Audax rides

Cake throughout
Beer at the finish
Start as far from London as possible
Provide good GPX file(s)
Have a theme

A London departing

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40 miles of misery .. I like the ones that are just outside London.

I'm looking at putting on my first event here in Scotland, also a AAA 200 from Aberdeen out the Cairngorms.

First step was getting in touch with the area events organiser delegate. who provided the necessary forms and guides.

Have you read the AUK pdf 'UK Organiser's Handbook'? If you don't have it I'd email Pat at audax.events.se.team@gmail.com to send you one plus they're really helpful in general.

I wouldn't mind doing it at some point, but it does sound like a bit of a journey. You need a audax mentor to start with, then can only do 'Level 1' (up to 200k) for your first one. Which is sensible, I guess.

Normally I think if you're not looking at an overcrowded event area, just plan something locally based that you enjoy riding and showcases the area, and enter it up as a new event. I guess London isn't as crowded as some areas so a brand new route might be fine.

Mudguards essential.