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Indian Army officer completes 1200 km long Paris-Brest-Paris circuit
ANI
Published : Aug 25, 2019, 4:35 pm IST
Updated : Aug 25, 2019, 4:35 pm IST
Over 31,125 riders have managed to complete Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneur ever since the event started in 1931.
Lieutenant General Anil Puri has become the first serving Lieutenant General-rank officer of the Indian Army to complete France's oldest cycling event, 1,200-km Paris-Brest-Paris circuit. (Photo: ANI)
New Delhi: Lieutenant General Anil Puri has become the first serving Lieutenant General-rank officer of the Indian Army to complete France's oldest cycling event, 1,200-km Paris-Brest-Paris circuit.
The 56-year-old officer completed the circuit on August 23 by cycling non-stop for 90 hours.
Over 31,125 riders have managed to complete Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneur ever since the event started in 1931.
This year, the picturesque town of Rambouillet hosted the departure and arrival for the event.
