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Definition of audax

audax

/ˈɔː.dæks/
au · dax
Plural:audaxes
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• noun

1

A non-competitive, long-distance cycling event in which participants attempt to complete a set route within strict pre-defined time limits.

Example

"She spent the winter building her endurance so she could complete a 200-kilometer audax in the spring."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In North American usage, the term 'randonneuring' or 'brevet' is often preferred to describe these endurance cycling events.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin 'audax' meaning 'bold, daring, or courageous'. It was adopted in late 19th-century France to describe endurance challenges, eventually becoming formalized in cycling through the Audax Club Parisien in 1904.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Audax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/audax
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