What's your next Audax?

[BrumJim]

Just completed the Snowdrop Audax again with my son.

Finishing time of 5hrs 38, as opposed to 6hrs 15 last year. Mostly due to me being a lot fitter than last year.

 

[Dogtrousers]

The Kent Invicta Grimpeur 100 in early March.

It's less climbing (per kilometre) then my Tour of the Hills audax last summer, but I was fitter then.
Will have to take this slow & steady, and keep and eye on the clock.

I just tried to enter but they've set the payment up so that you can't pay with a credit card. Some Paypal things have a "pay with credit card" option, but this insists on you having a Paypal a/c, which I don't have. So I'll be reverting to plan A of 100k on Sat.

 

[lazybloke]

I just tried to enter but they've set the payment up so that you can't pay with a credit card. Some Paypal things have a "pay with credit card" option, but this insists on you having a Paypal a/c, which I don't have. So I'll be reverting to plan A of 100k on Sat.

Ah, that's a pity, but i'll see you on a Fridays ride.

 

[blackrat]

I just tried to enter but they've set the payment up so that you can't pay with a credit card. Some Paypal things have a "pay with credit card" option, but this insists on you having a Paypal a/c, which I don't have. So I'll be reverting to plan A of 100k on Sat.

It's easy enough to set up PayPal (and not terribly intrusive), and whilst I'd rather not have to do so, it gets me where I want to go often enough by allowing me to pay and ride.

 

[Dogtrousers]

It's easy enough to set up PayPal (and not terribly intrusive), and whilst I'd rather not have to do so, it gets me where I want to go often enough by allowing me to pay and ride.

I've been meaning to look into it for years, but never bothered. TBH I still don't even know what Paypal is. I still might do it some time but I don't want to get rushed into it.

I can ride the route any time. It's my usual stomping ground.

 

[lazybloke]

Dawgpantalon- I thought you needed Paypal for Fridays ride registrations and 4am victuals??
Aha, no. Just registered for the Shoreham ride and saw there's also a bank transfer option....

 

[Dogtrousers]

Dawgpantalon- I thought you needed Paypal for Fridays ride registrations and 4am victuals??
Aha, no. Just registered for the Shoreham ride and saw there's also a bank transfer option....

No, you can use direct bank thingy for the Fridays.

I've paid for audaxes before using the "pay with credit card" option on PayPal, but it's not an option this time

 

[BrumJim]

No, you can use direct bank thingy for the Fridays.

I've paid for audaxes before using the "pay with credit card" option on PayPal, but it's not an option this time

Sometimes I get this, but I keep trying and eventually PayPal gives in and lets me pay by credit card.

 

[lazybloke]

Anyone keen on this lockdown anniversary ride on Friday evening ?

I'm sitting on the fence due to the weather and time of year.

If it was 3 months later I'd be all over it, even on a wet night; but this could be a cold, wet experience.
Think I'll have a go anyway, but it looks a bit of a chore riding 100 miles in central London; I love the concept, just not the location and time of year!

 

[matticus]

Anyone keen on this lockdown anniversary ride on Friday evening ?

I'm sitting on the fence due to the weather and time of year.

If it was 3 months later I'd be all over it, even on a wet night; but this could be a cold, wet experience.
Think I'll have a go anyway, but it looks a bit of a chore riding 100 miles in central London; I love the concept, just not the location and time of year!

Is that the thing organised by Mark Kejov ... Kalowskit ..oh you know, the Canadian that did a talk at the AUK Reunion in November?!
Looks really fun!

 

[Dogtrousers]

Anyone keen on this lockdown anniversary ride on Friday evening ?

I'm sitting on the fence due to the weather and time of year.

If it was 3 months later I'd be all over it, even on a wet night; but this could be a cold, wet experience.
Think I'll have a go anyway, but it looks a bit of a chore riding 100 miles in central London; I love the concept, just not the location and time of year!

10/10 for design of route.

But would I consider 100 miles of dire suburbs? "A bit of a chore" sounds about right.

Sorry, not for me. But not everyone is a complete miseryguts so have fun if you do give it a go.

 

[Jameshow]

Any audax for this coming Saturday as I'm free?!

 

[ianrauk]

Any audax for this coming Saturday as I'm free?!

Audax UK website is your friend

 

[lazybloke]

Is that the thing organised by Mark Kejov ... Kalowskit ..oh you know, the Canadian that did a talk at the AUK Reunion in November?!
Looks really fun!

Mark Kowalski was the organiser.
Chatted with Mark at several points on the route; even sharing biscuits and beers at 5am! He said 150 registered, and 130 actually turned up. That's an amazing turnout, but his event just keeps growing. He had 7 riders for his first public edition in 2022; and only 40ish last year.

And rightly so, it was an AWESOME night out. Probably would be challenging if colder or wet, but this worked out perfectly. Highly recommended.
My fears of a poor route, blighted by traffic, were completely unfounded. This was a masterclass of curating a mixture of riverside paths, canal towpaths, deserted residential streets, and even a fairly tough section of abandoned railway track.


Amazing; well recommended.
And my first ride of the year in shorts!

 

[Mazz]

I've signed up for the Lincoln Imp on May 3rd. See you there if you're going.