DO YOU FANCY A CHALLENGE?

Why not give Audax a try? What about a local time trial??

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.

It’s not a race and individual riders’ times are not published; if you finish within the time limit, you’ve succeeded.

Riders are expected to be self-sufficient. That doesn’t mean that you have to ride alone or that you can’t call on the services of a village blacksmith to help weld your frame back together, should the worst happen, but you navigate for yourself and if you do have any mechanical problems along the way, it’s down to you to sort them or get yourself home. 

Some rides offer food along the way; more often, you’ll be finding your own sources of fuel, from cafes and pubs to village shops and service stations. 

Throw in the hills, the British weather and distances ranging from 50km to 1400km and what might have sounded like a simple bike ride becomes more of a challenge – one that is appealing to increasing numbers of cyclists year on year.

Some events start and finish as locally as Crewe so you don’t have to travel to get involved. Contact Brandon Edgeley at Crewe Clarion Wheelers for further details

For further information about Audax click here

To view upcoming events have a look here

TIME TRIALS

Crewe Clarion Wheelers evening 10 mile TT’s start on Wednesday 24th April Event HQ is the Crewe Vagrants where you sign on by 6-30 and then ride out to the start point on Broad Lane, Stapeley. You don’t need a fancy TT bike – just use your road bike!

North Shropshire Wheelers start their evening “10” series on Wednesday 1st May – sign on at Prees Sports Centre and then ride out to the start point nearby on he outskirts of Prees village – again TT bikes are not necessary.

Remember – you are challenging yourself – how do your times vary from week to week?

IT’LL SOON BE HERE…..AUDLEM CC RELIABILITY RIDE 21st April 2024

It’s not long now until the return of Audlem CC’s Spring Reliability Ride.

As usual there will be two ride distances of 55 or 34 miles – the routes will not be sign posted.

GPX file links are available and maps are shown below with route directions included – these will be posted at HQ with instructions for you to digest (and maybe photo!)  or you can follow the links and print your own copy of the route + directions.      There will be no printed copies given out on the day.

Sign on at Audlem Scout and Guide Hall CW3 0AH  in time for a 9-15 am roll out.   £5 per rider.

NOTE – for safety reasons riders will be set off at intervals with NO MORE than 12 in each group.

Tea and coffee plus cake and biscuits after the ride.

Click on the links below for a route map and direction guides;

55-mile-route map and directions       Garmin Track 55 mile route

34-mile-route map and directions       Garmin Track 34 mile route

(Please be aware by taking part in and/or signing in for the Audlem CC Reliability Ride you do so entirely at your own risk and no liability whatsoever shall be attached to the event co-ordinator, the organising club, its officials and members in respect of injury, loss or damage suffered by entrants or by reason of taking part in the event, howsoever caused)

Please read the guidelines below – this is for YOUR safety, to help maintain goodwill and for the safety of other road users;

LEAVE NO LITTER – Dispose of wrappers etc. at the finish, not on the course.

1. Please support the organising club by registering and paying the entry fee.
2. Whilst riding this event, you are representing yourself, your club and the sport of cycling.
3. It’s not a race; there are no prizes and no points to be earned.
4. You are responsible for your own safety and for that of your fellow riders.
5. Follow the Highway Code and respect other road users – even if they don’t respect you
6. Be courteous to drivers, horse-riders, other road users and pedestrians even if they are not courteous to you.
7. Traffic lights apply to you too !!   No riding on pavements/footpaths
8. Make sure you are self-sufficient and carry tools, spares, money, phone, wet weather gear and anything else you may need.
9. Ride no more than two abreast. Ride single file when it isn’t safe to ride in pairs.
10. Call out when you are passing someone and only ever pass on the right.
11. Point out hazards to your fellow riders and call out when there are vehicles.
12. Try to only cross junctions when the entire group can cross. If this isn’t possible wait on the other side so that riders left behind aren’t tempted to take chances.
13. Do not use mobile phones while riding. Stop at the side of the road to make or receive a call.
14. No ‘selfies’ while on the move.
15. At least one hand on the bars at all times. No riding on tri-bars.  No donning or removing of clothing on the move.

With cycling getting ever more popular we need to ensure that everyone stays safe, and that we do not alienate the authorities. Although these guidelines have been produced for reliabilities many of them are equally appropriate for club runs etc.

Please remember the guidelines above and enjoy the rides.

Thank you

IT’S AGM TIME – Wednesday 6th March

You are warmly invited to the Audlem CC AGM which will be held on Wednesday 6th March 2024 at the Combermere Arms, Burleydam

Complimentary drink time is 7pm  for a 7-30 pm prompt meeting start – please see the attached Audlem CC AGM Agenda 2024 

There will be a light bites buffet provided so please could you let us know  whether you CAN or CAN’T make it to the meeting as it will help greatly with catering and seating arrangements

Club kit and new tee shirts will be available to buy/order on the night

PLEASE NOTE – VERY IMPORTANT 

The current committee is made up of Tim Ball Chair, Neil Audley  Secretary, vacant post Treasurer, Danny Yates Membership Secretary, Paul Mason Kit Secretary, Dawn Heath and Jo Day Ladies Secretaries, Ian Middleton and Piers Grange

If you are interested in joining the committee please let us know and we can give you an idea of what is involved

We look forward to seeing you on the 6th – remember subs are due and remain as last year – £10 seniors, £15 family, juniors £5

Please let us know whether you can or cannot attend by replying to the email you will have received.  AGM minutes from 2023 and Agenda for 2024 are attatched to the same mail

Many thanks

ACC Committee

WINTER and SPRING RELIABILITY RIDES 2024

**Revised date of Alsager Reliability – visit the Club Run and Events Page for the changes **

It’s that time of year already and the “mudgard mass starts” are back.   You have no excuses as there’s at

least one every week until late April !!

These early season test of form rides are a great way of getting extra miles in with riders from neighbouring clubs and challenging yourself on roads you maybe don’t travel too often.

The latest calendar can be seen by clicking on the 2024 Club Run and Events page.  This list will update as we hear of more events but be aware the great British weather is likely to throw a spanner in the works here and there !

There’s information on sportives and time trials too that you might be interested in.

A definite date for your diary – Sunday 21st April – it’s the Audlem CC Reliability – watch this space for more details nearer the time

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR

Best wishes to everyone for Christmas and the New Year

2023 has seen something of a return to normal for Audlem CC with a proper AGM, reliabilitiy rides in the spring and autumnn and club/group rides at weekends etc.

2024 we hope will continue in a similar way so watch this space, our Facebook page and your email inbox for news and updates on meetings and events plannned for next year 

Enjoy the Christmas and New Year festivities and if you are riding please go carefully

Ride safely !!

“Putting the Clock Back Ride” – IT’S BACK !!!

The daylight is decreasing, the leaves are tumbling and following a 4 year hiatus thanks to the weather and Covid it’s time to relaunch our very popular “Putting the Clocks Back Reliability Ride”  on SUNDAY 29th OCTOBER

As usual there will be two ride distances of 55 or 34 miles

PLEASE NOTE – THE ROUTES WILL NOT BE SIGNPOSTED   GPX file links and maps are shown below

with route directions included – these will be posted at the event HQ with instructions for you to digest (we suggest a photo !)  or you can follow the links and print your own copy of the route + directions      There will be no printed copies given out on the day

Sign on at Audlem Scout and Guide Hall  CW3 0AH from 8.45am in time for a 9-15 am roll out – £5 per rider

Batches of riders will be set off at suitable intervals with NO MORE than 20 riders in each group.

There will be tea and coffee plus cake and biscuits after the ride

Please read the guidelines below – these are for YOUR safety, to help maintain goodwill and for the safety of other road users

Click on the links below for a route map and direction guides

55-mile-route map and directions       Garmin Track 55 mile route

34-mile-route map and directions       Garmin Track 34 mile route

Reliability rides are getting more popular and it is important for everybody’s safety a few basic principles of riding in a group are observed.

1. Please support the organising club by registering and paying the entry fee.
2. Whilst riding this event, you are representing yourself, your club and the sport of cycling.
3. It’s not a race; there are no prizes and no points to be earned.
4. You are responsible for your own safety and for that of your fellow riders.
5. Follow the Highway Code and respect other road users – even if they don’t respect you
6. Be courteous to drivers, horse-riders and other road users, even if they are not courteous to you.
7. Make sure that you know the route or have a map of it. Make a note of any emergency contact numbers.
8. Make sure you are self-sufficient and carry tools, spares, money, phone, wet weather gear and anything else you may need.
9. Ride no more than two abreast. Ride single file when it isn’t safe to ride in pairs.
10. Call out when you are passing someone and only ever pass on the right.
11. Point out hazards to your fellow riders and call out when there are vehicles.
12. Try to only cross junctions when the entire group can cross. If this isn’t possible wait on the other side so that riders left behind aren’t tempted to take chances.
13. Do not use mobile phones while riding. Stop at the side of the road to make or receive a call.
14. No ‘selfies’ while on the move.
15. At least one hand on the bars at all times. No donning or removing of clothing on the move.
16. Dispose of gel wrappers or any other litter at the finish, not on the course.

With cycling getting ever more popular we need to ensure that everyone stays safe, and that we do not alienate the authorities. Although these guidelines have been produced for reliabilities many of them are equally appropriate for club runs etc.

Please remember the guidelines above and enjoy the rides.

Thank you

IT’S ‘CROSS TIME…

Autumn is only just round the corner so it’s time to get dirty with plenty of options in the local cyclocross leagues – North West, West Midlands and North Wales. The 3 leagues cater for all age, gender and ability groups.

Follow the links to view more details on their websites and race calendars are shown below.

Audlem CC has a strong representation in local ‘cross so why not give it a go

North West CX website

North Wales CX website

West Midlands CX website

SOME DATES FOR YOUR DIARY…

There’s a good number of events happening in our area throughout August, September and October-

TLI National Championships x 2 – road and time trial

Tour of Britain stages x 2

Gravel events x 2

Charity rides/sportives x 2

Have a look at the Events Page for further details and why not get along to some of them

See you there

Sunday 21st RNLI – THREE SHIRES SPORTIVE…

If you’ve not already signed up for this excellent local ride why not do it now?

Sunday 21st May – HQ is Sandbach Rugby Club, Bradwell Road, CW11 1RA

Routes – there are 3 – the 63 mile (100km) one passes through Audlem too !!

It’s a great route with clear signage, good feed stations and for an excellent cause  too

Further details and signing on here

Online entry preferred (You may be able to enter on the day if numbers allow)

Entry fees include:

• Your donation to the RNLI with no further sponsorship expectations (although additional sponsorship and donations are always welcome!).

• Ample & dedicated free parking onsite.

• Male/Female changing facilities (with hot showers)

• Well signed routes with well stocked pit stops (snacks and drinks)

• A voucher to be redeemed on the day from the Rugby Club Bistro (Breakfast bap or post event bap ~ please note this cannot be exchanged for cash and no change will be given)

• Finisher T shirt and medal for all participants

Additionally, the Rugby club venue facilities offer food & hot drinks available to purchase all day, a licensed bar open following the cycle ride, large clubhouse open for spectators and outdoor seating area for all to enjoy the day

A SPECIAL OFFER TO ACC MEMBERS…

The club has been contacted by Cheshire Cycles Nantwich (formerly One More Bicycle) on Wettenhall Road, Poole near Nantwich with the following service and parts offer

“Good Afternoon

I would like to Introduce myself and our new team in Nantwich.

We have recently taken over One More Bike on Gate Farm Enterprise Park on Wettenhall Road from Mark.

We are aiming to continue the great work he did with Sam (Mark’s Apprentice Mechanic – Cytech 3) plus Ian (a new member of staff and Audlem CC member – Cytech 2) and we will be looking forward to serving and assisting the local cycling community.

We would love to work with your cycle club which has grown over the years to become a valuable part of the local cycling and social community.

I can offer all of your club members a 10% discount off our in-house workshop service rates and 10% off stocked parts (and in truth most parts we can order in) PLUS we will run some club only members discounts/deals which we can send over as we have them on offer.

I do hope this sounds exciting and we look forward to hearing from you.

We look forward to working with the Audlem Cycle Club members, if they can just let us know they are part of your fantastic club when booking in with the workshop that would be great”

Mike, Sam and Ian
Cheshire Cycles Nantwich 
The Studio, Gate Farm Enterprise Park, Wettenhall Rd, Poole, Nantwich CW5 6LH

01270 918400