Cycling for Good Causes

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Cycling Performance Programme

Performance Programme My plan and diary for keeping fit in 2023 will continue to focus on audaxes (long-distance rides) throughout the year. I'm still undecided about riding Paris-Brest-Paris in August, as it does seem to be a bit of a faff ... (more)

Audax: long-distance cycling

Audax: the home of long-distance cycling If you love recreational cycling, and enjoy the prospect of an all-day ride, then the audax may be just what you need. Audax technically means "daring" or "courage", but you usually won't need either ... (more)

"Training" for an Audax?

People often worry about what training they need to do in order to be ready for an audax. You've decided to enter a 200km or longer ride, and this is surely going to require an extensive training programme and a tapering phase, right? Well ... (more)

300k 3Down London - New Forest

event info Organised by Ian Oliver. Controls at Pangbourne, Longstock, Fordingbridge, Linwood, Alresford, Winnersh and Beaconsfield Services. For more information, see the Audax UK website. (more)

Essential equipment list for an audax

There are lots of things to consider bringing on an audax. Most important are the bike setup itself, choice of bags, tools and electronic devices. You should try to bring enough to confidently get you round, but not so much that you're weighed ... (more)

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Crivit products

The Crivit® product range If you're looking for outdoors clothing or accessories, you could do worse than to browse the Crivit® range. Crivit® is a brand of German supermarket Lidl's, so it's most convenient for UK customers to head down ... (more)

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Recreational Riding

Strava (www.strava.com) - Strava is a website and mobile app that allows cyclists to track and share their rides, as well as connect with other cyclists and join cycling clubs. BikeForums (www.bikeforums.net) - BikeForums is an online community ... (more)

La Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 2023

event info This is an alpine sportive that climbs Col du Glandon, Col du Telegraphe, Col du Galibier and L'Alpe d'Huez. There is also the Ultrafondo, which starts at 5am and tackles Alpe d'Huez twice - totalling 226km with over 10000m ... (more)

The point of audaxes

Like most physical activities, audaxes mean different things to different people. They are designed to be rides of exploration, both in terms of the countryside and the rider's capabilities. You get to see some truly stunning scenery on ... (more)

230k mid-winter DIY audax

This was a ride part of the way home from Somerset, starting just before sunrise and finishing around dusk. I was expecting it to be cold (it was) but hoped that this would be tempered by a day of sunshine (it wasn't). Instead of the sun ... (more)

West Suffolk February Cross

Really pleasant, sunny day at West Stow! The ground was firm but not dry, making for fast cornering and not too much attrition from the various lumps and bumps on the course. Results are available on the Eastern Cross website. Youth ... (more)

600k Ben Allen's Summer Outing

event info Organised by Mark Rigby. It's a hilly one, with 5.75 AAA points up for grabs. Controls at Talybont-On-Usk, Llandovery, Tregaron, Machynlleth, Newtown, Wigmore, Allensmore, Shepherds Patch and Bushley. For more information ... (more)

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About the author

My name is John Swindells and I'm a keen recreational cyclist with a preference for long one-day rides. I've also previously dabbled in time trialling and cyclo-cross. See more of what I get up to on Strava!