posted Jun 5, 2013, 8:32 PM by michael chiang
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updated Sep 12, 2014, 3:19 AM
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Rules with Audax ride For those who will be doing the 200km Audax Brevet Ride on June 1, please see details below: 4:00am - onsite registration (lobby of Mango Valley 1 along Dewey St.) 5:00am - start of the 200km ride 8:35am - close of the 1st checkpoint (shell station at Cabangan) 11:58am - close of the 2nd checkpoint (turnaround point at Total Station in Masinloc) 6:00pm - close of the 200km Audax Ride Things to do prior to the ride: 1) Read the Audax Ride Rules (see files section) 2) Have the proper bike lighting just in case you're still pedalling in the dark
3) Ensure you can be self-sufficient on the road with enough cash, your
mobile phone, route map, cue sheet, inner tubes, repair kit, pump,
food, energy bars, etc. 4) Take note of the cut-off time for each checkpoint 5) Relax and get plenty of rest
For your guidance, please see cue sheet and google earth map photo in
the files section. I will NOT be distributing copies of these 2
documents prior to the ride anymore to save on paper (we need to do our
share for the environment). If you need a copy of the cue sheet, please
let me know in advance so we can provide you one. Please see the
registration form (in the files section) for those who wish to submit
prior to the ride via email (highly recommended). Please ensure you
sign the document. There is a registration fee of Php 500 for the
preparation costs, brevet cards and accreditation dues for Audax Club
Parisien (ACP). For transparency, annual fees for accreditation was at
1,015 euros for 2012 and it was great to have the Philippines recognized
as one of the countries that officially does long distance cycling!
I welcome all comments and suggestions to make this better. This is a
non-profit ride with an unrestricted pace. You can go and ride at your
own pace but be reminded that this is NOT A RACE. The important thing
is to finish before the 13-hour cut-off (6:00pm). Try to find a group
with a speed that you're comfortable with for the entire duration of the
ride. For those who will be in Subic the night before the
ride, I will be at the lobby of Mango Valley hotel from 8pm-9pm on
Friday for registration and any questions. Please take note of my
mobile number for questions or any emergencies during the ride -
09175279732. Additional Reminders: 1) This is a
self-sufficient ride. However, you can have your special needs (food
and drinks) put in the support vehicles on stand-by at the control
points. Please bring these items during the registration on friday
evening so we can facilitate properly. We are trying to avoid the rush
on Saturday morning. 2) Distance may not be exactly 200km but
we tried to create the best route for a 200km distance given the
convenience of control point locations and road quality. 3) The
terrain is 90-95% flat. The toughest climb would be near the
turnaround point in the Masinloc area. It's not a long climb (perhaps
under 2km) with a steepness % similar to Bugarin. If you've done the
bike leg of the Subic International Triathlon, this is nothing. *wink* 4) Not in the cue sheet: you may pass through the Govic highway to avoid the busy town of Iba, Zambales. 5) The key to avoid bonking is to have the proper nutrition throughout the ride. Eat and hydrate accordingly.
6) Do not attack the hills. :) They may be short but remember that
this is a 200km ride and you need to conserve for the distance. The key
to enjoying this ride is to stay in your aerobic zone. 7)
Again, THIS IS NOT A RACE. To enjoy the roads and the beautiful
Zambales countryside, pedal at a comfortable speed that you can maintain
for 200km. We will have a sweeper vehicle to ensure that everyone is
accounted for. Besides, this ride is better treated as an endurance ride
that will not only burn fat but will also nurture a friendly
atmosphere. :) Kindly forward this information to other interested participants. See you on June 1. Thank you! |
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