FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- Do I have to start an RRTY at a particular time of year?
No, you can start in any month. Most people don't even notice that they've started an RRtY, but come to the realisation, when they've already ridden BRs over several months that an RRTY is a distinct possibility.
- Can I claim an RRTY
... using Perms?
Yes, we've had successful claims from people riding just Perms, and others using just Calendar events - and I'm not sure which is the more challenging. Most riders use a mixture of the two.
... using the same Perm repeatedly?
Yes, if you can face the same ride over again. The record is set by Dave Ringer who rode the Ironbridge Perm 5 times during his RRTY.
... using rides longer than 200km
Of course, provided it's at BR standard, so a standard 300, 400 or even 600km Audax event would be fine. I'm still awaiting an RRTY claim with a 300km in each of 12 consecutive months (but it's bound to happen some time)
... using PBP or LEL?
Of course
... using 2 x 100km events?
I suppose you could run two short rides together to make one 200. They would have to start and finish in the same place and you would need to complete the total 200km or more at a minimum of 14.3kph. The combination still wouldn't count for AUK championship points of course.
... using the 24 hour championship?
Yes, although you ought to complete at least 400km within the 24 hours to convince me that it's the equivalent of a Brevet de Randonnee.
- Can I claim more than one RRTY?
Yes, either by running straight on after completing your first RRtY or you could have a break between (but not during) different series.
- Can I run several RRTYs at the same time ?
Yes, but you can't count the same event twice. And note that a 400 counts (for the purposes of RRTY) as a single event rather than 2 x 200 rides.
Phil Dyson completed 2 RRTYs simultaneously by riding 2 events in each month of 2005 (and all while wearing sandals).
Andy Southworth repeated this feat (not the sandals bit) in 2006, while at the same time running a third separate series from Nov 2005-Oct 2006, so for most of 2006 Andy was doing (at least) 3 BRs per month.
Steve Abraham has now set the bar at 5 BR events per month during the 2006/07 season
- If I ride a 600 starting in one month and finishing in the next, in which month does it counts for RRTY?
I suppose it's possible to start on, say, the 31st August and finish it on 1st September. This could count in either month, but not both. You should have ridden at least 200km on the day for which you are making the claim.
- Can I include an SR in my RRTY
Yes, we've had several claims which have used rides at 300, 400 and 600 as well as the more usual 200.
< li>How else can I put my mark on the RRTY?
AUK seems to attract those wanting to test the boundaries of regulations, and we've had people completing RRTYs by Tandem, on Fixed, on a Trike, on a Recumbent or even (in Linda Johnston's case) backwards.
No-one has (as yet) claimed a Randonneur Round the World, by cycling 12 events in England, Wales, Ecosse, Kernow, Northern Ireland, France, Bulgaria, USA, Oz, Canada, Italy, Belgium etc. Or how about a fancy dress RRtY with a different costume per event? Photographs essential!
- Are you sure these are all genuine FAQs?
To be honest, some of these Qs haven't been A very F but they should provide some guidance of how flexible the RRTY can be - just as long as you've ridden recognisably long distances in 12 consecutive months |
