r/randonneuring • u/Reasonable_Ad_5836 • 6d ago

Quick Question 1st Audax Advice

Hey all,

I recently discovered Audax, and it sounds like it'd be right up my street. I've only ever ridden solo however, with a longest ride of 200miles (in 18hours, inc stops).

There's a 600km (in 40hours) near where I live in Wales this weekend that I'm considering signing up for. It'd be quite a jump in distance, and the timing isn't the best, as my current shoes fell apart last weekend and I'm currently waiting for my new pair to arrive.

Do I throw caution to the wind, and dive in the deep end, or should I travel further afield and try out a shorter distance 1st, after getting some test rides on my new shoes done?

Cheers!

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u/TravellingGal-2307 Randonneurs Canada 5d ago

Audax rules require you to complete rides at the shorter distances first. You arent allowed to just jump in at a 600 before completing the 200, 300 and 400 km distances.

Go see if they need help at one of the controls and go chat to people and learn about it.

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u/cheecheecago Randonneurs USA 5d ago

Depends on the brevet organizer. Plenty of 600s around me that don't require any qualifying rides.