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Brevet (cycling) In the sport of randonneuring, a brevet or randonnée is an organised long-distance bicycle ride. Cyclists - who, in this discipline, may be referred to as randonneurs - follow a designated but unmarked route (usually 200km to 600km), passing through check-point controls, and must complete the course within specified time limits. These limits, while challenging, still allow the ride to be completed at a comfortable pace - there is no requirement to cycle at racing speeds or employ road bicycle racing strategies. Randonnée is a French word which loosely translates to 'ramble or 'long journey'. Brevet means 'certificate' and refers to the card carried by randonneurs which gets stamped at controls; it is also used to refer to the event itself, ie: a certificated ride. Randonneurs do not compete against other cyclists; randonnées are a test of endurance, self-sufficiency and bicycle touring skills. Riders are expected to carry appropriate clothing for inclement weather, spare parts and tools needed for likely repairs. Brevets frequently involve night riding and then participants are required to carry lights, spare bulbs and reflective gear. No specialist bicycle is required; most riders use either a racing bicycle or a fast touring bicycle - several manufacturers provide models with a Randonneur or Audax name to reflect their target market. Brevet Types The classic distances for randonnées are 200km, 300km, 400km and 600km. To complete one of each during a given year is known as completing a "series". A randonneur is required to complete an ACP qualified series to qualify for Paris-Brest-Paris. There are brevets of distances greater than 600km but none under 200km. The organizations recognise and run events called Populaires for those events less than 200km in distance. The time limits for the distances are as follows: 200K - 13.5 hours (14 hours in the UK, as in the original events.) 300K - 20 hours 400K - 27 hours 600K - 40 hours 1000K - 75 hours 1200K - 84 or 90 hours (depending on various qualifications) http://www.answers.com/topic/brevet-cycling
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What is a brevet major general?
I think you mean brevet major general. Brevet implies that he has been promoted to major general temporarily, probably because of wartime circumstances.
Results of brevet in Lebanon 2010?
Thursday afternoon the results of brevet in Lebanon 2010 will be given.
When was Marine Corps Brevet Medal created?
Marine Corps Brevet Medal was created in 1921.
What is the meaning of the word brevet?
Brevet is a military term which means a promotion which is not accompanied by a raise in pay.
What is the definition of brevet?
A 'brevet' is a temporary military position,usually appointing an officer to a rank where a more senior officer is away for a month or two.
What is authority letter from a pope or queen?
Brevet
What are the part of speech of the word brevet?
The part of speech of the word "brevet" can vary based on its usage. As a verb, it is typically used as a transitive verb. As a noun, it is commonly treated as a countable noun.
What is the temporary increase in military rank called?
In US, this is a "brevet" promotion
What was a military brevet used for?
A military brevet, which is a warrant to authorize a commissioned officer to temporarily hold a higher rank, is not currently used in the military. It was used when they did not have the appropriately ranked officers to perform certain jobs.
What ammo do I use in a Beretta-CAL.9CORTO-Mo 1934-BREVET?
380
How much is a R beretta brevet worth?
Impossible to answer without a detailed description.
