Randonneur vs audax

TipsterStu

Is there a difference? Or is it semantics?

mercurykev

The style of riding prevalent in the UK, as promoted by Audax UK (AUK), is the Brevet de Randonneur.

From the AUK site:

"THE BREVETS DE RANDONNEUR differ from Audax in that cyclists do not have to ride as a group and keep to a set timetable. Each individual can go at his own pace - 'a allure libre' - and stop at will for refreshment. To prevent racing a series of time checks are established at controls with minimum and maximum time limits."

We all still call it audax riding though.

TipsterStu

confusion over