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, November 14, 2026

 The countdown is on ... as Fall closes in on the region, it's time to start making plans for the 2027 randonneuring season ... and nothing dominates that discussion like the legendary Paris-Brest-Paris 1,200km!

Whether you already have your sights on this event or not, 2027 will be an exciting season for the Nebraska Sandhills Randonneurs as we work to get riders ready for this epic, grand event.  Join us for our qualifying Super Randonneur Series, regarded as the pinnacle achievement of our sport:  this sequential series of 200, 300, 400, & 600km events will prepare you for the rigors of the 1,200km and is itself a landmark achievement for any cyclist.  The medal you'll receive for tackling this series immediately becomes a treasured lifetime prize.  Join us!

In addition, our sister club Audax K.C. is offering a Night Start 300km event in early June, uniquely designed to prepare P-B-P riders for long hours in the dark.  These are indeed special rides: armed with good lights and reflective gear, enjoy quiet roads, leave the sunscreen at home, and experience the magic of nighttime randonneuring while the world around you sleeps.  Come down to K.C. and join the fun - it's not to be missed!

Stay tuned!  We have many more events in the works for the 2027 season - watch this space, join our mailing list, and reach out to the RBA, Spencer, with any questions in the meantime!  Registration for our 2027 events will open in early February.



Saturday, December 7, 2024

Are you a cyclist looking for a new challenge?


You've probably wondered 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!

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, 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. Silky pavement and skinny 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 an endurance base for your biggest goals!

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

Long time Randonneur?  2027 is your year to enjoy some good, long miles with good friends, and fall in love with long-distance cycling all over again!  Attendance always goes up in a P-B-P year, so it's a great time to come out, support those preparing for Paris, and share some great miles with the club!

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No matter how you identify as a cyclist, if you have the fundamental desire to ask yourself "how far can I ride?" we would love to have you line up with us at our next event!

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!


Thursday, September 24, 2020

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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.