PBP Story #25 – Today, we have Adam Watkins who lives in England and rides a fixed bike with the Audax Club Bristol. He completed PBP in 2019 in a time of 87:44, and DNF’ed in 2023 after 55 KMs, due to chicken pox. Adam has a popular YouTube channel that covers randonneuring that I highly recommend. His videos about his 2019 and 2023 PBP experiences are particularly good:
2019 PBP Report
2023 PBP Report
Paris Brest Paris: PBP Stories and Tips
Join Peter Curley (PBP ’19, ’23) as he interviews the riders who have completed (and DNF’ed!) Paris Brest Paris, the most famous (and oldest) endurance ride in the world. Learn firsthand what to expect and how to give yourself the best chance of a successful PBP.
Paris Brest is a long-distance cycling event with a rich history. Established in 1891 as a professional race, it has evolved into the premier amateur endurance cycling event. Every four years, thousands of cyclists from around the world attempt to finish PBP’s grueling 1,200-kilometer (745-mile) route, within the 90 hour time limit.
10 PBP Stats (2023)
Participants = 6431
Finish rate = 76%
Average age = 51
Oldest female & male = 69 & 79
Youngest female & male = 17 & 17
Female participation = 7.24%
French participation = 29.03%
Charly Miller (56:40) = 12
Adrian Hands (88:55) = 62
Club with most riders = San Francisco Randonneurs