Darkmarkster said:
As this is just a short one im assuming that I will be fine just using my commuting road bike with a saddlebag and the usual essentials? or are there requirements that I need to follow and specific items to bring/wear?
As mentioned above, bring a pen.
Audax cycle requirements: "5.3 Machines: (i) Any kind of cycle may be ridden provided that it is propelled solely by human muscular effort." I'm guessing you will be OK with that! Best advice: Use whatever bike you think you will be most comfortable on.
Also note :
"(iii) An event organiser may require full mudguards to be fitted to bicycles and to the single front wheel of tricycles. The requirement for mudguards on an event must be indicated in the AUK Calendar and in the event literature." A quick look at the calendar shows that the 'Leap into the Aire' is not one of them.
Rule (ii) by the way, is that it is your responsibility that the cycle is roadworthy and that it complies with the RTA.
The calendar also shows that the min ave speed is 8kph so you'll have about 6:40. Max speed is 20kph or about 2:40.