Reminders for the Audax Rides on July 22
07/19/2023 | Carmela Pearson
Dear Randonneur, Please read the reminders for those who signed up for the Audax rides happening on July 22. The July 22 Audax rides is co-presented by AIA Vitality. :)
REMINDERS:
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, multiple Les Randonneurs Mondiaux finisher (1200km and above). 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) Ride starts in the dark. Please ensure you have the proper bike lights for the ride.
3) Distance provided may not be exact. We tried to create the best route given the convenience of control point locations.
4) Once your payment has been verified, you should have received a Registration Confirmation with your Ride-Specific QR Code. If you haven't received this yet, please check your spam folder. If you still don't have it in your spam folder, kindly email us at info@audax.ph. We respond within 24 hours.
5) 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
6) No parking along Dewey Avenue itself especially before the ride release. Please do not obstruct the cyclists that are about to be released.
7) Route details have been provided the moment registration was opened. Allow around +/-5% allowance. There might be a few minor errors but with the cue sheet and the map 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:
100km Populaire Cue Sheet including checkpoints and cut-off times: 100km Audax Subic Cue Sheet.pdf
200km Audax Cue Sheet including checkpoints and cut-off times: 200km Subic Cue Sheet.pdf
200km Audax GPX file: Audax 200 Subic.gpx
300km Audax Cue Sheet including checkpoints and cut-off times: 300km Audax Subic Cue Sheet.pdf
300km Audax GPX file: Audax 300 - Subic.gpx
400km Audax Cue Sheet including checkpoints and cut-off times: 400km Audax Subic Cue Sheet.pdf
400km Audax GPX file: Audax 400km Subic GPX File.gpx
600km Audax Cue Sheet including checkpoints and cut-off times: 600km Audax Subic Cue Sheet.pdf
600km Audax GPX File: Audax_600_Subic.gpx
600km Audax Googlemaps Photo: 600km_map.jpg
8) Subic-specific Course Reminders:
- You may pass through the Govic Highway to skip passing through the busy town of Iba, Zambales. This is acceptable.
- There is an infamous steel bridge around the 69th kilometer mark that has put down a lot of cyclists in the past. It has gaps where wheels can get into. It can also be very slippery when wet. Please be careful going through this section.
9) Pre-Ride Check-In is at the conference room of Mango Valley 3 (a new location!) from 1PM-7PM on July 21. Should you not make it, you can also do a Pre-Ride Check-In just before your ride but please expect a queue. Start and finish will still be in front of Mango Valley 1 along Dewey Avenue.
10) Emergency Hotline: 09195927832
11) 600km medal shortage: The medals from Paris were supposed to arrive in the Philippines 3 weeks ago. They still haven't arrived yet. We only have 15 pieces on-hand and will prioritize those who reserved them first. Apologies for this but this is out of our hands. Rest assured, we will dispatch your 600km finisher medal as soon as they arrive in the Philippines. We will update you accordingly.
12) Bag Drop Service for the 600km participants:
- Please make sure your bags are properly labelled with your name.
- Use a small bag weighing no more than 2.5kgs and hand them to us during the Pre-Ride Check-In on Friday or on Saturday before 2:30am in Mango Valley 1.
- All bags will be returned at the finish and you can get yours from the finish marshals from 11am July 23 until 7:45pm. All unclaimed bags will be left at Mango Valley 1 lobby after July 23, 7:45PM. Please get your bags directly from them after 7:45PM July 23.
- It is the responsibility of the participant to get your bag drop items during the designated windows. Audax Randonneurs Philippines is not responsible for losses and missed bag drop items.
13) Please read through TIPS FOR THE 400KM and 600KM AUDAX RIDES.
14) 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?
15) 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/life. 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. We have new processes in place and we ask your patience and consideration as we slowly adapt to this "new normal". 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, 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!
