The 2026 Half Century (50km or 50 mile) a month challenge chatzone

[13 rider]

Nothing special as it started out under grey skies and quite chilly, only clearing up a bit as I neared my destination, However I had that exceptionally rare event of a tail wind for almost the whole of the way from Stowmarket up to Norwich
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Just because you post it another thread dosnt mean I don't notice you did 45 and a bit miles without rounding it up to 50 ☹️

 

[Jenkins]

Just because you post it another thread dosnt mean I don't notice you did 45 and a bit miles without rounding it up to 50 ☹️

Didn't you see what I consider to be the more important thing (🍺) sitting on the table?

 

[13 rider]

Target ascent: 600m

Ride 3, Mar 18th: Holborn, East Dulwich, Sydenham Hill (3 different ascents), Shirley, New Addington, Tatsfield, Woldingham station. 46kms, 636m ascent

As a newbie to the challenge just to let you know my eyes are everywhere and I spot all rides failing just short of the magical 50km . Please for the sake of my OCD please round up to the appropriate distance 😁

 

[Pgd]

As a newbie to the challenge just to let you know my eyes are everywhere and I spot all rides failing just short of the magical 50km . Please for the sake of my OCD please round up to the appropriate distance 😁

I'm as annoyed as you, believe me
I did consider a quick run up the road and back but I had a train to catch

 

[Spartak]

One of my favourite routes today a simple out & back from home to Midford via Bitton, Bath & The Two Tunnels.
Approx. 99% on cycle paths, there's just a small road section in Bath.

It's perfectly measured for this challenge too, being exactly 50 kms !

The ride can be split into four parts :

- busy Bristol to Bitton
- leisurely Bitton to Bath
- chaotic Bath Linear Park, with so many dog walkers on elongated leads or no leads
- delightful Two Tunnels section.

 

[C R]

First ride of spring, I was expecting sun, but it was foggy and cold. Nice ride anyway, and Shellford is passable again.

All that was under water just a couple of weeks ago!

 

[13 rider]

March round up and last weekend warning . We have 23 riders fully posted up for March leaving just 2 to declare so a nudge for @bruce1530 and @steveindenmark

 

[VinSumRox]

I have quite a few to add, I was going to wait until the end of the month or is it easier for you for us to keep adding during the month?
Anyway added March so far.

 

[13 rider]

JANUARY Tally 5 points

4th Jan
54.5km , 685m, Melrose, Bowden, Selkirk loop
1 point
12th Jan 64.2km 789m Selkirk, Ettrick, Innerleithen loop.
1 Point
20th Jan 67.8 km 1096m loop Clovenfords to Earlston loop
1 point
26th Jan 53.2 miles, 3020 feet. Newtown St Boswells to Kelso, return via Ancrum
2 points

FEBRUARY total 4 points

Feb 2nd 75.8km 1139m. Selkirk, Hawick, Lilliesleaf and back.
1 point
Feb 17th 77km 709m Selkirk, Meggethead, Innerleithen loop 1 point
Feb 22nd 52km 478m Peebles and back 1 point.
Feb 23rd 71km 1315m Kelso, Earlston loop 1 point.
Feb 27th 57km 475m Peebles cafe run 1 point

MARCH

1st 50.8 km 493m up, Galashiels to Innerleithen and back - 1pt
3rd 109km (67.6 miles) and 946m Circuit to Talla , Tweedsmuir and back by Peebles - 3 pts
4th 53.4km and 678m St. Boswells and Selkirk circuit. 1 pt.
7th 64km and 855m Granites loop via Innerleithen and Heriot - 1pt
8th 54km and 451m Peebles and back - 1 pt
10th 101km (63 miles) and 1544m Melrose to the Carter Bar and back via Chesters - 3 pts
14th 50.3km and 496m Kaizlie Gdns and back - 1pt
18th 81.2km (50.5 miles) and 1128m Melrose Kelso loop - 2pts
21st 75km and 1046m Melrose and Hassendean loop - 1pt
22nd 57.2 km and 486m - cafe run to Kaizlie and back - 1pt
26th 71.5km and 910m Gravel ride loop round Melrose and St Boswells - 1pt.

March total 16pts

RUNNING TOTAL 25 points

I see you have adjusted Marchs total but your 1 short for Feb

 

[VinSumRox]

I see you have adjusted Marchs total but your 1 short for Feb

Good spot! Corrected now!