Finally done it !

[skudupnorth]

Finally become a paid up member of Audax UK and have entered my first Audax this year. Just a cheeky 200k on the Witham and Blues from Waddington in Lincolnshire. Hope it is fixie friendly

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Wow!

200! Way to go Skud!

 

[skudupnorth]

Getting back on track to some enjoyable cycling and Audax is my favourite type of sport.
The organisers have confirmed the event is fixie friendly except for a 200 yard bump which might not be an issue if I get a run at it !

 

[ColinJ]

Well done!

Don't forget to join me for my local shorter but hilly audax events - Season of Mists in October and Spring into the Dales in April. (Those are definitely more suitable for your touring bike though!)

 

[skudupnorth]

Well done!

Don't forget to join me for my local shorter but hilly audax events - Season of Mists in October and Spring into the Dales in April. (Those are definitely more suitable for your touring bike though!)

I will check and sign up for them

 

[ColinJ]

I will check and sign up for them

To whet your appetite, read some of the past write-ups on CycleChat - Spring into the Dales and Season of Mists.

 

[skudupnorth]

I will check and sign up for them

To whet your appetite, read some of the past write-ups on CycleChat - Spring into the Dales and Season of Mists.

Checked with the "management" and I have the pass out ! Better book that one asap

 

[Soltydog]

To whet your appetite, read some of the past write-ups on CycleChat - Spring into the Dales and Season of Mists.

I'm seriously thinking of joining in the Seasons of Mists, is reading that thread likely to put me off, or help persuade me to join?

 

[ColinJ]

I'm seriously thinking of joining in the Seasons of Mists, is reading that thread likely to put me off, or help persuade me to join?

That is a link to the search results for several years worth of SoM. Half the time it takes place in lovely weather - you want to read the reports for those years. Don't read the one where I abandoned due to torrential rain and flooding!

 

[Soltydog]

That is a link to the search results for several years worth of SoM. Half the time it takes place in lovely weather - you want to read the reports for those years. Don't read the one where I abandoned due to torrential rain and flooding!

I reckon I'll be entering, but if close to the event the weather looks a bit dodgy I'll give it a miss, looks a good ride in nice weather, but it rain & wind etc looks like it could be a nightmare

 

[ColinJ]

I reckon I'll be entering, but if close to the event the weather looks a bit dodgy I'll give it a miss, looks a good ride in nice weather, but it rain & wind etc looks like it could be a nightmare

TBH, I sign up for both events in advance but I don't ride them now if the weather turns evil or is forecast to. I'm not a fair-weather cyclist, but I am also not someone who enjoys being soaking wet, cold, and miserable!

 

[skudupnorth]

Season of Mists signed up and paid for ! I will no doubt ride to and from the event and make it an Imperial century + !!!

 

[skudupnorth]

Treated the bikes and car to some stickers

 

[Pale Rider]

Treated the bikes and car to some stickers View attachment 421437

All you need now is a beard, sandals, and a Carradice saddlebag.

 

[skudupnorth]

All you need now is a beard, sandals, and a Carradice saddlebag.

Looking at a Carradice saddlebag at the moment