How does anyone actually do a 200 Km ride in one day ??
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martint235
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To prove you've been there.
Out of interest, how did audax work before cycling computers. I can understand it working without a GPS and using the routesheet but without an accurate measure of distance covered, how do you follow the routesheet?
jefmcg
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EltonFrog
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I'm not sure I understand. You have to buy something from a shop( even though you might not need anything) just to prove you've been there?
If you are doing an Audax then that is what expected and is part of the ride. If you feel it's a palaver then Audax is not for you.
But you normally want something from the shop, anyway... even if it is just some water.
What I wonder is how did Audax manage before ATMs?!
I've only done two Audaxes, a 160km and a 300km. That was far enough. I spent the last 20 miles convinced I was not going to finish.
What I wonder is how did Audax manage before ATMs?!
I've only done two Audaxes, a 160km and a 300km. That was far enough. I spent the last 20 miles convinced I was not going to finish.
jefmcg
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The world record for distance in a year was done back in the 30s with locked odometer and log books signed by luminaries in various points of call. The recent one was done with 2 live GPS spot trackers that have to be on at all times (and lots of other restrictions). Having read the reports of people hosting Steve Abraham and making sure all his kit was charged, I'm not sure which was more palaver.
PpPete
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ATMs appeared before the creation of AUK in 1976.
(I'm old enough to remember getting out five £1 notes from one back then - although that was beer money, nothing to do with cycling)
Granted they were not as widespread back then - but ISTRC there were a lot more village shops.& post offices
martint235
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Or you don't do Audax with that requirement. Or if you're not fussed about getting your name on a website ( mainly for RRTY) purposes just don't get your brevet validated
martint235
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Give one a go before deciding. They are about £8 and for that you usually get some grub and a decent route. I don't really do them for the brevet anymore (got the one I wanted, go on ask me which ) and they are a fun way to spend a day
EltonFrog
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I'll never say never, but probably won't. I leave the house here and ride for miles, and track my rides with garmin or whatever for my own satisfaction and I don't need to get a receipt for stuff I buy in the shops.
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
If you want to just turn up and ride, and you want to take advantage of the planned route, the company, and food etc then sign up, pay the small fee and don't bother getting your card validated. That's faff free. I'm signed up for a couple this year and I'm in two minds whether I'll bother with the card.
I've done a few and I've not had to save a receipt yet. But I have had to note down a few answers to information controls.
I've done a few and I've not had to save a receipt yet. But I have had to note down a few answers to information controls.
I remember you saying the same about FNR. "Having to jump through hoops" I think it was. Yet you still did them. However, each to their own. What you find a faff, others don't.
