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.