Audax Siargao on November 25
11/20/2023 | Carmela Pearson
The 2nd edition of Audax Siargao is happening next weekend and we can't wait for one of the most beautiful audax rides in the country! Audax Siargao is brought to you by Audax Philippines in partnership with Motor Ace Philippines.
Please see below reminders for the Audax Siargao weekend:
1) Please read through the below link to fully understand what an Audax ride is all about. This is a blog entry written by our very own, Redg Plopinio, 2-time Paris-Brest-Paris finisher from the Philippines. Please read through the many materials and information in the audax.ph website to familiarize yourself on the unconventional format of the Audax. The audax is an unmarshalled and unsupported ride.
http://redgplopinio.blogspot.com/2016/10/audax-are-you-in-it-for-long-ride_73.html
2) Please ensure you have the proper bike lights for the ride as you will be riding in the dark.
3) Distance provided may not be exact. We tried to create the best route given the convenience of control point locations.
4) Please read the Guidelines for Support and Gear Vehicles for more information and penalties if caught. No direct-follow. No support between checkpoints. Please tell your support vehicle drivers to be mindful of this. If proven upon sufficient evidence shown, penalties in case one is found in violation of the above guidelines shall include, but not limited to the following:
1st warning: 2-hour penalty added to elapsed finish time
2nd warning: non-homologation of the said ride
3rd warning: 2-year ban from joining any brevets organized by Audax Randonneurs Philippines
5) Route details below. Allow around +/-5% allowance. There might be a few minor errors but with the cue sheet, the map and the gpx file to be provided, one should be able to navigate through the route without a problem. Navigation is an essential skill in randonneuring. And when in doubt, ask directions or go old school. *wink*. We are posting those information again below:
130km Populaire Siargao Cue Sheet including checkpoints and cut-off times: Siargao 130km Cue Sheet.pdf
130km Populaire Siargao Photo Guide: Siargao 130km Photo Guide.pdf
130km Populaire Siargao GPX file: Populaire Siargao 130km.gpx
200km Audax Siargao Cue Sheet including checkpoints and cut-off times: Siargao 200km Cue Sheet.pdf
200km Audax Siargao Photo Guide: Siargao 200km Photo Guide.pdf
200km Audax Siargao GPX File: Siargao 200km.gpx
6) Pre-Ride Check-In will be at the S.O.S. Fight Gym in General Luna from 3:30PM-6:30PM on November 24. Should you not make it, you can also do a Pre-Ride Check-In just before your ride but please expect a queue. This will also be the venue of the finish of both the 130KM Populaire and the 200km Audax Siargao on November 25. Again, S.O.S. Fight Gym is the venue for the Pre-Ride Check-In on November 24 and the ride finish on November 25.
7) Start of the ride: Cloud9 Drive along Tourism Road in General Luna. Photo Credit: Ben Yu from Audax Siargao in 2022
8) 1st Mandatory Checkpoint: Kolekbibo. We are again fortunate to have Kolekbibo as our 1st checkpoint. We love supporting these social enterprises in the island that brings together collaborative creators, to support the wellness needs of northern Siargao. They serve really good coffee, smoothies and snacks. Let's #SupportLocal!
9) Emergency Hotlines in Siargao:
General Luna Rural Health Unit - 0981 0674732
General Luna MDRRMO - 0930 6857839
Dapa - 0930 4708177
Del Carmen - 0915 4729320
San Benito - 0970 4428861
Burgos - 0951 0477413 and 0955 4983234
Sta. Monica - 0919 7940088
San Isidro - 0995 7385924
10) Please go through the AUDAX RIDE PROCEDURE. It contains basic information on what to do during the Audax weekend and will answer the following questions: What to bring in the Pre-Ride Check-In? What if I can't make the Pre-Ride Check-In? Why aren't medals included in the registration fee? What happens if I miss my wave release time? What if I miss my Pre-Ride Check-In and not submit my Pre-Ride Check-In requirements?
11) To save us time in the Pre-Ride Check-In, kindly read through the waiver form in advance so you just need to sign it on-site. If you can't make the Pre-Ride Check-In, please email (info@audax.ph) us a copy of your notarized waiver form and vaccination certificate/card.
Just like the Audax rides pre-pandemic, we will still keep the rides low-key and will be run by people who are just doing this on top of their usual job. Nobody works full-time for the Audax. The people behind Audax PH just want to see the sport be sustainable and accessible to the Filipino randonneurs all over the country. While we are trying to keep it simple and efficient for everyone, there will be mishaps. Rest assured, we just need to communicate properly and we will try our best to address these minor issues effectively as we move forward.
Audax is an un-marshalled and unsupported long-distance cycling event. The route has been provided well in advance for you to navigate through the route. Roads will not be closed to cyclists. Please expect some busy roads through towns - this is where one needs to practice responsible cycling. Our advocacies still remain true: Long-distance Cycling awareness, Cyclotourism and Responsible Cycling. Thank you for those who have been seeing the bigger picture and have been very considerate from the very beginning. The Audax is very simple but if done with integrity, it can be one of the most fulfilling rides one gets to experience.
With that said, see you all in the Audax!
