Originally Posted by
Dudelsack
Not hatin', but the AUDAX UK site is way better than the RUSA site. If you pull up the permanents, they have a metric tonne of them, and each comes with a map and a course description. If we only had that type of resource in the States.
What's that you say? Get involved? I'd love to, but if I've learned anything on this forum, it's that I'm too inexperienced to contribute to randonneuring in any meaningful way.
You are too inexperienced to organise rides. Get involved by riding several events first.
From the Audax UK website:
http://www.aukweb.net/organisers/howto/
To organise Audax UK events you need to be registered as an approved Audax UK organiser and you should meet a few basic criteria:
•All organisers of Audax UK events must be members of Audax UK for insurance reasons.
•Ideally you should have the backing of a local club or CTC Member Group to help with the organisation.
•Event details are entered and managed through the Audax UK Online Event Planner, so you will also need internet access to use this and e-mail to communicate with the Events Team.
Audax UK operates a grading scheme for organisers based on experience and length of events. All new organisers and those upgrading to run a longer event at the next organising level also need a mentor, who has recent experience of organising events at or above the new level. The Events Team will help you find someone to be your mentor.
If you’re interested in organising your first event, get in touch with the Events Secretary or your Regional Delegate. You can find more information in the Organiser's Guide.
And from the Organiser's Guide ...
To organise Audax UK events, you need to be approved as an Audax UK organiser. You will also need
a mentor, to guide you through your first event. Audax UK has three levels of organiser:
• level 1: calendar events up to and including 200 km
...
Level 1 organiser:
• aged over 18 years old and an Audax UK member for at least a year; and
• experience of riding at least two Audax UK calendar events up to 200km, or be a close relative
or partner of someone who has.
The DIY section has more information about permanents.