Tips for Brevet Populaire

Below is the modus operandi for prepping up for a Brevet Populaire.

• Brevet Populaire starts on a weekend, ensure sleep sound with minimum 8 hours the day prior.
• Do not make any changes to the Bike fit a week before the Brevet Populaire.
• Get your bicycle serviced or a basic tune up to avoid technical failure during Brevet Populaire.
• Ride 60% of your Brevet Populaire distance to get used to the ride day.
• Keep your bicycle ready with mandatory accessories a day prior to the Brevet Populaire.
• A drop bag should be used for longer BRMs which includes spares.
• Do not entertain bikers and cars as to where you are headed and other details.
• Time spent at control points should be bare minimum.
• Brevet card should be kept with you all times and do not fold the same.
• Study the route and control points on Google maps.