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

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PeteXXX

Cake or ice cream? The choice is endless ...
Location
Hamtun
Finally, an update!

May 29th Lands End - St Teath 136km 3 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/2406751679

May 30th St Teath - Bridgwater 164km 4 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/240947945

May 31st Bridgwater - Hereford 168 km 4 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/2412094056

June 1st Hereford - Whitchurch 120 km 3 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/2414373073

June 2nd Whitchurch - Lancaster 161 km 4 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/2414373073

June 3rd Lancaster - Carlisle 120 km 3 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/2420112177

June 4th Carlisle - Kilmarnock 166 km 4 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/2423572329

June 5th Kilmarnock - Kilmartin 163 on Strava, but 133 km claimed as 30 km were ferry crossings) 3 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/2426818529

June 8th Gilchoan - Fort William 94 km 2 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/2433318742

June 9th Fort William - Strathpeffer 132 km 3 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/2437301792

June 10th Strathpeffer - Altnaharra 110 km 3 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/2439258044

June 11th Altnaharra - Melvitch 68 km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/2441729804

June 12th Melvich - John O'Groats 59 km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/2444231140

June 14th Kirkwall - Kirkwall 121 km 3 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/2449693393

41 points @13rider is that correct?

So far in challenge: 37 points
Running total: 78 points
 

PeteXXX

Cake or ice cream? The choice is endless ...
Location
Hamtun
June 23rd Local ride. Pitsford - Northampton - Western Favel
https://www.strava.com/activities/2473542917

1 point
Running total: 79 points
 

cosmicbike

Perhaps This One.....
Moderator
Location
Egham
10th January:- Home-Chobham-Sunningdale-Cheapside-WGP-Home. 56.2km

2nd February:- Home-Stroud, Virginia Water, Sunningdale, Englefield Green, Old Windsor (repeat)-Home. 54km

8th March:- Home-Chobham-Sunningdale-Ascot-WGP-Home 54.5km

13th April:- Drakes Trail. Plymouth – Tavistock & back.. 51.6km.

9th May:- Home-Wentworth-Sunninghill-Ascot-WGP-Home. 52.8km

1st June:-
Home-Chobham-Ascot-Windsor Great Park-Home. 51.2km
 

dickyknees

Guru
Location
Anglesey
January to April 18 points.

May
May 6th - 65.24 kms (40.54 miles) 1 point.

Home, RAF Valley, Llanfaelog, Rhosneigr, Bryndu, Ty Croes, Dothan, Soar, Bethel, Llangefni, Llyn Cefni, Bodfordd, Trefor x roads, Bodedern, Valley, home.
May 12th - 100 miles 4 points.
Vélo Birmingham.

June
June 3rd - 53.55 kms (33.28 miles) 1 point.

Dublin port to Kilcullen.
June 4th - 69.49 kms (43.18 miles) 1 point.
Kilcullen to Bunclody.
June 6th - 90.99 kms (56.54 miles) 2 points.
Wexford to Wicklow.
June 7th - 56.52 kms (35.12 miles) 1 point.
Wicklow to Dublin Port.
June 18th - 51.07 kms (31.74 miles) 1 point.
Home, Valley, Llanfigael, Elim, Llantrisant, Trefor x roads, Engedi, RAF Valley, Caergeiliog, Valley, Holyhead, Trearddur Bay, home.
June 24th - 51.42 miles 2 points.
Home, RAF Valley, Rhosneigr, Aberffraw, Malltraeth, Hermon, Dwyran, Llanddaniel, Star, Llangefni, Gwalchmai, Bryngwran, Valley, home.

Running total: 31 points
 

Nomadski

I Like Bikes
Location
LBS, Usually
Jan 12th - 32.24 miles - Droylsden, Daisy Nook, Chadderton, Heaton Park, Manchester CC, Chorlton - 1 point - https://www.strava.com/activities/2073550125
Feb 13th - 31.39 miles - Chorlton, Sale, West Timperley, Lymm, Grappenhall, Reverse to Chorlton - 1 point - https://www.strava.com/activities/2144213157
Feb 21st - 36.33 miles - Withington, Woodhouse Park, Wilmslow, Mobberley, Ashley, Wythenshawe, Chorlton - 1 point - https://www.strava.com/activities/2165200518
Feb 26th - 46.14 miles - Cheadle, High Lane, Disley, Bollington, Alderley Edge, Gatley, West Didsbury - 1 point - https://www.strava.com/activities/2177304366
March 5th - 36.55 miles - Guargacho, Golf Del Sur, El Medano, San Isidro, Buzanada, Guaza - 1 point - https://www.strava.com/activities/2192782920
March 11th - 31.76 miles - Las Galletas, Los Christianos, La Camella, Aldea Blanca, Guargacho - 1 point - https://www.strava.com/activities/2207171209
March 13th - 32.28 miles - Vilaflor, La Sombrera, Parador de Las Canadas del Teide, Mt. Teide Cable Car Station, Vilaflor - 1 point - https://www.strava.com/activities/2210921412
March 20th - 31.60 miles - Bridgewater Canal, Altrincham, Mobberley, Wilmslow, Didsbury, Chorlton - 1 point - https://www.strava.com/activities/2227428562
April 7th - 43.14 miles - Altrincham, Lower Peover, Mottram St Andrew, Gatley - 1 point - https://www.strava.com/activities/2273271882
April 21st - 32.59 miles - Ashton Under Lyne, Oldham, Middleton, Manchester City Centre - 1 point - https://www.strava.com/activities/2307663049
April 28th - 68.43 miles - Knutsford, Nrthwich, Winsford, Church Minshull, Middlewich, Lower Peover, Wilmslow, Heald Green - 3 points - https://www.strava.com/activities/2326477689
May 13th - 102.2 miles - Birmingham, Atherstone, Coventry, Kingswood, Rubery, Halesowen, Birmingham - 4 points - https://www.strava.com/activities/2362024099
June 1st - 44.80 mile - Chorlton, Styal, Adlington, Pott Shrigley, Bollington, Prestbury, Alderley Edge. Wilmslow, Northenden - 1 point - https://www.strava.com/activities/2415071825


June 9th - 58.91 miles - Ashton Under Lyne, Hadfield, Woodhead Reservoir, Glossop, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Pott Shrigley, Cheadle - 2 points - https://www.strava.com/activities/2437131906

June 22nd - 50.80 miles - Levenshulme, Stockport, Adlington, Cats Tor, Shining Tor, Walker Barn, Tytherington, Dean Row, Heald Green, Northenden - 2 points - https://www.strava.com/activities/2471884646

Total 22 points
 

Fiona R

Formerly known as Cranky Knee Girl
Location
N Somerset

Slick

Guru
June 2019
Cumulative all challenges 94pts
This challenge 26pts
Sat 1st 218km 2202m Sam Weller's Day Trip to Wochma 200km audax
Tewkesbury-Hoarwithy-Wormelow-Monmouth-Tintern-St Arvans-Chepstow-Old Severn Bridge-Tytherington-Hawkesbury Upton-Didmarton-Malmesbury-Sapperton-Birdlip-Churchdown-Tewkesbury 5pts
Sun 9th 63km 951m Day 2 Puffing Puffins Tour Craighouse-Inverlussa/Ardussa Isle of Jura Inner Hebrides 1pt
Mon 10th 80km 977m Day 3 Puffing Puffins Tour Craighouse-Jura Claggain Bay-Islay via Oa peninsula 2pt
Tues 11th 105km 930m Day 4 Puffing Puffins Tour Claggain Bay to Port Charlotte and loop Portnahaven Islay 3pts
Thurs 13th 73km 765m Day 6 Puffing Puffins Tour Craignure - Fionnphort Mull/Iona Inner Hebrides 1pt
Fri 14th 94km 1116m Day 7 Puffing Puffins Tour Fionnphort - Calgary Bay Mull 2pts
Sat 15th 54km 688m Day 8 Puffing Puffins Tour Calgary Bay - Craignure Mull 1pt
Mon 17th 127km 725m Day 10 Puffing Puffins Tour Barra - Berneray Outer Hebrides 3pts
Tues 18th 63km 1166m Day 11 Puffing Puffins Tour Berneray - Hushinish Harris aka The End of the World 1pt
Weds 19th 57km 904m Day 12 Puffing Puffins Tour Hushinish North Harris - Seilebost Beach South Harris via Luskentyre Beach 1pt
Thurs 20th 107km 688m Day 13 Puffing Puffins Tour Seilibost South Harris - Howmore South Uist 3pts
Fri 21st 71km 695m Day 14 Puffing Puffins Tour Howmore South Uist - Castlebay Barra via Vatersay 1pt

Wow, looks like you had a great tour of some of the best islands in the world, well done.:thumbsup:
 

Osprey

Guru
Location
Swansea
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

Apr 06th 50km. Llanmorlais, Llanmadoc, Burry Green, Scurlage, Middleton, Rhosilli and return. Equilibrium MS3. https://www.strava.com/activities/2269827563
Apr 13th. 50km. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Clyne Valley, Swansea, Fabian way, and return. Equilibrium MS3. https://www.strava.com/activities/2285946886
Apr 20th. 101km. Llanmorlais, Pontardulais, Ammanford, Black Mountain Bryn Amman, Ystalyfera, Swansea and home. Equilibrium MS3. https://www.strava.com/activities/2304765992

May 5th. 105km. Llanmorlais, Llanelli, Pembrey, Kidwelly, Ferryside, Carmarthen and return. Equilibrium MS3. https://www.strava.com/activities/2343839338
May 12th. 51km. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Clyne Valley, Mumbles, SA1 and return. Equilibrium MS3. https://www.strava.com/activities/2360977373

Jun 20th. 51km. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Clyne Valley, Mumbles, SA1 and return. Equilibrium MS3. https://www.strava.com/activities/2477539681

Total points to date: 27
 

iandg

Legendary Member
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
6th Apr: Stornoway (Westside Loop) 75km https://www.strava.com/activities/2269505411 1 Point
12th Apr: Stornoway (Tarbert and back) 116km https://www.strava.com/activities/2284441794 3 Points
21st Apr: Moniaive to Dumfries (via Haugh of Urr) fixed 55.2km https://www.strava.com/activities/2308121744 1 Point

May:
26th May: Dumfries (KM Rally breakfast ride return via Thornhill and Ae) 75.7km https://www.strava.com/activities/2398814410 1 Point

June:
5th June: Dumfries (Borgue and back - CUK D&G) 113.9km https://www.strava.com/activities/2425836113 3 Points
16th June: Galashiels (No Work For Us Today Audax) 201km https://www.strava.com/activities/2456032344 5 points
19th June: Dumfries (Ringford and back - CUK D&G) 94km https://www.strava.com/activities/2463070234 2 Points
26th June: Dumfries (Moniaive - CUK D&G) 80km https://www.strava.com/activities/2482012715 2 Points

Total
34 points
 

Spinney

Bimbleur extraordinaire
Location
Back up north
Jan
27th - 31.5 miles
- Damery, Stinchcombe, Berkeley, Thornbury, Cromhall - 1 point

Feb
16th - 41.45 miles
- Tytherington, Elberton, Oldbury, Berkeley, Purton, Stinchcombe, Damery - 1 point
24th - 32.4 miles
- Hawkesbury Upton, Sopworth, Sherston, Shipton Moyne, Tetbury, Wotton-under-Edge - 1 point

March
25th - 50.4 miles
- Stinchcombe, Gloucester (outskirts), Frampton, Slimbridge, Berkeley, Damery - 2 points

April
28th - 33 miles
- Damery, Stinchcombe, Purton, Berkeley, Thornbury, Titherington, Cromhall - 1 point

May
11th - 53 miles
- FLAB 50 mile sportive - Ilkley, Grassington, Kettlewell, Arncliffe, Grassington, Ilkley - 2 points

June
27th - 32 miles
- Damery, Stinchcombe, Purton, Berkeley, Thornbury, Titherington, Cromhall - 1 point

Total 9 points
 

Domus

Guru
Location
Sunny Radcliffe
Post getting very long so starting again in May.
January - April 30 points.

May 1 Bolton, Westhoughton, Hindley, Leigh and return via guided bus way 57.19 Kms. 1point
May 2 Harwood, Egerton, Belmont, Rivington, Chorley, Horwich, Bolton and home. 56.61 Kms 1 point
May 5 Harwood, Egerton, Belmont, Rivington, Adlington,Westhoughton, Bolton and home 54.08 Kms 1 point
May 7 Grange, Lindale, Levens, Arnside, Silverdale and return via Meathop 70.6 Kms 1 point
May 10/11 Bristol to Barry with The Fridays 147.2 Kms 3 points
May 15 Visit to Mum's in Chorley via A6 and return via Rivington. 61.9 Kms 1 point
May 18 Nickyboys Manchester to Llandudno ride plus back from station 175.81 Kms 4points
May 29 Edenfield, Rawtenstall, Holcombe Hill, Bradshaw and home via Bolton 56.46 Kms 1 point
June 6 Bolton, Farnworth, Walkden, Leigh, Hindley, Westhoughton and back home via Bolton 53.96 Kms 1 point
June 7-8 FNRttC Manchester - Blackpool plus to and from home 140.3 Kms 3 points
June 20 Ainsworth, Egerton, Belmont, Adlington, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 56.12 Kms 1 point
June 22 Bury, Edenfield, Rawtenstall, Helmshore, Holcombe Hill, Bolton and home, 57.04 Kms 1 point
June 28 Grange, Lindale, Levens, Arnside, Silverdale, Beetham and return via Meathop. 68.5 Kms 1 point

Running total 50 points
 

dickyknees

Guru
Location
Anglesey
January to April 18 points.

May
May 6th - 65.24 kms (40.54 miles) 1 point.

Home, RAF Valley, Llanfaelog, Rhosneigr, Bryndu, Ty Croes, Dothan, Soar, Bethel, Llangefni, Llyn Cefni, Bodfordd, Trefor x roads, Bodedern, Valley, home.
May 12th - 100 miles 4 points.
Vélo Birmingham.

June
June 3rd - 53.55 kms (33.28 miles) 1 point.

Dublin port to Kilcullen.
June 4th - 69.49 kms (43.18 miles) 1 point.
Kilcullen to Bunclody.
June 6th - 90.99 kms (56.54 miles) 2 points.
Wexford to Wicklow.
June 7th - 56.52 kms (35.12 miles) 1 point.
Wicklow to Dublin Port.
June 18th - 51.07 kms (31.74 miles) 1 point.
Home, Valley, Llanfigael, Elim, Llantrisant, Trefor x roads, Engedi, RAF Valley, Caergeiliog, Valley, Holyhead, Trearddur Bay, home.
June 24th - 51.42 miles 2 points.
Home, RAF Valley, Rhosneigr, Aberffraw, Malltraeth, Hermon, Dwyran, Llanddaniel, Star, Llangefni, Gwalchmai, Bryngwran, Valley, home.
June 27th - 67.6 kms (42 miles) 1 point.
Home, Rhoscolyn, Trearddur Bay, Porthdafarch, Llaingoch, Holyhead, Valley, Llanynghenedl, Llanfachraeth, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llantrisant, Trefor X roads, Engedi, RAF Valley, Valley, home.

Running total: 32 points
 
OP
OP
13 rider

13 rider

Guru
Location
leicester
Jun 2nd 32.28 miles 1 point
Standard 50 km loop to Wymeswold and back
Jun 7th 66.5 miles 3 points
Newport (Wales) to Monmouth and return over some Welsh hills
Jun 9th 100.1 miles 4 points
Port Talbot , Dragon ride Medio Fondo route . Up the Bwlch ,Rhigos and the Devil's elbow
Jun 16th 31.9 miles 1 point
Standard Wymeswold 50km loop
Jun 22nd 50.1 miles 2 point
Anstey ,Gaddesby ,Saxileby ,Willoughby ,Barrow ,Mountsorrel ,Anstey
Jun 23rd 33.7 miles 1 point
St Bernards Abbey loop
Jun 29th 32.6 miles 1 point
Wymeswold 50km loop

Points in this challenge 69
Points in all challenges 104
 

NorthernDave

Never used Über Member
January 2019 - 2 points
February 2019 - 3 points
March 2019 - 2 points
April 2019 - 5 points
May 2019 - 3 points

2nd June 2019
53.91 km
- Shadwell, Slaid Hill, Roundhay, Oakwood, then the ITU Leeds Triathlon Cycle Course (Roundhay, Moortown, Scott Hall, Meanwood, Headingley x2), then up to home via Seacroft - 1 point

29th June 2019
50.69 km
- Scholes, Barwick, Aberford, Lotherton Gates, Saxton, Barkston Ash, church Fenton, Ryther, Ozendyke, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Barkston Ash, Saxton, Lotherton Gates, Aberford, Barwick, Scholes and on to home - 1 point

Running total: 17 points

Reports in the 'Your ride today' thread.
 
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