Bazzer
Setting the controls for the heart of the sun.
- Location
- On the edge of reality
December 7th Culcheth, Warburton, High Legh, Mere, Tabley interchange M6 and return. A rather wet 52kms and across the line for another year.
The 2025 Half Century (50km or 50 mile) a Month Challenge
- Thread starter 13 rider
- Start date
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Domus
Guru
- Location
- Sunny Radcliffe
January - September inc 64 points
Oct 7 Harwood, Egerton, Belmont, Rivington, Horwich Bolton and home 51.6 Kms 1 point
Oct 10-11 Friday Night ride York to Hull, Door to Door 148 Kms 3 points
Oct 16 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 60.1 Kms 1 point
Nov 2 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 55.2 Kms 1 point
Nov 8 Lindale, Witherslack, Levens, Heversham, Storth, Milnthorpe and back to Grange 52.2 Kms 1 point
Nov 17 Harwood, Holcombe Hill, Haslingden, Waterfoot, Rawtenstall, Bury and home 52.3 Kms 1 point
Nov 27 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 60.2 Kms 1 point
Dec 11 Harwood, Dimple, Belmont, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton and home 50.9 Kms 1 point
Running total 74 Points
Oct 7 Harwood, Egerton, Belmont, Rivington, Horwich Bolton and home 51.6 Kms 1 point
Oct 10-11 Friday Night ride York to Hull, Door to Door 148 Kms 3 points
Oct 16 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 60.1 Kms 1 point
Nov 2 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 55.2 Kms 1 point
Nov 8 Lindale, Witherslack, Levens, Heversham, Storth, Milnthorpe and back to Grange 52.2 Kms 1 point
Nov 17 Harwood, Holcombe Hill, Haslingden, Waterfoot, Rawtenstall, Bury and home 52.3 Kms 1 point
Nov 27 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 60.2 Kms 1 point
Dec 11 Harwood, Dimple, Belmont, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton and home 50.9 Kms 1 point
Running total 74 Points
Dec 11th. 53km. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Pontardulais, Hendy, Llangennech, Llanelli, Pwll, Bynea, Gowerton. https://strava.app.link/ZVIQBO0Y0Yb
48 points
48 points
sevenfourate
Devotee of OCD
- Location
- Lowestoft, Suffolk
Thursday 11th December:
Lowestoft, Gunton, Corton, Hopton, Lound, Oulton Broad, Carlton, Barnby, Beccles, Ellough, Mutford, Gisleham, Kirkley, Lowestoft, Gunton.
36.03m / 57.98km @ 15.1mph / 829ft gain.
Points (For Dec) 1
Total Points in this (All) Challenges: 18
Lowestoft, Gunton, Corton, Hopton, Lound, Oulton Broad, Carlton, Barnby, Beccles, Ellough, Mutford, Gisleham, Kirkley, Lowestoft, Gunton.
36.03m / 57.98km @ 15.1mph / 829ft gain.
Points (For Dec) 1
Total Points in this (All) Challenges: 18
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
September: 6 rides, 10 points
October: 4 rides, 8 points
November: 3 rides, 5 points
13th December: 50.02 miles - A century of points to wrap up the challenge for a 10th year! Chilly but thankfully not too cold a ride through the Claydons - https://www.strava.com/activities/16731389809 - 2 points
Total so far: 101 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
September: 6 rides, 10 points
October: 4 rides, 8 points
November: 3 rides, 5 points
13th December: 50.02 miles - A century of points to wrap up the challenge for a 10th year! Chilly but thankfully not too cold a ride through the Claydons - https://www.strava.com/activities/16731389809 - 2 points
Total so far: 101 points
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Dec 3rd 31.8 miles , 1 point
Odstone Loop
Dec 13th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton loop
Dec 14th 36.8 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Anstey ,Barrow ,Ragdale ,Ratcliffe ,Cossington ,Rothley ,Anstey ,Markfield
Points in this challenge 97
Points in all challenges 179
Odstone Loop
Dec 13th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton loop
Dec 14th 36.8 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Anstey ,Barrow ,Ragdale ,Ratcliffe ,Cossington ,Rothley ,Anstey ,Markfield
Points in this challenge 97
Points in all challenges 179
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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
Oct 16th - 32 miles, 1 point - Orton, Kings Meaburn, Cliburn, Shap, Orton
Nov 24th - 32 miles, 1 point - Orton, Kings Meaburn, Cliburn, Shap, Orton
Dec 16th - 31.6 miles, 1 point - Orton, Maulds Meaburn Moor, Gt Asby, Whygill Head, Sunbiggin Tarn, Orton, M6 J39, Orton (convoluted route trying to avoid fog patches!)
Total 14 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
Oct 16th - 32 miles, 1 point - Orton, Kings Meaburn, Cliburn, Shap, Orton
Nov 24th - 32 miles, 1 point - Orton, Kings Meaburn, Cliburn, Shap, Orton
Dec 16th - 31.6 miles, 1 point - Orton, Maulds Meaburn Moor, Gt Asby, Whygill Head, Sunbiggin Tarn, Orton, M6 J39, Orton (convoluted route trying to avoid fog patches!)
Total 14 points
Dec 3rd 31.8 miles , 1 point
Odstone Loop
Dec 13th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton loop
Dec 14th 36.8 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Anstey ,Barrow ,Ragdale ,Ratcliffe ,Cossington ,Rothley ,Anstey ,Markfield
Dec 16th 32.6 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Botcheston ,Nailstone ,Congerstone ,Sutton Cheney ,Market Bosworth ,Newbold Heath ,Botcheston ,Markfield
Points in this challenge 100
Points in all challenges 184
Odstone Loop
Dec 13th 31.8 miles , 1 point
Upton loop
Dec 14th 36.8 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Anstey ,Barrow ,Ragdale ,Ratcliffe ,Cossington ,Rothley ,Anstey ,Markfield
Dec 16th 32.6 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Botcheston ,Nailstone ,Congerstone ,Sutton Cheney ,Market Bosworth ,Newbold Heath ,Botcheston ,Markfield
Points in this challenge 100
Points in all challenges 184
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Spartak
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- Location
- Bristolian
Domus
Guru
- Location
- Sunny Radcliffe
January - September inc 64 points
Oct 7 Harwood, Egerton, Belmont, Rivington, Horwich Bolton and home 51.6 Kms 1 point
Oct 10-11 Friday Night ride York to Hull, Door to Door 148 Kms 3 points
Oct 16 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 60.1 Kms 1 point
Nov 2 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 55.2 Kms 1 point
Nov 8 Lindale, Witherslack, Levens, Heversham, Storth, Milnthorpe and back to Grange 52.2 Kms 1 point
Nov 17 Harwood, Holcombe Hill, Haslingden, Waterfoot, Rawtenstall, Bury and home 52.3 Kms 1 point
Nov 27 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 60.2 Kms 1 point
Dec 11 Harwood, Dimple, Belmont, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton and home 50.9 Kms 1 point
Dec 19 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 57.6 Kms 1 point
Running total 75 Points
Oct 7 Harwood, Egerton, Belmont, Rivington, Horwich Bolton and home 51.6 Kms 1 point
Oct 10-11 Friday Night ride York to Hull, Door to Door 148 Kms 3 points
Oct 16 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 60.1 Kms 1 point
Nov 2 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 55.2 Kms 1 point
Nov 8 Lindale, Witherslack, Levens, Heversham, Storth, Milnthorpe and back to Grange 52.2 Kms 1 point
Nov 17 Harwood, Holcombe Hill, Haslingden, Waterfoot, Rawtenstall, Bury and home 52.3 Kms 1 point
Nov 27 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 60.2 Kms 1 point
Dec 11 Harwood, Dimple, Belmont, Rivington, Horwich, Bolton and home 50.9 Kms 1 point
Dec 19 Farnworth, Atherton, Leigh, Hindley, Aspull, Westhoughton, Bolton and home 57.6 Kms 1 point
Running total 75 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
September: 6 rides, 10 points
October: 4 rides, 8 points
November: 3 rides, 5 points
13th December: 50.02 miles - A century of points to wrap up the challenge for a 10th year! Chilly but thankfully not too cold a ride through the Claydons - https://www.strava.com/activities/16731389809 - 2 points
20th December: 31.88 miles - Went out to ride two small hills that had recently been resurfaced and it was a much more pleasant experience than usual, especially on the descent! - https://www.strava.com/activities/16793768121 - 1 point
Total so far: 102 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
September: 6 rides, 10 points
October: 4 rides, 8 points
November: 3 rides, 5 points
13th December: 50.02 miles - A century of points to wrap up the challenge for a 10th year! Chilly but thankfully not too cold a ride through the Claydons - https://www.strava.com/activities/16731389809 - 2 points
20th December: 31.88 miles - Went out to ride two small hills that had recently been resurfaced and it was a much more pleasant experience than usual, especially on the descent! - https://www.strava.com/activities/16793768121 - 1 point
Total so far: 102 points
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Oops, I had forgotten to include my November '50', so I will do November now and wait until the end of the year to post December's tally, in case I do any more this month.
Jan - 1 qualifying ride, 69 km.
Feb - 1 qualifying ride, 50 km.
Mar - 1 qualifying ride, 50 km.
Apr - 7 qualifying rides, totalling 474.7 km.
May - 5 qualifying rides, totalling 271.9 km.
June - 6 qualifying rides, totalling 359.2 km.
July - 3 qualifying rides, totalling 202.1 km.
August - 3 qualifying rides, totalling 216.0 km.
September - 4 qualifying rides, totalling 208.6 km.
October - 7 qualifying rides, totalling 368.2 km.
November - 1 qualifying ride, 64.7 km.
Year to date - 39 qualifying rides, totalling 2,334.4 km.
Qualifier in November:
2nd November - 64.7 km. Anticlockwise 'Trawden loop' from Tod. (Tod, Hebden Bridge, Oxenhope, Haworth, Oakworth, Laneshaw Bridge, Trawden, Worsthorne, Southward Bottom, Tod.)
Jan - 1 qualifying ride, 69 km.
Feb - 1 qualifying ride, 50 km.
Mar - 1 qualifying ride, 50 km.
Apr - 7 qualifying rides, totalling 474.7 km.
May - 5 qualifying rides, totalling 271.9 km.
June - 6 qualifying rides, totalling 359.2 km.
July - 3 qualifying rides, totalling 202.1 km.
August - 3 qualifying rides, totalling 216.0 km.
September - 4 qualifying rides, totalling 208.6 km.
October - 7 qualifying rides, totalling 368.2 km.
November - 1 qualifying ride, 64.7 km.
Year to date - 39 qualifying rides, totalling 2,334.4 km.
Qualifier in November:
2nd November - 64.7 km. Anticlockwise 'Trawden loop' from Tod. (Tod, Hebden Bridge, Oxenhope, Haworth, Oakworth, Laneshaw Bridge, Trawden, Worsthorne, Southward Bottom, Tod.)
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23 December Kirby Lonsdale and Arnside. 82 km with 924 m of climbing
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/your-ride-today.173254/post-7551550
68 points in this challenge
104 points overall
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/your-ride-today.173254/post-7551550
68 points in this challenge
104 points overall
