The 2020 Half Century (50km or 50 mile) a month challenge

[Willd]

May - 1 point
June - 1 point
July - 4 points
Aug - 5 points
Sep - 5 points
Oct - 3 points
Nov - 7 points

Dec 6 - 40.01 miles - 1 point Bilton, Newbold on Avon, Harborough Parva / Magna, Churchover, Gibbet Hill, Shawell, Swinford, South Kilworth, Naseby, Thornby, Cold Ashby, Elkington, Yelvertoft, Lilbourne, Catthorpe, Brownsover, Old Brownsover, Newbold on Avon, home.

Dec 20 - 36.95 miles - 1 point Bilton, Long Lawford, Newbold on Avon, Harborough Parva / Magna, Cross in Hand, Magna Park, Ullesthorpe, Claybrooke Parva / Magna, High Cross, Sharnford, Aston Flamville, Burbage, Smockington, Wolvey Heath, Cloudesley Bush, Monks Kirby, Street Ashton, Brinklow, Bretford, Kings Newnham, Church Lawford, Long Lawford, home.

 

[Eribiste]

Here it is, the much sort after last qualifying ride of the year. Eckington, Pershore, Flyford Flavell, a bunch of Lenches (oh those Lenches), Lenchwick, Pershore, Great Comberton and back to Eckington. Just over 50kms.
https://www.strava.com/activities/4496308742

 

[Domus]

January to April inc. 30 points
May to August inc. 30 points

September 4 Cartmel, Bowland Bridge, Crosthwaite, Crook, Buneside, Kendal, Natland, Sizergh, Levens, Meathop, Grange. 64.1 Kms 1 point
September 12 Barrow to Grange over Sands via Bay Cycle Way 60.13 Kms 1 point
September 15 Wilmslow, High Leigh, Great Budworth, Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich, 50.4 Kms 1 point
September 16 Northwich, Winsford, Nantwich, Audlem, Fauls, Stanton, Harmer Hill 82.4 Kms 2 points
September 17 Harmer Hill, Ellesmere, Oldcastle, Malpas, Tattenhall, Chester. 73.7 Kms 1 point
September 18 Chester, Mickle Trafford, Delemere, Comberbatch, Great Budworth, Wilmslow 72.4 Kms 1 point
September 20 Lindale, Millside, Levens, Arnside, Silverdale and return via Meathop. 69.7 Kms 1 point
September 28 Bradshaw, Holcombe Hill, Holden Wood, Grane Road, Edgworth, Bolton and home 61.1 Kms 1 point
October 1 Lindale, Levens, Milnthorpe, Arnside, Silverdale and return to Grange via Meathop 65.2 Kms 1 point.
October 11 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh. Hindley, Blackrod, Horwich and home, 56.9 Kms 1 point
October 18 Bury, Rawtenstall, Haslingden, Helmshore, Holcombe Hill, Bolton and home 57.4 Kms 1 point
October 25 Harwood, Edgworth, Green Arms Road, Belmont, Scout Road, Horwich, Bolton and home 55.0 Kms 1 point
October 28 Farnworth, Westhoughton, Adlington, Horwich, Bolton and home 50.8 Kms 1 point
November 4 Ainsworth, Holcombe Hill, Haslingden, Rawtenstall, Bacup, Rochdale, Pilsworth and home 62.1 Kms 1 point
November 7 Ainsworth, Holcombe Hill, Haslingden, Rawtenstall, Bacup, Rochdale, Pilsworth and home 62.2 Kms 1 point
November 10 Ainsworth, Bradshaw, Edgworth, Green Arms Road, Belmont, Horwich and home 53.5 Kms 1 point
November 19 Farnworth, Westhoughton, Adlington, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton and home 52.7 Kms 1 point
November 27 Bury, Edenfield, Ewood Bridge, Rawtenstall, Bacup, Whitworth, Rochdale, Pilsworth and home 55.9 Kms 1 point
December 7 Ainsworth, Egerton, Belmont, Abbey Village, Chorley, Horwich, Bolton and home 59.5 Kms 1 point
December 17 Farnworth, Westhoughton, Adlington, Horwich, Bolton and home 53.0 Kms 1 point
December 24 Farnworth, Westhoughton, Adlington, Horwich, Bolton and home 51.3 Kms 1 point

Running total 82 points

 

[Rob and Alison]

January.
3rd. 53km. View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/43340197 Solo with Stig
February.
1st. 58km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3062463656 Solo with Stig.
March
1st. 73km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3146471226 Solo with Stig.
8th. 74km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3166984839 Solo, British Cycling Guided ride to Odder, no Stig!
14th. 52km https://www.strava.com/activities/3183716405 on Tandem
22nd. 67km https://www.strava.com/activities/3208584549 solo with Stig.
April
25th. 50km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3316160290 shielding turbo ride.
26th. 50km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3363196570 turbo.
May
Alison 8th. 53km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3420720066 turbo
Rob(and Stig) 3rd. 59km https://www.strava.com/activities/3424287986
June
17th. 63km https://www.strava.com/activities/3631010617 Solo with Stig
July
4th. 51km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3711729063 on Tandem
5th. 54km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3719346652 Solo with Stig.
11th. 107km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3746746955 Solo with Stig.
12th. 52km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3750455304 on Tandem
19th. 86km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3787634565 Solo with Stig
24th. 101km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3809130666 Solo with Stig.
26th. 68km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3816556867 Solo with Stig.
August
1st. 71km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3849957025 Solo with Stig.
2nd. 72km. https://www.strava.com/activities/3852638019 on Tandem.
September
21st. 53km. https://www.strava.com/activities/4092162143 on Tandem.
22nd. 83km. https://www.strava.com/activities/4098769020 solo with Stig.
October.
2nd. 102km. https://www.strava.com/activities/4142545138 solo with Stig.
4th. 53km. https://www.strava.com/activities/4150687510 solo with Stig.
17th. 59km. https://www.strava.com/activities/4207119769 solo with Stig
25th. 106km. https://www.strava.com/activities/4243785650 solo with Stig
30th. 113km. https://www.strava.com/activities/4263613929 solo with Stig
November
7th. 101km. https://www.strava.com/activities/4304404553 solo with Stig
8th. 55km. https://www.strava.com/activities/4310324899 solo with Stig
13th. 50miles. https://www.strava.com/activities/4333243671 solo with Stig
December
20th 100km First ride with front panniers for Alison. | Ride | Strava . solo with Stig

 

[Saluki]

January
2 Points
February
3 Points
March
7 Points
April
6 Points
May
5 Points
June
8 points
July
2 points

August
3 points

September
13/09/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4055870124 Downham to King’s Lynn, Shouldham, Barroway, home. 50km 1pt
20/09/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4089545716 Downham, Marham, West Acre, King’s Lynn, NCN route Home for cuppa/snack Ten Mile Bank and back. 120km 3 points I think.
21/09/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4093534906 Downham, Denver, Hilgay, Downham. Then, after a cuppa and a bike swap, https://www.strava.com/activities/4094015992, Downham, Magdalen, Barroway, Downham. 55km 1point
29/09/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4125216748 Downham, Magdalen, St Johns Highway, Marshland St James, Barroway Drove, home 52km 1pt

October
07/10/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4164803270 same ride as on 29/09 with Bexwell tagged on the end. 52km 1pt
11/10/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4185551147 Norwich, Heathersett, Wymondham, Hethel, East Carlton, Eaton, Norwich and home after detour up Marriotts Way to add mileage. 50km 1pt

November
05/11/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4290049647 NDR Loop. 50km 1pt
07/11/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4303783214 Kings Cross, quick bit of sightseeing, Lee Valley, Ware, Hare Street, Cambridge 100km 3 points

December
06/12/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4438501478 Part 1 Norwich, NDR cycle path, off to the Plumsteads, Thorpe, home, and Part 2 after coffee while waiting for the rain to stop. https://www.strava.com/activities/4438501449 Norwich, Drayton, Hellesdon, home. 1 point


49 so far.

 

[Saluki]

January
2 Points
February
3 Points
March
7 Points
April
6 Points
May
5 Points
June
8 points
July
2 points

August
3 points

September
13/09/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4055870124 Downham to King’s Lynn, Shouldham, Barroway, home. 50km 1pt
20/09/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4089545716 Downham, Marham, West Acre, King’s Lynn, NCN route Home for cuppa/snack Ten Mile Bank and back. 120km 3 points I think.
21/09/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4093534906 Downham, Denver, Hilgay, Downham. Then, after a cuppa and a bike swap, https://www.strava.com/activities/4094015992, Downham, Magdalen, Barroway, Downham. 55km 1point
29/09/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4125216748 Downham, Magdalen, St Johns Highway, Marshland St James, Barroway Drove, home 52km 1pt

October
07/10/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4164803270 same ride as on 29/09 with Bexwell tagged on the end. 52km 1pt
11/10/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4185551147 Norwich, Heathersett, Wymondham, Hethel, East Carlton, Eaton, Norwich and home after detour up Marriotts Way to add mileage. 50km 1pt

November
05/11/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4290049647 NDR Loop. 50km 1pt
07/11/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4303783214 Kings Cross, quick bit of sightseeing, Lee Valley, Ware, Hare Street, Cambridge 100km 3 points

December
06/12/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4438501478 Part 1 Norwich, NDR cycle path, off to the Plumsteads, Thorpe, home, and Part 2 after coffee while waiting for the rain to stop. https://www.strava.com/activities/4438501449 Norwich, Drayton, Hellesdon, home. 1 point
25/12/20 https://www.strava.com/activities/4516367716 Norwich, Wymondham, Hethel, through massive puddles, Swainsthorpe, More huge puddles, tried for Stoke Holy Cross but diverted to Mangreen due to flooded river banks, Norwich. 50km 1 point.


50 so far.

 

[13 rider]

Dec 6th 32.6 miles 1 point
Anstey ,Rothley ,Cossington ,Ratcliffe ,Hoby ,Ragdale ,Barrow ,Quorn ,Swithland ,Anstey
Dec 16th 32.5 miles 1 point
Wymeswold loop
Dec 19th 32.6 miles
Anstey ,Swithland ,Quorn ,Sileby ,Cossington ,Sileby ,Quorn , Loughborough ,Newtown ,Anstey
Dec 26th 51.1 miles 2 points
Anstey ,Desford ,Market Bosworth ,Upton ,Warton ,Austrey ,Swepstone ,Market Bosworth ,Anstey

Points in this challenge 79
Points in all challenges 163

 

[C R]

Boxing Day

Kempsey, Kinnersley, Earls Croome, Baughton, Defford, Pershore, Pinvin, Upton Snodsbury, Broughton Hackett, Churchill, White Ladies Aston, Egdon, Windmill Hill, Stoulton, Littleworth, Home

50 km, 1point, 38 points total.

 

[steverob]

January: 2 rides, 2 points
February: 1 ride, 1 point
March: 3 rides, 4 points
April: 2 rides, 2 points
May: 1 ride, 1 point
June: 2 rides, 3 points
July: 4 rides, 6 points
August: 1 ride, 2 points
September: 2 rides, 4 points
October: 4 rides, 9 points
November: 3 rides, 7 points
26th December: 31.52 miles - A rather miserable ride full of drizzle, biting winds and painfully frozen toes, but on the plus side there wasn't much traffic and it got me the Half Century Challenge completion! - https://www.strava.com/activities/4519724958 - 1 point

Total so far: 42 points

 

[13 rider]

Dec 6th 32.6 miles 1 point
Anstey ,Rothley ,Cossington ,Ratcliffe ,Hoby ,Ragdale ,Barrow ,Quorn ,Swithland ,Anstey
Dec 16th 32.5 miles 1 point
Wymeswold loop
Dec 19th 32.6 miles
Anstey ,Swithland ,Quorn ,Sileby ,Cossington ,Sileby ,Quorn , Loughborough ,Newtown ,Anstey
Dec 26th 51.1 miles 2 points
Anstey ,Desford ,Market Bosworth ,Upton ,Warton ,Austrey ,Swepstone ,Market Bosworth ,Anstey
Dec 27th 63.3 miles 3 points
Anstey ,Quorn ,Thrussington ,Saxeliby ,Wysall ,Gotham ,Normanton ,Barrow ,Quorn ,Anstey

Points in this challenge 82
Points in all challenges 166

 

[Willd]

May - 1 point
June - 1 point
July - 4 points
Aug - 5 points
Sep - 5 points
Oct - 3 points
Nov - 7 points

Dec 6 - 40.01 miles - 1 point Bilton, Newbold on Avon, Harborough Parva / Magna, Churchover, Gibbet Hill, Shawell, Swinford, South Kilworth, Naseby, Thornby, Cold Ashby, Elkington, Yelvertoft, Lilbourne, Catthorpe, Brownsover, Old Brownsover, Newbold on Avon, home.

Dec 20 - 36.95 miles - 1 point Bilton, Long Lawford, Newbold on Avon, Harborough Parva / Magna, Cross in Hand, Magna Park, Ullesthorpe, Claybrooke Parva / Magna, High Cross, Sharnford, Aston Flamville, Burbage, Smockington, Wolvey Heath, Cloudesley Bush, Monks Kirby, Street Ashton, Brinklow, Bretford, Kings Newnham, Church Lawford, Long Lawford, home.

Dec 27 - 32.78 miles - 1 point Bilton, Long Lawford, Bretford, Brinklow, Cloudesley Bush, Wolvey Heath, Smockington, Wigston Parva, High Cross, Claybrooke Magna / Parva, Wibtoft, Brockhurst, Monks Kirby, Street Ashton, Pailton, Harborough Magna / Parva, Newbold on Avon, home.

 

[Domus]

January to April inc. 30 points
May to August inc. 30 points

September 4 Cartmel, Bowland Bridge, Crosthwaite, Crook, Buneside, Kendal, Natland, Sizergh, Levens, Meathop, Grange. 64.1 Kms 1 point
September 12 Barrow to Grange over Sands via Bay Cycle Way 60.13 Kms 1 point
September 15 Wilmslow, High Leigh, Great Budworth, Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich, 50.4 Kms 1 point
September 16 Northwich, Winsford, Nantwich, Audlem, Fauls, Stanton, Harmer Hill 82.4 Kms 2 points
September 17 Harmer Hill, Ellesmere, Oldcastle, Malpas, Tattenhall, Chester. 73.7 Kms 1 point
September 18 Chester, Mickle Trafford, Delemere, Comberbatch, Great Budworth, Wilmslow 72.4 Kms 1 point
September 20 Lindale, Millside, Levens, Arnside, Silverdale and return via Meathop. 69.7 Kms 1 point
September 28 Bradshaw, Holcombe Hill, Holden Wood, Grane Road, Edgworth, Bolton and home 61.1 Kms 1 point
October 1 Lindale, Levens, Milnthorpe, Arnside, Silverdale and return to Grange via Meathop 65.2 Kms 1 point.
October 11 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh. Hindley, Blackrod, Horwich and home, 56.9 Kms 1 point
October 18 Bury, Rawtenstall, Haslingden, Helmshore, Holcombe Hill, Bolton and home 57.4 Kms 1 point
October 25 Harwood, Edgworth, Green Arms Road, Belmont, Scout Road, Horwich, Bolton and home 55.0 Kms 1 point
October 28 Farnworth, Westhoughton, Adlington, Horwich, Bolton and home 50.8 Kms 1 point
November 4 Ainsworth, Holcombe Hill, Haslingden, Rawtenstall, Bacup, Rochdale, Pilsworth and home 62.1 Kms 1 point
November 7 Ainsworth, Holcombe Hill, Haslingden, Rawtenstall, Bacup, Rochdale, Pilsworth and home 62.2 Kms 1 point
November 10 Ainsworth, Bradshaw, Edgworth, Green Arms Road, Belmont, Horwich and home 53.5 Kms 1 point
November 19 Farnworth, Westhoughton, Adlington, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton and home 52.7 Kms 1 point
November 27 Bury, Edenfield, Ewood Bridge, Rawtenstall, Bacup, Whitworth, Rochdale, Pilsworth and home 55.9 Kms 1 point
December 7 Ainsworth, Egerton, Belmont, Abbey Village, Chorley, Horwich, Bolton and home 59.5 Kms 1 point
December 17 Farnworth, Westhoughton, Adlington, Horwich, Bolton and home 53.0 Kms 1 point
December 24 Farnworth, Westhoughton, Adlington, Horwich, Bolton and home 51.3 Kms 1 point
December 28 Ainsworth, Bradshaw, Holcombe Hill. Haslingden, Bacup, Rochdale, Pilsworth and home 61.3 Kms 1 point

Running total 83 points

 

[13 rider]

Dec 6th 32.6 miles 1 point
Anstey ,Rothley ,Cossington ,Ratcliffe ,Hoby ,Ragdale ,Barrow ,Quorn ,Swithland ,Anstey
Dec 16th 32.5 miles 1 point
Wymeswold loop
Dec 19th 32.6 miles
Anstey ,Swithland ,Quorn ,Sileby ,Cossington ,Sileby ,Quorn , Loughborough ,Newtown ,Anstey
Dec 26th 51.1 miles 2 points
Anstey ,Desford ,Market Bosworth ,Upton ,Warton ,Austrey ,Swepstone ,Market Bosworth ,Anstey
Dec 27th 63.3 miles 3 points
Anstey ,Quorn ,Thrussington ,Saxeliby ,Wysall ,Gotham ,Normanton ,Barrow ,Quorn ,Anstey
Dec 28th 34.3 miles 1 point
Anstey ,Quorn ,Barrow ,Burton on the Wolds ,Barrow ,Quorn ,Anstey

Points in this challenge 83
Points in all challenges 167

 

[AndreaJ]

Novembers rides
01/11/20 Whixall-Fenns Wood- Fenns Bank- Alkington-Tilstock-Whixall-Horton-Loppington-Colemere- Lyneal - Northwood- Home 59.5km 1point
08/11/20 Loppington-Nonely- Myddle- Merrington-Old Woods- Baschurch- Stanwardine- Hordley- Tetchill- Ellesmere- Welsshampton- Lyneal- Northwood- Home 57.7km 1 point
15/11/20 Loppington- English Frankton -Burlton- Weston Lullingfields- Bagley- Lee -Tetchill- Ellesmere- Hampton Wood- Breadon Heath- Bettisfield- Northwood- Abbeygreen- Horton- Home 56.8km 1 point
22/11/20 Loppington- Nonely- Myddle- Merrington- Old Woods- Yeaton- Grafton- Little Ness- Baschurch- Stanwardine- Bagley- Ellesmere- Welshampton- Northwood- Home 53.7km 1 point
29/11/20 Northwood- Bettisfield- Breadon Heath -Welshampton- Ellesmer- Lee- Bagley- Weston Lullingfields- Baschurch- Eyton- Myddlewood- Marton- Burlton- Loppington- brown Heath- Home 52.3km 1 point
Total 53 points

Decembers rides
05/12/20 Northwood- Whixall- Fenns Wood - Fenns Bank- Alkington- Tilstock- Whixall- Ryebank- Horton- Loppington- Lyneal- Northwood- Home 52.1km 1 point
13/12/20 Wolverley- Loppington- Nonely- Myddle- Merrington- Old Woods- Baschurch- Stanwardine- Bagley - Lee- Ellesmere- Welshampton- Lyneal- Northwood - Home 52.1 km 1 point
Total 55 points.

 

[Sbudge]

18th January, 50.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3022105778) First time up Kop Hill for 2020, Gt Missenden Loop
25th January, 50.4km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3042284687) Gentle North London loop
8th February, 50.25km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3082327673) South West London pootle
29th February, 99.7km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3143153917) Bathgate/Cumbernauld loop - Wind, Snow, Rain, Sun
21st March, 55.5km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3203679174) Wendover, Tring and Chesham loop
11th April, 57.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3284446447) Wendover loops
19th April, 52.5km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3320942214) Wendover, Tring and Slapton
25th April, 73.4km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3320942214) Wendover, Slapton and Gaddesden
8th May, 50.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3418801956) Whiteleaf, Smalldean, Dunsmore hills - VE Day ride
15th May, 57.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3455702992) Wendover/Chenies loop - gravel and backroads.
20th May, 50.4km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3484015323) Wendover/Waddesdon on a Wednesday
24th May, 80.6km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3504694357) Wendover/Oakley via the Phoenix Trail
7th June, 52.0km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3578106353) Wendover/Wycombe loop
5th July, 51.9km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3716812045) Windy ways Wendover
18th July, 59.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3780546276) Wendover/Watlington Gravel loop
26th July, 52.5km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3815165815) Taynuilt to Musedale and back
28th July, 50.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3826504908) Taynuilt wanderings
30th July, 50.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3837732690) Taynuilt to Connel Bridge and Lora Falls
4th August, 50.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3864686803) NW6 to Enfield loop
23rd August, 55.7km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3954063440) Gravel and mud along the Icknield Way
29th August, 53.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/3983170055) Potters Bar and St.Albans loop
12th September, 50.7km (https://www.strava.com/activities/4048641847) Richmond, Southall, Wembley and Hampstead
7th October, 50.9km (https://www.strava.com/activities/4164009244) Lea Valley loop
11th October, 54.4km (https://www.strava.com/activities/4181305955) Ashridge and the Beacon loop
23rd October, 50.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/4232986549) Aberfoyle to Inversnaid and back
24th October, 80.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/4237732012) NCRs around the Forth
26th October, 52.6km https://www.strava.com/activities/4246121167) Bannockburn and Denny loop
8th November, 50.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/4308400551) Wendover, Aylesbury and Princes
29th November, 60.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/4408141940) Stevenage - Hertford loop
12th December, 50.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/4462594342) Wendover, Dunsmore, Bledlow & March - Mud galore
30th December, 52.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/4539263369) Wendover, Ashridge, Berkamstead loop