Audaxing

What is Audaxing?

In simple terms, it is long-distance cycling, and according to Audax UK. It is not a race, not a tour, not a club run… an Audax ride – known internationally as a Randonnée – is a cycle ride that has to be completed within a set time limit, including any stops to eat or rest. In most cases, riders have to maintain a minimum speed of 15km/h (some particularly long or hilly rides have a slightly lower minimum speed) and, importantly, a maximum speed of 30km/h. That’s a little under 10mph and 20mph in Imperial measures.

Ranging from 50km to 1400km, it is ‘a unique cycling experience’. SNCC has several riders who enjoy audaxing, so here are some of their reports to give you an idea of what it is all about.