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"Please everyone out there do try to understand this is an International event,when you finish in the stipulated time,everyone of you make history!!
The results are shown in the ACP register alphabetically, not according to the time taken to finish!
We are not going hyper with the advertising because we are worried of the .......angels fear to tread phenomenon.
Our main objective to get a good standing with ACP is by showing a low attrition rate.
If one is in training and have doubts of ones capability you are welcome.
If one is NOT in training and have doubts of ones capability, be warned the resulting distress may deter you from cycling.perhaps ;-)"
Extract of blog from cyclists.in

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Rules of Brevets

RULES OF BREVETS RANDONNEURS MONDIAUX

from 200 km to 1000 km

Only the Audax Club Parisien has sanctioning worldwide authority for these events. The

ACP registers all brevets. Each brevet receives a verification number. These are assigned chronologically

based on time of receipt. The ACP has registered all brevets since their inception in 1921.

These brevets are open to any amateur cyclist regardless of his or her cycling affiliations.

Any rider under the age of 18 must have consent of his or her parent or legal

guardian.

Any form of human-powered vehicle is acceptable. The only stipulation is that the vehicle must be

powered solely by the rider.

To participate in a brevet a rider must complete a registration form and pay a registration fee

set by the event organizer. ln some countries, a waiver of liability must be signed.

Each rider must be covered by liability insurance, either by a group policy or by a personal

policy.

During the event, each rider is considered to be on a personal ride. The rider must ride in

accordance with all applicable traffic codes and obey all traffic signals.

The ACP, other organizers, ACP representative and his/her association cannot and do not accept

responsibility for any accidents that may occur during the course of a brevet.

Each rider must be self sufficient. No follow cars or support of any kind are permitted on the

course. Personal support is only allowed at checkpoints. Any violation of this requirement will result in

immediate disqualification.

All riders are required to respect local customs with regards to decorum.

At the start, each rider will receive a brevet card and a cue sheet indicating the route and the

location of the checkpoints. Riders must stay on the route. lf a rider leaves the route, they must return to

the route at the same point prior to continuing, ie. no shortcuts or detours from the route, unless specified

by the organizer. Riders must stop at each checkpoint to have their card stamped.

Each rider is responsible for seeing that his brevet card is properly completed at each checkpoint.

Overall time limits vary for each brevet according to the distance. These are: (in hours and

minutes, HH:MM) 13:30 for 200 KM, 20:00 for 300 KM,27:00 for 400 KM, 40:00 for 600 KM, and 75:00

for 1000 KM.

Additionally, riders must arrive at each checkpoint between the opening and closing time for the

checkpoint. These times are noted on the brevet card with the information for the checkpoints. Riders

must arrive at each checkpoint between the start and the finish while the checkpoint is open. Poor bicycle

or equipment maintenance, fatigue, lack of fitness, hunger, etc. are not unforeseen and beyond the control

of the rider and therefore will not serve as a valid reason for being late. Subject to the foregoing, failure to

make all checkpoints, even if the brevet is done within the overall time limit, will result in disqualiflcation.

At the finish, the rider must sign his brevet card and return it to the event organizer. The

brevet card will be returned to the rider after the brevet has been verified and a brevet number issued. ln

the event of the organizer losing a brevet card, no replacement to the rider will be made.

These brevets are not competitive events, so no rider classifications are made. Commemorative medals

for each brevet are available for purchase. Those wishing to purchase a medal should mark their brevet

card accordingly. Payment is required at the finish.

Medals: The medals noting the successful completion of the brevets are: a bronze medal for 200 KM, a

silver-plate medal for 300 KM, a vermilion medal for 400 KM, a gold medal for 600 KM, and a silver medal

for 1000 KM. The design of the medals will change after each PBP. Cost for the medals will be set by the

event organizer.

Super Randonneur : This title is earned by any rider who completes a series of brevets ( 200, 300, 400,

and 600 KM) in the same year. A medal is also available for those holding this title. Riders should provide

supporting documentation to their brevet organizer, as well as payment. The organizer can obtain the

medal upon verification of the rider's brevet numbers.

Randonneurs India

Welcome to Randonneurs India !

Our passion cycling with our friends doing Long rides
Audax Randonneurs has been created in Nov 2009 aiming at sending some Indians to the Olympic of amateur endurance cycling : Paris Brest Paris 2011.

We have been authorized by the Audax Club Parisien to organise rides called brevets of 200, 300, 400 and 600km from Mumbai or any place in India.

The spirit of Audax is to ride in a non-competitive environment, and yet challenging rides because of the terrain, or distance and independence from the conducted tours.

We look forward to ride with YOU !

Randonneurs India is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization whose primary goals are to promote randonneuring in India and to serve Indias randonneuring community. Randonneurs India is sanctioned by the Audax Club Parisien and affiliated with the Randonneurs Mondiaux.

Randonneuring: Randonneuring is long-distance unsupported endurance cycling. This style of riding is non-competitive in nature, and self-sufficiency is paramount. When riders participate in randonneuring events, they are part of a long tradition that goes back to the beginning of the sport of cycling in France and Italy. Friendly camaraderie, not competition, is the hallmark of randonneuring.

The audacity to ride at one's own speed great distances on a bicycle,allure libre as the french call it.But why?It is just like a marathon where a select few run for the prize money but for the vast majority it is pitting oneself against the clock running for a personal best or may be for a personal record.With only ones wife or ones chidren or a solitary friend or two to applaud one at the finnish,but then there is the multitude the masses cheering for all.

The sheer exhileration of being a part of this vibrant mass of humanity united in one great show of strength more mental than physical.

We are bringing to you now in India the sport of Randonneuring (Cycling marathons).This is cycling long distances.the distances are fixed.200kms ,300kms , 400kms ,600kms.

The route is fixed and checkpoints are put up on the route.All participants have to check in at each Controle(checkpoint).This to confirm non deviation from the predesignated route.These controles have fixed timings when they open for check in and when they close.

A wide range of cyclists are covered.

eg.from the slowest cyclist riding at about 15kph to the fastest averaging 30kph.So for a 200Km

ride if there is a controle at 50kms it will open at 1.5hrs from start and close at 3.5hrs from start.

All participants will be issued a Card called the Brevet Card which is stamped and signed at the controle.This card on successfull completion will be sent to Paris for homologation with the world body,Audax Parisienne.After which it will be returned to the cyclists and he becomes a part of cycling history.

Every four years Audax Club Parisienne conducts the olympic of randonneuring a 1200kms ride,Paris-Brest-Paris,popularly known as PBP.