Audax. Brevet. Touring. Randonneuring. The discipline of riding great distances goes by many names, but all share one thing in common: the only competition you face is with yourself. There’s no race times or podium placings, just the drive to complete your goal – however long you’re riding.
At the turn of the 20th century, French cyclist Paul de Vivie made it his mission to show the world that any ‘healthy organism’ could not only ride far, but find joy in the simple act of doing so. He penned seven cycle touring commandments to help guide aspiring randonneurs and, despite being written more than 100 years ago, they still serve as wise advice for anyone hoping to go the distance.
#Neverjustaride
retournant du 20e siècle le français Paul de Vivi s’est donné pour mission de montrer au monde le plaisir de voyager loin à vélo il a écrit se commandements pour aider à guider les aspirants randonneur et plus de 100 ans plus tard il constittu toujours de sages conseils pour quiconque parcoure la distance 1 arrêtez-vous rarement et pendant une courte [Musique] période pour ne pas perdre votre motivation de manger peu et souvent avant d’avoir [Musique] faim aussi buvez avant d’avoir soif [Musique] 3 ne roule jamais jusqu’à être si fatigué que vous ne pouvez ni manger ni [Musique] dormir 4 mettez des vêtements supplémentaires avant d’avoir froid et enlevez-les avant d’avoir [Musique] chaud le soleil l’air et la pluie sont bons pour la peau 5 ne buvez pas de vin ne mangez pas de viande et ne fumez pas pendant votre [Musique] sortie 6 ne vous pressez pas [Musique] [Applaudissements] voulez à votre rythme en particulier pendant les premières heures de votre sortie lorsque vous vous sentez fort et tenter de forcer le rythme 7 ne frimez pas la vanité est [Musique] moche
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Красиво!
BRAVO
I just unpacked my autumn & winter brevet kit too! Lovely video, great rules.
Overpriced
never thought about it but totally true ! Something I learnt the hard way.
This is what Rapha films used to be about. Pleased you brought it back.
Most likely looking as Cafe du Cycliste ad (:
merci mon cherie
Eat lightly and often. "Full english with toast please!"
>>Don't drink wine
Thank God he didn't say anything about the beer!
Merci pour ces bons conseils 🙏
Hooray for the return of this kind of great imagery and story telling. Bravo Rapha.
Loved it
I missed Rapha films like this one; these were the type that inspired me to ride when I was starting out (three years ago). Thank you for producing it! Onward #neverjustaride
On long trips me and me friends overeat multiple times a day, shit in the woods and drink enough rouge in order to get some sleep in uncomfy places. I prefer the rapha version 😅
A proper Rapha film. Brilliant!
You broke rule number 7. Don’t be a show off… this video is a masterpiece. Beautiful pace, beautiful shots. Makes me proud that one of my friends is part of your team.
Really appreciated your link to tge post. Lovely video.
as always great edit and super motivational! 🙂
It’s called common sense . Peace ✌🏻
Did you guys break rule 5 with the bangers!!! Like so many have said this is a step in the right direction for the return of the inclusive and inspiring Rapha films of old. I do miss THE CONTINENTAL days and the films from that era
Please keep these films coming, and this type of focus.
Welcome back to the classic Rapha films..
No pandering in this video. No forced representation. Just classic Rapha goodness.
love the line: vanity is ugly.. great video
where in France was this filmed?
never over pay for your cycling kit.