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.
