Audax
Audax is a cycling sport in which riders attempt to cycle long distances within a pre described time limit. Audax is a NON-COMPETITIVE sport: success in an event is measured by its completion, rather than speed. Audax events are usually considerably less expensive to enter than 'Sportive' events.
Cycling UK Lincolnshire hosts an Audax event every year, organised by our local members. Additionally there are other Audax rides that occur in the county.
Audax Events 2025
CHARNWOOD IN THE SPRING - NOTTINGHAM (104 km)
Date: Saturday 12th April 2025
Start between 08:30 and 09:15 from Trowell Parish Hall, Stapleford Road, Trowell, Nottingham, NG9 3QA
Interesting rural route mostly on minor roads. 104km with Café Controls at Mountsorrel and East Leake. Refreshments provided at the start and finish. Minimum average speed 12km/hr; maximum 30 km/hr.
Entry £9 for Cycling UK or Audax UK members. (Plus £3 insurance for non members). Entries close on March 31st or when 200 entries received.
ALL FUNDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TO THE NOTTS / LINCS AIR AMBULANCE.
LINCOLN IMP AND LITTLE IMP AUDAX - ORGANISED BY CLYCLING UK LINCOLNSHIRE
Date: Saturday 3rd May 2025
IMP AUDAX (112 km)
https://www.audax.uk/event-details/calendar/12903-lincoln_imp
LITTLE IMP AUDAX (60 km)
https://www.audax.uk/event-details/calendar/12904-little_imp
Date: Saturday 21st June 2025
106 km cycling event starting from York Knavesmire, (Racecourse).
Controls at:
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Start
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Knaresborough cafes (get receipt)
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York Rally Information Hub, Knavesmire, York
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Plus 4 information controls
Description:
This ride is based out of York Cycle Rally. A pleasant ride to pretty Knaresborough, with its riverside cafes. Fairly flat route, with a few fairly easy hills in the middle section.
The route passes through the attractive park of National Trust property, Beningbrough Hall. There is an optional second cafe stop at Boroughbridge. The route back to York follows lanes and cycle paths of the National Cycle Network.
Route is at https://ridewithgps.com/trips/169363457
Any profits will go to York Rally funds.
MIDDLE MEGGIE 100 (101 km) - LINDSEY ROADS CYCLE CLUB
Date: Saturday 19th July 2025
Summary:
101Km cycling event starting from Brigsley Village Hall.
Controls at:
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Brigsley Village Hall
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Ludford , Viking Way Cafe
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Caistor
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Brigsley Village Hall
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Plus 4 information controls
Description:
The Middle Meggie 100 will take you out across the Flats to the east before heading up into the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, The ride will take in some of the area's Landmarks and Historic sites as you ride through the country lanes before dropping down into Nettleton for a well deserved stop in Caistor Market Square. After the Ascent out off Caistor the route heads out towards Fonaby Top which is followed a fantastic descent with rolling hills to Swallow. After the final Information control the route ascends one final time and at the summit you can see all the way out to the North Sea.
MEGGIE MAN 50 (55 km) - LINDSEY ROADS CYCLE CLUB
Date: Saturday 19th July 2025
Summary:
55Km cycling event starting from Brigsley Village Hall.
Controls at:
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Brigsley Village Hall
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Louth Tennis Club
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Brigsley Village Hall
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Plus 2 information controls
Description:
A Flat start will give you steady ride out from Brigsley across to Louth where you can stop for a bite to eat. The ride then climbs into the Lincolnshire Wolds with a few rolling hills before the final Decent into Brigsley to finish.
Date: Saturday 9th August 2025
52 km cycling event starting from Stamford Bridge, near York.
Controls at
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Start
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Huggate. Rachel's Walnut Cottage Tea Room
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STAMFORD BRIDGE VILLAGE HALL
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Plus 2 information controls
Description:
A lovely ride in quiet lanes in the Yorkshire Wolds, with a cafe stop at Rachel's Walnut Cottage Tea Room in Huggate, where everything is homemade, including a wide range of delicious cakes!
There are a few hills, but the generous time allowance should allow less experienced riders to walk up the steep bits!
Route is at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42954655
Date: Saturday 30th August 2025
109 km cycling event starting from Carbrooke, near Watton, Norfolk. Controls at Diss and Carbrooke, plus 3 information controls.
A ride over predominantly flat to undulating terrain, with a few short, sharp hills through the scenic wooded lanes of the Breckland area of Thetford forest and the surprisingly scenic lanes of the Waveney Valley.
SOUTH NORFOLK 'MINI' LOOP (53 km)
Date: Saturday 30th August 2025
53 km cycling event starting from Carbrooke, near Watton, Norfolk. Controls at Carbrooke., plus 2 information controls.
A ride entirely on 'B' roads or the picturesque wooded lanes of Breckland. It is not 'pancake' flat but there are no demanding hills, making it ideal for newcomers and families. Minimum permitted speed is adjusted to allow time for a stop just over halfway at Kenninghall, using the 'Premier' shop. The outbound route also passes directly by the OB Café at Old Buckenham Country Park.