Regulations

Riders must obey Korean traffic rules. They must also comply with the rules below, as they are the ACP standard.

'Permanent' refers to a brevet that can be ridden on a date chosen by the participant.
The riding distance, time limits, controls, brevet card, and completion certificate are similar to those of regular brevets. Digital information such as GPS files, Google Maps, and full course maps can be used in the same way. Permanent courses are mainly designed by passionate randonneurs, but course supervision is managed by Korea Randonneurs.

Permanents can be done individually or in groups. Those who are new to Korea Randonneurs events through permanents must be familiar not only with the rules of permanents but also with the existing brevet regulations.
Participants may start at any control on a permanent course, but this only applies to loop courses where the start and finish points are the same.

How to Register for a Permanent

  • 01
    Online Permanent Registration

    Click on the Register button at the top of the homepage, log in, and then select your desired permanent course.

  • 02
    Participation Fee Email Notification
    1. After applying for a Permanent, an email with the participation fee of 16,000 KRW will be sent shortly.
    2. Please apply at least 1 day before your ride. (Same-day applications are not allowed).
    3. If you apply for 16 Permanents between January and December, the participation fee from the 17th ride onward is 6,000 KRW.
    4. Once the participation fee is paid, you may ride the Permanent anytime within 1 year. There is no need to select a specific date.
  • 03
    Document Printing

    Please download and print the Permanent sheet, waiver form, and additional information.

    Liability Waiver Form
  • 04
    Submit Your Start Time Information

    Before departure, please send each of the following photos to Jan Boonstra 010-8915-7046

    1. At the start, please send a photo showing both the participant’s face and the starting location, as well as a photo of the signed liability waiver form via KakaoTalk.
    2. It is allowed to begin the Permanent from a control point other than the official start location.

      However, it is mandatory to notify us of the number or name of the control point where you will begin your ride.

      If you start from a different control point, the originally designated start/finish location will be treated as a control point. You must submit a photo as proof.

    3. Along with the photos, please send a message including your name, membership number, and PT number.
    4. The time your departure photo is sent will be considered your official start time.

    You do not need to inform us of your start date and time in advance. You may start at any time within one year from the date of payment confirmation.

  • 05
    When arriving at the control point

    At the control point, either get a stamp or take a photo clearly showing both the rider and the control point, and immediately send it to Jan Boonstra 010-8915-7046.
    Always include the CP number.

  • 06
    Result

    The results will be reflected in your personal record.

    1. Please fill in the date, riding time, and your signature completely on the control sheet.
    2. If you would like to receive a finisher's certificate, please send your completed control sheet by regular mail to the following address.
    Jan Boonstra 1201, Ocean Sky Namcheon Apartment 471 Suyeong-ro, Suyeong-gu Busan, 48265 Republic of Korea.
Proper Reporting Method
  • Please do not send any messages other than the required photos and essential information for verification.
  • Send all verification photos immediately after taking them..
  • At departure, submit a photo or digital copy of the signed waiver form with all fields completed and clearly visible.
  • Please send the photo via KakaoTalk (select from album or take with camera). If you send it as a file, the verification cannot be processed.
  • You must apply or update your registration with the correct Permanent number before starting. (If you initially registered with PT-00, you need to change it to the correct PT number.)
  • Please send only the following via KakaoTalk message: your membership number, Korean name, PT (or SR) number, and CP number (only if you are starting from a CP other than the official start point).
  • The start verification photo must be a selfie, clearly showing both your face and the background of the starting point. The time the photo is sent will be recorded as the official start time.
  • All verification must be continued in the same chatroom.
  • For CP certification, please send only one photo in which the CP number, face, and CP background are clearly identifiable. Do not send the name of the region or the location of the CP.
  • When you arrive at the finish point, please send a photo with a clear view of your face and the finish point background, along with a message such as 'Arrived', 'Finish', 'Completed', or 'End'.
  • Please send a photo of the permanent sheet that has been completed after arrival.
  • SR600 has a different certification method from the regular permanent ones.
    When certifying at the starting point, CP, and finish point, please send a photo in which the 'bicycle with the frame badge attached and the background' are clearly identifiable

Rules

The same rules regarding safety and night riding apply, along with the obligation to have appropriate accident insurance.

Participants must be members of Korea Randonneurs. If needed, they can register through the online site.

Differences from Standard Brevet
  • Permanents are not approved by ACP, so completing a Permanent does not count toward Super Randonneur qualification. However, they do count toward the KR5000 award and R12 award.
  • Distances longer than the official brevets (200, 300, 400, 600, 1000 km) can be designed, and only the listed distances are added to the individual total mileage record.
  • The time limit is calculated based on the actual distance at an average speed of 15km/h, starting from the approved start time. Example: If you apply to start a 204km Permanent course at 7:10 AM, the time limit is 13 hours and 36 minutes. You must send the arrival photo before 8:46 PM.
  • The validity period of the applied Permanent is 1 year. Refunds or changes to a regular brevet are not allowed.
  • A standard cue sheet is not provided.
  • Bike inspection at the start point is not conducted by Korea Randonneurs, but participants must conduct their own inspection according to the rules.

All brevet rules, including those listed on the FAQ page, apply equally.

Feedback and suggestions from participants, as well as notices about route changes due to roadworks or closures, are always welcome. Also, if you have a proposal for a new Permanent course, feel free to share it.