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 2024
LINCOLN IMP AUDAX (112 km) - hosted by Cycling UK Lincolnshire
Date: Saturday 27th April 2024
ENTRIES NOW CLOSED - EVENT FULLY BOOKED!!!
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CHARNWOOD IN THE SPRING - NOTTINGHAM (104 km)
Date: Saturday 27th April 2024
104km cycling event starting from Trowell, Nottingham. Controls at Mountsorrel Stonehurst Farm, East Leake Love And Piste and Finish Trowell., plus 3 information controls.
Starts at Trowell Parish Hall NG9 3QA - a change from previous years.
ROLLING START 08.30-09.15. THERE WILL BE NO ENTRIES ON THE LINE so ensure that your entry is in on time.
The closing date is 15th April or earlier if the maximum of 220 entries is reached.
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Date: Saturday 22nd June 2024
106km cycling event starting from York Knavesmire, (Racecourse). Controls at Knaresborough Cafes (Get Receipt) and Rally Headquarters, Knavesmire, York., plus 4 information controls.
This ride is based out of York Cycle Rally. A pleasant ride to pretty Knaresborough, with its riverside cafes. Fairly flat route, with a few fairly easy hills in the middle section.
The route passes through the attractive park of National Trust property, Beningbrough Hall. There is a possible second cafe stop at the Home Farm cafe in Beningbrough Hall park (or the NT cafe, but that will mean an admission charge to the Hall for non-NT members!). The route back to York follows lanes and cycle paths of the National Cycle Network.
Any profits will go to York Rally funds.
Date: Saturday 31st August 2024
109km 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.
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SOUTH NORFOLK 'MINI' LOOP (53 km)
Date: Saturday 31st August 2024
53km 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.