Jay Readey, PBP 2023 (Part 1)

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This week we have Jay Readey who lives in Chicago. Jay was a founding board member of the Chicago Randonneurs and now serves as president. He started long distance riding at a remarkably young age. He did his first centuries at the age of 14, his first double at 15, and his first 24 hour ride at 16. At 19 he set a distance record of 373 miles at the Michigan 24 hour Nationals and qualified for RAAM.

He then took a 32 year hiatus from long distance returning for PBP 2023 at the age of 51. Unfortunately, due to a number of mishaps he ended up DNF’ing PBP in 2023.

Paris Brest Paris: PBP Stories and Tips
Join Peter Curley (PBP '19, '23) as he interviews the riders who have completed (and DNF'ed!) Paris Brest Paris, the most famous (and oldest) endurance ride in the world. Learn firsthand what to expect and how to give yourself the best chance of a successful PBP.

Paris Brest is a long-distance cycling event with a rich history. Established in 1891 as a professional race, it has evolved into the premier amateur endurance cycling event. Every four years, thousands of cyclists from around the world attempt to finish PBP's grueling 1,200-kilometer (745-mile) route, within the 90 hour time limit.

10 PBP Stats (2023)
Participants = 6431
Finish rate = 76%
Average age = 51
Oldest female & male = 69 & 79
Youngest female & male = 17 & 17
Female participation = 7.24%
French participation = 29.03%
Charly Miller (56:40) = 12
Adrian Hands (88:55) = 62
Club with most riders = San Francisco Randonneurs

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