Audax Rides

Grassey · 26-02-2018 10:38AM

cdaly_ · 26-02-2018 11:05AM

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.

The Noble Nudge · 26-02-2018 11:35AM

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:

cdaly_ · 26-02-2018 11:57AM

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?...

The Noble Nudge · 26-02-2018 12:06PM

cdaly_ wrote: »

Ah, but did you?...

What age are you?

Alek · 26-02-2018 12:50PM

Lads, please. No need for this.

The Noble Nudge · 26-02-2018 01:04PM

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

Wishbone Ash · 26-02-2018 01:26PM

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?).

Matt Bianco · 26-02-2018 01:52PM

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)

cdaly_ · 26-02-2018 02:11PM

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.

guanciale · 26-02-2018 02:35PM

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.

Matt Bianco · 26-02-2018 04:31PM

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?

cdaly_ · 26-02-2018 05:05PM

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.

CramCycle · 28-02-2018 12:00AM

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.

Wishbone Ash · 03-03-2018 11:59AM

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

CramCycle · 04-03-2018 12:00AM

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.

ILIKEFOOD · 04-03-2018 12:16PM

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!?

CramCycle · 04-03-2018 12:41PM

ILIKEFOOD wrote: »

Did you finish it!?

Not even close

brownian · 06-03-2018 05:13PM

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

Carawaystick · 07-03-2018 11:50PM

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

Grassey · 08-03-2018 09:16AM

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

The Excelsior one looks rough!

Alek · 08-03-2018 11:38AM

Excelsior... me likes!

devonp · 08-03-2018 01:01PM

Grassey wrote: »

The Excelsior one looks rough!

a training cycle for the EVIL

NamelessPhil · 08-03-2018 01:58PM

Or the Fleche.

Grassey · 08-03-2018 03:18PM

devonp wrote: »

a training cycle for the EVIL

Right... so the plan is:

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

daragh_ · 08-03-2018 04:13PM

Wonder if we could submit the Evil as a Permanent?

The 2016 route, not the easy versions

NamelessPhil · 08-03-2018 08:33PM

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

guanciale · 08-03-2018 10:43PM

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.

CramCycle · 08-03-2018 10:46PM

NamelessPhil wrote: »

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

guanciale wrote: »

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.

Possibly the lack of suitable controls between the shortest distances would mean it could not be done as is.

daragh_ · 08-03-2018 11:43PM

CramCycle wrote: »

Possibly the lack of suitable controls between the shortest distances would mean it could not be done as is.

Was just an idle thought. I know nothing about Audax beyond the fact that you are all nuts.

Someone should build a 24 hour Spar at the Sally Gap. That would solve so many problems.

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