Today’s ride was the Little Essex R&R, a 100 km Audax starting and finishing in Witham, organised by ACME.Bike. It was good to be back riding an Audax again, with my last one having been on 3 May. If Audax riding is new to you, I’ve also written a short introduction explaining what an Audax … Continue reading Challenging Yet Enjoyable: Today’s “Little Essex R&R Audax Ride”
Today was only my third ride of the year. Between relentless bad weather, a bout of illness, and a fair share of lost motivation, the miles have been slow to come. It was a beautiful early spring day. Bright sunshine at last after what feels like weeks of constant rain. The temperature sat at a … Continue reading Turning the Pedals Again: A Fresh Start to the Season
https://youtu.be/E3PQG6scsqI My first audax of the year is officially in the books! This time, it was the Knights Templar Compasses, a 100km ride organised by Audax Club Mid-Essex (ACME). Part of their 100k Winter Brevet Series, this route takes riders on a journey through history, with stops at Knights Templar-related landmarks. The adventure began in … Continue reading Knights, Compasses & A Whole Lot of Pedaling – My First Audax of the Year!
https://youtu.be/Nnf6CT1Ufko I recently participated in an exhilarating cycling event that spanned 108 km, beginning in Witham, Essex. The route featured checkpoints at Thaxted, Elsenham, Rainbow Rural, and The Battesford Court in Witham, along with an additional information control point. This ride was a fresh take on a classic route, with the starting point now set … Continue reading Conquering the Windmill 110k Audax: A Journey Through Essex and Challenging Headwinds