Key to Abbreviations & Facilities with Examples
- N anywhere in the calendar pages indicates a new event, or a
U indicates an update or change with reference to the hardcopy Calendar.
D indicates a change of date with reference to the hardcopy Calendar.
A indicates an adjustment to the AAA points - this does not indicate that the event has changed in any way - just the points allocation.
Event Number can be a useful reference.
Distance shown here is the 'nominal' distance - actual distance may be a few kilometres more.
Time is 24-hour clock
AAA points indicate degree of hilliness - 1 point would be hilly, more would be very hilly.
Climbing where known is intended to show the total climb for the ride.
Category BRM = Randonneur Mondiaux, RM = Randonneur, BP = Populaire
Facilities :
YH Youth Hostel at or near start.
X 'shoestring' event, few or no facilities or AUK controllers.
A(1) free/reasonably priced accommodation, one night.
C camping at or near the start.
F some free food &/or drink provided on the ride.
L secur(ish) left luggage facilities at start.
P free or reasonably priced motor parking at start.
R free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish.
T toilets at start.
S Showers
Mudguards: NM not required - M required
Z sleeping faciulities enroute
(175) entries close at 175 riders.
(14/4) entries close on 14th April.
also on ... alternative start dates
Speeds Minimum, Maximum overall average speeds allowed for this event, including all stops.
- To enter an Event send a completed entry form, entry fee (cheque made out to organiser), and two medium-sized C5, stamped, self-addressed envelopes to the organiser to arrive at least a fortnight before the event (to allow the organiser to order the correct number of brevet cards).Arrows and Darts (both Events and Permanents) should include a list of your proposed controls.
- Events appearing in the Audax UK Calendar are open to all cyclists. You do not have to be a member of AUK. However non-members are required to add £2.00 to each entry fee - this provides insurance cover for the duration of the event.
- Mudguards may be required on some events, and many events include some riding in hours of darkness, so good lighting is also required.