Paris Brest Paris (PBP)
Audax Club Parisien organizes the Paris Brest Paris Randonneur a long distance cycling event widely known as PBP. A 1200 Km ride that has to be completed in 90 hours; it is conducted every 4 years. Originally staged by Le Petit Journal in 1891, PBP is the oldest cycling event in the world that is still being conducted on a regular basis.
India participated for the first time in 2011 with 15 cyclists which lead to the huge growth in Randonneuring in India. The last (20th) edition which started from Rambouillet near Paris on 20th August 2023 saw 265 Indians attempt the historic event. The next (21st) edition will be held from 22nd to 26th August 2027.
Official PBP website – www.paris-brest-paris.org
KNOW MOREINDIA’S participation in London Edinburgh London (LEL)
London Edinburgh London (LEL) is conducted every 4 years, with a 2 year gap between LEL and PBP. Audax India had 8 participants attempt LEL in 2013. The contingent of participants from India has been steadily rising with each edition. Unfortunately the last edition in 2025 was cancelled mid-ride due to storm Floris which led to a lot of disappointment amongst the 185 participants from India. It was a tough decision taken by the organisers in the interest of safety of the riders. The next edition of LEL will be conducted in 2029, details of which can be found on their official website www.londonedinburghlondon.com
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