1. Use the entry form
All cyclists must complete their entry form to the satisfaction of the organisers (read with rule 14).
2. Wear a helmet
The wearing of hard shell helmets is compulsory, and is a legal requirement. It is recommended that you carry a cell phone for use in case of an emergency.
3. Be visible
All entrants accept full responsibility for having their bikes in a roadworthy condition and for having front and rear lights adequate for night riding conditions; over and above the normal road ordinance regulations. Lights must be fixed to the bicycle. Helmet lights, whilst totally acceptable, may not be used as a substitute for front lights affixed to the frame. Also for night time riding, vizi vests are compulsory.
4. No Marshalls
The route will be as detailed on the Route Sheet. It is the sole responsibility of the entrant to know the route as the route is not marshalled.
5. This is not a race
The maximum overall average speed shall not exceed 30 kph and the minimum overall average speed shall be not less than 15 kph from start to finish and between controls. This is not a race.
6. Obey traffic rules
Cyclists must obey all traffic rules, officials and helpers and ride in a predictable and responsible manner.
7. No outside help
Entrants must complete the course under their own power.
8. Not sit behind a car
Slip streaming behind any vehicle is strictly forbidden.
9. Controls
All entrants must reach the control points within the specified time limits otherwise their control cards will not be stamped, and you will be considered as having withdrawn from the event. Should you withdraw please advise the organiser.
10. Be fit
By entering the event, the entrant confirms that he or she is medically fit to ‘ride’ the event.
11. Decisions
Officials’ decisions are final.
12. No sweep vehicles
All entrants must consider themselves as being on a private excursion and must rely on their own arrangements in the event of failure to complete the course, as there are no sweep or support vehicles provided.
13. No support vehicles
No following vehicles or support on route is permitted. Support is only permitted at control points. For security purposes monitoring may take place at not less than 15 km intervals. Please abide by the spirit of this rule.
14. Under 18’s accompanied
Entrants under the age of 18 must have their entry form signed by either parent or guardian and must be accompanied by an adult.
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ACP Rules
Complete set of ACP rules which we adhere to, including Appendices (Partnership summary; Rules for Organisers; Rules for BRM’s) can be found here — ACP-Protocols.
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Our Constitution
It is with great pleasure that we attach the first Constitution for Audax SA — Constitution Of Audax SA 21 02 2018. Thank you to everyone for your contribution.
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What not to do
- Putting on your helmet the wrong way around (!)
- Wearing underpants underneath your cycling shorts
- Not taking enough food or drink — and hitting a wall
- Not taking supplies, mobile phone or money
- Not prepared for mechanical failure
- Overeating before a big event
- Getting lost — don’t underestimate how long the ride may take
- Doing too much too soon — this is very common
- Not drinking enough — by the time you’re thirsty it’s too late
- Don’t forget to uncleat as you stop.