A quick 50 m before work - nice day for it
https://www.strava.com/activities/511604975
2 points - 64 total
https://www.strava.com/activities/511604975
2 points - 64 total
The 2016 Half Century (50 km or 50 mile) A Month Challenge
- Thread starter ColinJ
- Start date
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- Location
- Manchester
1st January 2016
50.7 miles. Winton, Patricroft, Barton, Stretford, Chorlton, Wythenshaw, Hale, Ashley, Mobberley, Knutsford, Tatton. Similar return route, plus loops between Walkden and Ellenbrook to make up the distance.
2 points
10th January 2016
44.6 miles. To Chorlton via Winton, Barton, Trafford Park, Stretford. Then to Wilmslow via Wythenshawe and round the airport. Similar return route.
1 point.
24th January 2016
40.1 miles. Swinton to join the Salford Cycling Club, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Lymm, Dunham, Partington, Flixton, Dumplington, Barton, Patricroft, Winton, Worsley Village, home.
1 point.
31st January 2016
34.3 miles. Through Worsley village and Winton, then onto the Port Salford Greenway to get to The Cadishead Way which runs parallel with The Ship Canal , all the way to Warburton Bridge, over that and round some Cheshire lanes near Dunham Massey. Then back over the bridge but then back through Glazebrook and Culcheth, getting onto The East Lancs path at Lowton for a straight run home.
1 point.
3rd February 2016
31.9 miles. Mostly on the East Lancs Rd cycle path between Walkden and Haydock, with a loop through Glazebury and Culcheth, and extra roads added around Lowton, Goldborne and Newton-le -Willows.
1 point.
14th February 2016
50.7 miles. Winton, Patricroft, Barton, Stretford and to Chorlton Water park to join The Chorlton Wanderers ride to Dunham. Out through Wythenshaw, Baguley, Ringway, Ashley, Mobberley, Knutsford, Tatton. Lunch in Dunham. Back on The Bridgewater Canal path, getting on at Altringham and staying on all the way home.
2 points.
6th March 2016
38.1 miles. Swinton to join the Salford Cycling Club, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Lymm, Dunham, Partington, Flixton, Dumplington, Barton, Patricroft, Winton, Worsley Village, home.
1 point.
Total of 9 points.
50.7 miles. Winton, Patricroft, Barton, Stretford, Chorlton, Wythenshaw, Hale, Ashley, Mobberley, Knutsford, Tatton. Similar return route, plus loops between Walkden and Ellenbrook to make up the distance.
2 points
10th January 2016
44.6 miles. To Chorlton via Winton, Barton, Trafford Park, Stretford. Then to Wilmslow via Wythenshawe and round the airport. Similar return route.
1 point.
24th January 2016
40.1 miles. Swinton to join the Salford Cycling Club, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Lymm, Dunham, Partington, Flixton, Dumplington, Barton, Patricroft, Winton, Worsley Village, home.
1 point.
31st January 2016
34.3 miles. Through Worsley village and Winton, then onto the Port Salford Greenway to get to The Cadishead Way which runs parallel with The Ship Canal , all the way to Warburton Bridge, over that and round some Cheshire lanes near Dunham Massey. Then back over the bridge but then back through Glazebrook and Culcheth, getting onto The East Lancs path at Lowton for a straight run home.
1 point.
3rd February 2016
31.9 miles. Mostly on the East Lancs Rd cycle path between Walkden and Haydock, with a loop through Glazebury and Culcheth, and extra roads added around Lowton, Goldborne and Newton-le -Willows.
1 point.
14th February 2016
50.7 miles. Winton, Patricroft, Barton, Stretford and to Chorlton Water park to join The Chorlton Wanderers ride to Dunham. Out through Wythenshaw, Baguley, Ringway, Ashley, Mobberley, Knutsford, Tatton. Lunch in Dunham. Back on The Bridgewater Canal path, getting on at Altringham and staying on all the way home.
2 points.
6th March 2016
38.1 miles. Swinton to join the Salford Cycling Club, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Lymm, Dunham, Partington, Flixton, Dumplington, Barton, Patricroft, Winton, Worsley Village, home.
1 point.
Total of 9 points.
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HertzvanRental
Veteran
10th March.
2 laps of my "Seasalter Loop"- 42miles
1 point
2 laps of my "Seasalter Loop"- 42miles
1 point
9/3 40m A quick evening ride to Southend
https://www.strava.com/activities/512653818
10/3 50.3m Evening ride with Basildon Cycling Group
https://www.strava.com/activities/513563005
3 points - 67 total
https://www.strava.com/activities/512653818
10/3 50.3m Evening ride with Basildon Cycling Group
https://www.strava.com/activities/513563005
3 points - 67 total
Lilliburlero
Pro sandbagger
- Location
- South Derbyshire
March 11th - 100.6 km - 3 points
http://www.strava.com/activities/514065027
Running total - 9 points
http://www.strava.com/activities/514065027
Running total - 9 points
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
January 22nd: 51 km (32 miles). Todmorden, Littleborough, A58 (Blackstone Edge), Blue Ball Road, Hubberton Green, High Stones Road, Blackstone Edge, A58, Littleborough, Todmorden. 1 point.
February 3rd: 51 km (32 miles). Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Cragg Vale, Blackstone Edge, Blue Ball Road, Hubberton Green, High Stones Road, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden. 1 point.
March 11th: 50 km (31 miles). Todmorden, Littleborough, A58 (Blackstone Edge), Blue Ball Road, Hubberton Green, High Stones Road, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden plus another couple of miles up and down the A646 to get the full distance in. 1 point.
Total points so far in 2016: 3.
February 3rd: 51 km (32 miles). Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Cragg Vale, Blackstone Edge, Blue Ball Road, Hubberton Green, High Stones Road, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden. 1 point.
March 11th: 50 km (31 miles). Todmorden, Littleborough, A58 (Blackstone Edge), Blue Ball Road, Hubberton Green, High Stones Road, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden plus another couple of miles up and down the A646 to get the full distance in. 1 point.
Total points so far in 2016: 3.
10 Jan 2016 54.4 km https://www.strava.com/activities/467671269 1 point
20 Feb 2016 55.2 km https://www.strava.com/activities/497666009/ 1 point
12 Mar 2016 59.7 km https://www.strava.com/activities/514815649/ 1 point
Total 3 points
20 Feb 2016 55.2 km https://www.strava.com/activities/497666009/ 1 point
12 Mar 2016 59.7 km https://www.strava.com/activities/514815649/ 1 point
Total 3 points
NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
1st Jan 2016
50.41 miles - Wetherby, Spofforth, Knaresborough, Kirk Deighton, Wetherby, Boston Spa, Bramham, Aberford, Garforth and then home. 2 points
3rd Jan 2016
51.99 km - Bramham, Clifford, Boston Spa, Thorp Arch, Walton, Wetherby, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Barwick-in-Elmet, Scholes and home 1 point
9th Jan 2016
55.55 km - Scholes, Barwick, Aberford, Saxton, Towton, Tadcaster, Bramham, Clifford, Boston Spa, Walton, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and home 1 point
23rd Jan 2016
51.71 miles - Barwick, Saxton, Church Fenton, Cawood, Naburn, York, Tadcaster, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Thorner and on to home 2 points
30th Jan 2016
54.4 km - Barwick, Aberford, Church Fenton, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Bramham, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Barwick and on to home 1 Point
6th Feb 2016
58.33 km - Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Bramham, Thorner and on to home 1 point
13th Feb 2016
55.55 km Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Tadcaster, Bramham, Thorner and on to home 1 point
20th Feb 2016
52.96km Shadwell, Alwoodley, Bramhope, Otley, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Arthington, Alwoodley, Shadwell, Scholes and on to home 1 point
27th Feb 2016
51.8 miles - Aberford, Saxton, Church Fenton, Cawood, Escrick, Bishopthorpe, Askham Richard, Boston Spa, Bramham, Thorner and on to home 2 points
5th March 2016
51.87km - Thorner, Wetherby, Walton, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Garforth and on to home 1 point
12th March 2016
62.25 miles (100.1 km) Barwick-in-Elmet, Garforth, Aberford, Church Fenton, Ryther, Riccall, Copmanthorpe, Askham Richard, Wetherby, Boston Spa, Bramham, Aberford, Barwick, and on to home. 3 points
Running total: 16 points
Reports in the 'Your ride today' thread.
50.41 miles - Wetherby, Spofforth, Knaresborough, Kirk Deighton, Wetherby, Boston Spa, Bramham, Aberford, Garforth and then home. 2 points
3rd Jan 2016
51.99 km - Bramham, Clifford, Boston Spa, Thorp Arch, Walton, Wetherby, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Barwick-in-Elmet, Scholes and home 1 point
9th Jan 2016
55.55 km - Scholes, Barwick, Aberford, Saxton, Towton, Tadcaster, Bramham, Clifford, Boston Spa, Walton, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and home 1 point
23rd Jan 2016
51.71 miles - Barwick, Saxton, Church Fenton, Cawood, Naburn, York, Tadcaster, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Thorner and on to home 2 points
30th Jan 2016
54.4 km - Barwick, Aberford, Church Fenton, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Bramham, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Barwick and on to home 1 Point
6th Feb 2016
58.33 km - Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Bramham, Thorner and on to home 1 point
13th Feb 2016
55.55 km Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Tadcaster, Bramham, Thorner and on to home 1 point
20th Feb 2016
52.96km Shadwell, Alwoodley, Bramhope, Otley, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Arthington, Alwoodley, Shadwell, Scholes and on to home 1 point
27th Feb 2016
51.8 miles - Aberford, Saxton, Church Fenton, Cawood, Escrick, Bishopthorpe, Askham Richard, Boston Spa, Bramham, Thorner and on to home 2 points
5th March 2016
51.87km - Thorner, Wetherby, Walton, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Garforth and on to home 1 point
12th March 2016
62.25 miles (100.1 km) Barwick-in-Elmet, Garforth, Aberford, Church Fenton, Ryther, Riccall, Copmanthorpe, Askham Richard, Wetherby, Boston Spa, Bramham, Aberford, Barwick, and on to home. 3 points
Running total: 16 points
Reports in the 'Your ride today' thread.
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Jan 3rd - 36.4 miles, slow loop in the rain. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/461972484
Jan 10th - 42.5 miles, still paying for Christmas. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/467120027
Jan 23rd - 33.4 miles, Short of time, so had to hurry. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/476317008
Jan 30th - 33.1 miles, short of time again and windy. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/481615876
Feb 7th - 34.6 miles, still windy, still short of time
. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/487818768
Feb 13th - 41.0 miles, planned easy ride back from MiL turned into headwind from hell and off-roading. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/492579686
Feb 28th - 55.4 miles, Lovely cool dry weather and a nice ride. 2 points. https://www.strava.com/activities/504248927
March 5th - 39.2 miles, first ride in the snow this year. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/508999969
March 12th - 38.5 miles, snow last week, gorgeous sun this week. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/514634494
Jan 10th - 42.5 miles, still paying for Christmas. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/467120027
Jan 23rd - 33.4 miles, Short of time, so had to hurry. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/476317008
Jan 30th - 33.1 miles, short of time again and windy. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/481615876
Feb 7th - 34.6 miles, still windy, still short of time
. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/487818768Feb 13th - 41.0 miles, planned easy ride back from MiL turned into headwind from hell and off-roading. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/492579686
Feb 28th - 55.4 miles, Lovely cool dry weather and a nice ride. 2 points. https://www.strava.com/activities/504248927
March 5th - 39.2 miles, first ride in the snow this year. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/508999969
March 12th - 38.5 miles, snow last week, gorgeous sun this week. 1 point. https://www.strava.com/activities/514634494
Lilliburlero
Pro sandbagger
- Location
- South Derbyshire
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13/3 Burgess Hill Springtime classic 71.8m Great day some whopper hills
https://www.strava.com/activities/516059974
3 points - 70 points total
https://www.strava.com/activities/516059974
3 points - 70 points total
This week:
7/3 https://www.strava.com/activities/510875338 - Altrincham/Appleton/Arley circuit, 63.1km. 1 pt.
10/3 https://www.strava.com/activities/513450554 - 3 Halls circuit, Tatton/Arley/Dunham Massey. 53.1km. 1 pt
13/3 https://www.strava.com/activities/515733378 - Altrincham/Northenden/Heald Green/Wilmslow/Alderley Edge/Mobberley/Ashley/Altrincham. 51.2km. 1 pt.
Running total 16 points.
7/3 https://www.strava.com/activities/510875338 - Altrincham/Appleton/Arley circuit, 63.1km. 1 pt.
10/3 https://www.strava.com/activities/513450554 - 3 Halls circuit, Tatton/Arley/Dunham Massey. 53.1km. 1 pt
13/3 https://www.strava.com/activities/515733378 - Altrincham/Northenden/Heald Green/Wilmslow/Alderley Edge/Mobberley/Ashley/Altrincham. 51.2km. 1 pt.
Running total 16 points.
January.
16th Jan. North Gower coast and millennium path.
32 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey and return. 1 point
23rd Jan. Circuit of Gower
32 miles, Llanmorlais, Burry Green, Scurlage, Rhossilli, Knelston, Fairwood Common, Three Crosses, Llanmorlais. 1point
30th Jan. Valley and Bay.
32 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Clyne Valley, Swansea Marina, Fabian Way, Crymlyn and return. 1 point
February.
5th Feb. Commons and Bays.
34 miles. Llanmorlais,Burry Green, Reynoldston, Cefn Bryn, Cilibion Common, Fairwood Common, Caswell Bay, Mumbles, Clyne Valley,
Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 point.
13th Feb. Amman Valley.
32 miles. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Gorseinon, Pontardulais, Garnswllt, Ammanford and return. 1 point
27th Feb. Commons and Bays.
34 miles. Llanmorlais,Burry Green, Reynoldston, Cefn Bryn, Cilibion Common, Fairwood Common, Caswell Bay, Mumbles, Clyne Valley, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 point.
March
5th Mar. North Gower coast and millennium path.
34 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey Country Park and return. 1 point
12th Mar. Swiss Valley.
38 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Llanelli, Swiss Valley, Tumble, Llanon, Hendy, Pontardulais, Gowerton. 1 point.
16th Jan. North Gower coast and millennium path.
32 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey and return. 1 point
23rd Jan. Circuit of Gower
32 miles, Llanmorlais, Burry Green, Scurlage, Rhossilli, Knelston, Fairwood Common, Three Crosses, Llanmorlais. 1point
30th Jan. Valley and Bay.
32 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Clyne Valley, Swansea Marina, Fabian Way, Crymlyn and return. 1 point
February.
5th Feb. Commons and Bays.
34 miles. Llanmorlais,Burry Green, Reynoldston, Cefn Bryn, Cilibion Common, Fairwood Common, Caswell Bay, Mumbles, Clyne Valley,
Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 point.
13th Feb. Amman Valley.
32 miles. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Gorseinon, Pontardulais, Garnswllt, Ammanford and return. 1 point
27th Feb. Commons and Bays.
34 miles. Llanmorlais,Burry Green, Reynoldston, Cefn Bryn, Cilibion Common, Fairwood Common, Caswell Bay, Mumbles, Clyne Valley, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 point.
March
5th Mar. North Gower coast and millennium path.
34 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey Country Park and return. 1 point
12th Mar. Swiss Valley.
38 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Llanelli, Swiss Valley, Tumble, Llanon, Hendy, Pontardulais, Gowerton. 1 point.
1st January 2016; 51miles; https://www.strava.com/activities/460720172
10th January; 37.7 miles;
https://www.strava.com/activities/467279798
23rd January; 63.20miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/476542780
7th February; 40 miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/488191523
14th February; 105 miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/493584933
21st February; 74 miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/497971539
28th February; 101 miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/503711845
13th March; 118 miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/516299236
Total: 21 points
10th January; 37.7 miles;
https://www.strava.com/activities/467279798
23rd January; 63.20miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/476542780
7th February; 40 miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/488191523
14th February; 105 miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/493584933
21st February; 74 miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/497971539
28th February; 101 miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/503711845
13th March; 118 miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/516299236
Total: 21 points
