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I just completed my 200 km brevet ride<\/strong> last Sunday i.e. 4th November 2018. This article will take you through my journey of preparing and completing my 200 km brevet ride. First, let’s get familiar with few terminologies which will come in handy in understanding the concept of brevets. This article is an extension of my previous article about long-distance cycling. Let me also shed light on Audax India, the body that organizes these rides. I would also mention how to recover from a 200 km brevet ride. A 200 km cycle ride is easy if you prepare for it and lay out a strategy for yourself. We will also look at the 200 km brevet time limit set by Audax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Daily running<\/a> can boost your stamina for long-distance cycling<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Few Important Terms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is Audax India?<\/strong><\/em><\/a> Audax India is a cycling<\/a><\/em> sport in which participants attempt to cycle long distances within a pre-defined time limit<\/strong>. Audax is not a competitive sport. So all that matters is to complete the distance in a set amount of time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are BRM\/Brevets?<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>BRM stands for “Brevet des Randonneurs Mondiaux<\/strong>” which is obviously French. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you translate this in google translator it means “Patent of the world hikers<\/strong>“. In simple terms within Audax India, there are cycling events called BRM. Randonneuring is long-distance Endurance Cycling with rides of 200, 300, 400, 600, and 1000 km called Brevets de Randonneurs Mondiaux (BRMs).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Randonneuring?<\/strong><\/a> Randonneuring (also known as Audax in the UK, Australia, and Brazil)<\/strong> is a long-distance cycling sport with its origins in audax cycling. In randonneuring, riders attempt courses of 200 km or more, passing through predetermined “controls” (checkpoints) every few tens of kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who becomes Super Randonneur?<\/strong><\/a> This title is earned by any rider who completes a series of brevets ( 200, 300, 400, and 600 KM) in the same year<\/strong>. A medal is also available for those holding this title. Riders should provide supporting documentation to their brevet organizer, as well as payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out my Instagram<\/a> post below<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The medals looks like these<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did I prepare for 200 Km Brevet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Nobody just gets off their couch to do a 200 km cycle ride. You need to train to ride long distances<\/a>, train for power, and train your core<\/strong>. Post the ride you need to recover from a 200 km brevet ride as well. This needs preparation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assuming you can ride a maximum distance of 100 kilometers, preparing for your first 200 km cycle ride should take at least 4-8 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brevet is not all about cycling and fitness. It requires riders to be mentally strong<\/strong>. An average rider can complete 200 Km Brevet easily<\/strong>. You do not require a great deal of fitness level for a 200 km cycle ride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the ride demand is for you to be mentally tough. Although I cycle regularly and once you start cycling regularly brevet becomes easy. However, doing a 20 to 30 KM haul and attempting 200 Km Brevet is another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I started with a few 50 km rides and slowly and gradually build my stamina for a couple of 100 km rides<\/strong>. This boosted my confidence and I knew that I was ready to do this brevet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People will tell you to follow strict regimes and diet plan, however this, not a mammoth task as you might imagine<\/strong>. Again stressing that an average fitness person can do this very easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preparing for 200 Km Brevet – 4 tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prepare Slowly<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An average fitness enthusiast can easily do this challenge. However, you can’t just jump from the bed one fine day and do a 200 km cycle ride<\/strong> if you are a beginner. Give yourself time, I prepared myself for one complete month <\/strong>before taking up this brevet challenge. For beginners, I would suggest getting into a <\/strong>long-haul cycling routine at least two months before the brevet. This would help your body to cope up with the physical stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan a Strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Usually, the authorized representative from Audax India in your city will have the planning done before even Audax opens the registration. For e.g. I knew the route already before I registered<\/strong>. We were supposed to go to Kishangarh and then head back to Jaipur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A route that was effectively planned by the Audax marshals. They planned it through “ridewithgps<\/a>“. The route was well planned and had a clear explanation and marking of control points<\/strong> throughout the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check the route here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you are a regular cyclist and if you are doing 200 Km Brevet with a group, you might have to keep a check on your speed. I was averaging 30 km\/hour before I had few flats. Assume an average speed of 22 km\/hour (14mph) for a group of riders, and calculate the total time of riding the planned route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan a rest stop approximately for every 1.5 hours of riding<\/strong>, with minimum of 10 minutes of rest time per stop<\/strong>. Add one big rest stop of 20 minutes for lunch<\/strong> and stretching in the middle of the ride. Add up the total time of riding the route, rests, and lunch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then add 1 hour of spare time for mechanical, longer rests, and unforeseen problems<\/strong>. The total time is the most probable time of completing your long ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare your mind<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I realized that more than physical preparation, you need to prepare yourself mentally for this gruesome challenge. 200 km brevet time limit is 13:30 hours. You need to finish the ride in the time allotted to you. In my 200 km brevet, my body was in auto mode pedaling continuously. The challenge was to fight the boredom<\/strong>. An idle mind can be a deterrent to your success since it’s very easy to start thinking about how much more you have to ride, how tired you are, how boring this stretch of road is<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep my mind occupied I did below mentioned things (Few of them are hilarious)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n