The shortest are usually 200km, which is 124 miles. The Big Daddy is the Paris-Brest-Paris, which is really, really far, like 1200k I think (or is it double that?) As I said, I'm just getting to know the sport, and I have not tried any yet, although I did do a 70-mile ride on Saturday with people who actually DO these things.

I don't know why they are called Brevets, since to me, being a French speaker, that connotes "short". Maybe Brevets are short Randonnees. I'll find out.

I really like the bikes, and since it's not a race (although there are typically time limits), people are nice and helpful. Sleep can be an issue, and you have to really pay attention to eating.

Some day I'll do one, at least a 200km. I can handle that, now, maybe. I find it fascinating.