Last year, thanks to a fellow ESR rider and friend Tim O'Callahan I dipped my toe into the world of Randonneuring. In 2018 I did a couple of 200 km Brevets, a 384 km Fleche Ride and the 400 km Cremore Classic. While riding the Cremore - I learned a lot more about this Paris-Brest-Paris thing, it occurs every 4 years, it is coming up this August and it frankly sounded epic. I tucked it away quietly and hoped that I could find my way there.

I have just completed the first qualifying ride, the Rondeau Rando (200 km - https://www.strava.com/activities/2253446834). Definitely a tough day - always hard starting a big ride in the rain and near freezing temperatures. Brenda, Tim, Brian, Lorelei and I rolled out around 7 am for what was cold and wet for the entire day. Funny when you ride in conditions like that and explore your limits, you appreciate everything, yesterday I had the best chicken noodle soup, the best coffee, the best coffee and finally the best shower at 8 pm - Glorious!!!
Now I am down to 3 more qualifying rides: 300, 400 and 600 km brevets before June 20 in order to convert my pre-registration into a confirmed registration. Hasn't always been this way, but due to many withdrawals they have added these qualifying rides. At present, this is what I know about my schedule:
- April 13th, 400 km - Corinth, Greece
- May 18th, 300 km - Detroit, MI
- June 8th, 600 km - Windsor
I always love having something big on the horizon, something that scares and excites me at the same time. I have that with my Paris-Brest-Paris journey - I will share the highs and lows as they unfold.

- Darcy Haggith, President, Infinit Nutrition Canada