PBP training
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steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Well I am totally new to Audax rides and I am also quite new to cycling.
Once I get a bike
I am going to start riding very gently and see how I go. If I like it I will increase my distances and see how I feel.
If I can do 100km without any problems then I will seriously start considering PBP for next year, bearing in mind I will have to complete all the qualifying distances as well.
My Baccchetta Giro 26 will arrive next week
Steve
Once I get a bike
I am going to start riding very gently and see how I go. If I like it I will increase my distances and see how I feel.If I can do 100km without any problems then I will seriously start considering PBP for next year, bearing in mind I will have to complete all the qualifying distances as well.
My Baccchetta Giro 26 will arrive next week
Steve
ACS
Legendary Member
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- Just below the snow line
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
I have recently joined Audax UK, even though I live in Denmark, I will also join the Danish Club.
The qualifying distances are: 200km, 300km, 400km and 600km. But not all Audax rides qualify for PBP so you need to check.
An experienced hand at PBP has advised me that the first thing you do is write a big 90 on your hand. This is how many hours you have to do.
At the end of it you need to say I finished the PBP. Nobody cares how long it took as long as you did it in the time. He told me at the start they set of quicker than the tour de France but he looks at his hand and it say 90. That is how long he has got, and that is how long he will take if he has to. The tortoise always catches the wannabee hares he says.
I have also been advised to plan more on comfort than speed because more drop out to discomfort than to not finishing in time. Obviously you do need to be aware of the speed.
I have a question about the longer rides where rest stops can be added.
Do you have to rest at designated stops or can you just pull over where you want to?
Steve
The qualifying distances are: 200km, 300km, 400km and 600km. But not all Audax rides qualify for PBP so you need to check.
An experienced hand at PBP has advised me that the first thing you do is write a big 90 on your hand. This is how many hours you have to do.
At the end of it you need to say I finished the PBP. Nobody cares how long it took as long as you did it in the time. He told me at the start they set of quicker than the tour de France but he looks at his hand and it say 90. That is how long he has got, and that is how long he will take if he has to. The tortoise always catches the wannabee hares he says.
I have also been advised to plan more on comfort than speed because more drop out to discomfort than to not finishing in time. Obviously you do need to be aware of the speed.
I have a question about the longer rides where rest stops can be added.
Do you have to rest at designated stops or can you just pull over where you want to?
Steve
Ian H
Ancient randonneur
All qualifiers in the AUK calendar have "[PBP]" in the description.
Yup. Riders who get carried away and rush off at the start are very likely to regret it later in the event.
As long as you stay within the max/min speed window you can stop wherever you like.
Lighthorse
New Member
The way I ride Audax is I aim to arrive at the first control 1/2 hour before it closes. Half an hour in case of a puncture. It might be less than 20 kmh average.
Then speed up as I warm up, finishing at about 21 kmh average.
I eat a lot before the ride and lots during the slow ride to the first control.
Then speed up as I warm up, finishing at about 21 kmh average.
I eat a lot before the ride and lots during the slow ride to the first control.
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Yes those dates are just a hint to give you an idea what your schedule can be. Personally I will be trying to get them in well before the dates suggested, weather permitting.
We have not had much snow in Denmark as yet. But last year it started on December 17th and went on for 4 months.
It could end up being a very busy couple of months.
Could we have a section dedicated just to PBP for this year Mr Administrator.
Steve
We have not had much snow in Denmark as yet. But last year it started on December 17th and went on for 4 months.
It could end up being a very busy couple of months.
Could we have a section dedicated just to PBP for this year Mr Administrator.
Steve
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Doo,
if I were you I would do what I have just done and join Audax UK.
The magazine they send out is a really good read.
Steve
if I were you I would do what I have just done and join Audax UK.
The magazine they send out is a really good read.
Steve
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
I have just found something else out....I think.
On these qualifying rides, if you have not done Audax before you must complete them in the correct order 200, 300, 400, 600.
I cannot do the 600, 200, 400, 300. Is that correct.
Was your 200 a qualifier for PBP Doo?
Steve
On these qualifying rides, if you have not done Audax before you must complete them in the correct order 200, 300, 400, 600.
I cannot do the 600, 200, 400, 300. Is that correct.
Was your 200 a qualifier for PBP Doo?
Steve