Audax
What is Audax?
Audax is a cycling discipline in which participants attemt to cycle long distances within a pre-defined time limit, passing through predetermined 'controls' (Checkpoints).
The route is pre-planned and each rider receive a Brevet Card and a Route Sheet indicating the route and the location of the check points where they either get a stamp or other proof of time and place on the brevet card.
In the UK participants are not abliged to ride together in a group but are free to cycle at their own pace, stop or sleep wherever they want and form groups randomly, provided they stay within the time limit.
Audax is a non-compeditive discipline; Succes in an event is measured by its completion
What do I need?
- A bike, any bike will do, it helps if you've got 16+ gears and index changing but other than that, the same bike you ride everyday is fine.
- A crash helmet, just like the one you always wear
- Bottles and bottle cages. One is fine for the shortest rides of 50-100 km but for longer rides it is an advantage to carry two bottles.
- A little determination
Worthing Excelsior hosts The Worthing Winter Warmer 100k BP annually in February, next time February 2013
Read more about audax at Audax UK - Long distance Cycling
For more information about club events and course Contact Mike Irons
