Paris-Brest-Paris 2019

[fiamme red]

It's less than a week away. Are any Paceline members riding?

[unterhausen]

g198

[brockd15]

I'll be there, starting next Monday morning in the 84 hour group. :hello:

[joosttx]

I'll be there, starting next Monday morning in the 84 hour group. :hello:

Good luck!!!!

[marciero]

Bon chance!
I wont be there but New England Randonneurs has 17 registered, including a rather fast tandem team that i believe is aiming for the mixed tandem record (of course its not a race...)
Apparently the youngest, oldest, and fastest finishers have been NER members as well.

[Lionel]

A good friend of mine is doing it. Can't imagine signing up for this ever :)

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[muz]

X057, fixed gear, 84h start

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For those interested in following along, tracking is here:

https://track.rtrt.me/e/PBP-2019#/tracker

[FlashUNC]

Anybody who even thinks about tackling this gets the tip o the hat from me.

[ColonelJLloyd]

X057, fixed gear, 84h start

Props!

[72gmc]

Tailwinds to all who are doing this ...

Seems like an amazing event. I would be amazed if I could simplify life enough to attempt the qualification events.

[unterhausen]

The 90 hour group mostly had tailwinds both ways in 2011. Don't think we are going to be so lucky this year, but it has occurred to me that my 2011 experience means there could be headwinds both ways. In fact, an earlier forecast had headwinds at the finish, but that seems to have changed.

I really like the course, and it's great how much support you get from people. Looking forward to the crepes. And riding with 6500 of your closest friends isn't bad either.

One of my favorite experiences in 2011 was descending a hill at 3am and hearing a noise that sounded like I had something stuck in my tire. I was about to panic, when I realized there was someone by the side of the road who was clapping for me. Never did see them.

[9tubes]

A tip of the hat to anyone with the fitness and determination to do it.

[slowpoke]

modernfuturist is riding on his Fitz 650b randonneur (https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=240987).

X057, fixed gear, 84h start

Super curious what your setup is like! A Quickbeam?

[Peter B]

Completed a balmy 2003 geared and a wet 2007 fixed. Several pals riding this year. Its a memorable experience.

Bonne Route & Bonne Chance to all!

[muz]

curious what your setup is like! A Quickbeam?



I had 5 to choose from, but took the S&S coupled Co-Motion for convenience. Still in the box, so no pictures... I had a Quickbeam for a while, it was a little too stiff for me.


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[jambee]

Bon Chance y'all!

May the wind be at your back and your belly filled with crepes!

[rain dogs]

Yes! Shame I hoped to be able make it myself, but alas.
Enjoy your ride and I'll be sure to raise a glass to all who've gone!

Ánimo! Ánimo!

[Drmojo]

I had 5 to choose from, but took the S&S coupled Co-Motion for convenience. Still in the box, so no pictures... I had a Quickbeam for a while, it was a little too stiff for me.
Formidable!

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Formidable!
be careful?,!

[fiamme red]

For those interested in following along, tracking is here:

https://track.rtrt.me/e/PBP-2019#/trackerI like the new tracker. I can watch simultaneously the progress of all the riders I'm following.

[Lionel]

My buddy made the turn in Brest in 25h41 !!!

[FlashUNC]

My buddy made the turn in Brest in 25h41 !!!

I bet you could do it in under 24.

[Lionel]

I bet you could do it in under 24.

I wish. No way.

[marciero]

I'm following a mixed tandem team and a few other riders from New England Randonneurs. The tandem made Brest in 24:33, though their pace has been dropping. Some other NERds are also tearing it up

...and also tracking Paceliners who provided bib numbers...!

[fiamme red]

I wonder what was the time of the first finisher. I found one rider who finished in 49:00.

I heard that there were headwinds on the way out to Brest. I hope all the riders have tailwinds on the return!

[goonster]

I hope all the riders have tailwinds on the return!

Unlikely, because the prevailing winds are westerly, but this often turns into a land breeze in the evenings. On top of that, the route out of the controle diverges from the incoming route and tacks around the northern outskirts of the city, e.g. you do not ride back across the famous bridge.

In 2007 we were very much looking forward to a tailwind out of Brest, but by 7 pm this had turned into a headwind/crosswind.

Looks like Jan Heine dropped out of the leading group pretty early . . .

[jtakeda]

I wonder what was the time of the first finisher. I found one rider who finished in 49:00.

I heard that there were headwinds on the way out to Brest. I hope all the riders have tailwinds on the return!

Holy **** that’s fast.

My buddy who is extremely fast IMO is 49:10 in and is past mortgage au-perche so he has a ways to go.

[marciero]

I wonder what was the time of the first finisher. I found one rider who finished in 49:00.

I heard that there were headwinds on the way out to Brest. I hope all the riders have tailwinds on the return!

43:49. Already posted on wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris%E2%80%93Brest%E2%80%93Paris

[jtakeda]

43:49. Already posted on wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris%E2%80%93Brest%E2%80%93Paris

That’s an absurd time. So fast

[fiamme red]

It appears that New England Randonneurs has some new members of La Société Charly Miller (https://rusa.org/pages/CharlyMiller). :beer:

[jtakeda]

It appears that New England Randonneurs has some new members of La Société Charly Miller (https://rusa.org/pages/CharlyMiller). :beer:

54:44 for one of our SF folks

[fiamme red]

Looks like Jan Heine dropped out of the leading group pretty early . . .He made Charly Miller time by 3 minutes 5 seconds. :)

So did Ian Hands, who of course is also a member of La Société Adrian Hands (https://adrianhandssociety.com/).

[goonster]

La Société Adrian Hands (https://adrianhandssociety.com/).

Only the very best people in there! :hello:

[xnetter]

Only the very best people in there! :hello:

Ha so great. Lesser humans (myself included) can only dream of even a 90hr finish!

KJ

[fiamme red]

From French TV, the last riders to arrive at the turn-around in Brest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8rYvhRNgDs. Only 380 miles to go!

Ultracyclist Marko Baloh finished in 44:48.

[fiamme red]

British cyclist becomes third woman ever to complete Paris-Brest-Paris on a fixie: https://road.cc/content/news/265816-british-cyclist-becomes-third-woman-ever-complete-paris-brest-paris-fixie.

Of course, Emily O'Brien of Dill Pickle Gear (http://www.dillpicklegear.com/store/) was one of the previous two.

[Peter B]

British cyclist becomes third woman ever to complete Paris-Brest-Paris on a fixie: https://road.cc/content/news/265816-british-cyclist-becomes-third-woman-ever-complete-paris-brest-paris-fixie.

Of course, Emily O'Brien of Dill Pickle Gear (http://www.dillpicklegear.com/store/) was one of the previous two.

3 fixies in France.

Emily's a rockstar!

[tony_mm]

All the finishers are rock stars! [emoji106]

[marciero]

British cyclist becomes third woman ever to complete Paris-Brest-Paris on a fixie: https://road.cc/content/news/265816-british-cyclist-becomes-third-woman-ever-complete-paris-brest-paris-fixie.

Of course, Emily O'Brien of Dill Pickle Gear (http://www.dillpicklegear.com/store/) was one of the previous two.

She was also the youngest rider that year (2007?).

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So did Ian Hands, who of course is also a member of La Société Adrian Hands (https://adrianhandssociety.com/).
And Ian did Charly Miller on a fixed gear.

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Tailwinds to all who are doing this ...

No such luck. Fairly strong headwind all the way to Loudeac and I was looking for a nice push on the way back from Brest. The wind shifted so a headwind on the retour also though not as strong as in the way out.

I finished in a little over 87 hours but had 7 hours off the bike each night with overnights in Loudeac (out and back) and Mortagne.

All in all, the weather was as good as you can ask for on a 1200K. It got really cold at night (I ride through the night twice), into the low 40's and a damp fog that made it feel even colder. AFAIK, 27% of the field didn't finish, about normal for a 1200K.

A fantastic event.

[muz]

I finished in 75 hours and change. Here's the bike at Brest:

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[fiamme red]

And Ian did Charly Miller on a fixed gear.Wow. I wonder how many riders have ever done PBP faster than that on a fixed gear.

[fiamme red]

I finished in 75 hours and change. Here's the bike at Brest:

1697984071Very impressive! :hello:

I hope you'll write a ride report. Did you ride by yourself most of the time, or in pacelines with geared riders?

I've done a Super Randonneur series on a fixed gear, but it's hard for me to imagine doing a 1200 on one, not just because of hills, but also because having to pedal constantly aggravates any problems with saddle or chamois.

[SlowPokePete]

Wow, Muz...amazing!

SPP

[laupsi]

Know I’m only repeating others, but this truly is an epic undertaking. In my mind, akin to climbing Everest. Kudos to all, who not only finish, but to all who sign on in earnest!

[merckx]

Muz, very cool.

[muz]

Wow. I wonder how many riders have ever done PBP faster than that on a fixed gear.

Ian is the first (and only) American to do Charly Miller time on fixed gear.

Very impressive! :hello:

I hope you'll write a ride report. Did you ride by yourself most of the time, or in pacelines with geared riders?


First 150k or so with friends, then opportunistic pacelines with solo riding as I tend to be faster on climbs and slower on descents compared to geared riders of similar overall speed. While I can keep up with geared riders on a shorter ride, efficiency becomes more important on a ride like this.

I will probably write a detailed report, but may post it on a randonneuring group as it may not be of general interest.

[d_douglas]

Was thinking about this today - esp the fixed gear element. This must be epic - not being able to coast for days of riding. I suppose on some level this helps keep you engaged/awake, but this must be punishing as the hours wear on.

I couldn’t do this ride, but romanticize it. It would be a Randonneurs rite of passage !

[tony_mm]

I used to ride fixed gear for some short period of time ans for training purpose when I was racing years ago - but I could not even imagine doing a fixed gear for PBP!!! Just insane what these riders are doing!!

[unterhausen]

I dnf'd after 1000km after suffering for about 24 hours with swelling knees that had me walking up some of the hills. I found myself envying the people that couldn't get their card stamped a little too much. But it was great. It was so much easier this time now that I have ridden other 1200k rides. PBP 2011 was my first 1200k.

[bambam]

...La Société Adrian Hands (https://adrianhandssociety.com/).
I'm a member of this group in 2007.
This year t054.

Rode Fixed in 2015. Seemed easier. Was in better shape.
Might have been easier this year if I discovered my dragging brake before mile 540.

Good times.

Ride Safe,
BamBam

[bambam]

Was thinking about this today - esp the fixed gear element. This must be epic - not being able to coast for days of riding. I suppose on some level this helps keep you engaged/awake, but this must be punishing as the hours wear on.

I couldn’t do this ride, but romanticize it. It would be a Randonneurs rite of passage !

Constantly pedaling will NOT keep you from falling asleep while riding.
The nice thing about riding fixed is the temperature fluctuations at night do not affect you as much.

Ride Safe,
BamBam

[FlashUNC]

Ian is the first (and only) American to do Charly Miller time on fixed gear.



First 150k or so with friends, then opportunistic pacelines with solo riding as I tend to be faster on climbs and slower on descents compared to geared riders of similar overall speed. While I can keep up with geared riders on a shorter ride, efficiency becomes more important on a ride like this.

I will probably write a detailed report, but may post it on a randonneuring group as it may not be of general interest.

Bruh, PBP is absolutely the kind of thing that transcends from the subculture into the larger general interest.

Please post it here or a link to wherever it does end up landing.

[ERK55]

Agreed.

[miguel]

I wrote a detailed report of my 2015 effort somewhere

74:34

Good job 2019ers
I’m still waiting for a full report

[fiamme red]

Blog post by Jan Heine: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2019/08/26/paris-brest-paris-1200-epic-kilometers/.

Video by his friend Ryan Hamilton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3tXQY5pFk.

[72gmc]

muz, if you write up your experience, please post a link here. I want to be warped into considering brevet riding.

[iphands]

He made Charly Miller time by 3 minutes 5 seconds. :)

So did Ian Hands, who of course is also a member of La Société Adrian Hands (https://adrianhandssociety.com/).


Cough Charlie Miller on a fixie :D
Sorry for the necro bump... came here after looking at analytics for the LSAH site.

[goonster]

I'm an LSAH member, and met your dad in '07. :banana: