I think you're getting the hang of the infinitely variable and often cryptic world of Audax, rb58
Every organiser seems to have a slightly different take on 'TEH RULZ'
Tomsk's Rules: 1]Apply common sense
2]Eat and drink loads
3]Don't panic! [Keep Calm and Carry On]
To address the questions: yes, all the controls on the info sheet need a receipt [check time, place and date are ok!!]
ie: Ixworth, Halesworth, Acle, Wells, Barton Mills, Saffron Walden and Manningtree - no info controls!
The max and min speeds apply thoughout, but provided you finish in the allotted time, you'll be ok - there are Audax rules about making up lost time within a couple of controls....
Post completed cards to the organiser - me - asap, as you would if you did a 'Permanent' ride.
I feel the 'A&S' works best on a 24 hour schedule - ie don't dash about too much, enjoy the cafes and just try and make Wells before 9pm, have a bit of a rest, maybe a pub stop for Coffee or Norfolk Energy Drink later and take advantage of the Sible Hedingham cafe - if you aren't going to make Manningtree for breakfast. Of course you could ride it a lot faster, but Manningtree will be a bit dead at 4am, though you could leave food in your support vehicle if you have one! That weekend the Sunday trains are messed up and don't start till late morning anyway. 11:52 Sunday would be the latest finish time and represent maximum value for money - enjoy the generousity while you can - this ride will be back to BRM timing next year - we left the hand over from Herman too late last year to keep its BRM status.
I'll be contacting all the entrants later this week.
