2023 Paris-Brest-Paris
By Chuck Bramwell
California Triple Crown Guy


Paris-Brest-Paris is one of the most prestigious long distance amateur cycling events in the world.
It is held once every 4 years and was held August 20-24, 2023.
With 750 Miles and 31,000 Feet of Climbing that must be completed in 90 Hours,
"PBP" is considered one of the toughest cycling events anywhere.
This photo of the start of PBP is courtesy of Audax Club Parisien who organizes it.


A journey into nature
Push yourself until the pain comes
Until you think you can not survive
And then go on

Here the ego will let go
Here you will be purified
Here is the moment of true prayer
Where you will feel the power of the universal language
Eco-Challenge 1996

Originating in 1891, the 1,200 Kilometer non-stop Paris-Brest-Paris ride has endured to become cycling's oldest.

Encouraged by the success and notoriety of the 1891 "PBP", a Frenchmen started the modern Olympics.

The Tour de France was started in 1903, also inspired by Paris-Brest-Paris.

PBP was ran as a Pro-Race in 1891, 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, and 1951.    A "Randonneurs" class was added in 1931 when the Audax Club Parisien started that class and was then continued in 1948, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1975, 1979, 1983, 1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023.    Thanks to Bill Bryant for this history.

In order to qualify for "PBP", the rider must complete 4 timed qualifying rides known as Brevets. Overall time limits vary for each Brevet according to the distance -- 13:30 for the 200 KM, 20 Hours for the 300 KM, 27 Hours for the 400 KM, and 40 Hours for the 600 Kilometer Brevet. These are non-stop, unsupported events where the clock doesn't stop. Regardless of what the rider is having to deal with, if the rider is Off the Bike, the clock keeps on ticking -- just like Paris-Brest-Paris!!

This list is obviously not complete because it was prepared manually by enterring the frame numbers of these riders into the Paris-Brest-Paris tracking page one at a time and transcribing the control times into the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. It is only meant to be a representative sample of how fast some riders rode so future riders may plan their event. Riders were not left out intentionally.


There were many California Triple Crown cyclists who were riding Paris-Brest-Paris in 2023.

A Google Sheet is HERE with the times of some of the California Triple Crown riders who rode the 2023 Paris-Brest-Paris.
This list has the column and row headings frozen so they are always at the top of the page and sides of the page.
This list is obviously not complete because it was prepared manually by enterring the frame numbers of these riders into the Paris-Brest-Paris tracking page one at a time and transcribing the control times into the Google Sheet spreadsheet. It is only meant to be a representative sample of how fast some riders rode so future riders may plan their event. Riders were not left out intentionally.

Track Any PBP Rider by enterring their Last Name or PBP Rider Number

Congratulations to all those who made it to the Start Line and even more Congratulations to all those who were able to complete this amazing event.