Result: Brevet 600km Jurkalne 2025
Brevet No: 2025-05
Date: 26.07.2025
Distance: 600km
Category: Brevet
Control Points (CP): CP1 Auce 108km, CP2 Saldus 225km, CP3 Kuldiga DUNA 266km, CP4 Jurkalne 308km, CP5 Sarnate 323km, CP6 Kolka 437km, CP7 Mersrags 501km
Start/finish: Jaunmārupe, Mazcenu aleja
| # | Participants | City | CP1 | CP2 | CP3 | CP4 | CP5 | CP6 | CP7 | Finish | Time | Homologation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrejs Pisarenko | Jelgava | 11:43 | 17:57 | 20:47 | 23:17 | 00:14 | 11:38 | DNF | |||
| 2 | Anita Dārziņa | Rīga | 11:25 | 16:14 | 18:16 | 20:12 | 21:11 | 03:49 | 07:27 | 11:33 | 27:33 | 172749 |
| 3 | Aleksandrs Leo Sučkovs | Rīga | 14:19 | 21:12 | 00:15 | 02:33 | 03:23 | 13:39 | 17:27 | 23:30 | 39:34 | 172748 |
| 4 | Daiva Cemnolonskiene | Klaipēda | 11:24 | 16:15 | 18:15 | 20:12 | 21:07 | 06:56 | 10:11 | 15:19 | 31:19 | 172750 |
| 5 | Didzis Brants | Jūrmala | 11:26 | 16:15 | DNF | |||||||
| 6 | Edgars Vizulis | Ikšķile | 11:23 | 15:12 | 17:10 | 18:46 | 19:18 | 23:46 | 02:22 | 05:55 | 21:55 | 172751 |
| 7 | Eduards Sevostjanovs | Rīga | 11:57 | 16:16 | 18:23 | 20:21 | 20:58 | 02:35 | 05:24 | 09:32 | 25:32 | 172752 |
| 8 | Gatis Berzins | Garupe | 11:23 | 16:14 | 18:16 | 20:12 | 21:07 | 06:56 | 10:11 | 15:19 | 31:19 | 172753 |
| 9 | Gatis Stūrmanis | Jelgava | 12:15 | DNF | ||||||||
| 10 | Igors Gudzovskis | Rīga | 11:28 | 16:14 | 18:15 | 20:10 | 21:23 | 07:31 | 11:34 | 27:34 | 172755 | |
| 11 | Ilga Bāliņa | Rīga | DNF | |||||||||
| 12 | Kaspars Aide-Āriņš | Jūrmala | 11:26 | 16:14 | 18:20 | 20:35 | 21:11 | 03:48 | 07:26 | 11:34 | 27:34 | 172756 |
| 13 | Niels Oja | Tallinn | 12:36 | 18:34 | 21:35 | 23:39 | 00:33 | DNF | ||||
| 14 | Nils Cērpiņš | Rīga | 11:26 | 16:16 | 18:20 | 20:39 | 21:11 | 07:26 | 11:34 | 27:34 | 172760 | |
| 15 | Oleksandr Pozdniakov | Mykolaiv | 13:03 | 18:55 | 22:27 | 00:51 | 04:11 | 10:17 | 14:55 | 20:16 | 36:16 | 172757 |
| 16 | Pēteris Pitāns | Liepāja | 11:23 | 16:10 | 18:14 | 20:10 | 21:11 | 02:35 | 05:23 | 09:33 | 25:33 | 172758 |
| 17 | Ruslans Solovjovs | Jūrmala | 11:25 | 16:16 | 18:20 | 20:13 | 22:57 | 03:50 | 07:28 | 11:34 | 27:34 | 172759 |
| 18 | Valentinas Ryčkovas | Vilnius | 11:38 | 18:15 | 20:47 | 23:16 | 02:00 | 11:37 | 15:19 | 20:10 | 36:10 | 172762 |
| 19 | Rolandas Samajauskas | Vilnius | 13:03 | 19:57 | 22:46 | 01:12 | 02:12 | 11:05 | 14:51 | 19:50 | 35:50 | 172761 |
14
Finishers
21:55
Fastest Time
39:34
Longest Time
17:39
Time Spread
Finish Times Distribution
How riders clustered across time brackets
The majority of finishers (45%) completed the 600km route between 25-30 hours. Only one rider finished in under 22 hours.
Checkpoint Timeline
Fastest vs median vs slowest progression
The fastest rider maintained a consistent lead throughout all checkpoints, while the slower riders showed more variation in pace.
Participant Rankings
| Rank | Name | Ride Time | ~Avg. Speed | Time Gap (hh:mm) |
|---|
Key Insights
Group Finishes
Several riders finished in tight groups, with 5 riders completing the course in 27:34 and 2 riders in 31:19.
5 at 27:34
2 at 31:19
Group strategy
Women’s Performance
The event featured two strong female finishers who demonstrated exceptional endurance. Showing the strategic benefits of tandem riding in ultra-distance events.
Total 2 women
Both placed in top 70%
Time Distribution
The event saw a wide 17h39m range from first to last finisher, with most clustered in the 25-30 hour range.
17h39m spread
45% in 25-30h
1 sub-22h
Completion Rate
With 14 finishers and 4 DNFs, the event had a 78% completion rate, typical for such a challenging distance.
14 finishers
4 DNFs
Event Summary
The 600km brevet featured:
- 14 determined finishers who conquered the grueling course
- 4 riders who didn't complete the event (DNF)
- A 78% completion rate, showing strong rider preparation
- A remarkable 17 hour 39 minute spread from first to last finisher
Edgars Vizulis set the pace with an impressive 21:55 finish time, averaging approximately 27.4 km/h over the 600km distance. The final finisher crossed the line after 39 hours 34 minutes of continuous effort.
Group Dynamics
- 5 riders formed a tight group finishing in 27:34
- 2 riders completed the course together in 31:19
- These group finishes suggest smart collaboration and shared pacing strategies
Women's Performance
- Anita Darzina (27:33) and Daiva Cemnolonskiene (31:19) represented women finishers
- Both women finished in the middle of the pack, with Anita just 1 minute ahead of the large 27:34 group
- Daiva's steady 31:19 performance demonstrated excellent endurance
Time Distribution
- 36% of finishers (5 riders) clustered in the 27-28 hour range
- 21% (3 riders) finished between 25-27 hours
- The distribution shows a long tail with several riders taking 35+ hours
Checkpoint Analysis
- The fastest rider maintained a consistent lead throughout all checkpoints
- Middle-pack riders showed remarkably similar timing through CP4 before spreading out
- The time gaps expanded significantly in the second half of the event
Key Takeaways
- Group riding paid off - The large 27:34 group proved the effectiveness of shared pacing
- Women were competitive - Both female finishers placed solidly mid-pack
- The course got tougher - Time gaps widened in later stages as fatigue set in
- Preparation mattered - The high 78% finish rate suggests well-trained participants
Final Thoughts
The Brevet 600km served as a true test of endurance and strategy.
- Collaborative riding proved effective
- Women competitors performed strongly
- The course grew progressively more challenging
- Proper preparation led to a high completion rate
These insights can help riders prepare for future editions. The tight finishing groups particularly highlight the social and strategic aspects of ultra-distance cycling.
