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 put on 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 put on a Nouveau Gravel series (50, 100 and 150 BGs) each year.
Each Region should put on a Nouveau series (50, 100 and 150 BAs) each year.
Each Region should put on 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