Usually part of the Audax UK calendar these audax events are held on a specific day. They are open to all riders; decide what is right for you and challenge your limits! Unless otherwise stated they are suitable for any type of bicycle (and variants).
Oct 2026
The Jon Banks Memorial
Saturday 24th: 07:00 - 21:24
In memory of Jon Banks, a much-loved friend and cycling companion in Audax Club Bristol and across the Audax Community, who died suddenly in 2025. Based on Jon’s classic North Wessex Downs event.
Warmley Station, Bristol And Bath Railway Path, Warmley, BS30 5JB
TYPE: BR
Speed: 15-30kph
DISTANCE:
Award: 200
Actual: 200km
CLIMB: 2019m
AAA: 0
Rainbow Flat
Apr 2027
Barry’s Bristol Butt Buster 200
Sunday 4th: 08:00 - 21:30
A challenging event with legendary catering that takes riders on an orbital route around Bristol before heading south to the Mendips and Somerset Levels.
Long Ashton Community Centre, 5 Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9DP
TYPE: BRM-PBP
Speed: 15-30kph
DISTANCE:
Award: 200
Actual: 215km
CLIMB: 2300m
AAA: 0.00
Rainbow Flat
Barry’s Bristol Bash 110
Sunday 4th: 08:30 - 17:47
A Metric Ton of cake! This very popular event takes riders on an orbital circuit around the outskirts of Bristol with legendary catering.
Long Ashton Community Centre, 5 Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9DP
TYPE: BP
Speed: 12.5-30kph
DISTANCE:
Award: 100
Actual: 116km
CLIMB: 1300m
AAA: 0.00
Rainbow Flat
May 2027
Bryan Chapman Memorial 600
Saturday 22nd: 06:00 - Sunday 23rd: 22:00
The Classic End 2 End. Legend has it Bryan Chapman would cycle the length of Wales and back to go see his mechanic; come follow in his pedal strokes!
Bulwark Community Centre, Laburnam Way, Bulwark, Chepstow, NP16 5RF
TYPE: BRM-PBP
Speed: 15-30kph
DISTANCE:
Award: 600
Actual: 606km
CLIMB: 7987m
AAA: 8.00
Platinum Grimpeur
Ride4Red
Sunday 30th: 09:00 - 17:30
Ride4Red – a memorial ride for our amazing son using a route that he designed. A bit of Cotswolds, some Avon Valley, the Kennet & Avon tow path and 2Tunnels & B&B Railway Path
CataColours @ Cafe 5, Bruce Rd, Easton, Bristol, BS5 6HH
TYPE: BP
Speed: 12.5-25kph
DISTANCE:
Award: 100
Actual: 102 | 61 | 58km
CLIMB: 1041 | 605 | 450m
AAA: 0.00
Rainbow Flat