Brevet Populaire (BP)
Although our principal purpose is to encourage long-distance cycling, an AUK-validated Brevet can be for any distance from 50km upwards. These shorter rides are called Brevet Populaires (BP) and may usually be ridden at minimum speeds of between 10km-12.5km per hour and maximum speeds of 20km-25km per hour.
They are an excellent way to begin long-distance riding. You will often find them taking place alongside longer Calendar Events, perhaps sharing some of the controls.
BP events are validated and recorded by Audax UK and appear on the individual member's results page.
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Do a short ride and get to know a few like minded people. this is for those who really want to just dip their toe into the world of audax
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The most common Brevet Populaire distance. You can use this to get used to the practice of using a brevet card, or just hit that magical metric century distance at a comfortable pace.
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Sometimes a route is nice enough to justify an event without adding in the extra 50km just to make up the distance. That's when we put a 150km event on. Its nearly an imperial century. ride to the start and home and there's your 100miles.