Paris-Brest-Paris

[jobob]

Here's a small glimpse of what it's like starting out. Riders head out in groups of 400. Wheeee!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AahNJBsJi_8

I think this might have been the 80 hr start, which is the 'fast' group -- they intend to complete the 1230 km / 765 mi in 80 hrs or less. gahhhh

It's interesting to see the varying amounts of stuff being carried by the riders. The riders will also have drop bags waiting for them at the various controls, so they don't have to carry everything they need (thank goodness). Still, some of these folks look like they're heading out on a century ride, wow.

I suspect the 90 hr folks might, on average, carry more stuff with them. Just a guess.