Paris brest paris – Via Bicycle

March 8, 2012February 7, 2017 joelflood brooks, Paris brest paris, video

Brooks Paris Brest Paris video

Above is a screenshot of 0:38 second in on the video below. This was taken the day before the start of the ride. We casually rode to Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines from Montmartre section Paris, I usually don't ride 1200kms+ wearing Lacoste. Also pictured are my tandem buddies, Pat and Cecily, who were on their honeymoon.

February 10, 2012February 7, 2017 joelflood brevet, Paris brest paris

2011 PBP Brevet card

So the way Paris Brest Paris works, it is similar to an alley cat race, where you check in at different checkpoints(controls) where your brevet card is stamped and the time is recorded. Along with the scheduled controls, there are secret ones as well. So 1200+km of that, in the French countryside. I like that … Continue reading 2011 PBP Brevet card

August 21, 2011February 7, 2017 joelflood 2011, Paris brest paris

PBP – tracking riders as they ride

Well, it is not the same as riding Paris-Brest-Paris, but the next best thing- following the progress of a rider, me. I am well determined to complete and every passing day, my goals get a little loftier. On the official PBP Website, you can follow me from checkpoint to checkpoint, wondering what I'm thinking about, … Continue reading PBP – tracking riders as they ride

August 20, 2011 joelflood bike rides, Paris brest paris

Chateau du Versailles

Nice bike ride to Versailles and the then to PBP bike inspection and official check-in.- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone