That rule may have come from ACP once long ago ... and I do think that rule did exist long ago, it seems to me I've seen it ... but not anymore.

These are the rules:
http://www.audax-club-parisien.com/E...p?showpage=322

Regarding vests and lights:

Article 6 : For night riding, vehicles must be equipped with front and rear lights attached firmly to the vehicle. Lights must be fully functional at all times (Spare lights are strongly recommended; spare bulbs are required). At least one of the rear lights must be in a steady (rather than flashing) mode. Riders not complying with all these requirements will not be permitted to start.

Lights must be on from dusk to dawn and at any other times when poor visibility conditions exist (rain, fog, etc.). Each rider, whether riding in a group or by himself, must fully comply with this requirement. Everyone must use their lights! All riders must wear a reflective vest, sash, Sam Browne belt, or some other device that clearly places reflective material on the front and back of the rider.

Any violation of these night riding rules will result in the immediate disqualification of the rider.


And there are rules regarding riding the event unsupported, within the time limits, using unmanned controls, etc. ... but not a word about the design of the route.

I have also looked at the Audax Australia and Alberta Randonneur sites to see if there is anything and if there is, I'm not seeing it. I also looked at Audax UK, and all they seem to have is this little article about planning a route: http://www.aukweb.net/official/gatew...s/04_Route.pdf ... but again, no official rules regarding the route planning, aside from the fact that riders do have to go through all the controls.