Super Randonnées

Super Randonnées 簡介

Super Randonnées 是由 ACP 舉辦的一個新活動類別。

Super Randonnées 是山區認證，參加者需要完成一次 600公里 及 超過 10000米 爬升的旅程。

由於其難度較高，時限延長至 50 小時，亦即平均速度為每小時 12 公里。(註：於2017年3月15日起，時限更新為60小時，即容許參加者有更充裕時間完成挑戰。)

參加者亦可以旅遊身份參與活動。以旅遊身份的要求是每天最少要完成 80 公里，以不多於七天時間完成。 (註：於2017年3月15日起，更改為75小時)

Super Randonnées 結合了兩個法國傳統的單車旅遊：世界聞名的 Brevets Randonneurs Mondiaux (BRM) 及 Brevets Cyclo-Montagnards Français© (BCMF)。

Brevets Cyclo-Montagnards Français （即 Cyclo-Montagnardes） 起源於 1965 年，是一個 Féderation Française de Cyclotourisme （FFCT） 認証、約 250 公里的 BRM（亦可是長達 327 公里，著名的比利牛斯 BRM ~ 盧桑 - 巴約納）。

這些 BRM 都是在山區進行，如阿爾卑斯山，比利牛斯山，以及孚日。 最古老的 BRM 可以追溯到 1936 年，是著名的 Randonneur des Alpes（BRA）。 總爬升約 3700米 至 5500 米（12140英尺 至 18045英尺）； 限時通常會設在 12公里/小時的基礎上，並且包括所有休息時間。

Super Randonnées 會引領你去到著名又或者鮮為人知的祟山峻嶺，在黃昏黎明什或午夜時分在山岳間穿梭，體會到平常不曾經歷的美麗景色。 最後大家都會得到一個難忘的體驗。

Super Randonnées 是極富挑戰的。 參加者必須針對爬坡訓練，熟知山區突發事件及能單獨騎乘長距離。

就算以旅遊身份參與，參與者亦能感受到路線的獨特性及挑戰性，找到自身的極限。

安全騎乘！ 平安回家！

Introduction to Super Randonnées

Super Randonnées are a new category of rides organized by the Audax Club Parisien.

Super Randonnées are mountainous Permanents of 600 km (373 miles) with over 10.000 m (32.800 ft) of elevation gain.

Because of the higher level of difficulty, the time limit has been extended to 50 hours, corresponding to a minimum average speed of 12 km/h (7.45 mph). (Update: 60 hours. 2017/3/15)

Riders can also choose to ride a Super Randonnée as a Tourist. The requirement for Tourists is to complete the route with consecutive daily minimum riding distances of 80 km (i.e. seven days at most). (Update: 75 km. 2017/3/15)

Super Randonnées renew two traditions of French cyclo-tourism: the worldwide known BRM (Brevets de Randonneurs Mondiaux), and the Brevets Cyclo-Montagnards Français© (BCMF).

The Brevets Cyclo-Montagnards Français© (recently called Cyclo-Montagnardes) are mountainous brevets of about 250 km (up to 327 km in the case of the famous Pyrenean brevet Luchon - Bayonne), controlled by the Féderation Française de Cyclotourisme (FFCT) since 1965. Those brevets are organized in mountainous regions like the Alps, the Pyrénées, and the Vosges. The oldest is the famous Brevet de Randonneur des Alpes (BRA) which goes back to 1936. The total amount of climbing varies from 3700 to 5500 m (12.140 to 18.045 ft). The time limit is always based on a minimum average of 12 km/h (7.45 mph), all stops included.

Super Randonnées will lead you over famous as well as lesser known passes and summits, presenting you with amazing scenery. You will discover the beauty of mountains at unusual hours like dusk, dawn or even at night. All Randonneurs or Tourists will keep unforgettable memories of their ride.

Super Randonnées are nevertheless very demanding rides. You will have to be well trained for climbing, familiar with often unpredicable conditions in the mountains, and self-sufficient on long distances.

While Tourists will find the Super Randonnées very rewarding, Randonneurs are in for a unique challenge. These rides are made for Randonneurs who want to achieve their personal best and find out how far they can go.

Ride safe !

Super Randonnées 規則總結

1. 什麼是 Super Randonnées ?

Super Randonnées 是由 ACP 組織及認証並且有比一般 BRM 更富挑戰性的活動。

路線排在祟山峻嶺當中，在連綿不斷的山嶽間穿梭，有舉世聞名的也有名不經傳的美景。總長度大慨是 600公里 及 總爬升高度超過 10000米。

參加者在報名是可選擇以下列方式參與：

－ 旅遊者 （Tourist）：需要連續每天騎不少於 80公里完成旅程 (已放寛為75公里 @ 2017/3/15)

－ 騎乘者（Randonneurs）：只有 50 小時的時限完成，亦即平均速度為每小時 12 公里，其中包括所有停留時間。(已放寛為60小時 @ 2017/3/15)

只要遁路情況許可，Super Randonnées 可以在一年任何時間舉行。

2. 關於參加者

報名完成後，參加者會獲發一張資格卡及徽章，在旅程途中要妥善保管。

Super Randonnées 歡迎任何業餘自行車運動愛好者參加。

每一位參加者必須購買責任保險。

參加者可用任何型式的自行車。

參加者可以單獨或以隊際騎乘。

任何未滿 18 歲的參加者必須有父母或法定監護人的同意。

3. 參加者的義務

參加者必須遵守所有適用的交通法例及交通信號。每一位參加者都是獨立的騎士，ACP 不會為任何在 Super Randonnée 活動中發生的事故承擔任何責任。

路線和檢查點的位置將詳細標明在路線提示表 (Cue Sheet)上，亦會提供GPS文件，走捷徑是不被允許的。

報名了作為騎乘者的參加者， 必須在起點出發，而報名為旅遊者則可以選擇從提示表上的其他起點出發。

參加者需要自給自足，不允許支援車輛在路線上。

在夜間騎乘時，自行車上必須牢固地裝置前後車燈（前白後紅），黃昏至黎明 （18:00 - 06:00） 這段期間以及能見度不佳（如下雨、起霧時），每位參加者都必須全程打開車燈及必須穿反光背心、配戴 反光帶或是在身體前後佩帶其他可以明顯清楚反光的物品。

參加者必須配戴頭盔。

觸犯以上規則者會被立即取消資格。

強烈建議參加者帶備後備前後車燈，以防主要的前後車燈壞掉。

主辦單位亦建議參加者穿著淺色衣物，帶備救生及行動電話。

4. 登記參加

參加者需要於活動舉辦前至少三十天向主辦單位報名。主辦單位有機會提供紀念獎牌對於完成者，參加者可在註冊時或在完成認證時一拼訂購。

參加者可向主辦單位取消報名，惟主辦單位只能退回紀念獎牌的費用。

旅遊者的認證會在報名後三年屆滿，參加者必須向主辦單位提供出發的日期及時間。這將是正式開始的日期及時間，必須嚴格遵守。日期和時間在出發前至少一星期以上是可以改變，只要在註冊後通知主辦單位新的日期和時間即可。

旅遊者遊客不必指定開始日期。但是，如果他們打算從非起點出發，必須通知主辦單位他們的出發點。

5. 檢查點 及 認證

旅遊者及騎乘者都必須在資格卡上寫上自己的姓氏、名字和詳細地址。他們亦必須寫上開始、結束以及通過在所有指定的檢查點的日期及時間。

Super Randonnées 路線上的檢查點通常位於偏遠地方，山峰或山坳。在這種情況下，參加者必須在指定的路標為自己的自行車拍照，以證明自己是騎在指定的路線上。這些路標表明了地方名稱（如山峰或山坳），亦會很容易找到。 ACP 會於「信息和建議」提供詳細路標指示。你亦可以要求主辦單位通過電子郵件發送詳細路標指示。

若檢查點在城鎮內，參加者可以在城鎮的出入口標示為自己的自行車拍照，或在鎮內的商鋪如咖啡店、麵包店、雜貨店或油店認證資格卡。

缺少相片或資格卡的驗證，缺少檢查點的時間，或喪失資格卡（無論參加者已經騎了多少），都會被取消資格。

每位參加者要負責登記本身已正確通過各檢查點。每輛自行車必須清晰顯示於在團體騎乘的相片中。強烈建議每位參加者為其自行車拍攝獨照。參加者可出現在照片中，惟獨參加者的自行車必須被清晰拍到。

路程有機會設置多個秘密檢查點。

騎乘者若不能在 50 小時內完成，只要他們沒有犯規，便會自動正式確認成為旅遊者。

在路程結束後，參加者須於資格卡上簽署，並連同所需的照片交回主辦單位。照片可以電郵方式發送。在確認參加者完成活動並核發認證號碼後，資格卡將發還予參加者。認證號碼是以順序排列，並包括所有旅遊者 （Tourist）及 騎乘者（Randonneurs）。完成結果將會順序列於 ACP 網頁及 Super Randonnée 的博客。Super Randonnées 不是競賽活動，所以主辦單位不會將參加者分級。

6. 注意事項

如有多於一項活動同時間及同地點舉行，參加者每次只得參加一項活動。

Super Randonnée 的參加者同意他們的名字將被 ACP 公告於。在任何情況下，參加者的身份不會用於商業用途，其個人資料亦不會被披露予第三者。

Super Randonnée 的參加者應嚴恪遵守以上相關規定，任何欺詐、欺騙或故意違反規定將導致參加者喪失參與所有 ACP 活動的資格。參加者可以書面形式（包括電子郵件）向 ACP 的理事會申訴，ACP 會作出最後裁決。

Super Randonnées Rules and Regulations

1. What are Super Randonnées ?

Super Randonnées are challenging permanents which are organized, verified and validated by Audax Club Parisien.

Located in mountainous areas, they include many passes and summits. Some of them are unknown, others are world famous. The scenery is gorgeous. The length is about 600 km (373 miles) and the total amount of climbing is over 10.000 m (32.800 feet).

At registration, each rider selects to ride a Super Randonnée either as a Tourist or as a Randonneur.

- Tourists have to complete the ride in consecutive days of at least 80 km (50 miles) per day. (75km updated @ 2017/3/15)

- Randonneurs have a 50 hour time limit. This corresponds to an average speed of 12 km/h (7.45 mph) including stops. (60 hours updated @ 2017/3/15)

Being permanents, Super Randonnées can be ridden at any time of the year, provided the roads are open. Please make sure that they are before starting.

2. About the riders

After registration, riders will receive a personal brevet card and a frame badge. Both need to be kept with them throughout the ride.

Super Randonnées are open to any amateur cyclist regardless of cycling affiliations.

Each rider must be covered by liability insurance.

Any form of human-powered vehicle is acceptable. The vehicle must be powered solely by the rider.

Riders are allowed to ride either alone or in a group.

Any rider under the age of 18 must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

3. Rider’s duties

The rider must ride in accordance with all applicable traffic regulations and obey all traffic signals. Each rider is considered to be on a personal ride. The ACP cannot and does not accept responsibility for any accidents that may occur during a Super Randonnée.

The route and the location of the checkpoints are indicated on a detailed cue sheet. GPS-files are also available. No shortcuts or detours from the route are allowed.

Those who have registered as Randonneurs must start from the official starting point. As Tourists, they can choose any other starting point on the cue sheet.

Each rider must be self-sufficient. No personal follow-vehicles are permitted on the course.

For night riding, bikes must be equipped with front and rear lights attached firmly to the bike. Lights must be turned on at all times during hours of darkness or other low-light conditions (rain, fog, etc.).

During hours of darkness or other low-light conditions, all riders must wear a reflective vest (this is mandatory according to French traffic law).

Any violation of these night riding rules will result in the immediate disqualification of the rider.

Backup lighting systems are strongly recommended in case the primary system fails and cannot be repaired on the roadside.

It is strongly recommended to wear an approved helmet, light-colored clothes, and to carry a survival blanket and a cell phone.

4. Registration

Each rider must contact the organizer and send the registration fee at least 30 days before the intended ride. For some Super Randonnées, commemorative medals are available for finishers. A medal can be ordered at registration, or at the finish by marking the brevet card accordingly.

The riders can cancel their registration by sending back their brevet card, but only the fee for the medal will be refunded.

For Tourists, the validity of the brevet card expires three years after the date of registration. Randonneurs must declare a starting date and time. This will be the official start time and it must be strictly adhered to. It is possible to change the date and time after registration by informing the organizer of the new date and time, but only up to at least a week before the start.

Tourists do not have to specify a start date. However, if they plan to start from another point than the official starting point, they must notify the organizer of their starting point.

5. Controls and validation

Both Tourists and Randonneurs must note their brevet cards their last name, first name and full address. They must note the start and finish time as well as the time of passage at all designated controls. Time includes date, hour and minutes.

Controls on Super Randonnées are often located in remote places like summits or mountain passes. In these cases, riders must prove their passage by taking a picture of their bicycle under the designated road sign. Those signs indicate the name of the place (pass, summit). They are easy to spot and the ACP provides detailed information about them in a page called «Informations and Recommendations». You can also ask the organizer to send the information by e-mail.

For controls located in towns, riders can either take a picture of their bicycle in front of the entry or exit sign of the town, or get their brevet card validated at a local establishment such as a café, bakery, grocery store or gas station.

Missing pictures or missing brevet card validations, missing checkpoint times, or loss of the brevet card (regardless of how far into the ride a rider is) will result in disqualification. Each rider is responsible for having his or her passage validated and the brevet card entry properly completed at each checkpoint. In case of a group ride, the picture must show distinctly each bike. It is strongly recommended to take one picture per rider. Of course, the rider can appear on the picture, but not without his or her bike.

Secret controls may occur at the start and during the ride.

A rider who decides to withdraw from the ride should inform the organizer as soon as possible.

Those riding as Randonneurs and finishing in more than 50 hours will be officially recognized as Tourists, provided they observed all validation rules.

At the finish, riders must sign their brevet card and return it to the organizer, together with the required pictures. The pictures can be sent as electronic files. The brevet card will be returned to the rider after the brevet has been verified and a brevet number has been assigned. Brevet numbers are issued in chronological order, including both Tourists and Randonneurs. Results will be posted on the ACP Web site as well as on the blog of the Super Randonnée in chronological order. Super Randonnées are not competitive events. Riders are not classified by performance.

6. Notes

A Super Randonnée cannot be counted as participation in, or as credit for another event held in conjuntion with the brevet.

It is expected that those riding a Super Randonnée agree that their name will be published by the ACP. In any case, their identities will not be used for commercial purposes and will not be transmitted to third parties.

It is also expected that those riding a Super Randonnée fully accept these rules. Any fraud, cheating, or deliberate violation of these rules will result in the exclusion of the rider from all ACP-sponsored events. The rider may appeal or complain in writing (including by e-mail) to the Board of Directors of ACP, which will then render a final decision.

Original Article: http://www.audax-club-parisien.com/EN/index.php?showpage=422