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Fleche Teams converge at the 22 hour controle; Mueller's Too. Here's a note from PA RBA Tom Rosenbauer; Finally, some decent weather for a Saturday morning start -- we were certainly way overdue! And for only the second time (out of 5 years) a 100% finish rate for all teams and participants -- Congratulations to everyone for being a part of that success. Of note, Christine Newman and Mike Lutz have completed their R-5000 -- Well Done! photo credit; Nigel Greene

New Jersey Randonneurs 5,000 Kilometer Award Winners - 2011

Our group consists of more than a few mileage junkies. The following riders have achieved the prestigious RUSA 5,000 kilometer medal by riding at least that many kilometers while participating in RUSA sanctioned brevets, or permanents in one season. Foreign rides, such as PBP, do not count in the total. Only 138 RUSA members nationwide qualified for this award in 2011. A hearty congratulations to them all! Shane Beake, Alan Blanchette, Patrick Chin-Hong, Joe Kratovil, Jon Levitt, Christine Newman, William Olsen, Katie Raschdorf, and Paul Shapiro.

Hall of Fame

New Jersey Randonneurs travel to France to participate in the 2011 Paris-Brest-Paris 1200k. Fourteen of our riders finished the brevet within the 90 hour time limit. Congratulations to them all. Dan Aaron, Barbara Anderson, Ron Anderson, Shane Beake, Patrick Chin-Hong, Sam Collins, Joe Fillip, Joe Kratovil, Robin Landis, Jon Levitt, Rob Litherland, Paul Murray, Christine Newman, and Roy Yates.

The New Jersey Randonneurs' 2012 Schedule

Sat. March 17th, 2012 - Frenchtown 70k Practice Ride Starting at 9:00 AM from the Citgo Parking Lot at the corner of Race Street and Route 12 in Frenchtown. This is the 70k middle loop of the Princeton 200k. It includes the very steep climb of Adamic Hill Road. A good way to gauge your fitness for the early randonneuring season. Jud will be leading an A-B ride. We are looking for a volunteer to lead a C ride. Unsupported. No charge. This is not an officially sanctioned brevet, check the message board for additional details. Sun. April 1st, 2012 - Cranbury 200k Leaving from the Cranbury Village Park which is at the intersection of Westminster Place and Maplewood Avenue. Start 7:00 a.m. Flat terrain with one notable climb and strong chance of headwinds. Unsupported. Fee $15. Excellent choice for new brevet riders. Sat. April 21st, 2012 - Princeton 200k Leaving from the Forrestal Village Center parking lot in Plainsboro, N.J. Start: 7 a.m. Hilly terrain with multiple climbs. Supported: Double controle at Frenchtown American Legion Hall. Fee $35 Sat. April 21st, 2012 - Princeton Populaire 120k Leaving from Forrestal Village Center parking lot in Plainsboro, N.J. Start 7:00 a.m. Moderately hilly terrain that are mostly rollers. Supported: controle at Frenchtown American Legion Hall. Fee $20. Sat. May 12th, 2012 - Princeton 300k Leaving from Forrestal Village Center parking lot in Plainsboro, N.J. Start 4:00 a.m. Very hilly terrain with multiple extended climbs. Supported. Fee $35. Sat. May 26th, 2012 - Hightstown 400k Leaving from Days Inn at NJ Turnpike Exit 8 (Route 33) Flat terrain with headwinds. Start 4:00 a.m. Supported: Food service at Batsto outbound and return legs. Fee $35. Sat. June 9th, 2012 - Hightstown 600k Leaving from Days Inn at NJ Turnpike Exit 8 (Route 33) Flat terrain with headwinds, finishing up with moderately rolling terrain on second day. New start time! Start 4:00 a.m. Supported, overnight controle with bag drop service. Fee $90. Sat. July 21st, 2012 – Shore By Night 200k Leaving from the Cranbury Municipal Parking Lot, entrance is one block west of the former PNC Bank parking lot on Main Street. Start 10:00 p.m. Flat terrain with one notable climb, chance of headwinds. Unsupported. Fee $15. Excellent choice for new brevet riders looking for nighttime riding experience. Sat. Sept 8th, 2012 - NYC 200k Leaving from the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, Finishing in Fort Tyron Park, Manhattan. Start 7 a.m. Very hilly terrain with multiple extended climbs. Unsupported. Fee $15. Sun. Oct. 14th, 2012 - Central Jersey 200k (Ron Anderson Special) Leaving from Grover’s Mill Coffee House in the Southfield Shopping Center in Princeton Junction. Start 7:30 a.m. Flat terrain with chance of headwinds. Unsupported. Fee $15. Another excellent choice for new brevet riders to test their self-sufficiency. List will be updated as changes or more details are announced.