audax

Definitions

A non-competitive long-distance (often over 200 km) cycling event.

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“[…] the self-acknowledged stereotype of the audaxer as a socially awkward middle-aged man, […] carefully avoiding eye contact⟳ as a volunteer⟳ serves him his cup of tea and plate of baked beans in one of the draughty village halls that typically host⟳ audax controls.”

“Probably the best-known aspect of audaxes is the brevet card. This is a small card you must have⟳ stamped at various checkpoints, called controls, along the route, to prove⟳ you’ve ridden the audax, completed each section within the time limit⟳ and not taken the train⟳.”

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