Sept 21st. 75km. Gowerton, Llanelli, Swiss Valley, Cyneidre, Pontyates, Pinged, Kidwelly, Pembrey, Burry Port, Llanelli, Gowerton. https://strava.app.link/zUa2TIiKQWb
The 2025 Half Century (50km or 50 mile) a Month Challenge
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steverob
Guru
- Location
- Buckinghamshire
January: 1 ride, 1 point
February: 4 rides, 4 points
March: 3 rides, 4 points
April: 8 rides, 14 points
May: 8 rides, 14 points
June: 5 rides, 13 points
July: 6 rides, 14 points
August: 8 rides, 12 points
6th September: 69.37 miles - Ride out to Oxford and Kidlington with a quick pit-stop for a chicken burger. Hit by an unexpected cross/head wind for most of the way home - https://www.strava.com/activities/15718795079 - 3 points
7th September: 33.06 miles - Getting harder to come up with new short routes in my preferred directions of travel given how many local roads seem to be closed right now - https://www.strava.com/activities/15731126601 - 1 point
13th September: 40.24 miles - Got rained on twice; first time I was able to take shelter in a farm shop cafe (did purchase something to be fair), the other was super close to home so just pushed on - https://www.strava.com/activities/15797310461 - 1 point
21st September: 32.10 miles - Testing my new bit of kit - a cycling camera. Went down the full length of the Misbourne Greenway; still not officially open but at least it's now passable - https://www.strava.com/activities/15889053798 - 1 point
Total so far: 82 points
February: 4 rides, 4 points
March: 3 rides, 4 points
April: 8 rides, 14 points
May: 8 rides, 14 points
June: 5 rides, 13 points
July: 6 rides, 14 points
August: 8 rides, 12 points
6th September: 69.37 miles - Ride out to Oxford and Kidlington with a quick pit-stop for a chicken burger. Hit by an unexpected cross/head wind for most of the way home - https://www.strava.com/activities/15718795079 - 3 points
7th September: 33.06 miles - Getting harder to come up with new short routes in my preferred directions of travel given how many local roads seem to be closed right now - https://www.strava.com/activities/15731126601 - 1 point
13th September: 40.24 miles - Got rained on twice; first time I was able to take shelter in a farm shop cafe (did purchase something to be fair), the other was super close to home so just pushed on - https://www.strava.com/activities/15797310461 - 1 point
21st September: 32.10 miles - Testing my new bit of kit - a cycling camera. Went down the full length of the Misbourne Greenway; still not officially open but at least it's now passable - https://www.strava.com/activities/15889053798 - 1 point
Total so far: 82 points
steverob
Guru
- Location
- Buckinghamshire
January: 1 ride, 1 point
February: 4 rides, 4 points
March: 3 rides, 4 points
April: 8 rides, 14 points
May: 8 rides, 14 points
June: 5 rides, 13 points
July: 6 rides, 14 points
August: 8 rides, 12 points
6th September: 69.37 miles - Ride out to Oxford and Kidlington with a quick pit-stop for a chicken burger. Hit by an unexpected cross/head wind for most of the way home - https://www.strava.com/activities/15718795079 - 3 points
7th September: 33.06 miles - Getting harder to come up with new short routes in my preferred directions of travel given how many local roads seem to be closed right now - https://www.strava.com/activities/15731126601 - 1 point
13th September: 40.24 miles - Got rained on twice; first time I was able to take shelter in a farm shop cafe (did purchase something to be fair), the other was super close to home so just pushed on - https://www.strava.com/activities/15797310461 - 1 point
21st September: 32.10 miles - Testing my new bit of kit - a cycling camera. Went down the full length of the Misbourne Greenway; still not officially open but at least it's now passable - https://www.strava.com/activities/15889053798 - 1 point
22nd September: 68.05 miles - Somehow managed to break my saddle and now it's pointing downwards and I can't work out how to raise the nose again. Nevertheless still managed to complete a mildly lumpy ride on it - https://www.strava.com/activities/15899254198 - 3 points
Total so far: 85 points
February: 4 rides, 4 points
March: 3 rides, 4 points
April: 8 rides, 14 points
May: 8 rides, 14 points
June: 5 rides, 13 points
July: 6 rides, 14 points
August: 8 rides, 12 points
6th September: 69.37 miles - Ride out to Oxford and Kidlington with a quick pit-stop for a chicken burger. Hit by an unexpected cross/head wind for most of the way home - https://www.strava.com/activities/15718795079 - 3 points
7th September: 33.06 miles - Getting harder to come up with new short routes in my preferred directions of travel given how many local roads seem to be closed right now - https://www.strava.com/activities/15731126601 - 1 point
13th September: 40.24 miles - Got rained on twice; first time I was able to take shelter in a farm shop cafe (did purchase something to be fair), the other was super close to home so just pushed on - https://www.strava.com/activities/15797310461 - 1 point
21st September: 32.10 miles - Testing my new bit of kit - a cycling camera. Went down the full length of the Misbourne Greenway; still not officially open but at least it's now passable - https://www.strava.com/activities/15889053798 - 1 point
22nd September: 68.05 miles - Somehow managed to break my saddle and now it's pointing downwards and I can't work out how to raise the nose again. Nevertheless still managed to complete a mildly lumpy ride on it - https://www.strava.com/activities/15899254198 - 3 points
Total so far: 85 points
Sept 1st 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton Loop
Sept 8th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Odstone Loop
Sept 16th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton Loop
Sept 19th 31.8 miles , point
Odstone Loop
Sept 21st 36.8 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Anstey ,Cossington ,Hoby ,Ragdale ,Barrow ,Rothley ,Anstey ,Ratby ,Markfield
Sept 23rd 34.2 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Desford ,Thurlaston ,Broughton Ashley ,Dutton Bassett ,Leire ,Frolesworth ,Thurlaston ,Desford ,Markfield
Points in this challenge 75
Points in all challenges 141
Upton Loop
Sept 8th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Odstone Loop
Sept 16th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton Loop
Sept 19th 31.8 miles , point
Odstone Loop
Sept 21st 36.8 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Anstey ,Cossington ,Hoby ,Ragdale ,Barrow ,Rothley ,Anstey ,Ratby ,Markfield
Sept 23rd 34.2 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Desford ,Thurlaston ,Broughton Ashley ,Dutton Bassett ,Leire ,Frolesworth ,Thurlaston ,Desford ,Markfield
Points in this challenge 75
Points in all challenges 141
Spartak
Powered by M&M's
- Location
- Bristolian
Spartak
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- Location
- Bristolian
25.09.25
59.98 kms
BTOTC : Weston-super-Mare
https://strava.app.link/H0IC1LkaXWb
1 pt.
2025 Total : 13
59.98 kms
BTOTC : Weston-super-Mare
https://strava.app.link/H0IC1LkaXWb
1 pt.
2025 Total : 13
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teeonethousand
Über Member
Sept 2 Bedale Fentons Thornton loop 39 miles 1 point
Sept 8 Carlton Husthwaite loop 31.2 1 point
Sept 25 Fimber Thixendale Millington loop 32.8 miles 1 point
YTD 52
Sept 8 Carlton Husthwaite loop 31.2 1 point
Sept 25 Fimber Thixendale Millington loop 32.8 miles 1 point
YTD 52
Domus
Guru
- Location
- Sunny Radcliffe
Jan - June inc 45 points
July 6 Barrow to Grange via Ulverston, Bigland and Flookborough 60.1 Kms 1 point
July 11/12 Friday night ride Cardiff - Swansea and back to Port Talbot 112 Kms 3 points
July 16 Lindale, Witherslack, Levens, Sedgwick, Milnthorp, Levens and Grange 58.8 Kms 1 point
July 20 Grange - Arnside - Grange 59.2 Kms 1 point
July 27 Bury, Edenfield, Haslingden, Burnley, Weir, Bacup, Rawtenstall and home 64.4 Kms 1 point
Aug 2 Harwood, Belmont, Rivington, Chorley, Horwich, Bolton and home 56.8 Kms 1 point
Aug 9 Bury, Edenfield, Haslingden, Burnley, Weir, Bacup, Rawtenstall and home 65.5 Kms 1 point
Aug 12 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 53.5 Kms 1 point
Aug 22-23 Cambridge to Kings Lynn Night ride, door to door 154.2 Kms 3 points
Sept 6 Meathop, Levens, Storth, Milnthorpe and back to Grange 52.5 Kms 1 point
Sept 9 Walney to Grange on Bay Cycling Way, 67.7 Kms 1 point
Sept 10 Grange to Glasson on Bay Cycling Way, 81.37 Kms 2 points
Sept 25 Farnwoth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 50.8 Kms 1 point
Running total 63 points
July 6 Barrow to Grange via Ulverston, Bigland and Flookborough 60.1 Kms 1 point
July 11/12 Friday night ride Cardiff - Swansea and back to Port Talbot 112 Kms 3 points
July 16 Lindale, Witherslack, Levens, Sedgwick, Milnthorp, Levens and Grange 58.8 Kms 1 point
July 20 Grange - Arnside - Grange 59.2 Kms 1 point
July 27 Bury, Edenfield, Haslingden, Burnley, Weir, Bacup, Rawtenstall and home 64.4 Kms 1 point
Aug 2 Harwood, Belmont, Rivington, Chorley, Horwich, Bolton and home 56.8 Kms 1 point
Aug 9 Bury, Edenfield, Haslingden, Burnley, Weir, Bacup, Rawtenstall and home 65.5 Kms 1 point
Aug 12 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 53.5 Kms 1 point
Aug 22-23 Cambridge to Kings Lynn Night ride, door to door 154.2 Kms 3 points
Sept 6 Meathop, Levens, Storth, Milnthorpe and back to Grange 52.5 Kms 1 point
Sept 9 Walney to Grange on Bay Cycling Way, 67.7 Kms 1 point
Sept 10 Grange to Glasson on Bay Cycling Way, 81.37 Kms 2 points
Sept 25 Farnwoth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 50.8 Kms 1 point
Running total 63 points
Sept 1st 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton Loop
Sept 8th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Odstone Loop
Sept 16th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton Loop
Sept 19th 31.8 miles , point
Odstone Loop
Sept 21st 36.8 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Anstey ,Cossington ,Hoby ,Ragdale ,Barrow ,Rothley ,Anstey ,Ratby ,Markfield
Sept 23rd 34.2 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Desford ,Thurlaston ,Broughton Ashley ,Dutton Bassett ,Leire ,Frolesworth ,Thurlaston ,Desford ,Markfield
Sept 26th 31.5 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Barlestone ,Nailstone ,Market Bosworth ,Shenton ,Cadeby ,Peckleton ,Desford ,Thornton Markfield
Points in this challenge 76
Points in all challenges 142
Upton Loop
Sept 8th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Odstone Loop
Sept 16th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton Loop
Sept 19th 31.8 miles , point
Odstone Loop
Sept 21st 36.8 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Anstey ,Cossington ,Hoby ,Ragdale ,Barrow ,Rothley ,Anstey ,Ratby ,Markfield
Sept 23rd 34.2 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Desford ,Thurlaston ,Broughton Ashley ,Dutton Bassett ,Leire ,Frolesworth ,Thurlaston ,Desford ,Markfield
Sept 26th 31.5 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Barlestone ,Nailstone ,Market Bosworth ,Shenton ,Cadeby ,Peckleton ,Desford ,Thornton Markfield
Points in this challenge 76
Points in all challenges 142
Spinney
Bimbleur extraordinaire
- Location
- Back up north
Jan 22nd - 31.7 miles, 1 point - Orton, Kings Meaburn, Cliburn, Shap, Orton
Feb 22nd - 32 miles, 1 point - Orton, Sunbiggin, Newbiggin-on-Lune, Kelleth, Orton, 2 x [Scout Green, Greenholme, Orton]
March 20th - 35 miles, 1 point - Orton, Shap, Bampton, Askham, Lowther, Cliburn, Kings Meaburn, Orton
April 23rd - 31.7 miles, 1 point - Orton, Kings Meaburn, Cliburn, Shap, Orton
30th - 37.6 miles, 1 point - Insh, Kingussie, Kincraig, Aviemore, Inverdruie, Glenmore, Inverdruie, Feshie Bridge, Insh
May 3rd - 31.7 miles, 1 point - Tomatin, Mor, Inverarnie, Farr, Glen Kyllachy, Strathdearn, Tomatin
June 18th - 51 miles, 2 points - Levens, Heversham, Farleton, Burton in Kendal, Borwick, Nether Kellet, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, Warton, Silverdale, Arnside, Levens, Meathop, Levens
July 18th - 32 miles, 1 point - Orton, Kings Meaburn, Cliburn, Shap, Orton
August 12th - 43 miles, 1 point - Orton, Appleby, Long Marton, Temple Sowerby, Cliburn, Shap, Orton
Sept 25th - 32 miles, 1 point - Orton, Ravenstonedale, Sedburgh, Tebay, Orton
Total - 11 points
Feb 22nd - 32 miles, 1 point - Orton, Sunbiggin, Newbiggin-on-Lune, Kelleth, Orton, 2 x [Scout Green, Greenholme, Orton]
March 20th - 35 miles, 1 point - Orton, Shap, Bampton, Askham, Lowther, Cliburn, Kings Meaburn, Orton
April 23rd - 31.7 miles, 1 point - Orton, Kings Meaburn, Cliburn, Shap, Orton
30th - 37.6 miles, 1 point - Insh, Kingussie, Kincraig, Aviemore, Inverdruie, Glenmore, Inverdruie, Feshie Bridge, Insh
May 3rd - 31.7 miles, 1 point - Tomatin, Mor, Inverarnie, Farr, Glen Kyllachy, Strathdearn, Tomatin
June 18th - 51 miles, 2 points - Levens, Heversham, Farleton, Burton in Kendal, Borwick, Nether Kellet, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, Warton, Silverdale, Arnside, Levens, Meathop, Levens
July 18th - 32 miles, 1 point - Orton, Kings Meaburn, Cliburn, Shap, Orton
August 12th - 43 miles, 1 point - Orton, Appleby, Long Marton, Temple Sowerby, Cliburn, Shap, Orton
Sept 25th - 32 miles, 1 point - Orton, Ravenstonedale, Sedburgh, Tebay, Orton
Total - 11 points
26 September Windermere and Coniston 84 kmwith 1239 m of climbing
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/your-ride-today.173254/post-7501848
58 points in this challenge
85 points overall
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/your-ride-today.173254/post-7501848
58 points in this challenge
85 points overall
teeonethousand
Über Member
Sept 2 Bedale Fentons Thornton loop 39 miles 1 point
Sept 8 Carlton Husthwaite loop 31.2 1 point
Sept 25 Fimber Thixendale Millington loop 32.8 miles 1 point
Sept 27 knayton Northallerton loop 31.7 miles 1 point
YTD 53
Sept 8 Carlton Husthwaite loop 31.2 1 point
Sept 25 Fimber Thixendale Millington loop 32.8 miles 1 point
Sept 27 knayton Northallerton loop 31.7 miles 1 point
YTD 53
Sept 1st 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton Loop
Sept 8th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Odstone Loop
Sept 16th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton Loop
Sept 19th 31.8 miles , point
Odstone Loop
Sept 21st 36.8 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Anstey ,Cossington ,Hoby ,Ragdale ,Barrow ,Rothley ,Anstey ,Ratby ,Markfield
Sept 23rd 34.2 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Desford ,Thurlaston ,Broughton Ashley ,Dutton Bassett ,Leire ,Frolesworth ,Thurlaston ,Desford ,Markfield
Sept 26th 31.5 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Barlestone ,Nailstone ,Market Bosworth ,Shenton ,Cadeby ,Peckleton ,Desford ,Thornton Markfield
Sept 27th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Odstone Loop
Points in this challenge 77
Points in all challenges 143
Upton Loop
Sept 8th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Odstone Loop
Sept 16th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton Loop
Sept 19th 31.8 miles , point
Odstone Loop
Sept 21st 36.8 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Anstey ,Cossington ,Hoby ,Ragdale ,Barrow ,Rothley ,Anstey ,Ratby ,Markfield
Sept 23rd 34.2 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Desford ,Thurlaston ,Broughton Ashley ,Dutton Bassett ,Leire ,Frolesworth ,Thurlaston ,Desford ,Markfield
Sept 26th 31.5 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Barlestone ,Nailstone ,Market Bosworth ,Shenton ,Cadeby ,Peckleton ,Desford ,Thornton Markfield
Sept 27th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Odstone Loop
Points in this challenge 77
Points in all challenges 143
steverob
Guru
- Location
- Buckinghamshire
January: 1 ride, 1 point
February: 4 rides, 4 points
March: 3 rides, 4 points
April: 8 rides, 14 points
May: 8 rides, 14 points
June: 5 rides, 13 points
July: 6 rides, 14 points
August: 8 rides, 12 points
6th September: 69.37 miles - Ride out to Oxford and Kidlington with a quick pit-stop for a chicken burger. Hit by an unexpected cross/head wind for most of the way home - https://www.strava.com/activities/15718795079 - 3 points
7th September: 33.06 miles - Getting harder to come up with new short routes in my preferred directions of travel given how many local roads seem to be closed right now - https://www.strava.com/activities/15731126601 - 1 point
13th September: 40.24 miles - Got rained on twice; first time I was able to take shelter in a farm shop cafe (did purchase something to be fair), the other was super close to home so just pushed on - https://www.strava.com/activities/15797310461 - 1 point
21st September: 32.10 miles - Testing my new bit of kit - a cycling camera. Went down the full length of the Misbourne Greenway; still not officially open but at least it's now passable - https://www.strava.com/activities/15889053798 - 1 point
22nd September: 68.05 miles - Somehow managed to break my saddle and now it's pointing downwards and I can't work out how to raise the nose again. Nevertheless still managed to complete a mildly lumpy ride on it - https://www.strava.com/activities/15899254198 - 3 points
27th September: 32.47 miles - Rode entirety of Phoenix Trail from east to west for the first time but suffered major GPS malfunctions; have had to play around with the Strava file a bit, but the distance is still true - https://www.strava.com/activities/15954435515 - 1 point
Total so far: 86 points
February: 4 rides, 4 points
March: 3 rides, 4 points
April: 8 rides, 14 points
May: 8 rides, 14 points
June: 5 rides, 13 points
July: 6 rides, 14 points
August: 8 rides, 12 points
6th September: 69.37 miles - Ride out to Oxford and Kidlington with a quick pit-stop for a chicken burger. Hit by an unexpected cross/head wind for most of the way home - https://www.strava.com/activities/15718795079 - 3 points
7th September: 33.06 miles - Getting harder to come up with new short routes in my preferred directions of travel given how many local roads seem to be closed right now - https://www.strava.com/activities/15731126601 - 1 point
13th September: 40.24 miles - Got rained on twice; first time I was able to take shelter in a farm shop cafe (did purchase something to be fair), the other was super close to home so just pushed on - https://www.strava.com/activities/15797310461 - 1 point
21st September: 32.10 miles - Testing my new bit of kit - a cycling camera. Went down the full length of the Misbourne Greenway; still not officially open but at least it's now passable - https://www.strava.com/activities/15889053798 - 1 point
22nd September: 68.05 miles - Somehow managed to break my saddle and now it's pointing downwards and I can't work out how to raise the nose again. Nevertheless still managed to complete a mildly lumpy ride on it - https://www.strava.com/activities/15899254198 - 3 points
27th September: 32.47 miles - Rode entirety of Phoenix Trail from east to west for the first time but suffered major GPS malfunctions; have had to play around with the Strava file a bit, but the distance is still true - https://www.strava.com/activities/15954435515 - 1 point
Total so far: 86 points
Jan - Jun 33 points
Jul - Aug 8 points
Sep 6 - 39.61 miles, 1,261ft - 1 point Bilton, Long Lawford, Church Lawford, Bretford, Brandon, Binley Woods, Coventry (Binley, Stoke, Gosford Green, Lower Stoke, Cheylesmore, Earlsdon, Hearsall Common,Chapel Fields, Allesley), Hawkes End, Brownshill Green, Coventry (Coundon, Radford, Edgwick, Paradise, Courthouse Green, Bell Green, Wood End), Shilton, Brinklow, Bretford, Church Lawford, Long Lawford, home.
Sep 21 - 31.23 miles, 842ft - 1 point Bilton, Long Lawford, Rugby, Newbold on Avon, Harborough Parva / Magna, Cross in Hand, Cloudesley Bush, Wolvey, Shilton, Brinklow, Bretford, Lawford Heath, Cawston, home.
Sep 27 - 102.2 miles, 4,124ft - 4 points Bilton, Barby, Welton, Whilton Locks, Nobottle, Upton, Pineham Village, Rothersthorpe, Blisworth, Towcester, Heathencote, Shutlanger, Stoke Bruene, Ashton, Hartwell, Long Street, Hanslope, Castlethorpe, Haversham, Little Linford, Newport Pagnell, Lathbury, Gayhurst, Stoke Goldington, Horton, Denton, Whiston, Earls Barton, Mears Ashby, Sywell, Holcot, Pitsford Causeway, Brixworth, Spratton, Holdenby, East Haddon, West Haddon, Crick, Hillmorton, Dunchurch, Cawston, home.
Points in this challenge 47
Points in all challenges 75
Jul - Aug 8 points
Sep 6 - 39.61 miles, 1,261ft - 1 point Bilton, Long Lawford, Church Lawford, Bretford, Brandon, Binley Woods, Coventry (Binley, Stoke, Gosford Green, Lower Stoke, Cheylesmore, Earlsdon, Hearsall Common,Chapel Fields, Allesley), Hawkes End, Brownshill Green, Coventry (Coundon, Radford, Edgwick, Paradise, Courthouse Green, Bell Green, Wood End), Shilton, Brinklow, Bretford, Church Lawford, Long Lawford, home.
Sep 21 - 31.23 miles, 842ft - 1 point Bilton, Long Lawford, Rugby, Newbold on Avon, Harborough Parva / Magna, Cross in Hand, Cloudesley Bush, Wolvey, Shilton, Brinklow, Bretford, Lawford Heath, Cawston, home.
Sep 27 - 102.2 miles, 4,124ft - 4 points Bilton, Barby, Welton, Whilton Locks, Nobottle, Upton, Pineham Village, Rothersthorpe, Blisworth, Towcester, Heathencote, Shutlanger, Stoke Bruene, Ashton, Hartwell, Long Street, Hanslope, Castlethorpe, Haversham, Little Linford, Newport Pagnell, Lathbury, Gayhurst, Stoke Goldington, Horton, Denton, Whiston, Earls Barton, Mears Ashby, Sywell, Holcot, Pitsford Causeway, Brixworth, Spratton, Holdenby, East Haddon, West Haddon, Crick, Hillmorton, Dunchurch, Cawston, home.
Points in this challenge 47
Points in all challenges 75
