Paris–Brest–Paris
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Paris–Brest–Paris (PBP) is a long-distance cycling event. It was originally a 1,200 km (750 mi) 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 most recent edition of PBP was held on 20 August 2023.
Race details | |
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Region | France |
Nickname(s) | PBP |
Type | Endurance Brevet Cycling Event |
Organiser | Audax Club Parisien |
Web site | www |
History | |
First edition | 1891 (1891) |
Editions | 7 (professional) |
Final edition | 1951 |
First winner | Charles Terront (FRA) |
Final winner | Maurice Diot (FRA) |
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 competition. This is held every four years. The other is an audax organised by the Union des Audax Françaises where cyclists ride in a group, held every five years.