I was not, and am not a member of AudaxUK. There were no qualifying rides, and a reasonable contingent got around so I'm guessing that won't change.
I can share my (intended) training calendar if you fancy, but it'll only kick in for the final 6 months before the event. I didn't manage to join any organised events (even missing the dun run) but would recommend a few FNRttCs or overnight rides.
The rescuing factors for me in training were:
- Having access to Dellzeqq for day rides to the coast + a fast local loop.
- Finding ILB, who got me from 60 to 250+ mile days.
- FNRttCs for learning night, group, and sleep deprived riding.
- The Mouseketeers for company and inspiration riding to/from not quite local CC rides.
If your motivation works like mine, solo rides are good up to about 4 hours / 60 miles, but then it gets a little hard. If you can make that a 60 mile run to find another CC'er, then a loop, then a 60 mile back, you're all good.
I am so not the expert on these things, I feel quite silly even posting this.
