Event Calendar Guidelines
Event Calendar Responsibilities
- Regional Calendar Coordinator: refer to Regional Roles
- National Calendar Coordinator: refer to National Roles
- International Brevet Secretary: refer to National Roles
Timeline for adding Events to the Calendar
| Tasks | Responsibility | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Schedule one weekend each year for ‘The Oppy’ in all regions. Typically 3rd week in March, but avoid Easter. | National Calendar Coordinator | May |
| 2. Request submissions from Ride Organisers to next year’s Calendar | Regional Calendar Coordinator | May-Jun |
| 3. Propose events for next year’s Calendar | Ride Organisers | May-Aug |
| 4. Each region should review the proposed events and then work with the Ride Organisers to ensure compliance with the Calendar Guidelines and Ride Rules. Upon compliance, the event dates shall be fixed | Regional Calendar Coordinator | Jun-Sep |
| 5. Review the proposed events and then work with the regions to validate compliance with the Calendar Guidelines and Ride Rules | National Calendar Coordinator | Jul-Sep |
| 6. Submit calendar events to ACP, LRM and UAF appropriately | International Brevet Secretary | Sep |
Calendar Guidelines
The following are recommendations to assist Calendar Co-ordinators, in conjunction with Ride Organisers, in developing the Audax Calendar.
It is acknowledged that ride organising is voluntary hence these are a preference if possible.
- Premier Rides (PBP, GSR, SM1200 and PAP) should rotate once per year, on a 4-year cycle.
Only ‘small’ rides should be on at the same time as a premier ride - Run ‘The Oppy’ on one weekend each year in all regions. Typically 3rd week in March, but avoid Easter.
- A Gran Turismo series should be held in a region preferably once each year, or at least every 2 years
The GT series may be hosted by differing regions each time it is held - 1000/1200 km rides should be well separated from Premier Rides and other 1000/1200 rides.
- Larger regions (Qld, NSW & Vic) should consider a minimum of one 1000/1200 ride per annum.
- Smaller regions (ACT, Tas, SA & WA) should consider a minimum of one 1000/1200 ride every two years.
- Each Region should run a Super Randonneur series (200, 300, 400 and 600 BRMs) each year.
- Larger regions (Qld, NSW & Vic) should consider two Super Randonneur series per annum.
- Each Region should run a Nouveau Gravel series (50, 100 and 150 BGs) each year.
- Each Region should run a Nouveau series (50, 100 and 150 BAs) each year.
- Each Region should run some 50 – 100 km social rides each year.
These rides are where the end of the ride is just as important as the ride (finish at a restaurant, hold a BBQ, or other) - Each Region should have social events each year (Social Evening, ROs Dinner and Christmas BBQ are some examples)
To contribute to this page please contact Ride Services