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Brevets in India

Brevets in India are organised by Audax India Randonneurs (AIR), the all-India organisation of randonneurs recognised by Audax Club Parisien (ACP) for conducting and overseeing Brevets de Randonneurs Mondiaux (BRMs) and Audax events in India. More information is available at audaxindia.in.

AIR authorises clubs in cities across India to organise brevets on its behalf. Organisers follow a documented set of rules, and riders are expected to ride safely and fairly.

The main brevet distances are 200, 300, 400 and 600 km. Completing the set in one calendar year earns the title of Super Randonneur. Shorter 100 and 150 km brevet populaires offer a starting point for beginners, while 1,000 and 1,200 km long-range events add a further challenge.

The spirit of a brevet is endurance, not racing to win. It is about enjoying the ride and staying safe on the road. Shekhoo Shyam Raja, who founded AdvBase, organises brevets in Gwalior under the banner of Gwalior Cycling Rangers. The video below offers an immersive look at brevets in India.

Further links

Audax India Randonneurs — audaxindia.inWatch the Gwalior brevet video

From the archive

A group of brevet riders gathered before a ride in India.
A brevet start and rider gathering.Photo by Shekhoo Shyam Raja.
Cyclists riding at night on an Indian road during a brevet.
Night riding is part of the distance.Photo by Shekhoo Shyam Raja.
A cyclist riding around a bend during a brevet in India.
A quiet stretch between controls.Photo by Shekhoo Shyam Raja.
Three cyclists riding across a bridge during a brevet in India.
Riders crossing the bridge at sunrise.Photo by Shekhoo Shyam Raja.
A cyclist stopping beside a roadside vegetable stall during a brevet.
A roadside stop between controls.Photo by Shekhoo Shyam Raja.

About this topic

The AdvBase archive connects Indian brevets with the practical side of long-distance cycling: choosing a distance, preparing for long hours on the road, staying supplied and finding a sustainable pace. Responses from riders in Gwalior and elsewhere show brevets as organised endurance rides, but also as a way to build a local cycling community and work towards longer goals.

Built from 5 published questionnaires. Last updated: 2026-08-26.

Most popular ones

  • Most popular onesThe current archive mentions BRM 600 rides from Gwalior to Dausa, Gwalior to Jaipur and Lucknow to Gorakhpur, along with a BRM 1000 from Delhi to the Attari Border.
  • Also mentionedShekhoo says he has organised brevets himself and with Delhi Randonneurs, and organises 100 km rides for Gwalior Cycling Rangers when participation is sparse.
  • Worth notingAmong the current published profiles, brevets sit alongside mountain routes, bikepacking and running rather than in a separate part of riders' lives.

Popular Opinion

I have also done brevets organised by myself and with Delhi Randonneurs.

Shekhoo Shyam Raja · Name some notable rides or runs or adventures you have been a part of

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I ride solo. I organise brevets for Gwalior Cycling Rangers, but since participation is sparse, I only organise 100 km rides.

Shekhoo Shyam Raja · Tell us about the club or group you ride with most often.

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There is a Cannondale Supersix which does the brevets.

Shekhoo Shyam Raja · You primary cycle or shoes. The main steed or steeds which are carrying you around and why you chose them

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