Building up to an Audax

[Ming the Merciless]

The 4-5 weeks I usually go trail running for example in the hills when I work in Sardinia for fitness but I need to cut back on that due to knee cap slightly running out of line. Running irritates it but none impact cycling ok.
I couldnt plan one that wont be after not riding for 5 week as most jobs are not planned enough in advance. But its good to hear you say they are doable without a specific training plan

Daily commute 22 miles round trip. A social 2-3 hour ride on a Wed night. Plus a 2-3 hour Sat outing on mtb bike used to be my staple when I first took up audax.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Oh and something beginners don’t think of doing. You don’t need to eat at the actual control locations. If you see a café or take away that isn’t busy during an audax and you want something to eat. Then stop and do it. At the control location you can always just get a bar of chocolate / the minimum to obtain a receipt. Control cafes are always busy unless you’re near the front of the audax.