Northeast Florida Randonneurs
Orange & Peach
A 1,000 or 1,200 km Grand Randonnée from Jacksonville into southern Georgia.
- Ride start
- Thursday, April 15, 2027
- 4:00 AM Eastern
- Registration window
- February 1 – March 16
- 2027 · closing time TBD
- Start location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Near JAX airport · host hotel TBD
- Planned field
- About 30 riders
- Event details may change
Jacksonville ↔ Valdosta
Choose your ride
This new semi-cloverleaf ride starts near Jacksonville airport, crosses into southern Georgia, and uses Valdosta as the base for two loops.
Grand Randonnée
Ride back to Jacksonville
Ride from Jacksonville to Valdosta, complete both Valdosta loops, then return to the Jacksonville start area on the final day.
- Jacksonville, FLStart near JAX airport
- Valdosta, GATwo loops from Valdosta
- Jacksonville, FLFinish back at the start area
1,000 km brevet
Finish in Valdosta
Ride the Jacksonville-to-Valdosta leg and both Valdosta loops. Arrange your own return to Jacksonville if you stop at 1,000 km.
- Jacksonville, FLStart near JAX airport
- Valdosta, GATwo loops, then finish in Valdosta
1,000 km brevet with optional return
Add a 200 km ride back
Finish the 1,000 km ride in Valdosta, then take the optional 200 km ride back to the Jacksonville start area.
- Jacksonville, FLStart near JAX airport
- Valdosta, GAFinish the 1,000 km ride
- Jacksonville, FLOptional 200 km return
The published Ride with GPS link is a planning draft. Final route files and cue sheets are pending.
Meet your organizers, Hamid & Shab Akbarian
Hamid and Shab organized the Northern VA Cloverleaf, Treasure Cove, North South Battlefield, Endless Flat, and Golden Falcon.
Shab received the 2017 American Randonneuring Award for her dedication to randonneuring and its riders. Riders know her as the “Queen of Volunteers.”
February 1 – March 16, 2027
Registration
Online entry is scheduled to open February 1. The closing time is still to be announced.
View official registration- Sign in and choose a distance
Use an approved CyclingForever rider account. Your RUSA membership must cover the event date, April 15, 2027.
- Sign the NEFR waiver
Sign a waiver for each registered ride. The 1,000 km + 200 km option requires two waivers.
- Pay the entry fee
Entry fee TBD. Follow the organizer’s payment instructions on the official registration page.
Wednesday, April 14 · Eastern time
The evening before
All riders must check in, have their bike and safety gear inspected, and attend the briefing.
Around 4:00 PM
Rider check-in
Check in first and leave your bike outside the hotel lobby and check-in area.
After check-in
Bike inspection
Bring your ride-ready bike and required safety gear to the outdoor inspection area.
Around 5:00 PM
Mandatory briefing
Review route conditions, controls, safety, drop bags, and emergency contacts.
Bike inspection checklist
Bring these to the outdoor inspection. Gear must meet event and RUSA safety requirements.
Lodging, fees & drop bags
The host hotel near JAX airport is pending. Entry fee TBD.
Tentative package
What the fee may cover
- Three overnight stays with meals or food provisions
- One drop bag per rider
- Bike case and luggage storage at the start/finish
- Finisher’s medal, event keepsake, and post-ride celebration
Budget separately for lodging before and after the ride and food or drink outside the planned provisions.
One drop bag per rider
15 lb / 6.8 kg max
Pack clothing, nonliquid toiletries, and small essentials in one securely closed, clearly labeled bag.
What to leave out
- Liquids, including beverages, oils, and liquid toiletries
- Food of any kind
- Wheels, tires other than folding tires, and bulky bike parts
- Glass, flammable or hazardous materials, and sharp objects
Oversized, overweight, or improperly packed bags may be refused. Riders are responsible for packing their bags. Organizers disclaim responsibility for damage from prohibited or improperly packed items.
Rider guide
Requirements, policies, and how to get updates.
Eligibility & ride preparedness
There is no formal qualifying ride. Assess your fitness, experience, and ability to finish within the event time limit. Plan for distance, weather, nighttime riding, fatigue, and limited rest.
By registering, you accept responsibility for your preparedness and personal safety.
See account and membership requirementsNavigation & cue sheets
Use a functioning GPS unit or smartphone app loaded with the official route, and carry enough battery power for the ride. Carry a printed or downloaded cue sheet as a backup. Get organizer permission to navigate using a cue sheet alone.
Print cue sheets in kilometers or miles from Ride with GPS once the official route is posted.
Electronic Proof of Passage (EPP)
GPS activity records from services such as Ride with GPS or Strava, or photos from designated controls, can serve as proof of passage. Your evidence must show that you followed the prescribed route and visited every required control. Organizers may ask for additional verification.
Event & rider safety
Follow organizer instructions and applicable traffic laws. Organizers may deny or withdraw participation, require riders to stop, or suspend, modify, or cancel the event when conditions create an unacceptable safety risk.
Those decisions may account for severe weather, road hazards, equipment problems, fatigue, or impairment.
Organizer cancellation & refunds
If the organizers cancel the event, registered riders receive their entry fee back minus an equal share of unrecoverable event expenses. These may include lodging or venue deposits, supplies, or merchandise.
The organizers will work to minimize deductions and provide riders with a summary.
Event updates & organizer contact
Registered riders receive official updates by email. Reminders may also appear in the NEFR Google Group. Use an accurate email address at registration and check it regularly before the ride.
info@cyclingforever.com
Design illustration. Ordering details will be announced when available.
Interested in riding?
Add your name to the interest list for event updates.
Join the interest list
Expressing interest does not register you or reserve a place. No account is required. Your name, state/country, and preferred distance will appear on the public Interested Riders list. Your email remains private.
View the interested riders list
Interested Riders (30)
Interest is not registration and does not reserve a place.
| Rider | From | Preferred distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Garcia | Puerto Rico | 1200km |
| Anne Marie Patterson | Washington | 1000km with optional 200km. |
| Charlie Martin | California | 1200km |
| Chris Slocum | NJ USA | 1200km |
| Daniel Corcoran | VA | 1200km |
| David Gomez | Fl | 1000 km + optional 200 km |
| Frederic Perman | Canadda | 1200km |
| Hamid Akbarian | Florida | 1200 km |
| Ian Singer | Florida | 1200km |
| Jim Spillane | Connecticut | 1200km |
| John D'Elia | Connecticut | 1200km |
| Jose Blanco | Maryland, USA | 1200 km |
| Joseph Cheng | WA | 1000 km |
| Joseph Ray | NJ | 1000 km + optional 200 km |
| Joshua Zarasvand | Florida | 1200km |
| Kirsten Walker | California | 1200km |
| Michel Lemaire | Canada | 1200 km |
| Nick Uloth | Canada | 1200km |
| Paul Donaldson | Virginia | 1200km |
| Peter Springer | North Carolina | 1200km |
| Rachel monderer | Usa | 1200km |
| Richard Ruge | New York | 1200km |
| Rick Gagne | Maine | 1200km |
| Rob Gauthier | Maine | 1200km |
| Sakthi Raja | VA | 1200km |
| Sharon Morejon | Tennessee | 1200 km |
| Steve Hilliger | Massachusetts | 1200 km |
| Tayler Gold | Florida | 1200km |
| Terri Boykins | California | 1200 km |
| Thomas Martin | Washington | 1200km |