At 58 Audax UK events in 2025, there were more riders named Dave than there were women. The association's female membership stands at just 15%. Among the female contingent, most stick to shorter distances of 50km to 150km, with far fewer lining up for rides of over 200km.
The imbalance isn't unique to British audaxing. At Paris-Brest-Paris, one of Audax's most prestigious events, women have historically made up around 5% of entrants, and were even banned from participating when the event first launched in 1891. The race did not record a solo female finisher until 1931.
