Audax

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Hello all, could some one give me a breif run down on the audax, I'm thinking of giving it a go. I understand that you have a set route covering a specific milage , but what sort of times do you have to complete a route
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john ponting

their web site is pretty rubbish but have a look http://www.aukweb.net/index2.htm

hammerite

I'd like to attempt an audax as well either before it gets too cold, or early next spring.

What sort of considerations do you have to take regarding feeding etc.... I'm guessing a 100k wouldn't actually require much (i.e. you can carry everything yourself easy enough). But do you need support for ones upto 200k? Or would I be expected to have panniers to carry stuff?

Or do I just rely on a cafe stop halfway round?

How about repairs if I was to have any problems? any other kit that I should have?

amaferanga

Most audaxes have cafe stops so all you need to carry on events less than 200km are a couple of spare tubes, a few basic tools, emergency rations and (usually) some waterproofs. Audaxers are however expected to be self-reliant so if you do get into trouble 100km from home you'll have to make arrangements for your own rescue.

I suggest you ask any audax related questions on the excellent ACF:

http://www.anothercyclingforum.com/inde ... board=96.0

hammerite

amaferanga wrote:

Most audaxes have cafe stops so all you need to carry on events less than 200km are a couple of spare tubes, a few basic tools, emergency rations and (usually) some waterproofs. Audaxers are however expected to be self-reliant so if you do get into trouble 100km from home you'll have to make arrangements for your own rescue.

I suggest you ask any audax related questions on the excellent ACF:

http://www.anothercyclingforum.com/inde ... board=96.0

OK thanks, guess I'll need to have some maintenance lessons before attempting one then as at the moment I'm pretty clueless!!

BeaconRuth

mark 1 wrote:

Hello all, could some one give me a breif run down on the audax, I'm thinking of giving it a go. I understand that you have a set route covering a specific milage , but what sort of times do you have to complete a route
mark 1

Audaxes are essentially touring events, usually aimed at finding good scenery. The route is defined by the organiser and you find your way by following a route-sheet of instructions. You are given these in advance so you can check out the route on maps, but the onus is on you to find your way. The route takes you to 'controls' where you get your card stamped, or sometimes, you have to answer a question like a treasure hunt.

Every Audax has a minimum and maximum speed allowed, but these limits are very wide and completing the distance within the time limits is no trouble to the vast majority of riders. A typical minimum speed is 15km/hr - so you'd have over 13 hours to complete a 200km event.

You are expected to be self-reliant - sorting your own mechanical problems and arranging your own rescue if necessary. I think most serious Audaxers pride themselves on their independence, which is no bad thing I reckon.

Here are details of one of my club's Audax events - we have about 400 riders taking part each year. http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/audax/cotswold/index.html

Ruth

mark 1

Thanks for the info, I'll check out the web sites later today,
I think I can sort most bke problems my self, I just need to improve my fitness levels a bit more so that I don't breakdown
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