The 2018 Half Century ( 50km or 50 mile ) a Month Challenge
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steverob
Guru
- Location
- Buckinghamshire
January: 4 rides, 6 points
February: 4 rides, 6 points
10th March: 54.31 miles - A mildly hilly trip into the southern half of the Chilterns, made a bit more difficult by constant drizzle making the road surfaces rather slippery. Adding on a few miles at the end also increased my Eddington score - https://www.strava.com/activities/1446089958 - 2 points
Total so far: 14 points
Trying something different with my ride logs this year - rather than just a list of towns/villages I visited, I'm going to attempt to put a bit of a description of the actual ride instead. Might make it more relevant to anyone reading who isn't from my local area and so has no clue where the places I'm riding through actually are. However I will keep the Strava links just in case more details are needed
February: 4 rides, 6 points
10th March: 54.31 miles - A mildly hilly trip into the southern half of the Chilterns, made a bit more difficult by constant drizzle making the road surfaces rather slippery. Adding on a few miles at the end also increased my Eddington score - https://www.strava.com/activities/1446089958 - 2 points
Total so far: 14 points
Trying something different with my ride logs this year - rather than just a list of towns/villages I visited, I'm going to attempt to put a bit of a description of the actual ride instead. Might make it more relevant to anyone reading who isn't from my local area and so has no clue where the places I'm riding through actually are. However I will keep the Strava links just in case more details are needed
Ice2911
Über Member
Slightly different 50km for me this time all XC on my MTB. Going to try and do the 50 challenge all off road this year.
Jan 5th 40 miles Marriott way
Feb 3rd
Filthiest ride yet 53-11 MTB to Whitwell 33 miles
March 10th
Another filthy ride with one off to Reepham along Marriots way and back
40 miles
Apologies I edited my Jan post in Feb rather than copy and paste a new post. I hope this still counts. You can see the edit on page 2. Nearly made same mistake this month.
Jan 5th 40 miles Marriott way
Feb 3rd
Filthiest ride yet 53-11 MTB to Whitwell 33 miles
March 10th
Another filthy ride with one off to Reepham along Marriots way and back
40 miles
Apologies I edited my Jan post in Feb rather than copy and paste a new post. I hope this still counts. You can see the edit on page 2. Nearly made same mistake this month.
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dickyknees
Guru
- Location
- Anglesey
January
22/01/2018 ~ 53.41 kms - 1 point
Port Penrhyn, Bangor to Conwy and return following the NCR 5.
30/01/2018 ~ 62.90 kms - 1 point
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Penrhosfeilw, Holyhead, Valley, Bodedern, Llynfaes, Gwalchmai, Dothan, RAF Valley, home.
February
01/02/2018 - 83.30 kms (51.77 miles) - 2 points.
Home, RAF Valley, Dothan, Soar, Bethel, Llangaffo, Llanddaniel Fab, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Menai Bridge and return following the outward route.
19/02/2018 ~ 52.28 kms (32.49 miles) - 1 point.
Port Penrhyn, Bangor to Conwy and return following the NCR 5. Nice bimble ride with two companions.
21/02/2018 ~ 73 kms (45.41 miles) - 1 point.
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Penrhosfeilw, Holyhead, Valley, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llanddeusant, Elim, Trefor x roads, Llanfair-yn-Neubwll, home
23/02/2018 ~ 56.03 kms (34.82 miles) - 1 point.
Home down the A5 to Llangefni, Lon Las Cefni to Malltraeth, Bethel, Soar, Dothan, Caergeiliog, Valley, home.
March
07/03/2018 - 70.90kms (44.08 miles) - 1 point.
Home, Valley, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Church Bay, Rhydwyn, Llanfair-yng-Nghornwy, Cemlyn, Llanfechell, Rhosgoch, Llanerchymedd, Coedana, Llynfaes, Gwalchmai, Caergeiliog, Valley, home.
09/03/2018 - 84.0kms (52.2 miles) - 2 points
Home, Llangefni, Rhosmeirch, Capel Coch, Mynydd Bodafon, Lligwy Beach, Marian-glas, Brynteg, Llangefni, home.
Total - 10 points
22/01/2018 ~ 53.41 kms - 1 point
Port Penrhyn, Bangor to Conwy and return following the NCR 5.
30/01/2018 ~ 62.90 kms - 1 point
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Penrhosfeilw, Holyhead, Valley, Bodedern, Llynfaes, Gwalchmai, Dothan, RAF Valley, home.
February
01/02/2018 - 83.30 kms (51.77 miles) - 2 points.
Home, RAF Valley, Dothan, Soar, Bethel, Llangaffo, Llanddaniel Fab, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Menai Bridge and return following the outward route.
19/02/2018 ~ 52.28 kms (32.49 miles) - 1 point.
Port Penrhyn, Bangor to Conwy and return following the NCR 5. Nice bimble ride with two companions.
21/02/2018 ~ 73 kms (45.41 miles) - 1 point.
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Penrhosfeilw, Holyhead, Valley, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llanddeusant, Elim, Trefor x roads, Llanfair-yn-Neubwll, home
23/02/2018 ~ 56.03 kms (34.82 miles) - 1 point.
Home down the A5 to Llangefni, Lon Las Cefni to Malltraeth, Bethel, Soar, Dothan, Caergeiliog, Valley, home.
March
07/03/2018 - 70.90kms (44.08 miles) - 1 point.
Home, Valley, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Church Bay, Rhydwyn, Llanfair-yng-Nghornwy, Cemlyn, Llanfechell, Rhosgoch, Llanerchymedd, Coedana, Llynfaes, Gwalchmai, Caergeiliog, Valley, home.
09/03/2018 - 84.0kms (52.2 miles) - 2 points
Home, Llangefni, Rhosmeirch, Capel Coch, Mynydd Bodafon, Lligwy Beach, Marian-glas, Brynteg, Llangefni, home.
Total - 10 points
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iandg
Legendary Member
- Location
- Dumfries and Galloway
January 2018
11th (53.4km) Icy Callanish loop (Pentland Road - Breascleit - Callanish -Leurbost) https://www.strava.com/activities/1351642503 Cross-Check with snow/ice studs 1 point
19th (55.6km) Main roads to Callanish and back in the snow https://www.strava.com/activities/1364596391 Cross-Check with snow studs 1point
February 2018
25th (51.6km) Icy - Main roads out and back (Stornoway - Barvas - Lower Shader) https://www.strava.com/activities/1424954943 Cross Check with Snow Studs 1 point
March 2018
7th (57.8km) Birthday Ride: Callanish loop (Pentland Road - Breascleit - Callanish -Leurbost) + Town https://www.strava.com/activities/1441050157 Genesis Equilibrium 1 point
11th (75.6km) Wet and Windy Westside Loop (Leurbost - Callanish - Barvas) https://www.strava.com/activities/1447081013 Genesis Equilibrium 1 Point
Total 5 points
11th (53.4km) Icy Callanish loop (Pentland Road - Breascleit - Callanish -Leurbost) https://www.strava.com/activities/1351642503 Cross-Check with snow/ice studs 1 point
19th (55.6km) Main roads to Callanish and back in the snow https://www.strava.com/activities/1364596391 Cross-Check with snow studs 1point
February 2018
25th (51.6km) Icy - Main roads out and back (Stornoway - Barvas - Lower Shader) https://www.strava.com/activities/1424954943 Cross Check with Snow Studs 1 point
March 2018
7th (57.8km) Birthday Ride: Callanish loop (Pentland Road - Breascleit - Callanish -Leurbost) + Town https://www.strava.com/activities/1441050157 Genesis Equilibrium 1 point
11th (75.6km) Wet and Windy Westside Loop (Leurbost - Callanish - Barvas) https://www.strava.com/activities/1447081013 Genesis Equilibrium 1 Point
Total 5 points
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
January
06/01/18 https://www.strava.com/activities/1343911738 Horncastle-Bardney-Woodhall Spa-Horncastle 1 point
14/01/18 https://www.strava.com/activities/1356911772 Horncastle-Bardney-Southray-Horncastle 1 point
February
17/02/18 https://www.strava.com/activities/1412056636 Horncastle to somewhere to Tattershall and back 1 point
March
11/03/18 https://www.strava.com/activities/1448012939 Bardney Cafe, loop around Wragby, Bardney Cafe 1 point
Running Total: 4 point
06/01/18 https://www.strava.com/activities/1343911738 Horncastle-Bardney-Woodhall Spa-Horncastle 1 point
14/01/18 https://www.strava.com/activities/1356911772 Horncastle-Bardney-Southray-Horncastle 1 point
February
17/02/18 https://www.strava.com/activities/1412056636 Horncastle to somewhere to Tattershall and back 1 point
March
11/03/18 https://www.strava.com/activities/1448012939 Bardney Cafe, loop around Wragby, Bardney Cafe 1 point
Running Total: 4 point
Noodle Legs
Winging it
- Location
- Coalville, Leicestershire
Hugglescote, Copt Oak, Beacon Hill (down), Woodhouse Eaves, Woodhouse, Quorn, Mountsorrel, Sileby, Cossington, Thrussington, Hoby, Asfordby, Saxelbye, Long Clawson, Hose, Harby, Bottesford, Long Bennington, Dry Doddington, Claypole, Stubton, Stragglethorpe, Brant Broughton, Coleby, Nocton, Nocton Fen, Bardney, Gautby, Minting, Hatton, Panton, East Torrington, Holton cum Beckering, Snelland, Reasby, Stainton by Langworth, Newball, Bardney, Lincoln
116.7 mi/ 187.81km 4 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/1447989327
Check out CC Forum ride- Lincolnshire Flats on Relive! https://www.relive.cc/view/1447989327
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
January, 2018
--1st: 53 km (33 miles). Todmorden (A.K.A. 'Tod'), Walsden, Calderbrook, Littleborough, Blackstone Edge, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Steep Ln, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd (A.K.A. ''royd'), Hebden Bridge (A.K.A. 'HB'), Woodhouse Rd, Lumbutts, Shade, Hollins Rd, Walsden, Tod. 1 point.
--12th 58 km (36 miles). Tod, HB, Oxenhope, Leeming, Cullingworth, Hewenden Viaduct, Wilsden (cafe), Old Allen Ln, A629, Leeming, Oxenhope, HB, Tod. 1 point.
February, 2018
--24th: 55 km (34 miles). Tod, Walk Mill, Over Town, Greencliffe Ln, Long Causeway, Kebs Rd, Blackshaw Head, Colden, Slack, Lee Wood, Heptonstall Rd, HB, 'royd, Cragg Vale, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Walsden, Tod. 1 point.
March, 2018
-- 11th: 51 km (32 miles) on CX bike. Tod, Hebden Bridge, 'royd, Scout Rd, Steep Ln, Turvin Rd, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Caldermoor, Calderbrook, Walsden, Tod, Burnley Rd to TL in Cliviger Gorge, u-turn and back to Tod. 1 point.
Points for rides of 50-99 km so far this year: 4.
Points for rides of 100+ km so far this year (listed in metric century a month challenge): 6.
Points target for year: 106+
Total points for year so far (up to & including 11th Mar ride): 10.
NB I have decided to count points for ALL rides of 50+ km that I do this year here, including those rides of 100+ km that I post in the metric century a month challenge instead of here.
--1st: 53 km (33 miles). Todmorden (A.K.A. 'Tod'), Walsden, Calderbrook, Littleborough, Blackstone Edge, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Steep Ln, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd (A.K.A. ''royd'), Hebden Bridge (A.K.A. 'HB'), Woodhouse Rd, Lumbutts, Shade, Hollins Rd, Walsden, Tod. 1 point.
--12th 58 km (36 miles). Tod, HB, Oxenhope, Leeming, Cullingworth, Hewenden Viaduct, Wilsden (cafe), Old Allen Ln, A629, Leeming, Oxenhope, HB, Tod. 1 point.
February, 2018
--24th: 55 km (34 miles). Tod, Walk Mill, Over Town, Greencliffe Ln, Long Causeway, Kebs Rd, Blackshaw Head, Colden, Slack, Lee Wood, Heptonstall Rd, HB, 'royd, Cragg Vale, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Walsden, Tod. 1 point.
March, 2018
-- 11th: 51 km (32 miles) on CX bike. Tod, Hebden Bridge, 'royd, Scout Rd, Steep Ln, Turvin Rd, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Caldermoor, Calderbrook, Walsden, Tod, Burnley Rd to TL in Cliviger Gorge, u-turn and back to Tod. 1 point.
Points for rides of 50-99 km so far this year: 4.
Points for rides of 100+ km so far this year (listed in metric century a month challenge): 6.
Points target for year: 106+
Total points for year so far (up to & including 11th Mar ride): 10.
NB I have decided to count points for ALL rides of 50+ km that I do this year here, including those rides of 100+ km that I post in the metric century a month challenge instead of here.
Sbudge
Cyclist
- Location
- NW London & The Chilterns
3rd January, 56.7km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1338877332) - Just the one hill (!) to start the year.
7th January, 50.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1345538913) - Slow and sunny Sunday down to Greenwich
11th February, 51.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1402400090) - Gentle sun, not so gentle wind ...Chesham and back with Steve
11th March, 53.5km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1447485013) - First ride in a month, Wendover, Chesham and Sarratt.
7th January, 50.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1345538913) - Slow and sunny Sunday down to Greenwich
11th February, 51.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1402400090) - Gentle sun, not so gentle wind ...Chesham and back with Steve
11th March, 53.5km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1447485013) - First ride in a month, Wendover, Chesham and Sarratt.
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
3rd January Denmark 55km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1339023470/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-US&v=1514995695
5th January Denmark 66km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1341904739
12th January Denmark 55km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1351846077
27th January Denmark 50.06km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1377753342/edit
1st February Denmark 53km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1386350611
18th February. Denmark 51.9km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1413833619
19th February Denmark 58km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1415614283
21st February Denmark 52km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1418891157
26th February Denmark 61km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1427094595
12th March Foggy Denmark 53km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1449445143
10 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/1339023470/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-US&v=1514995695
5th January Denmark 66km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1341904739
12th January Denmark 55km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1351846077
27th January Denmark 50.06km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1377753342/edit
1st February Denmark 53km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1386350611
18th February. Denmark 51.9km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1413833619
19th February Denmark 58km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1415614283
21st February Denmark 52km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1418891157
26th February Denmark 61km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1427094595
12th March Foggy Denmark 53km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1449445143
10 points
Jon George
Mamil and couldn't care less
- Location
- Suffolk an' Good
13th March
Ipswich - Woodbridge - Butley - Tunstall - Woodbridge - Ipswich
54.64km
1 Point
Total 7 points
Ipswich - Woodbridge - Butley - Tunstall - Woodbridge - Ipswich
54.64km
1 Point
Total 7 points
iandg
Legendary Member
- Location
- Dumfries and Galloway
January 2018
11th (53.4km) Icy Callanish loop (Pentland Road - Breascleit - Callanish -Leurbost) https://www.strava.com/activities/1351642503 Cross-Check with snow/ice studs 1 point
19th (55.6km) Main roads to Callanish and back in the snow https://www.strava.com/activities/1364596391 Cross-Check with snow studs 1point
February 2018
25th (51.6km) Icy - Main roads out and back (Stornoway - Barvas - Lower Shader) https://www.strava.com/activities/1424954943 Cross Check with Snow Studs 1 point
March 2018
7th (57.8km) Birthday Ride: Callanish loop (Pentland Road - Breascleit - Callanish -Leurbost) + Town https://www.strava.com/activities/1441050157 Genesis Equilibrium 1 point
11th (75.6km) Wet and Windy Westside Loop (Leurbost - Callanish - Barvas) https://www.strava.com/activities/1447081013 Genesis Equilibrium 1 Point
13th (117.4km) Stornoway - Tarbert - Stornoway https://www.strava.com/activities/1451071437 Genesis Equilibrium 3 Points
Total 8 points
11th (53.4km) Icy Callanish loop (Pentland Road - Breascleit - Callanish -Leurbost) https://www.strava.com/activities/1351642503 Cross-Check with snow/ice studs 1 point
19th (55.6km) Main roads to Callanish and back in the snow https://www.strava.com/activities/1364596391 Cross-Check with snow studs 1point
February 2018
25th (51.6km) Icy - Main roads out and back (Stornoway - Barvas - Lower Shader) https://www.strava.com/activities/1424954943 Cross Check with Snow Studs 1 point
March 2018
7th (57.8km) Birthday Ride: Callanish loop (Pentland Road - Breascleit - Callanish -Leurbost) + Town https://www.strava.com/activities/1441050157 Genesis Equilibrium 1 point
11th (75.6km) Wet and Windy Westside Loop (Leurbost - Callanish - Barvas) https://www.strava.com/activities/1447081013 Genesis Equilibrium 1 Point
13th (117.4km) Stornoway - Tarbert - Stornoway https://www.strava.com/activities/1451071437 Genesis Equilibrium 3 Points
Total 8 points
dickyknees
Guru
- Location
- Anglesey
January
22/01/2018 ~ 53.41 kms - 1 point
Port Penrhyn, Bangor to Conwy and return following the NCR 5.
30/01/2018 ~ 62.90 kms - 1 point
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Penrhosfeilw, Holyhead, Valley, Bodedern, Llynfaes, Gwalchmai, Dothan, RAF Valley, home.
February
01/02/2018 -83.3 kms (51.77 miles) - 2 points.
Home, RAF Valley, Dothan, Soar, Bethel, Llangaffo, Llanddaniel Fab, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Menai Bridge and return following the outward route.
19/02/2018 ~ 52.28 kms (32.49 miles) - 1 point.
Port Penrhyn, Bangor to Conwy and return following the NCR 5. Nice bimble ride with two companions.
21/02/2018 ~ 73 kms (45.41 miles) - 1 point.
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Penrhosfeilw, Holyhead, Valley, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llanddeusant, Elim, Trefor x roads, Llanfair-yn-Neubwll, home
23/02/2018 ~ 56.03 kms (34.82 miles) - 1 point.
Home down the A5 to Llangefni, Lon Las Cefni to Malltraeth, Bethel, Soar, Dothan, Caergeiliog, Valley, home.
March
07/03/2018 - 70.90 kms (44.08 miles) - 1 point.
Home, Valley, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Church Bay, Rhydwyn, Llanfair-yng-Nghornwy, Cemlyn, Llanfechell, Rhosgoch, Llanerchymedd, Coedana, Llynfaes, Gwalchmai, Caergeiliog, Valley, home.
09/03/2018 - 84.0 kms (52.2 miles) - 2 points
Home, Llangefni, Rhosmeirch, Capel Coch, Mynydd Bodafon, Lligwy Beach, Marian-glas, Brynteg, Llangefni, home.
13/03/2018 - 84 kms (52.19 miles) - 2 points
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Penrhosfeilw, Holyhead, Valley, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llanddeusant, Elim, Trefor x roads, Llanfair-yn-Neubwll, Valley, Holyhead, Trearddur Bay, home.
Total - 12 points
22/01/2018 ~ 53.41 kms - 1 point
Port Penrhyn, Bangor to Conwy and return following the NCR 5.
30/01/2018 ~ 62.90 kms - 1 point
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Penrhosfeilw, Holyhead, Valley, Bodedern, Llynfaes, Gwalchmai, Dothan, RAF Valley, home.
February
01/02/2018 -83.3 kms (51.77 miles) - 2 points.
Home, RAF Valley, Dothan, Soar, Bethel, Llangaffo, Llanddaniel Fab, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Menai Bridge and return following the outward route.
19/02/2018 ~ 52.28 kms (32.49 miles) - 1 point.
Port Penrhyn, Bangor to Conwy and return following the NCR 5. Nice bimble ride with two companions.
21/02/2018 ~ 73 kms (45.41 miles) - 1 point.
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Penrhosfeilw, Holyhead, Valley, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llanddeusant, Elim, Trefor x roads, Llanfair-yn-Neubwll, home
23/02/2018 ~ 56.03 kms (34.82 miles) - 1 point.
Home down the A5 to Llangefni, Lon Las Cefni to Malltraeth, Bethel, Soar, Dothan, Caergeiliog, Valley, home.
March
07/03/2018 - 70.90 kms (44.08 miles) - 1 point.
Home, Valley, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Church Bay, Rhydwyn, Llanfair-yng-Nghornwy, Cemlyn, Llanfechell, Rhosgoch, Llanerchymedd, Coedana, Llynfaes, Gwalchmai, Caergeiliog, Valley, home.
09/03/2018 - 84.0 kms (52.2 miles) - 2 points
Home, Llangefni, Rhosmeirch, Capel Coch, Mynydd Bodafon, Lligwy Beach, Marian-glas, Brynteg, Llangefni, home.
13/03/2018 - 84 kms (52.19 miles) - 2 points
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Penrhosfeilw, Holyhead, Valley, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llanddeusant, Elim, Trefor x roads, Llanfair-yn-Neubwll, Valley, Holyhead, Trearddur Bay, home.
Total - 12 points
Jon George
Mamil and couldn't care less
- Location
- Suffolk an' Good
15th March
Ipswich - Claydon- Coddenham - Claydon - Ipswich - Foxhall - Levington - Ipswich
53km
1 Point
Total 8 points
Ipswich - Claydon- Coddenham - Claydon - Ipswich - Foxhall - Levington - Ipswich
53km
1 Point
Total 8 points
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