Minnesota Randonneur Conference – Sat Feb 4th
| January 11, 2012 | Posted by spokes under 2012, Minnesota Randonneur Conference, Randonneuring |
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Minnesota Randonneurs
Mark your calendars and sign up today for the premiere event of the Minnesota Randonneurs winter season, the Second Annual Minnesota Randonneurs Winter Conference.
We have a great central location this year – The atrium of the Historical Ceresota Building in downtown Minneapolis. 155 Fifth Ave – right on the river, easy to access by bicycle (secure inside storage), car parking available.
Time: 9a – 3p
Cost: $20 Includes lunch and snacks
To Register send an email to tcbcbrevet@aol.com
Vendors
This year Dominguez Bicycles (Vincent Dominguez) and HED Technology (Andy Tetmeyer) will have tables set up to demonstrate how they can help make you a faster, better randonneur.
Some Topic highlights
Going Low at PBP – how to do PBP in 60 hours or less
2012 schedule, including several special events
Randonneuring bicycles – what to look for
Planning your first Super Randonneur Series
Brevets in other states and countries – more ways to enjoy randonneuring
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