Entered my First Audax - now what???

[Fubar]

They want 100 pounds to push you?
Take it easy oh all encompassing leader, middle age is a time to relax

Why you cheeky... Bloody kids!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Why you cheeky... Bloody kids!

 

[phantasmagoriana]

While I'm thinking about it, can anyone tell me how it compares to either the Deeside Loop or Fyne Cowal audaxes, in terms of hilliness?

 

[Edwardoka]

(Still not doing it)

Lies!

Tell you what, Furby. I'll do it if you will. (I'm deadly serious. I really wanted to do LEL2013 but was nowhere near in good enough condition.)

 

[Fubar]

Lies!

Tell you what, Furby. I'll do it if you will. (I'm deadly serious. I really wanted to do LEL2013 but was nowhere near in good enough condition.)

 

[Edwardoka]

Is that meant to represent you reading the turn-by-turn route instructions after getting lost in darkest Englandshire at 3am?

 

[Fubar]

Is that meant to represent you reading the turn-by-turn route instructions after getting lost in darkest Englandshire at 3am?

 

[mcshroom]

While I'm thinking about it, can anyone tell me how it compares to either the Deeside Loop or Fyne Cowal audaxes, in terms of hilliness?

Deeside Loop gets 2 AAA points, the Erit Lass gets 3 AAA points.

Overall climb looks surprisingly similar on RwGPS though: -
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1297034
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1620366

I won't be riding as we have a new priest at church, and I disappear for three weekends after this to go touring round the highlands, so really should turn up and lead the choir

 

[phantasmagoriana]

Thanks for the links @mcshroom - just cross-checked against my GPX files and it looks as though it's hillier than the Deeside Loop but less hilly than the Fyne Cowal (which didn't get a single AAA point ). I'll probably be doing your Carlisle-Newcastle ride on the Friday before though, so might not be a good idea to attempt a hard audax on the Sunday...

 

[jefmcg]

@phantasmagoriana if you are looking for something localish with less climbing ...
http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/15-650/
http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/15-635/
http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/15-24/
http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/15-107/

(all out of Galashiels)

 

[amir]

This is a great route. Best to avoid the ford (walk over the bridge) here https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@55.8590346,-2.9050934,305m/data=!3m1!1e3

The second leg from North Berwick to Heriot is a bit complicated navigationally but it is early enough that there's sure to be riders around - plus you don't have to follow the given route - just pass by the controls. It is pretty hilly (as are all rides by this organiser) but that's good innit? The hill after Duns is hard, as is the one after that and then the one after that but then it's all down hill

Main advantage of audax over sportives is cafes. Make sure you know where they are and enjoy them.

 

[mcshroom]

@phantasmagoriana if you are looking for something localish with less climbing ...
http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/15-650/
http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/15-635/
http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/15-24/
http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/15-107/

(all out of Galashiels)

Lucy organises good events too. I'm hoping to be riding the Long Dark Teatime of the Soul. I'm starting to consider doing a RRtY next season as a start for LEL prep

 

[Fubar]

Lucy organises good events too. I'm hoping to be riding the Long Dark Teatime of the Soul. I'm starting to consider doing a RRtY next season as a start for LEL prep

???

 

[Edwardoka]

???

Careful Furby. He's unleashing acronyms and weird audaxy terms in an attempt to dazzle you. Soon you'll be working out how many AAA points you need to qualify for PBP and it's only a short hop from there to sandals, real ale, libertarian blogs and talking about the relative merits of hub gearing.

 

[Fubar]

Careful Furby. He's unleashing acronyms and audaxy weirdness in an attempt to dazzle you. Soon you'll be working out how many AAA points you need to qualify for PBP and it's only a short hop from there to sandals, real ale and libertarian blogs and talking about the benefits of hub gearing.

All I said was "I've entered my first Audax - now what???" - 9 pages later I've indepth knowledge of AAA ratings, I puzzle over @mcshroom and his acronyms, I have 4 tabs open on my pc with names like Ride of the Valkyries and Long Dark Teatime of the Soul (which has colleagues looking very curiously at me...), I have my next 2 years cycling planned FOR ME and my attire picked out in advance!!!

WTF kind of messed up world have I got myself into?!?!?