Originally Posted by
spokenword
Probably the same thing that keeps most randoneering clubs together -- personal connections and goodwill. Jennifer Wise, both as one of the founding members of RUSA and as one of the local fixtures in the New England randoneering scene, has earned a lot of local respect. Along with Johnny Bertrand, she's done a lot to get randoneering going in the States, and has been especially key in building the New England club.
As I said, I was kind of surprised to hear that the interruption of BMB was due to the fact that it's in search of a buyer. What I heard was that none of the local organizers had the resources to take it on, and I interpreted that as staff/volunteers, instead of money. There's a bit of chatter going on in the New England Randoneering list about alternatives to BMB, but none of it has really caught traction.
I've been looking for a 1200k goal for next year. Was hoping BMB would still be here so I wouldn't have to travel far and wide to ride.
I've thought about a Burlington to Maine coast ride and back... but wouldn't be able to pull it off next year. (and I'd have to deal with the logistics of RUSA on top of the ride logistics.)
I am considering one of the West Coast rides... going to wait for the final RUSA calendar so I can align qualifiers and travel and training.