Raphael Boutin and Paulette Vassard

Raphael Boutin - Founder of the Union des Audax Cyclistes Parisiens and first to complete the initial eight Audax events. Paulette Vassard - among the first women cyclists to complete each of the longer Audax distances - 300, 400, 600, and 1000 kilometers. The first woman entrusted with the task of captaining an Audax official ride.