Audax Kernow 2023 Season

A belated round-up of the events of 2023 and links to results.

After starting our season with the Falmouth events on the 2nd of April, next up were the 50km, 100km and 200km events from Perranwell on the 21st of May. All three rides were well supported and the weather was kind. Some nice photos of the Lizard and the Camel 200km from St Austell Wheelers and of Peter’s Point 50km from Newquay Cycling

The Mines and Mineral Railways on- and off-road events followed on the 18th of June, and again we were lucky with the weather. Pasties and cream teas went down well, and the off-roaders were no muddier than usual.

The final events of the season were the 200km and 300km events from Penzance on the 25th June. There was just one rider on the challenging Many Rivers to Cross 300km event, and although it was not run as a Paris-Brest-Paris qualifier this year, it nevertheless preserves its record: so far, every PBP entrant who’s completed this ride has also completed their PBP. Lucy Bufton finished both with little time to spare, and her account of her Many Rivers to Cross ride appears in the Winter 2023 edition of Arrivée, the AUK magazine.

The Audax UK site lists the validated finishers – links below. E-bike riders are not included in the official lists, but were welcome on all the Brevet Populaire rides and deserve full credit for meeting the different challenges involved.

 

A Cornish 100 AUK results 23-135 49 riders listed
A Bunny Hop AUK results 23-134 38 riders listed
Lizard and the Camel AUK results 23-765 30 riders listed
Red River Blue Sea AUK results 23-104 20 riders listed
Peter’s Point AUK results 23-767 12 riders listed
Mines and Mineral Railways
(ON-road)
AUK results 23-836 23 riders listed
Mines and Mineral Railways
(OFF-road)
AUK results 23-837 28 riders listed
Many Rivers to Cross AUK results 23-327 1 rider listed
Four Hundreds 200 AUK results 23-326 5 riders listed
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On – and off – the road

Looking forward to the events from Perranwell this Sunday, 21st May, and just a month away from the Mines and Mineral Railways On-road and Off-road events on 18th June.

 

Don’t forget to order your food options when you enter the Mines & Mineral Railway events.

 

 

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Falmouth Audax Events 2023

As usual the Audax Kernow season started splendidly with A Bunny Hop and A Cornish 100 organised by Falmouth Wheelers.

The routes and the refreshments were much enjoyed by a good number of first timers as well as the many riders for whom this is an annual fixture.

There is a photo gallery on the Falmouth Wheelers’ website at https://www.falmouthwheelers.co.uk/2023/04/02/phils-easter-audax/ .

The Audax UK site lists the validated finishers – links below. E-bike riders are not included in the official lists, but were welcome on the rides and deserve full credit for meeting the different challenges involved.

A Cornish 100 AUK results 23-135 49 riders listed
A Bunny Hop AUK results 22-134 38 riders listed

 

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The Year’s at the Spring …

… and a great moment to get your entry in for A Bunny Hop or A Cornish Hundred, the Falmouth Wheelers’ events on April 2nd, starting from the Falmouth Cricket Club.

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Audax Events 2023

Audax Kernow events are now on the calendar and open for entry. We kick off with the Falmouth Wheelers’ 50km and 100km rides on 2nd April. As usual, these start from Falmouth Cricket Club and, more importantly, return there for ample refreshments.

On 26th May we have three routes from Perranwell: 50km, 100km and 200km. The Mines and Mineral Railways on-road and off-road events are on 18th June, starting from Carharrack. Pasties and cream teas will be available as usual – online food ordering isn’t available yet, but will be set up soon. The last two Audax Kernow events, the 200km and 300km X-rated rides from Penzance, run a week later on 25th June.

There are also plenty of interesting rides organised by AUK in Devon and further afield for those willing to travel – the AUK calendar has full details and allows you to search for routes by ride distance or start locality. The Ride the Trafalgar Way event, 24th June, actually starts from the Fish Strand Quay in Falmouth, following the route taken in November 1805 to bring news of the Trafalgar naval victory and Nelson’s death to London – a 600km one-way route, but you could just ride back home afterwards.

Finally, the 20th edition of Paris-Brest-Paris, that epitome of long distance Audax riding, takes place in August 2023. Pre-registration for those able to reserve a place based on riding in 2022 starts from this month, and all those hoping to take part in August will be building up a set of qualifying (BRM) events of 200, 300, 400 and 600km from now until June.

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