In 1891 the first run of the Paris - Brest - Paris , a 1200 kilometer race, took place on September 6. The race was organized by "The Petit Journal",a cycling periodical, to demonstrate the practicality of the bicycle. Riders were required to use the same bicycle throughout the race. 206 cyclists started including both amateurs and professionals. The race was won by professional Charles Terront on a new Humber safety bicycle equipped with pneumatic tires. PBP is still run today although not as a race but as an endurance event.
This medal dates from that first run of Paris-Brest-Paris on September 6, 1891.
