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Randonneuring also known as Audax is a long-distance cycling sport
with its origins in audax cycling. In randonneuring, riders attempt
courses of 200 km or more, passing through predetermined "controls"
(checkpoints) every few tens of kilometers. Riders aim to complete
the course within specified time limits, and receive equal
recognition regardless of their finishing order. Riders may travel
in groups or alone as they wish, and are expected to be
self-sufficient between controls. A randonneuring event is called a
randonee or brevet, and a rider who has completed a 200 km event is
called a randonneur. The international governing body for
randonneuring is Audax Club Parisien (ACP), which works with other
randonneuring organisations worldwide through Les Randonneurs
Mondiaux (RM). Randonneuring is popular in France, and has a
following in the Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Australia,
USA, Canad and now going to be in India. |