http://forum.audax.uk/index.php?topic=273.0 (AUK forum so AUK members only)
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4. What if the calendar event is overdistance; eg 120km, can I just ride an 80km ECE?
I have no access to the route details of most calendar events, and some, although overdistance on the route sheet, may in fact only be eg 100 200 etc km strictly between controls (which riders are allowed to ride, the route sheet being advisory only, even though it will almost always be the best route) therefore for card validation only the nominal distance of the calendar event (eg 100 150 200 etc) is accepted towards the total distance.
However; if an ECE is entered selecting the Mandatory Route option, by uploading a file of the intended route and gps validation is used, the complete ridden distance of the calendar event will count towards the total distance and thus a shorter extension is permitted in order to bring the complete distance up to that required. Please see point 18 for details.
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18. Can I ride an ECE under the new AUK mandatory route regulations?
Yes but a gpx file of the complete extended ride intended to be ridden must be uploaded when entering the ECE.This file will be checked against the completed route (any unexpected deviations due to unforeseen circumstances on the day will be considered as favourably as possible)
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