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BRM600 Pasvalys [LV] [LT]

600km ACP Certified Past Multi-Day

Event Overview

📢 Important Notice Regarding Entry Fee

We want to be transparent about the entry fee for this year’s BRM600. While our standard brevet price is typically €25, the fee for this event is €65. This increase reflects the inclusion of guest house services — specifically, we have arranged comfortable overnight accommodation and rest facilities (including meals) at the turnaround point to ensure riders have a safe and secure place to recharge mid-ride. This added logistical support is intended to enhance your experience and safety on this challenging 600km journey.

This is not just a control point. This is your reward at the halfway point, here you will have your own private room with a comfortable bed, your own private bathroom with shower and toilet, clean towels, and fresh bed linen. This is your private oasis at 344 kilometers.


Booking this separately would cost you €55–85 with time wasted on searching and waiting. Your registration gives you everything for €65, seamlessly organized and ready when you arrive.


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The BRM600 Pasvalys [LV], [LT] is more than just a bike ride—it's a true test of endurance, self-reliance, and determination. Join fellow randonneurs for a 600km journey through the diverse landscapes of Latvia and Lithuania, where every kilometer brings you closer to a profound sense of achievement.

Whether you're chasing a personal best, working toward your Randonneur Round the Year (RRtY) award, or aiming to complete your first brevet, this is your challenge. The road awaits, and the experience will stay with you long after the finish line.

BRM600 Pasvalys Latvia/Lithuania
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 • Start Time: 08:00
Start Location: Jaunmārupe [LV] (Mazcenu aleja 35 - Car Park)

This 600km route is an official ACP-certified brevet designed for experienced cyclists seeking a structured and rewarding adventure. The ride follows randonneuring principles—self-supported, with checkpoints to validate your progress. Participants must be self-sufficient, managing their own nutrition, mechanical issues, and navigation using the provided GPX track.

The Challenge: A 600km Journey

Time Limit
Participants have 40 hours to complete the full distance. This time limit includes all stops—you'll need to manage your pace, breaks, and checkpoint arrivals carefully to finish within the allowed time. We recommend planning your strategy in advance, including estimated arrival times at each checkpoint.

Self-Supported Philosophy
This is a self-supported ride with no following vehicle. You'll need to manage your own:

  • Nutrition & Hydration — carry enough or plan resupply stops
  • Mechanical Issues — bring tools and know basic repairs
  • Navigation — use the provided GPX file on a GPS device or cycling computer
  • Safety Equipment — mandatory lights, helmet, and reflective vest

Participants are encouraged to help each other, but official support vehicles will not be available on the route.

Logistics & Important Information

Start Location
Jaunmārupe
Mazcenu aleja 35 - Car Park

Schedule
Check-in: 07:10
Start Time: 08:00

⚠️ Equipment
All participants must have the following equipment in working condition:

  • Helmet — must be worn at all times while riding
  • Front light (white) — working and visible
  • Rear light (red) — working and visible
  • High-visibility vest or gilet — must be worn during the event
  • Basic repair kit — tubes, pump, multi-tool

The required equipment is strongly recommended. Safety is our priority.

Checkpoints & Controls (7 points)

The route includes several control points where participants must check in. These checkpoints serve to validate your progress and provide opportunities for resupply.

  • Jaunjelgava 🇱🇻 (95 km from start)
    Opens: 10:47 | Closes: 14:20
  • Jēkabpils 🇱🇻 - petrol station VIADA (152 km from start)
    Opens: 12:28 | Closes: 18:08
  • Brizai 🇱🇹 - coast (310 km from start) 
    Opens:  | Closes: 
  • Pasvalis 🇱🇹 - guest house (344 km from start) Full guest house service: hot food (soup, meat...), drinks, bed for sleeping, etc.
    Opens: 18:22 | Closes: 06:56
  • Tērvete 🇱🇻 - petrol station ASTARTA (456 km from start)
    Opens: 21:52 | Closes: 14:24
  • Tukums 🇱🇻 - petrol station ASTARTA (523 km from start)
    Opens: 23:58 | Closes: 18:52
  • Jaunmarupe 🇱🇻 - car park (601 km from start)
    Opens: 02:22 | Closes: 00:00

Important: Checkpoint closing times are strictly enforced. Arriving after the closing time will result in disqualification. Plan your pace to arrive at each checkpoint with a comfortable buffer.

!! Early Bird Registration !!

Register by Wednesday, July 15 and save €5.00!

Take advantage of our early bird rate of €60.00 (regular price €65.00). This limited-time offer rewards committed riders who plan ahead. Don't miss your chance to secure a spot at the best possible price.

Commemorative Brevet Medals

Celebrate your achievement with an official Audax Latvia brevet medal! These high-quality, limited-edition medals are the perfect way to commemorate your accomplishment.img_brevet_600_medal_2024

Brevet Medals are available as an add-on purchase on our club shop. You can add a medal to your registration at checkout.

Each medal is uniquely designed for each brevet distance and serves as a lasting memento of your randonneuring journey. Don't miss the opportunity to add this special keepsake to your collection!

Weather Preparedness

Latvian and Lithuanian weather is known for its variety and can change quickly. Be ready for rain, sun, wind, and everything in between! Proper preparation is key to a successful and enjoyable ride.

What to prepare for:

  • Rain: Waterproof jacket and shoe covers can make the difference between misery and comfort
  • Wind: Aero positioning and mental fortitude—Latvian/Lithuanian winds can be challenging, especially in open areas
  • Sun: Sunscreen, sunglasses, and adequate hydration for clear days
  • Temperature Changes: Pack layers (base layer, mid-layer, windproof outer) that you can add or remove

Seasonal note: Summer brings warmer temperatures, but also the possibility of sudden thunderstorms. Stay hydrated and be prepared for both sun and rain.

Check the forecast in the days leading up to the event and prepare accordingly. Being ready for all conditions ensures you can focus on the ride ahead!

Support Audax Latvia

Audax Latvia events are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and partners. Your contribution helps us organize high-quality events, support our community programs, and promote cycling throughout Latvia.

Why sponsor Audax Latvia?

  • Reach a dedicated community of long-distance cyclists and endurance athletes
  • Support the growth of randonneuring in Latvia and the Baltic region
  • Gain visibility at our events and through our communication channels
  • Be part of a movement promoting health, sustainability, and adventure cycling

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact our Sponsorship team to discuss partnership opportunities tailored to your organization's goals.

Contact our Sponsorship team: info@audax.lv
Learn more: https://audax.lv/sponsors-partners/

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our events, randonneuring rules, or what to expect? Check out our comprehensive FAQ section covering everything from equipment requirements to brevet rules and participation guidelines.

👉 Visit our FAQ page →

Still have questions? Don't hesitate to contact us directly — we're happy to help!

Ready to Accept the Challenge?

This is your opportunity to join the randonneuring community and test your limits in a supportive, structured environment. Whether you're a seasoned randonneur or tackling your first brevet, this event offers the perfect platform for personal achievement.

What to expect:

  • A well-organized event with clearly marked checkpoints
  • Official validation of your brevet card
  • Certificate of completion and results published online
  • A supportive community of fellow randonneurs
  • An unforgettable adventure through beautiful landscapes

💡 Don't forget: Brevet medals are available as an add-on purchase from our club shop. Be prepared for all weather conditions. And consider giving back by volunteering at future events!

Have questions? Check our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us through the Audax Latvia contact page.

Prepare your bike, train your legs, and get ready for an experience that will leave you with lasting memories and a sense of pride.

Rider Requirements & Safety

Self-Supported Ride

This is a self-supported ride with no vehicle support. Participants must be confident in completing the ride independently. The organizers do not provide technical assistance during the ride or for withdrawals.

Participants can help each other, but official support is not provided.

Mandatory Equipment

  • Helmet - mandatory at all times
  • Front light - working and visible
  • Rear light - working and visible
  • High Visibility gillet/vest - must be worn

Route Adherence

Strict route adherence is required. Deviation from the route is not allowed. If you must deviate (for shops, technical issues, etc.), you must return to the route at the same point where you left.

Traffic Rules

The brevet takes place in regular traffic. Roads are NOT closed. All Road Traffic Regulations must be observed. Extra caution is required:

  • In areas of heavy traffic
  • In cities and urban areas
  • When turning or entering roads
  • At intersections and roundabouts

Checklist (600km)

600 km checklist
Checked 0 / 0
Total kit weight 0 g
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Mental Preparation (600km)

Mental preparation is just as important as physical training for long-distance cycling. Here are specific strategies to help you succeed in your 600km brevet.

Mindset for 600km

The 600km brevet is a true mental marathon. You'll experience multiple nights, extreme fatigue, and profound self-doubt. Preparation is essential.

Multi-Night Strategy

You'll experience two nights on the bike. The second night is exponentially harder mentally. Plan for it: strategic sleep at a control point (2-3 hours), warm food, and a change of clothes can reset your mental state.

Survival Mode Mindset

At some point, you'll enter "survival mode." Your only job is to keep moving forward, no matter how slow. Speed doesn't matter—forward progress does. Embrace this simplified goal.

Dealing with Hallucinations

Sleep deprivation can cause visual and auditory hallucinations. Expect shadows that look like people, animals, or obstacles. Use a technique: blink twice, look away, then look back. Most hallucinations disappear.

Crew Support Mentally

Arrange for a support person to call you during the hardest hours (2-5 AM). Hearing a familiar voice can be transformative. Have them remind you why you started.

The 80% Rule

When you're 80% done (around 480km), you'll feel like you can't continue. This is the final mental test. Remember: the finish is closer than the start. Count down kilometers, not up.

Post-Ride Planning

During difficult moments, plan your post-ride celebration. What will you eat? Who will you call? Where will you sleep? This future-focused thinking provides mental escape.

Remember: Your body can handle more than your mind believes. When you think you're done, you're only 40% done mentally. The finish line exists — keep moving toward it.

"The body achieves what the mind believes." — Anonymous Randonneur

Estimated Arrival Times

Plan your pace based on these estimated arrival times. Choose the category that best matches your expected riding speed.

Fast (28-32 km/h) 30 km/h average
Total estimated time: 20h 50m
1
🇱🇻 Jaunjelgava - mini top veikals (95.0 km leg / 95.0 km total)
Estimated arrival: Day 1 11:10
Checkpoint closes: Day 1 14:20
✓ Good pace - 3.2h buffer
🚴 This leg: 3h 10m ☕ Stop: 8m 📊 Cumulative: 3h 10m
2
🇱🇻 Jēkabpils - petrol station VIADA (57.0 km leg / 152.0 km total)
Estimated arrival: Day 1 13:12
Checkpoint closes: Day 1 18:08
✓ Excellent - 4.9h buffer
🚴 This leg: 1h 54m ☕ Stop: 8m 📊 Cumulative: 5h 12m
3
🇱🇹 Biržai - coast (158.0 km leg / 310.0 km total)
Estimated arrival: Day 1 18:36
Checkpoint closes: Day 2 05:39
✓ Excellent - 11.1h buffer
🚴 This leg: 5h 16m ☕ Stop: 8m 📊 Cumulative: 10h 36m
4
🇱🇹 Pasvalys - guest house (34.0 km leg / 344.0 km total)
Estimated arrival: Day 1 19:52
Checkpoint closes: Day 2 06:56
✓ Excellent - 11.1h buffer
🚴 This leg: 1h 8m ☕ Stop: 8m 📊 Cumulative: 11h 52m
5
🇱🇻 Tērvete - petrol station ASTARTA (112.0 km leg / 456.0 km total)
Estimated arrival: Day 1 23:44
Checkpoint closes: Day 2 14:24
✓ Excellent - 14.7h buffer
🚴 This leg: 3h 44m ☕ Stop: 8m 📊 Cumulative: 15h 44m
6
🇱🇻 Tukums - petrol station ASTARTA (67.0 km leg / 523.0 km total)
Estimated arrival: Next Day Day 2 02:06
Checkpoint closes: Day 2 18:52
✓ Excellent - 16.8h buffer
🚴 This leg: 2h 14m ☕ Stop: 8m 📊 Cumulative: 18h 6m
7
🇱🇻 Jaunmarupe - car park (78.0 km leg / 601.0 km total)
Estimated arrival: Next Day Day 2 04:50
Checkpoint closes: Mon 00:00
✓ Excellent - 19.2h buffer
🚴 This leg: 2h 36m 📊 Cumulative: 20h 50m
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FINISH LINE
Estimated finish: 04:50
🏆 Total riding time: 20h 50m

Notes:

  • Times are estimates based on average speed and include brief stops at checkpoints
  • Leg distances show the distance between consecutive checkpoints
  • Actual times may vary based on fitness, weather conditions, mechanical issues, and actual stop duration
  • Plan to arrive at each checkpoint at least 30 minutes before closing to account for unexpected delays
  • Checkpoint closing times are strict - arriving after closing may result in disqualification

Checkpoint Details

Start

Jaunmārupe

Mazcenu aleja 35 - Car Park
🎒Bag drop: bags can be left here before the ride starts
1
Checkpoint 1

🇱🇻 Jaunjelgava - mini top veikals

95.0 km Map
95.0 km from start
Opens10:47Jul 18 Closes14:20Jul 18
🛒Shop
eBrevet for cyclists to register times.
2
Checkpoint 2

🇱🇻 Jēkabpils - petrol station VIADA

152.0 km Map
57.0 km from previous checkpoint
Opens12:28Jul 18 Closes18:08Jul 18
🚻WC 🛒Shop
eBrevet for cyclists to register times.
3
Checkpoint 3

🇱🇹 Biržai - coast

310.0 km Map
158.0 km from previous checkpoint
Opens18:18Jul 18 Closes05:39Jul 19
eBrevet for cyclists to register times.
4
Checkpoint 4

🇱🇹 Pasvalys - guest house

344.0 km Map
34.0 km from previous checkpoint
Opens18:22Jul 18 Closes06:56Jul 19
🚰Water 🚻WC 🛁Shower 🍌Bananas 🍪Snacks 🥣Hot soup 🥤Drinks 📝Brevet register 🩺First aid
🎒Bag drop: collection available here
eBrevet for cyclists to register times.
Guest house room, Bathroom with shower, Clean towels and fresh bed linen, Hot soup with meat, cheese, vegetables, Unlimited tea, coffee, water
5
Checkpoint 5

🇱🇻 Tērvete - petrol station ASTARTA

456.0 km Map
112.0 km from previous checkpoint
Opens21:52Jul 18 Closes14:24Jul 19
🚻WC 🛒Shop 🍵Cafe
eBrevet for cyclists to register times.
6
Checkpoint 6

🇱🇻 Tukums - petrol station ASTARTA

523.0 km Map
67.0 km from previous checkpoint
Opens23:58Jul 18 Closes18:52Jul 19
🚻WC 🛒Shop 🍌Bananas
eBrevet for cyclists to register times.
Finish

🇱🇻 Jaunmarupe - car park

601.0 km Map
78.0 km from previous checkpoint
Opens02:22Jul 19 Closes00:00Jul 20
🚰Water 🍌Bananas 📝Brevet register 🩺First aid
🎒Bag drop: collection available here
eBrevet for cyclists to register times.

Participant List (14)

# Name Gender Birth City Team/Club Brevet Medal
1 Sergejs Zaharenko ♂ Male 1982 Baloži 🏅 Yes
2 Nils Cērpiņš ♂ Male 1994 Jūrmala
3 Romāns Vasiļjevs ♂ Male 1983 Piņķi 🏅 Yes
4 Dmitrijs Sļepakovs ♂ Male 1983 Rīga DSTranslate 🏅 Yes
5 Eduards Sevostjanovs ♂ Male 1988 Rīga Kaplis Pro Cycling
6 Leons Pavlovskis ♂ Male 1981 Rīga 🏅 Yes
7 Roberts Fimbauers ♂ Male 1993 Rīga Ģeogrāfu Mafija 🏅 Yes
8 Igors Radions ♂ Male 1991 Mārupe 🏅 Yes
9 Vitalijus Dziuvenis ♂ Male 1976 Staniūnai Audax Randonneurs Lietuva 🏅 Yes
10 Armands Apeins ♂ Male 1981 Rīga 🏅 Yes
11 Vladimirs Sadovņikovs ♂ Male 1998 Rīga Velokurjers 🏅 Yes
12 Sergejs Komarovs ♂ Male 1965 Rīga
13 Edgars Vizulis ♂ Male 1987 Ikšķile
14 Anita Dārziņa ♀ Female 1978 Rīga Latvian Cycling Girls
Gender
♂ 13 ♀ 1
Birth Range
1965 1998
Top Cities
Rīga (8) Baloži (1) Jūrmala (1)
Most born
1980ss
7 riders
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  1. 📢 Important Notice Regarding Entry Fee

    We want to be transparent about the entry fee for this year’s BRM600. While our standard brevet price is typically €25, the fee for this event is €65. This increase reflects the inclusion of guest house services — specifically, we have arranged comfortable overnight accommodation and rest facilities (including meals) at the turnaround point to ensure riders have a safe and secure place to recharge mid-ride. This added logistical support is intended to enhance your experience and safety on this challenging 600km journey.

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