Audax
Audax is a cycling sport in which riders attempt to cycle long distances within a pre described time limit. Audax is a NON-COMPETITIVE sport: success in an event is measured by its completion, rather than speed. Audax events are usually considerably less expensive to enter than 'Sportive' events.
Cycling UK Lincolnshire hosts an Audax event every year, organised by our local members. Additionally there are other Audax rides that occur in the county.
Audax Events 2026
CHARNWOOD IN THE SPRING - NOTTINGHAM (104 km)
Date: Saturday 11th April 2026
Start between 08:30 and 09:15 from Trowell Parish Hall, Stapleford Road, Trowell, Nottingham, NG9 3QA
Interesting rural route mostly on minor roads. 104km with Café Controls at Mountsorrel and East Leake. Refreshments provided at the start and finish. Minimum average speed 12km/hr; maximum 30 km/hr.
Free food and drinks at start and finish and friendly volunteers at both café check points. Ideal first Audax.
Audax UK Validation on the day.
Cost: £9. Entries close when 220 entries received.
ALL FUNDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TO THE NOTTS / LINCS AIR AMBULANCE.
LINCOLN IMP AND LITTLE IMP AUDAX - ORGANISED BY CLYCLING UK LINCOLNSHIRE
Date: Saturday 25th April 2026
IMP AUDAX (112 km)
https://www.audax.uk/event-details/calendar/13948-lincoln_imp
112 km cycling event starting from Reepham, nr Lincoln.
Controls at:
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Start
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Ludford
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Reepham
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Plus 3 information controls
Entries close at 80 riders.
Cost: £10.
LITTLE IMP AUDAX (60 km)
https://www.audax.uk/event-details/calendar/13949-little_imp
74 km cycling event starting from Reepham, Lincoln.
Controls at:
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Start
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Horncastle
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Reepham
Entries close at 20 riders.
Cost: £10.
MIDDLE MEGGIE 100 (101 km) - LINDSEY ROADS CYCLE CLUB
Date: Saturday 18th July 2026
Summary:
101 km cycling event starting from Brigsley Village Hall.
Controls at:
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Brigsley Village Hall
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Ludford , Viking Way Café
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Caistor
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Brigsley Village Hall
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Plus 4 information controls
Description:
The Middle Meggie 100 will take you out across the Flats to the east before heading up into the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, The ride will take in some of the area's Landmarks and Historic sites as you ride through the country lanes before dropping down into Nettleton for a well deserved stop in Caistor Market Square. After the Ascent out off Caistor the route heads out towards Fonaby Top which is followed a fantastic descent with rolling hills to Swallow. After the final Information control the route ascends one final time and at the summit you can see all the way out to the North Sea.
Cost: £8.
MEGGIE MAN 50 (55 km) - LINDSEY ROADS CYCLE CLUB
Date: Saturday 18th July 2026
Summary:
55 km cycling event starting from Brigsley Village Hall.
Controls at:
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Brigsley Village Hall
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Louth Tennis Club
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Brigsley Village Hall
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Plus 2 information controls
Description:
A flat start will give you steady ride out from Brigsley across to Louth where you can stop for a bite to eat. The ride then climbs into the Lincolnshire Wolds with a few rolling hills before the final Decent into Brigsley to finish.
Cost: £8.
Date: Saturday 8th August 2026
Summary
105Km cycling event starting from Stamford Bridge Village Hall.
Controls at
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Stamford Bridge Village Hall
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Field House Coff Barn
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Bell Mills Gdn Centre
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Stamford Bridge Village Hall
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Plus 5 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
This is a new route for 2026, following the closure of the Fiddle Drill Cafe at Goodmanham, which was used in previous years. Regular riders will recognise many of the roads, although you will be riding them in the other direction.
It is a pleasant route over the Wolds, with great views, using mostly minor roads. There is an optional coffee stop at the Field House Coffee Barn between Huggate and Tibthorpe, with a full control, as before, at the Granary Cafe at Bell Mills Garden Centre near Driffield.
Drinks and cakes will be available at the finish with donations going to charity.
Date: Saturday 8th August 2026
Summary
52Km cycling event starting from Stamford Bridge,, near York.
Controls at
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Start
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MILLINGTON. Ramblers Rest Tea Room - get receipt
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Finish, STAMFORD BRIDGE VILLAGE HALL
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Plus 3 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
This was a new route in 2025. This is a great opportunity to see some East Riding villages, and ride the quiet lanes of the Yorkshire Wolds. You will have a fairly flat start before climbing to Millington for a break at the Ramblers Rest Cafe control, where they serve hot or cold food, including great cakes! The route then continues steadily up hill to the highest point on the Wolds at Garrowby Hill. A steep descent off the Wolds is followed by gentle lanes back to Stamford Bridge, where more cake will be waiting! There is a generous time limit which will help those who prefer to take their time up the hills.
Route is at https://ridewithgps.com/trips/292231716
Cost: £4.
Date: Saturday 29th August 2026
109 km cycling event starting from Carbrooke, near Watton, Norfolk. Controls at Diss and Carbrooke, plus 3 information controls.
A ride over predominantly flat to undulating terrain, with a few short, sharp hills through the scenic wooded lanes of the Breckland area of Thetford forest and the surprisingly scenic lanes of the Waveney Valley.
Cost: £8.
SOUTH NORFOLK 'MINI' LOOP (53 km)
Date: Saturday 29th August 2026
53 km cycling event starting from Carbrooke, near Watton, Norfolk. Controls at Carbrooke., plus 2 information controls.
A ride entirely on 'B' roads or the picturesque wooded lanes of Breckland. It is not 'pancake' flat but there are no demanding hills, making it ideal for newcomers and families. Minimum permitted speed is adjusted to allow time for a stop just over halfway at Kenninghall, using the 'Premier' shop. The outbound route also passes directly by the OB Café at Old Buckenham Country Park.
Cost: £8.