Hilly Scone: Tuesday 27th March: 100km Audax

This was the second of a series of three events organised by Angus CTC. The third should be taking place as I write this Blog, but snow and a gale have discouraged me from making the journey to Kirriemuir, let alone leaving the house on a bike. Kingoldrum The start for this event was the [...]

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Audax:100 km / 62.5 miles: Cream Scone

The Audax season has started for me with a series of three events organised by Ron Harrow of Tayside CTC. The first two I have completed in relatively dry weather for Scotland. Cream Scone This 100km event started from Forfar Leisure Centre, on Tuesday 20th March. I was up at 5.45am to ensure sufficient time [...]

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A Potter For Tea – Angus Bike Chain Audax Event 100km

A Potter For Tea   While many in the club were anticipating a day out on the Etape Caledonia, I was traveling to Kirriemuir to take part in the latest Audax event. There was a choice of distances, the monster 300km Snow Roads and the more sedate 100km Potter for Tea. Since I have lately been [...]

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Gala CC Audax – 117km

Broughton and Back It came as a bit of a blow to realise I had entered this event on the Sunday that the clocks went forward. This meant an early start from Kirky for my Son in Law and I. However the weather was clear and promised a good day for the event. We arrived [...]

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Scone the Flat Way – 100km

Audax UK Long Distance cycling is a little different to walking, but in a way it is slightly easier to take part in with a rider being able to cover a much greater distance over a considerably shorter space of time. Audax UK run various events throughout the year, ranging from a short sprint at [...]

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