BREVET
RULES
Brevet
de Randonneurs Mondiaux Rules for Riders
Article 1
Only the Audax Club Parisien has sanctioning 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.
Article 2
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. Former professional
racers licensed by the UCI are allowed only if their racing licenses
have expired two years prior to the event. Any form of human-powered
vehicle is acceptable. The only stipulation is that the vehicle
must be powered solely by the rider.
Article 3
To participate in a brevet a rider must complete a registration
form, sign a waiver of liability, and pay a registration fee set
by the event organizer.
Article 4
Each rider must be covered by liability insurance, either by a group
policy or by a personal policy.
Article 5
During the event, each rider is considered to be on a personal ride.
The rider must ride in accordance with all applicable traffic codes,
obey all traffic signals, and use bike paths when required by law.
When riding all riders must wear an approved helmet at all times.
The ACP and other organizers cannot and do not accept responsibility
for any accidents that may occur during the course of a brevet.
Article 6
For night riding, vehicles must be equipped with front and rear
lights attached firmly to the vehicle. Lights must be fully functional
at all times. At least one of the rear lights must be in a steady
(rather than flashing) mode. All riders' lights must meet the requirements
of local laws. (Spare lights are strongly recommended; spare bulbs
are required.) Riders not complying with all these requirements
will not be permitted to start.
Lights must be on from dusk to dawn and at any other times when
poor visibility conditions exist (rain, fog, etc.). Each rider,
whether riding in a group or by himself, must fully comply with
this requirement. Everyone must use their lights! All riders must
wear a reflective vest, sash, Sam Browne belt, or some other device
that clearly places reflective material on the front and back of
the rider. During night riding, all riders will also wear a reflective
ankle band around each ankle.
Any violation of these night riding rules will result in the immediate
disqualification of the rider.
Article 7
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 conduct themselves
in a civil manner and abide by all applicable vehicle codes, laws,
and regulations. All riders are required to respect local customs
with regards to decorum.
Article 8
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. If 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.
Organizers may also include unannounced checkpoints along the route.
This assures that everyone will stay on the prescribed route.
Article 9
Organizers may have checkpoints with no member of the organizing
staff present. At these checkpoints riders must get their brevet
card stamped at a local establishment that the organizer specifies
as a checkpoint, such as a grocery store or gas station. Checkpoint
information to be noted on the brevet card includes the time and
the date of passage (for brevets that extend beyond 24 hours).
For unmanned checkpoints where no means of getting a stamp is available
(arrival in the middle of the night for example), the rider may
either (1) mail in a postcard with the checkpoint information (time,
date, full name of the rider, and the rider's club affiliation)
to the brevet organizer; or (2) write into their brevet card identifying
information from a predetermined landmark or sign at the checkpoint
also noting the time and the date of passage. When the rider mails
a postcard, the rider should mark his brevet card in the space provided
for the checkpoint: PC, with the time and date the postcard was
sent. The organizer has the discretion to determine which option
is to be allowed for a given checkpoint.
Missing checkpoint stamps, missing checkpoint times, or loss of
the brevet card (regardless of how far into the ride a rider is)
will result in disqualification. Each rider is responsible for seeing
that his brevet card is properly completed at each checkpoint.
Article 10
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
• 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. if a rider arrives at a checkpoint
after it has closed and the ride organizer is satisfied that the
rider's lateness is due to the occurrence of something unforeseen
and beyond the control of the rider (such as stopping to help at
a traffic accident or a road closure), then the ride organizer may
waive the fact that the rider arrived at the control late and allow
the rider to continue. 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 disqualification.
Article 11
Any fraud, cheating, or deliberate violation of these rules will
result in the exclusion of the rider from all RM and ACP sponsored
events.
Article 12
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.
In 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.
Article 13
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.
Article 14
A brevet must be done alone and may not be counted as participation
in another event held in conjunction with it.
Article 15
A rider who registers for and starts a brevet agrees to abide by
the above rules and regulations.
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