixed-gear, single-speed, multi-speed; regardless of frame material, tire choice, bags/no-bags, fenders/no fenders, battery lights or dynamo; if you have the fundamental desire to answer for yourself the question of "how far can I ride?", and have a great time doing it, we would love to see you line up next to us this coming season!

Check out our ride calendar for more details on our upcoming rides and register for your favorite distances - or, better yet, consider challenging yourself to a full SR-series of rides!

We'd love to have you along for the ride!


Thursday, September 24, 2020

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New RUSA Waiver for Events

Remember: completing and signing a waiver is required for your participation in any club event.

It is a huge help if you can complete this and have it ready to go, which saves time at the start.

You can skip the paperwork with our new digital Smart Waiver and complete your registration electronically - click here to visit our event registration page

If you want to use the paper form, please use this link https://rusa.org/pages/insurance to download, complete and sign the updated RUSA waiver for participation in any upcoming Nebraska Sandhills Randonneurs events, either ACP or RUSA-sanctioned.  

Look at either of the top two links listed, titled "Waiver of Liability"

Choose either a PDF or Word Doc version, whatever your preference.

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Medals & Awards

Medals & Awards
Looking to push yourself? RUSA has lots of awards for distance milestones, special events, state exploring, monthly & season-long ride challenges, and more. Click the image to visit RUSA and find out more!

Volunteers!

Especially with our bigger events, volunteers help make it happen. If you, or anyone you know, has an interest in helping make our events a success, please contact our RBA, Spencer Klaassen. Thank you!

About Our Rides

Randonneuring is self-supported long-distance bicycling. It is not a race but instead unfolds like a timed tour.

Randonneuring events (called populaires, brevets, or permanents) vary in length between 100km (62 miles) and 1,200km (750 miles). Riders follow a pre-determined route via a GPS track and/or a cue sheet. Riders prove their completion of the course by collecting receipts and/or signatures from controls (usually convenience stores) along the route, and/or by way of their GPS track or other electronic means, depending on the event and its rules. One rides to finish within set time limits for each event, depending on route length. For example, the time limit for a 200km (125 mile) event is 13.5 hours, which includes any stops.

Randonneuring celebrates self-sufficiency. This is where randonneuring differs from other cycling events like supported charity rides. On a brevet or a permanent, you are on your own ride. The self-sufficiency ethos of randonneuring means that you are responsible for your own pace, your own nutrition and hydration, your own repairs, and, above all, your own safety.

Safety is of utmost importance. All rides take place on public roads. All riders should be visible, safe, predictable, and courteous to other road users at all times. Reflective gear and sufficient front and rear lights are required for any event that might begin or end in the dark. Read RUSAs rules on these points carefully and equip yourself and your bicycle appropriately.

Randonneuring is a big tent where every rider finds their own challenge. Some might be on their first big ride and will set a goal to finish inside the route time limit, where others keen on speed may try for a personal best. Some riders consider 100km to be “plenty”, where others continue to push themselves to the longest distances. Some ride only gravel, some only pavement, and some enjoy a mix of both. Some riders crave the latest tech and carbon fiber frames, others prefer vintage steel or fixed-gear drivetrains. All are randonneurs, and we respect all of these riders.

For many, randonneuring IS the goal. For those looking at a title gravel event or something even bigger, randonneuring is a great time and a great way to build a big aerobic base and set yourself up for success. All you need is a properly equipped human-powered bicycle, and a sense of adventure and challenge …

We are all out to have fun and enjoy a good, long ride!


Key Take-aways & Important Links:

· All riders must have a current RUSA membership to participate in our events

· All riders must obey local road laws and follow all RUSA regulations

· Reflective gear and lights are required for any event that might begin or end in the dark - see RUSA's reflectivity guide

· Visit RUSA’s FAQ page for even more details


If you have ANY questions about the above information, please feel free to contact the RBA.