: Riders are expected to be self-sufficient between "controls" (checkpoints), emphasizing endurance and camaraderie over pure competition. 2. Military Rank
In the world of ultracycling, a brevet (pronounced bruh-vay ) is a self-supported, timed long-distance ride. Derived from the French word for "certificate," it refers to both the event itself and the card riders carry to be stamped at checkpoints. brevet
: The most famous is the Paris–Brest–Paris (PBP) , a 1,200km event held every four years since 1891. : Riders are expected to be self-sufficient between
: Standard brevets are 200km, 300km, 400km, 600km, and 1,000km. brevet