Paris–Brest–Paris
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Paris–Brest–Paris is a long-distance cycling event. It was originally a 1,200 km bicycle race in France from Paris to Brest and back to Paris in 1891. The last time it was run as a race was 1951. The
Recumbent and upright riders at Villaines-la-Juhel in 2015.
Charles Terront pictured on the front page of Le Petit Journal, 26 September 1891, after his victory.
Poster advertising Paris-Brest, showing 1901 winner Maurice Garin
Randonneuring
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Randonneuring is a long-distance cycling sport that evolved from audax cycling. In randonneuring, riders attempt courses of 200 km or more, passing through predetermined "controls". Riders aim to comp
Paris–Brest–Paris
…held on 20 August 2023. In 1931 amateur cyclists were separated from professionals. There are two independent long distance bicycle tours. One is the brevet (also called randonnée) organised by the Audax Club Parisien, in which cyclists ride individually. The goal is to make it within 90 hours, but with no…
Medal issued by Audax on 100 years of BRM 200 (1921-2021)
A completed brevet card from a 100 kilometres (62 mi) 'populaire'. The pink stamps are from controllers and the rider has written in the answers at the information controls.
Super Randonneur medal