The 2019 Half Century (50km or 50 mile) a month Challenge

[Rob and Alison]

January
5th. 58km. *With Stig. Caistor, N.Kelsey Moor, N.Kelsey, S.Kelsey, Brandy Wharf, Snitterby, Caenby, Glentham, Normanby-by-Spital, Toft-next-Newton, W.Rasen, Osgodgby, Claxby, Holton-le-Moor, N.K.Moor, Caistor.
6th. 67km. solo. Caistor, N.K.Moor, N.Kelsey, Howsham, Kettleby, Brigg, Scawby, Messingham, Scotter, Kirton-in-Lindsey, Redbourne, Waddingham, Snitterby, Brandy Wharf, S.Kelsey, Moortown, N.K.Moor, Caistor.
11th. 58km. *with Stig. route as per Jan 5th.
18th. 58km. solo. Caistor, Gt.Limber, Swallow, Cuxwold, Beelsby, Waltham, Brigsley, Ashby-cum-Fenby, E.Ravendale, Wold Newton, Binbrook, Thoresway, Rothwell, Caistor.
19th. 67km. Tandem. Caistor, Nettleton, Moortown, S.Kelsey, Osgodby, W.Rasen, Toft-next-Newton, Spridlington, Normanby-by-Spital, Glentham, Snitterby, Brandy Wharf, S.Kelsey, N.Kelsey, Caistor.
20th. 58km. *with Stig. Caistor, Howsham, Kettleby, Wrawby, Saxby, Horkstow Bridge, Saxby, Ancholme Way, Brigg, Kettleby, Somerby, Searby, N.K.Moor, Caistor.

February
10th. 51km. Tandem Caistor, Gt.Limber, Grasby Bottoms, Kirmington, Wootton, Burnham, Melston Ross, Bigby, Kettleby, Howsham, N.Kelsey Moor, Caistor.
10th. 54km *with Stig. Caistor, N.K.Moor, Moortown, S.Kelsey, Brandy Wharf, Waddingham, Snitterby, Bishop Norton, Glentham, Kingerby, Osgodby, Claxby, Holton-le-Moor, N.K.Moor, Caistor.
23rd. 65km. solo. Caistor, Gt.Limber, Brocklesby, Ulceby, Wootton, Barton, Horkstow, Middlegate Lane, Melton Ross, Bigby, Somerby, Clixby, Caistor.
24th. 65km. *with Stig. Caistor, N.Kelsey, S.Kelsey, Brandy Wharf, Snitterby, Bishop Norton, Glentham, Normanby-by-Spital, Spridlington, Newtoft, W.Rasen, Osgodby, Kirby, N.Owersby, Holton-le-Moor, Moortown, Caistor.

March.
2nd. 55km. View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/32123772 . on Tandem.
29th. 67km. View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/32946996? *with Stig.
30th. 67km.View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/32991499? solo

 

[bluenotebob]

January - 2 rides, 2 points

February - 4 rides, 5 points

March 2nd: Home – Mauron, then down the V3 Voie Verte to le Pont des deux Rivières, back on the V3 to Loyat, then – Guilliers – Home 60.62km 1 point

March 8th: Home – Mauron, then down the V3 Voie Verte to le Pont des deux Rivières, along the Nantes-to-Brest canal to Josselin, then – St Malo-des-Trois Fontaines – Guilliers – Home 74.21 km 1 point

March 19th: Home – Guilliers – St Malo-des-Trois Fontaines – Helléan – la Taude – la Ville Réhel – Ploermel – Mauron – Home 62.04km 1 point

March 28th: Home – Guilliers – St Malo-des-Trois Fontaines – Helléan – Vieux Bourg – la Ville Réhel – Ploermel – Mauron – Home 61.04km 1 point

March 30th: Home – Pont Ruelland – Trémorel – St Méen-le-Grand – Muel – St Malon-sur-Mel – Paimpont – Mauron – le Bois-de-la-Roche – Home 81.52km 2 points


Cumulative points: 13

 

[C R]

31st of March

Croome - Pershore - Throckmorton - Flyford - Huddington - Phepson - Dunhamstead - Tibberton - Worcester Country Park

56.13 km, 1 point

Jan 2 points
Feb 2 points
Mar 2 points

6 points total.

 

[13 rider]

Mar 4th 32.1 miles 1 point
St Bernards Abbey loop
Mar 23rd 50.4 miles 2 points
Anstey ,Cossington ,Gaddesby ,Nice Pie ,Barrow ,Swithland ,Cropston ,Anstey
Mar 24th 50.8 miles 2 points
Anstey ,Markfield ,Odestone ,Snarestone ,Austrey ,Wilson ,Cadeby ,Kirby Mallory ,Desford ,Anstey
Mar 30th 33 miles 1 point
Anstey ,Copt Oak ,Thornton ,Newton Heath ,Peckleton ,Desford ,Anstey ,Thurcaston loop to make 50 km
Mar 31st 50.1 miles 2 points
Anstey ,Cossington ,Rearsby ,Gaddesby ,Wartnaby ,Burton ,Barrow ,Quorn ,Swithland ,Anstey

Points in this challenge 24
Points in all challenges 45

 

[Lilliburlero]

January 6th - 51.15 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/2059483610 https://www.relive.cc/view/2059483610
January 20th 47.10 miles Manual entry https://www.strava.com/activities/2092185494

February 23rd - 51.4 km https://www.strava.com/activities/2169705880
February 24th - 56.7 km https://www.strava.com/activities/2171262666

March 17th - 51.1 km https://www.strava.com/activities/2219132843
March 24th - 61.9 km https://www.strava.com/activities/2236715478
March 29th - 51.2 km https://www.strava.com/activities/2249423905
March 31st - 72.3 km https://www.strava.com/activities/2254141252

 

[iandg]

January:
6th Jan: Dumfries 51km https://www.strava.com/activities/2058995407 1 Point
27th Jan: Dumfries 58km https://www.strava.com/activities/2106236192 1 Point

February:
10th Feb: Point/Stornoway 52km https://www.strava.com/activities/2136792683 1 Point
11th Feb: Stornoway (Westside Loop) 75km https://www.strava.com/activities/2139047274 1 Point
19th Feb: Stornoway (Ravenspoint/Callanish 100km) 101km https://www.strava.com/activities/2160385881 3 points
24th Feb: Stornoway (Achmore/Callanish loop) 51km https://www.strava.com/activities/2172111629 1 Point
28th Feb: Stornoway (Callanish/Achmore loop) 51km https://www.strava.com/activities/2181672984 1 Point

March:
15th Mar: Dumfries (Johnstonebridge out and back) 55km https://www.strava.com/activities/2215351703 1 Point
23rd Mar: Stornoway (Leurbost/Callanish/Carloway loop) 65km https://www.strava.com/activities/2234160914 1 Point
25th Mar: Stornoway (Ness and back) 100km https://www.strava.com/activities/2240367097 3 Points
31st Mar: Stornoway (Callanish/Achmore loop) 51km https://www.strava.com/activities/2254800082 1 Point

Total 15 points

 

[slow scot]

March.
(1st). 52kms. Deeside line, Drum, Flora's, Echt, Dunecht estate, Loch of Skene, Garlogie, Blacktop.
(2nd). 52kms. Blacktop, Garlogie, Loch of Skene, Tillymannoch, Echt, Flora's, Park bridge, South Deeside, Mill Inn, Deeside line.
(3rd). 60kms. Deeside line, Mill Inn, Durris hills, New castle road, South Deeside, Crathes, Hirn, Flora's, Drum, Deeside line.
(11th). 75kms. Deeside line, Drum, Hirn, Hill of Brathens, Banchory, Denhead hill, Durris hills, Mill Inn, Deeside line.
(18th). 58kms. Blacktop, Garlogie, Flora's, Echt, Dunecht estate, Lyne of Skene, Col de Millbuie, Mason Lodge, Blacktop.
(20th). 79kms. Deeside line, Mill Inn, Storybook Glen road, Sustrans route to Stonhaven, ditto to Dunnotar Castle, Fetteresso, Auchenblae road, back road to Slug road, Durris hills, Mill Inn, Deeside line.
(23rd). 81kms. Deeside line, Mill Inn, Durris hills, Garrol hill, Feughside, Banchory, Hill of Brathens, Hirn, Flora's, Garlogie, Blacktop, lap of houses for the two points.
(27th). 61kms. Deeside line, Mill Inn, Durris hills, Park bridge, Flora's, Echt, Dunecht estate, Loch of Skene, Garlogie, Blacktop, the Coop.
(28th). 66kms). Blacktop, Cainie cross roads, Westhill, Auchronie, Col de Millbuie, Lyne of Skene, Dunecht estate, Echt, Flora's, Park bridge, Durris hills, Mill Inn, Deeside line.
(30th). 66kms. Same as 28th but in reverse.
(31st). 58kms. Deeside line, Drum, SSCPA for a new cat for Chas, Flora's, Echt, Dunecht estate, Lyne of Skene, Col de Millbuie, Auchronie, Westhill, Cairnie crossroads, Blacktop.
NB. Cat to be picked up later......if anyone was wondering.

Total Points: 29.

 

[Slick]

Inchinnan to Dumbarton and back via cycle path Renfrew Arkleston Hurlet Barrhead Neilston Home.

Total 4 points.

Neilston, Newton Mearns, Loganswell, Stewarton, Dunlop, Lugton, home. 1 point.
Total 5 points.

 

[dickyknees]

January
January 2nd - 56.00 kms (34.8 miles) 1 point.
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Porthdafarch, Llaingoch, Holyhead, Valley, Llanynghenedl, Llanfigael, Llantrisant, Trefor x roads, Bryngwran, Caergeiliog, Valley, home.
January 6th - 51.88 kms (32.24 miles) 1 point.
Home, Valley, Llanynghenedl, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llantrisant, Llanerchymedd, Coedana, Gwalchmai, Bryngwran, Caergeiliog, Valley, home.
January 9th - 51.74 kms (32.15 miles) 1 point.
Home, Valley, Llanynghenedl, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llantrisant, Llanerchymedd, Coedana, Gwalchmai, Dothan, RAF Valley, Caergeiliog, Valley, home.
February
February 11th - 52.81 kms (32.09 miles) 1 point.
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Porthdafarch, Llaingoch, Holyhead, Valley, Bodedern, Trefor X roads, Engedi, RAF Valley, home.
February 14th - 58.00 kms (36.04 miles) 1 point.
Home, Valley, Llanynghenedl, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llanrhyddlad, Llantrisant, Llanerchymedd, Coedana, Gwalchmai, Dothan, RAF Valley, Valley, home.
February 19th - 66.36 kms (41.24 miles) 1 point.
Home, Llanfairyneubwll, RAF Valley, Engedi, Dothan, Soar, Bethel, Llangaffo, Newborough, Malltraeth, Aberffraw, Rhosneigr loop, Llanfihangel yn Nhowyn, RAF Valley, Llanfairyneubwll, home.
February 24th - 51.94 miles (83.92 kms) 2 points.
Home, Rhoscolyn, T Bay, Porthdafarch, Llaingoch, Holyhead, Valley, Llanynghenedl, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llanddeusant, Llanbabo, Rhosybol, Llanerchymedd, Coedana, Gwalchmai, Bryngwran, Caergeiliog, Valley, home.
February 26th - 54.58 miles (87.8 kms) 2 points.
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Llaingoch, Holyhead, Valley, RAF Valley, Engedi, Dothan, Soar, Bethel, Lon Cefni, Rhostrewfa, Gwalchmai, Bryngwran, Bodedern, Valley, Holyhead, Trearddur Bay, Four Mile Bridge, home.
March
March 26th - 58.91 kms (36.61 miles) 1 point.
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Porthdafarch, Llaingoch, Holyhead, Valley, Llanynghenedl, Llynnon Mill, Llantrisant, Trefor X roads, Engedi, RAF Valley, home.
April
April 1st - 65.62 kms (40.78 miles) 1point.
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Porthdafarch, Llaingoch, Holyhead, Valley, Llanynghenedl, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llynnon Mill, Llantrisant, Trefor X roads, Engedi, RAF Valley, Valley, home.

Running total: 12 points.

 

[Saluki]

January
12/01/19 https://www.strava.com/activities/2073801102 Downham - King's Lynn - Watlington - Magdalen - Barroway - Home. 1 pt
13/01/19 https://www.strava.com/activities/2075006680 Downham, Denver loop twice, Bexwell, home ............ Needed a warm up..
The rest https://www.strava.com/activities/2076036381 Downham - Barroway Drove - Downham 50km together 1 pt

February
17/02/19 https://www.strava.com/activities/2156655649 Downham - some villages back to Downham. 1 point
22/02/19 https://www.strava.com/activities/2169729527 Downham - Oxborough - Fincham - Downham. 1 Point

March
05/03/19 https://www.strava.com/activities/2192652744 Cantley - Acle - S. Walsham, Little Plumstead, Brundall, Cantley
(Had to get back to cottage as didn't want to leave my dog)
The rest: https://www.strava.com/activities/2192952007 Cantley - Hassingham, S.Burlingham, Cantley - 52km total, 1 pt
11/03/19 https://www.strava.com/activities/2206164534 Downham, King’s Lynn (the scenic route), Watlington, Wimbotsham, home. 1pt
17/03/19 https://www.strava.com/activities/2218841172 Denver, Bexwell loop, followed by
https://www.strava.com/activities/2220714462 New loop on the 29ers. Downham, Magdalen, Barroway and home.
23/03/19 https://www.strava.com/activities/2234182403 Downham, Marshland loop plus Bexwell loop, Downham. 1 point.
30/03/19 https://www.strava.com/activities/2252476330 King’s Lynn to Swaffham 43 miles with KLBUG the drove home to my roadie and bike buddy for https://www.strava.com/activities/2252775952. 9 more miles. 52 for the day. 2 points

April
01/04/19 https://www.strava.com/activities/2258008264 Downham, Watlington, Marshland St James, Barroway, Downham, Denver, Bexwell, Downham. 1 pt

11 Points so far. Feeling knackered.

 

[Osprey]

Jan 5th. 50km. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Pontardulais, Garnswllt, Betws, Ammanford ans return. Equilibrium. https://www.strava.com/activities/2056812280
Jan 13th. 50km. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Llanelli, BurryPort, Pembrey and return. Equilibrium. https://www.strava.com/activities/2075812864
Jan 20th. 52km. Llanmorlais, BurryGreen, Rhosilli, Parkmill, Three Crossess, Penclawdd. Equilibrium. https://www.strava.com/activities/2091732752
Jan 25th. 115km. Llanmorlais, Clyne Valley. Swansea Bay, Baglan, Margam, Nottage, Porthcawl and return. https://www.strava.com/activities/2102485419

Feb 10th. 51km. Llanmorlais, Llanmadoc, Burry Green, Scurlage, Middleton, Rhosilli and return. Equilibrium MS3 https://www.strava.com/activities/2136488424
Feb 17th. 50km. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Swiss Valley Cynheidre and return. Equilibrium MS3 https://www.strava.com/activities/2156213236
Feb 24th. 101km. Llanmorlais, Llanelli, Pembrey, Kidwelly, Ferryside, Carmarthen and return. Equilibrium MS3. https://www.strava.com/activities/2171990602

Mar 02nd. 50km. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Pontardulais, Garnswllt, Betws, Ammanford and return. Equilibrium MS3. https://www.strava.com/activities/2185854720
March 17th. 104km. Carmarthenshire Topper Audax. Equilibrium MS3 https://www.strava.com/activities/2223724850
Mar 24th 50km. Llanmorlais, Llanridian, Fairwood Common, Bishopston, Caswell Mumbles, Gowereton. https://www.strava.com/activities/2236500611
Mar 30th. 51km. Llanmorlais, Llanmadoc, PortEynon, Cefn Bryn, Killay, Gowerton. Equilibrium MS3 https://www.strava.com/activities/2251293865

Total points to date: 17

 

[iandg]

January:
6th Jan: Dumfries 51km https://www.strava.com/activities/2058995407 1 Point
27th Jan: Dumfries 58km https://www.strava.com/activities/2106236192 1 Point

February:
10th Feb: Point/Stornoway 52km https://www.strava.com/activities/2136792683 1 Point
11th Feb: Stornoway (Westside Loop) 75km https://www.strava.com/activities/2139047274 1 Point
19th Feb: Stornoway (Ravenspoint/Callanish 100km) 101km https://www.strava.com/activities/2160385881 3 points
24th Feb: Stornoway (Achmore/Callanish loop) 51km https://www.strava.com/activities/2172111629 1 Point
28th Feb: Stornoway (Callanish/Achmore loop) 51km https://www.strava.com/activities/2181672984 1 Point

March:
15th Mar: Dumfries (Johnstonebridge out and back) 55km https://www.strava.com/activities/2215351703 1 Point
23rd Mar: Stornoway (Leurbost/Callanish/Carloway loop) 65km https://www.strava.com/activities/2234160914 1 Point
25th Mar: Stornoway (Ness out and back) 100km https://www.strava.com/activities/2240367097 3 Points
31st Mar: Stornoway (Callanish/Achmore loop) 51km https://www.strava.com/activities/2254800082 1 Point

April:
2nd Apr: Stornoway (Ravenspoint out and back) 70.1km https://www.strava.com/activities/2259614925 1 Point

Total 16 points

 

[Domus]

January 1 Home to Chorlton, group ride inc pub stop in Mobberley, return home from Chorlton 87.4 Kms 2 points
January 3 Home, Egerton, Belmont, Rivington, Adlington, Westhoughton, Farnworth and Home via Bolton 53.57 Kms 1 point
January 13 Home, Chorlton Water Park, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Chorlton Water Park and Home. 97.25 Kms 2 points
January 17 Home, Bury, Tottington, Edgworth, Egerton, Belmont, Bolton Home. 50.9 Kms 1 point
January 25 Ride from Wilmslow around some very nice country lanes plus a circuit of the Airport, to and from Bolton Station 63.87 Kms 1 point
February 1 Grange, Levens, Arnside, Silverdale and return via Meathop 70.1 Kms 1 point
February 6 Farnworth, Westhoughton, Hindley, Costa in Leigh then return home via Guided Bus Way 53.6 Kms 1 point
February 10 Home, Chorlton Water Park then tour of Cheshire lanes around Dunham Massey, return home via Manchester 95.04 Kms 2 points
February 14 Home, Edenfield, Rawtenstall, Helmshore, Holcombe Hill, Bolton and Home 54.16 Kms 1 point
February 16 North West Mini Passage Audax 121.89 Kms 3 points
February 18 Visit to Mum's in Chorley via Bolton and Horwich, return via Blundell Arms 56.6 Kms 1 point
March 26 Flatish ride to Frederick's in Chorley via Farnworth and Adlington, return home via Horwich and Bolton 54.56 Kms 1 point
April 3 Ride to and from Bolton station then met up with mate in Wimslow and rode to Great Budworth for lunch, return via Knutsford 64.42 Kms 1 point

Running total 18 points

 

[Jon George]

April 5th
Ipswich – Nacton – Levington – Levington Marina – Foxhall – Bucklesham – Kirton – Trimleys – Felixstowe – Trimleys – Bucklesham – Foxhall – Ipswich
50 km (Google Maps)
1 Point

7 Points Total

 

[bruce1530]

January: 1 trip, 1 point
February: 3 trips, 3 points
March: 3 trips, 3 points

April 6: Saltcoats-Kilwinning-Stewarton-Kilmaurs-Kilwinning-Saltcoats. 51k
April 19: Saltcoats-Kilwinning-Stewarton-Fenwick-Windfarm-Kilmarnock-home. 85k
April 21: Saltcoats-Kilwinning-Stewarton-Glasgow-Renfre-Paisley. Train home. 68k
April 28: Saltcoats-Kilwinning-Dalry-Haylie Brae(the easy way) - Largs-Saltcoats. 53k

Total: 12