Transport and Travel
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)
A Social Feed
This is a feed of everything I'm interested in, filtered and categorised according to my choices. Channels: Twitter (multiple accounts) Facebook groups Facebook pages Google+ LinkedIn Flickr Youtube Website RSS Webpage updates ... (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)
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)
Terms
Terms of Use These terms of use govern your use of our site. Please read these terms in full before you use this Website. If you do not accept these terms of use, please do not use this Website. Your continued use of this site confirms your ... (more)
Iceni Biceni 200k audax
event info This is Iceni Velo's first ever audax event, and it presents the opportunity to explore some of Norfolk's extensive country lane network. There is also a 100-km version that stays in south Norfolk, but this 200km route ... (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)
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)
Iceni Niceni 100k audax
event info This is part of Iceni Velo's first ever audax event, and it presents the opportunity to explore some of Norfolk's extensive country lane network. You will explore many villages and small towns in south Norfolk, and there ... (more)
Blickling Parkrun - 400th edition!
There was a better-than-ever atmosphere at the anniversary edition of Blickling Parkrun, and long-time volunteer extraordinaire Sarah Morter had even brought cake! Stephen Roe really went to town and did his timekeeping role on a giant pink ... (more)
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)
400k Invicta Phoenix
event info Organised by Tom Jackson of Kent Audax. Controls at Rudgwick, Rye and Ryarsh Village Hall. For more information, see the Audax UK website. (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. Dot-watcher You can also explore ... (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)