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Audax Rides

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    #212
    benneca1
    Registered Users Posts: 485 ✭✭benneca1


    Agree with Ford 2600 down with that type of thing


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    #213
    The Noble Nudge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭The Noble Nudge


    I know Audaxers are a tough bunch but what happens if the official event cant go ahead (this Sunday) due to the snow (billed as being worse than 2010) that we are forecast?


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    #214
    Grassey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Grassey


    caterpillar-track-snow-bicy.jpg


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    #215
    cdaly_
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    The Noble Nudge wrote: »
    I know Audaxers are a tough bunch but what happens if the official event cant go ahead (this Sunday) due to the snow (billed as being worse than 2010) that we are forecast?

    I think you'll find it's 'worst since' rather than 'worse than' which will be quite a different kettle of fish.

    That said, if the event cannot go ahead, it's cancelled, not postponed.


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    #216
    The Noble Nudge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭The Noble Nudge


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    I think you'll find it's 'worst since' rather than 'worse than' which will be quite a different kettle of fish.

    That said, if the event cannot go ahead, it's cancelled, not postponed.

    :eek: You knew what I meant no need to be a smart arse CDALY this time of a MONDAY morning. Good day to you:rolleyes:


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    #217
    cdaly_
    Registered Users Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    The Noble Nudge wrote: »
    :eek: You knew what I meant no need to be a smart arse CDALY this time of a MONDAY morning. Good day to you:rolleyes:
    Ah, but did you?...


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    #218
    The Noble Nudge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭The Noble Nudge


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    Ah, but did you?...

    :( What age are you?


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    #219
    Alek
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    Lads, please. No need for this.


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    #220
    The Noble Nudge
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    Alek wrote: »
    Lads, please. No need for this.

    Agreed totally Alek but c_daly seems to have a problem having never met him in person Im slightly confused to his response.

    Mod note: no bickering please, this is a nice thread full of nice people *insert meme here* But seriously nee


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    #221
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,956 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    ...That said, if the event cannot go ahead, it's cancelled, not postponed.
    The Angel of Mons was postponed several times a few years ago due to severe frost but not cancelled (2014 possibly?).


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    #222
    Matt Bianco
    Registered Users Posts: 472 ✭✭Matt Bianco


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    The Angel of Mons was postponed several times a few years ago due to severe frost but not cancelled (2014 possibly?).

    I remember that (January 2015 from memory) - ended up being postponed a couple of times into February (although counted as January for RRTY purposes)


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    #223
    cdaly_
    Registered Users Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    The Angel of Mons was postponed several times a few years ago due to severe frost but not cancelled (2014 possibly?).

    I remember that but, subsequently, the concern arose that the CI insurance for an event was specific to the date registered for it and was not transferrable. IIRC, the committee decided that an event could not be postponed.


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    #224
    guanciale
    Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭guanciale


    Hopefully the Orwell ride will go ahead as I need the kms in the legs.
    Given the weather expected a later start than 7am might be worthwhile.

    If it cant go ahead I am hoping to do some if not all of the Ling Heron on my CX bike - but that depends on weather also.


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    #225
    Matt Bianco
    Registered Users Posts: 472 ✭✭Matt Bianco


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    I remember that but, subsequently, the concern arose that the CI insurance for an event was specific to the date registered for it and was not transferrable. IIRC, the committee decided that an event could not be postponed.

    Would it not become a quasi permanent for CI purposes?


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    #226
    cdaly_
    Registered Users Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    I don't think so. You'd have to read the rules to be sure but a ride must be already designated as a permanent before it may be ridden as such and there are issues like notifying the organiser of when you plan to ride to consider also.


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    #227
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,463 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Matt Bianco wrote: »
    Would it not become a quasi permanent for CI purposes?
    cdaly_ wrote: »
    I don't think so. You'd have to read the rules to be sure but a ride must be already designated as a permanent before it may be ridden as such and there are issues like notifying the organiser of when you plan to ride to consider also.

    It would be looked as an organised ride under CI, so long as the organiser was notified and agreed to its running, there would be no issue with CI insurance as it would, on paper, be no different than a club spin. In reality it would be a much more audacious task.


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    #228
    Wishbone Ash
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    The Noble Nudge wrote: »
    I know Audaxers are a tough bunch but what happens if the official event cant go ahead (this Sunday) due to the snow (billed as being worse than 2010) that we are forecast?
    As expected - it's cancelled.

    Hi all,

    Unfortunately we have had to make the decision to cancel this year’s Orwell 200, in light of the deteriorating weather situation on significant parts of the route. This isn’t a decision we have made lightly, but it is now clear that much of the route will not be safe to cycle by Sunday.

    We are currently looking at our options for transferring entries or providing refunds and will get back on to you as soon as possible about that.

    We hope you all have a safe weekend wherever you are, whether you get out on the bike or not.

    Regards,

    The organising committee


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    #229
    CramCycle
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    My first audax event was cancelled due to freezing temperatures and the organiser explaining he could not in good conscience allow it to go ahead. Of the 6 people who were at the Centra in Bray, 6 people venture into Wicklow like lunatics. It was an unpleasant experience.


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    #230
    ILIKEFOOD
    Registered Users Posts: 675 ✭✭✭ILIKEFOOD


    CramCycle wrote: »
    My first audax event was cancelled due to freezing temperatures and the organiser explaining he could not in good conscience allow it to go ahead. Of the 6 people who were at the Centra in Bray, 6 people venture into Wicklow like lunatics. It was an unpleasant experience.

    Did you finish it!?


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    #231
    CramCycle
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    ILIKEFOOD wrote: »
    Did you finish it!?

    Not even close


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    #232
    brownian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭brownian


    Have to this weekend's run goes more smoothly. Sunny Ashbourne...


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    #233
    Carawaystick
    Registered Users Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭Carawaystick


    2 new Dublin Permanents announced
    http://www.audaxireland.org/2018/03/new-permanent-routes/


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    #234
    Grassey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Grassey


    Oh very interesting. Must give them a shot over the summer.

    The Excelsior one looks rough!


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    #235
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Excelsior... me likes!


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    #236
    devonp
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    Grassey wrote: »
    The Excelsior one looks rough!

    a training cycle for the EVIL :p


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    #237
    NamelessPhil
    Registered Users Posts: 1,098 ✭✭✭NamelessPhil


    Or the Fleche.


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    #238
    Grassey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Grassey


    devonp wrote: »
    a training cycle for the EVIL :p

    Right... so the plan is:

    Friday - Excelsior
    Sat - Evil 200
    Sun - W200
    Mon - Coastal Classic warmdown


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    #239
    daragh_
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    Wonder if we could submit the Evil as a Permanent?

    The 2016 route, not the easy versions :D


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    #240
    NamelessPhil
    Registered Users Posts: 1,098 ✭✭✭NamelessPhil


    You possibly could submit it as a permanent. Just looking at this year's route it's no worse than the Excelsior.


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    #241
    guanciale
    Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭guanciale


    Given that it covers many of the same roads and climbs it is questionable as to whether it should be a permanent?
    I have an allergy to climbing and a severe allergy to steep climbs.


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