ʀɪᴅᴇ ʀᴇᴘᴏʀᴛ – ᴄᴏᴏᴛᴀ ᴄᴀᴘᴇʀꜱ – ᴄᴏᴏᴛᴀᴍᴜɴᴅʀᴀ 600ʙʀᴍ By @daveriddel It was a temperate, predawn start from the Cootamundra ex-serviceman’s club for the group which included 200, 300 and 600BRM riders. Rain was forecast after midday, when most of us would be near Wagga, so there was encouragement to make use of the light tailwind from the start south to Gundagai before the rolling hills west towards Wagga. For the 300s and 600s, it was lunch at North Wagga (136kms) with the weather threatening to turn. Only minutes back on the road, and the deluge began! Fortunately, the road was fine, traffic and surface wise, through to the rain stopping. It was relatively flat for the next 100kms though to Coolamon (220kms) for the four 600BRMers, allowing the clothing to begin to dry, and spare time to be generated. A few hours sleep, and with the knowledge of the largest hills of the ride to come before the next control, all four were off in the predawn dark. We met up briefly at a high point overlooking Harden at just before 8am – 14 hours for the 210kms remaining. By about 1:30pm, the four 600BRMers were again in occasional contact, but the unforecast appearance of the sun, together with the 120kms stretch with no services, was taking its toll. The last 30 kms into the increasing headwind, climbing over a series of hills to Temora was probably the most fatiguing of the ride. All riders completed comfortably between 1.5 to 3 hours ahead of the 10pm, 40 hours deadline. ~ ~ ~ #Iamaudax #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet

Happy International Women’s Day all. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. ~ ~ ~ #Iamaudax #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet #iwd2022

Riding Audax in 2022 be like 🙌🏻 ・・・ Repost @peterocallaghan ・・・ Another Great Day On The Pedals @audaxoz Struck Gold 150km ~ ~ ~ #mixedterrain #backroadsgravel @croydoncycleworks @tailfincycling @redwhite.cc @masakacyclingclub #ridingwithmates #outandabout #outsideisfree #notbeachroad #Iamaudax #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet

We love goooooold ⭐️ ・・・ Repost @radrishi ・・・ Thanks to everyone who braved the weather report and came out for @audaxoz #struckgold2022 today! We had a mix bag of weather, wind, sun, rain, MUD, lots of smiles, many mechanicals, but it was so good to see so many people out having a great time on their bikes. Thanks for coming!!! ~ ~ ~ #audax #brevet #mixedterrain #gravelbike #Iamaudax #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet

Who else is a fan of off-road terrain? ・・・ Repost @daveriddel ・・・ Big day – 100kms Brevet Dirt. Blackberries, overgrown tracks, lots of rocks (had to suture a sidewall slash), lots of climbing, lots of snakes(scared away by the time I passed),and great company. ~ ~ ~ #Iamaudax #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet

What are… flankles? Throwback post 🟡 Swipe ⬅️ for more. ・・・ @surgeonabike showing off the ultimate accessory in endurance cycling, #flankles (Not chain ring tattoos). Four nights of driving back and forth looking for riders has me convinced: flankles made riders more visible. Being low, dipped car headlights picked these up first. The movement helped. ~ ~ ~ #Iamaudax #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet #flankles #beseen

Some days we Audax harder than others. • NB: No models were hurt in the making of this photo. ~ ~ ~ #iamaudax #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet #flankles #highvis #reflectiveclothing

Night clubbing. ☁️ 🌝 ☁️ Salute to Irene Plowman Wrap Up 16 starters (3x100km, 4 x 150km, 9x200km) & 15 finishers. One rider went for maximum value by being out on the road for sunset and sunrise. A fresh headwind welcomed the riders for the outbound section and an early split occurred in the peloton courtesy of Metro boom gates shortly after the start. The tail end group worked turns all the way to Frankston for a well-earned coffee break. The hills after Frankston were more sheltered from the wind and we were soon at Mornington for the 100k turnaround point. 100km riders were rewarded with a strong tailwind and rocketed all the way back home, while the rest had to soldier on into the wind before earning their tailwinds. The only spoiler was the cloud cover obscuring the full moon views. Words by Peter K., photos by Scott L. ~ ~ ~ #Iamaudax #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet

So great to see new Audax members taking the Ride Organiser reins for the first time! If you’ve got an idea for a ride you’d love to show others why not think about being an RO next season? ・・・ Repost @simlovescycling ・・・ Today I ran my first Audax as a RO Ride Organiser. 🙌 Had a great turn out and the riders enjoyed the sheep station loop!! Next one is a Gravel Ride! ~ ~ ~ #audaxgravel #audax #audaxvictoria #audaxaustralia #iamaudax #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet

Here is a challenge for teams of 3-5 riders. The Oppy is a unique time trial in which teams ride a route of their own choosing to a common finishing point. Riders can choose any distance over the minimum 360km, or, if you’re not up to a whole 24 hours of riding, have a go at the Petit Oppy (180km in 14 hours). The Flèche Opperman All Day Trial registrations close March 14th. For more details see https://audax.org.au/feature-ride/the-oppy/ ~ ~ ~ #iamaudax #oppy2022 #theoppy #flecheopperman #theoppy24hr #audaxoz #teamtimetrial #howfaristattoofar #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet

Huge thanks to all our volunteer ride organisers who set up all our calendar rides! So many to choose from this year, which one(s) are you looking forward to? 🗓 ・・・ Repost @radrishi with ・・・ There are many reasons why I love Audax. Just one: the ability to look ahead at the calendar and plan month by month the rides I want to do. I register, I’m in. It gets me out of the house and outside😍 Today was the Cobaw Classics 100k Brevet Gravel. With 1700vm it was a lung busting, leg tearing challenge! Just what I needed ❤️ ~ ~ ~ #audax #brevet #randonnée #randonneur #iamaudax #endurancecycling #gravelcycling #superrandonneur #audaxoz #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet

Excellent idea!! Not sure what a permanent is or how to get it organised? Send us a message, we’re happy to help. ・・・ Repost @simlovescycling ・・・ Sometimes you see rides on the Audax calender but the start location or day doesn’t suite. Thats where the Audax permanents are great! Today I rode up and down the Yarra 200km ride. Ride route went right past my house, so starting at a more convenient location was awesome 👌 Felt much better on this 200km, starting to find my endurance legs. ❤ ~ ~ ~ #gravelroads #gravelcycling #cerveloaspero #croydoncycleworks #audaxvictoria #audaxpermanent200 #iamaudax #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet

We know it’s important to eat before you’re hungry and drink before you’re thirsty on long rides. What’s your special fuel that always gets you through? Asking for a friend… who may be at a bakery… 🍩 ⚡️ ~ ~ ~ #Iamaudax #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet

Here’s a poorly kept secret: February looks like an awesome month for riding 🤫 Check out the Audax calendar (link in our bio) ・・・ Repost @simlovescycling ・・・ Reccie Ride for a upcoming Audax Ride. Sheep Station Loop 13th Feb. Beautiful quite roads Good Coffee & Food Bakeries. Vegan Donuts ~ ~ ~ #audaxvictoria #audaxaustralia #audax #backroads #roadslikethese #roadriding #Iamaudax #superrandonneur #randonneur #randonnée #audaxoz #endurancecycling #ultraendurance #cycling #ridebikes #ridemore #ridefar #brevet