151 riders started America's 1200 km randonnČe August 17-20, 2000. The capacity field included 53 riders from overseas including Italy (15), France (14) and Denmark (11). This gave the event an international feeling, reminiscent of Paris-Brest-Paris. A group of riders from Grenoble rode the entire event together (Audax style) and finished carrying a large French flag.

Conditions this year were excellent, with highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s. A few riders had drizzle, but there was no real rain. The course is a bit tougher than PBP, with more climbing and featuring three sustained, steep climbs in Vermont. 122 riders (81%) finished the event.

As a randonnČe, BMB is primarily an opportunity for a rider to test the rider's fitness, stamina, and mental strength. A rider must complete the event within 90 hours to finish officially. For most riders, finishing officially is the goal and congratulations are due to all finishers!

A few riders come to race. BMB is a RAAM qualifier. A rider must declare that he or she is trying to qualify for RAAM and must ride the event without support (except at the controls). If the rider finishes in less than 65 hours, then the rider qualifies. This year three riders attempted to qualify for RAAM. Nancy Black, 42, from Hastings, MI was the only rider to qualify, finishing in 61 hours 25 minutes.

Ken Bonner, 58, from Victoria, BC and Oliver Portway, Tanunda, SA, Australia were the first finishers in 54:26. Michael Lau, 38, Ottawa, ON, Canada was the third finisher in 57:44.

Jennifer Wise, the event organizer, also offers the Quad Centuries option; four 100 mile rides in four days on the BMB course. The Quads allow riders to feel like a randonneur, enjoying the New England scenery and stopping in cafes, without suffering the sleep deprivation. This year, 14 riders completed the Quad Centuries.

Top Finishers

Rider, Age, Hometown	Time
Ken Bonner, 58, Victoria, BC, Canada	54:26
Oliver Portway, Tanunda, SA, Australia	54:26
Michael Lau, 38, Ottawa, ON, Canada	57:44
Keith Fraser, 41, Vancouver, BC, Canada	58:19
Ed Kross, 41, Framingham, MA	58:19
Finn Olesen, 40, Roslev, Denmark	61:06
Stig Lundgaard, 31, Skovlund, Denmark	61:06
Nancy Black, 42, Hastings, MI	61::25
Ernest Landry, 47, Leominster, MA	62:10
Robert McKenney, 39, Worcester, MA	62:42
Jerry Khorll, 56, Chesterfield, MO	63:20
Marc Pritchard, 45, Cattaraugus, NY	63:41
Eris Zama, 43, Gambettola, Italy	64:16
Enrico deAngeli, 40, Trezzano S.N. (M1), Italy	64:19
Bill Schwarz, 55, Kinderhook, NY	64:19
Arvid Loewen, 43, Winnipeg, MB, Canada	65:35
Bruno Ardaillon, 67, Chambery, France	65:35
Silas Little, 52, Wilton, NH	66:25
Michael Kerrigan, 41, Tewksbury, MA	66:51
Jorgen Green, 62, Lejre, Denmark	68:06
Chris Block, 40, Wellesley, MA	68:20
Jeff Radan, 40, Rockville, MD	68:20
Mike Herbst, 42, Peninsula, OH	69:14
John LePage, 46, Rehoboth, MA	69:14
Matteo Luzzana, 32, Bergamo, Italy	69:14
Gloria Wesley, 40, Pittsfield, MA	69:14
Mark Sheehan, 52, Elmira, NY	69:49
David Bayley, 23, Dublin, Ireland	69:49
John Bayley, 31, Chelmsford, MA	69:49
Blaine Chamberlain, 51, Montour Falls, NY	69:49
Declan O'Shea, 33, Dublin, Ireland	69:49
Sybren Zandstra, 57, Ostermeer, Netherlands	69:49

Complete results