The 2016 Half Century (50 km or 50 mile) A Month Challenge

[13 rider]

Running total 62 points
Oct 25th 105 miles 4 points
Anstey ,Kegworth ,Gotham around the Vale of Belvoir ,Asfordby ,Rothley ,Cropston
Oct 29th 51.05 miles 2 points
Anstey ,Quorn ,Sileby ,Normanton on Soar ,Long Whatton ,Shepshed ,Anstey
Oct 30th 50.8 miles 2 Points
Anstey ,Thurcaston ,Frolesworth ,Kirby Mallery ,Ratby ,Anstey
Nov 6th 36.2 miles 1 point
Anstey Swithland ,Quorn ,Sileby ,Cossington ,Anstey

 

[ColinJ]

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.

March 13th: 53 km (33 miles). Todmorden, A646, Walk Mill, Mereclough, Long Causeway, Blackshaw Head, Slack, Draper Ln/Lee Wood Rd, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Cragg Vale climb, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Todmorden. 1 point.

March 19th: 82 km (51 miles) forum ride. Todmorden, Littleborough, Hollingworth Lake, Milnrow, Newhey, Denshaw, Buckstones, Ringstone Edge, Booth Wood, Pike End, Baitings, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Steep Ln, High Stones Rd, Craggies cafe, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd, Cycleway, Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall Rd, Lee Wood, Slack, Blackshaw Head, Long Causeway, Shore Rd, Cornholme, Carr Rd, Sourhall, Todmorden. 2 points.

March 31st: 50 km (31 miles). Todmorden, Littleborough, Blackstone Edge, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Luddenden Foot, Solomon Hill, Midgley, Old Town, Pecket Well, Hebden Bridge, (lunch stop at a friend's house in HB to put new memory and software on her Linux laptop), A646, Todmorden. 1 point.

April 3rd: 109 km (68 miles). forum ride, Whalley, Cow Ark, Whitewell, Trough of Bowland, Conder Green, Inglewehite, Longridge, Ribchester, Billington, Whalley. 3 points.

April 10th: 127 km (79 miles), SITD audax ride with 3 CCers. Todmorden, Hebden Bridge Oxenhope, Stanbury, Laneshaw Bridge, Black Lane Ends, Earby, West Marton, Gargrave, Cracoe, Burnsall, Appletreewick, Cavendish Pavilion, Bolton Abbey, Halton East, Draughton, Cringles, Silsden, Steeton, Keighley, Haworth Brow, Oxenhope, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden. 3 points.

April 13th: 53 km (33 miles). Todmorden, Littleborough, Blackstone Edge, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Steep Lane, Cragg Road, Mytholmroyd, Calder Valley Cycleway, Hebden Bridge, (coffee stop at a friend's house in HB), VERY STEEP Moss Lane climb with short walk at the top up the footpath to Lee Wood Road, Slack, Colden, Blackshaw Head, Kebs Road, Eastwood Road, descent to Cross Stone Rd, Todmorden. 1 point.

April 19th: 50 km (31 miles). Todmorden, Shade, Lumbutts, Mankinholes, A646, Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall Road, Lee Wood, Slack, Widdop Rd, Thursden, Haggate, Worsthorne, Mereclough, Long Causeway, Shore Road, Cornholme, Portsmouth, Carr Road, Sourhall, Todmorden. 1 point.

April 20th: 53 km (33 miles). Todmorden, Woodhouse Rd, Lumbutts, Mankinholes, A646, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Cragg Vale, Blackstone Edge, A58, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Steep Lane, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd, Calder Valley Cycleway, Hebden Bridge, A646, Todmorden. 1 point

April 22nd: 50 km (31 miles). Todmorden, Hebden Bridge to meet friends at a cafe, Mytholmroyd, Cragg Vale, High Stones Rd, DOWN Steep Lane, Hubberton Green, Blue Ball Road, UP A58, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Caldermoor, Calderbrook, Walsden, Hollins Rd, Lumbutts, Woodhouse Rd, A646, Todmorden and round the block to complete the 50 km. 1 point

May 1st: 120 km (75 miles). Tour de Yorkshire sportive from Scarborough plus the rides down from the event car park to the start and back again afterwards. 3 points

May 5th: 50 km (31 miles). Todmorden, Hebden Bridge to meet a friend for a coffee, Mytholmroyd, Cragg Vale, High Stones Rd, DOWN Steep Lane, Hubberton Green, Blue Ball Road, UP A58, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Caldermoor, Calderbrook, Walsden, Hollins Rd, Todmorden up the hill to my sister's property and round the block to complete the 50 km. 1 point

May 7th: 119 km (74 miles). (My Rivington forum ride) Todmorden, A646, Holme Chapel, Mereclough, Burnley, Fence, Old Roman Road, Whalley, York, Parsonage Reservoir, Mellor, Samlesbury Bottoms, Hoghton, Brindle, Top o' th' Lane, Johnson's Hillock, White Coppice, Anglezarke Reservoir, Rivington Reservoir, Rivington (cafe stop at bottom of Sheep House Lane), Belmont, Turton Moor, Entwistle Station, Edgworth, Hawkshaw, Holcombe/Ramsbottom, Haslingden, Rawtenstall, Rossendale valley, Bacup, Sharneyford, Todmorden. 3 points.

May 15th, 50 km (31 miles). Todmorden, A646, Woodhouse Rd, Lumbutts, Shade, Hollins Rd, Walsden, A6033, Calderbrook, Caldermoor, Littleborough, Blackstone Edge, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Steep Ln, Cragg Rd, Mytholmroyd, A646, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, round the block to get my full 50 km/31 miles in. 1 point.

May 24th, 54 km (34 miles). Todmorden, A646, Woodhouse Rd, Lumbutts, Shade, Hollins Rd, Walsden, A6033, Calderbrook, Caldermoor, Littleborough, Blackstone Edge, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd, A646, Hebden Bridge (coffee & flapjack with friends), Heptonstall. Rd, Lee Wood, Slack, Blackshaw Head, Kebs Rd, Lancs/WYorks border, Kebs Rd, Eastwood Rd, Gt Rock, Cross Stone Rd, Tod, Meadow Bottom/Hole Bottom (!) Rd, Tod. 1 point.

May 27th, 50 km (31 miles). Todmorden, A646, Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall Rd climb, cafe stop with pal in village, Slack Top, Widdop Rd to Thursden summit and back to Slack, Colden, Blackshaw Head, Windfarm, BSH again, Great Rock, CSR, Tod. 1 point.

June 4th, 195 km (122 miles). My 2016 Cheshire '200' ride - details HERE. 4 points.

June 23rd, 50 km (31 miles). Todmorden, (A646), Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Cragg Vale, Blackstone Edge, A58, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Steep Lane, Cragg Vale, (A646), Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden. 1 point

June 25th, 182 km (113 miles). The 2016 Humber Bridge forum ride - details HERE. 4 points.

July 3rd, 125 km (78 miles). My 2016, Yorkshire Dales ride from Settle - details HERE. 3 points.

July 8th, 50 km (31 miles). Todmorden, A646, Woodhouse Rd, Lumbutts, Shade, Hollins Rd, Walsden, A6033, Calderbrook, Caldermoor, Littleborough, Blackstone Edge, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Steep Ln, High Stone Rd, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd, A646, Hebden Bridge, Tod. 1 point.

July 12th, 50 km (31 miles). Todmorden, A646, Mankinholes, Lumbutts, Shade, Hollins Rd, Walsden, A6033, Bacup Rd, Sharneyford, Bacup, Deerplay, Crown Point, Manchester Rd, A646, Walk Mill, Overtown, Greencliffe Lane, Long Causeway, Blackshaw Head, Great Rock, Cross Stone Rd, Tod. 1 point.

July 17th, 53 km (33 miles). Todmorden, A646, Walk Mill, Overtown, Greencliffe Lane, Long Causeway, Blackshaw Head, Colden, Slack, Lee Wood, Hebden Bridge (cafe stop with family), then back the same way to Coal Clough windfarm where I u-turned and returned to BSH, then Great Rock, Cross Stone Rd, Tod. 1 point.

August 6th, 103 km (64 miles). My Wray forum ride - details HERE. 3 points.

August 17th, 123 km (76 miles). My Gargrave forum ride - details HERE. 3 points.

August 23rd, 55 km (34 miles). Tod, Woodhouse Rd, Lumbutts, Mankinholes, A646, Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall (cafe stop), Slack, Widdop, Thursden, Haggate, Worsthorne, Mereclough, Southward Bottom, A646, Holme Chapel, Tod, Walsden, Hollins Rd, Shade, Lumbutts, Woodhouse Rd, A646, Tod. 1 point.

August 26th, 50 km (31 miles). Tod, Hebden Bridge, Pecket Well, Old Town, Midgley, Booth, Solomon Hill, Luddenden Foot, Jerry Fields Rd, Cat Lane, Steep Lane, High Stones Rd, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Walsden, Todmorden, local loop to get the 50 km in. 1 point.

August 29th, 55 km (34 miles). Tod, Woodhouse Rd, Lumbutts, Shade, Hollins Rd, Walsden, A6033, Calderbrook, Littleborough, Blackstone Edge Old Rd, A58, Blackstone Edge, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Steep Ln, Cat Ln, Jerry Fields Rd, Luddenden Foot, Solomon Hill, Booth, Jerusalem Ln, Midgley, Old Town, Pecket Well, Hebden Bridge, A646, Tod. 1 point.

September 3rd, 111 km (69 miles). Isle of Mull forum ride. To Oban on main road. Ferry to Craignure on Mull. Clockwise loop, Craignure, Glen More, descend to junction with B8035, west coast to Gruline, shortcut across the island to Salen. Cafe stop there. South back to Craignure. Another cafe, waiting for ferry. Ferry back to Oban. Ride back on quiet scenic roads. 3 points.

September 6th, 103 km (64 miles). Connel, scenic road to Kilmore, A-road south, forest singletrack road to Loch Awe, Glen Nant to Taynuilt, Glen Lonan back to scenic road from ride out, Connel. 3 points.

September 11th, 50 km (31 miles). Tod, HB, 'royd, Cragg Vale, High Stone Rd, Steep Ln, Hubberton Green, Blue Ball Rd, A58, Littleborough, Walsden, Hollins Rd, Lumbutts, Woodhouse Rd, Tod. 1 point.

September 15th, 80 km (50 miles). Tod, HB, 'royd, Cragg Vale, High Stones Rd, Steep Ln, Hubberton Green, Cotton Stones, Mill Bank, Ripponden, Ripponden Bank, Barkisland, Krumlin, Penny Hill, Pole Moor, Tour of Scammonden reservoir, crossed M62, Ringstone Edge, Booth Wood reservoir, Booth Wood, Baitings reservoir, A58, Blackstone Edge, 'royd, HB, Hept Rd, Lee Wood, Slack, Colden, Blackshaw Head, Kebs Rd, Shore Rd, Cornholme, Tod. 2 points.

September 24th, 135 km (84 miles). Nickyboy's Leeds-Scarborough wind-assisted forum ride. 3 points.

October 1st, 53 km (33 miles). Tod, A646, Woodhouse Rd, Lumbutts, Mankinholes, A646, Hebden Bridge, Calder Valley Cycleway, 'royd, Cragg Vale, Blackstone Edge, A58, Blue Ball Road, Hubberton Green, Steep Ln, High Stones Rd, Cragg Vale. 'royd, cycleway, HB, Tod. 1 point.

October 2nd, 67 km (42 miles). Tod, Cross Stone Rd, Hey Head Ln, Long Causeway, Blackshaw Head, Slack Top, Widdop, Thursden, Coldwell, Clarion House, Trawden, Laneshaw Bridge, Scar Top, Oldfield, Oakworth, Ponden reservoir, Stanbury, Haworth, Penistone Hill, Oxenhope, Cock Hill, Hebden Bridge, Tod. 1 point

October 9th, 127 km (79 miles). Cycled from Tod to 'royd. Did 'Season of Mists' audax with Littgull and PMarkey (> 2,500 m of climbing). Cycled back to Tod. 3 points.

October 15th, 52 km (32 miles). Tod, A646, HB, 'royd, Cragg Vale, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Hollingworth Lake Pavilion Cafe, Littleborough, Calderbrook, Walsden, Hollins Rd, Lumbutts, Mankinholes, A646, Tod. 1 point.

October 23rd, 53 km (33 miles). Tod, Walsden, Hollins Rd, Shade, Lumbutts, Mankinholes, A646, HB, 'royd, Cragg Vale (being overtaken at speed by lots of competitors on the annual hillclimb event up there!), High Stone Rd, Steep Ln, Hubberton Green, Blue Ball Rd, A58, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Tod. 1 point.

November 5th, 85 km (53 miles). Forum ride - Todmorden, A646 to Rose Grove, Padiham Greenway, Padiham, Old Roman Road through Read, Spring Wood, Whalley, Mitton, Bashall Eaves, Cow Ark, Kitchens, Fell Rd down to Waddington (cafe stop), Bashall Town, Mitton and back by roads that we came out on ... Second cafe stop in Tod. 2 points.

Total points so far in 2016: 72.

 

[Sbudge]

10th January 59.6km (https://www.strava.com/activities/467203674) - 1 point...and 1 puncture
17th January 73.5km (https://www.strava.com/activities/472416253) - 1 point ... and 2 decidedly chilly punctures!
23rd January 82.4km (https://www.strava.com/activities/476690413) - 2 points ...and another puncture, I'm starting to think this is personal! First imperial half.
30th January 84.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/481743570) - 2 points, no punctures, 1 'off' :-)
7th February 50.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/487999499) - 1 point, 1 puncture. Wet and windy but fun.
20th February 103.4km (https://www.strava.com/activities/497884743) - 3 points, no punctures (!!). Very wet, very windy. First metric century.
28th February 50.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/504330658) - 1 point, no punctures (again). Crong, Whiteleaf, Kopp, Lodge and Dunsmore Hills.
6th March 136.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/510302081) - 3 points. Longest so far.
13th March 57.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/515871683) - 1 point. Same as 28th Feb but with extra hills!
19th March 80.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/521108876) - 2 points, 1 puncture. Another breezy and chilly ride. 1400m of climbs, hard but rewarding
2nd April 102.9km (https://www.strava.com/activities/533589970) - 3 points, first vertical mile of climbing (1720m)
8th April 55.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/539333100) - 1 point, easy flat run
9th April 68.9km (https://www.strava.com/activities/540177663) - 1 point, first time for half centuries in consecutive days.
17th April 117.5km (https://www.strava.com/activities/548326734) - 3 points, 10 x 10%+ climbs too, a tough one (well, for me :-) ).
23rd April 80.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/554415060) - 2 points, another hilly one, aiming for 7.5km of ascent in April...nearly there.
30th April 107.9km (https://www.strava.com/activities/560937187) - 3 points, 8,859m climbing for April...not sure I'll do that again.
8th May 123.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/569835229) - 3 points, Ride Chartridge Sportive:- sunny fast and hilly...perfect
22nd May, 51.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/584149182) - 1 point, short but rather hilly, lovely ride.
29th May, 119.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/592022452) - 3 points, introducing Mike R to the Chilterns...so 2,200m of climbs!!
5th June, 108.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/598803411) - 3 points, Nightrider London 2016 with an extra Swain's Lane for 'fun'.
11th June, 163.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/605909039) - 4 points, first 100 miler, lovely flattish loop (1400m or so)
19th June, 50.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/613892786) - 1 point, welcome to a wet Wales...fun though
21st June, 68.6km (https://www.strava.com/activities/616344465) - 1 point, a few lovely longer climbs and my first Strava 'Cat 2'
25th June, 55.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/620256315) - 1 point (!), Devil's Staircase from both directions, really quite evil.
3rd July, 57.4km (https://www.strava.com/activities/628503218) - 1 point, gentle Sunday morning anti-stress ride (with a few hills)
10th July, 148km (https://www.strava.com/activities/636417646) - 3 points, Bucks Bumps Sportive...wind, rain and some evil *** put the hills at the end!
17th July, 50.5km (https://www.strava.com/activities/643694665) - 1 point, only time for a quickie.
23rd July, 141.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/650758169) - 3 points, lazy Summer ride, quite warm too. :-)
30th July, 101.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/658651175) - 3 points, very enjoyable rollercoaster.
6th August, 112km (https://www.strava.com/activities/666629814) - 3 points, beautiful Summer ride
14th August, 51.6km (https://www.strava.com/activities/675794137) - 1 point, flattish fifty. Tried to push the pace a little (for me), it was fun.
17th August, 206.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/679709845) - 4 points, first double century. Just rode East until I ran out of land.
29th August, 80.5km (https://www.strava.com/activities/693215726) - 2 points, hills, family ride, more hills ..and two punctures for good measure :-)
4th September, 117.6km (https://www.strava.com/activities/700397449) - 3 points, Sunday ride with Steve, mainly flat but with a nice sting at the end.
9th October, 118.4km (https://www.strava.com/activities/739636659) - 3 points, Back on the bike after a very persistent cold! Yippee (it rained).
16th October, 66.0km (https://www.strava.com/activities/746444680) - 1 point, needed a wetsuit and disc brakes ...had neither!
20th October, 62.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/750580931) - 1 point, down to Richmond Park for a quick 50.
30th October, 101.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/760690664) - 3 points, mists, leaves and a mile of ascent!
5th November, 86.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/766631278) - 2 points, windy, cold & hilly. Nice though.

Running total: 81 points

 

[Jon George]

Jan 10th 50.95 km1 Point
Jan 26th 50.44km 1 Point
Jan 28th 58.48km 1 Point
Jan 31st 51.1km 1 Point
Feb 2nd 52.4km 1 Point
Feb 4th 59.34km 1 Point
Feb 9th 64.13km 1 Point
Feb 11th 71.60km 1 Point
Feb 15th Approx. 64km 1 Point
Feb 25th 62.09km 1 Point
March 4th 83.5km 2 Points
April 4th 63.96km 1 Point
April 8th 50.1km 1 Point
April 24th 57.42m 1 Point
May 2nd 93.25km 2 Points
May 8th 74.06km 1 Point
May 15th 101.42kms 3 Points
May 29th 71.5km 1 Point
June 1st 64.87km 1 Point
June 6th 66.96km 1 Point
June 19th 52.24km 1 Point
June 25th 64.92km 1 Point
June 30th 56.73km 1 Point
July 3rd 54.24km 1 Point
July 5th 72.8km 1 Point
July 7th 50.97km 1 Point
July 10th 57.63km 1 Point
July 17th 63.60km 1 Point
July 18th 60.75km 1 Point
July 25th 90.53km 2 Points
July 26th 85.79km 2 Points
August 5th 104.16km 3 Points
August 12th 98.64km 2 Points
Sept 4th 52.26 Km 1 Point
Sept 9th 50.12km 1 Point
Sept 13th 50.69km 1 Point
Sept 26th #1 Standard Route 1 Point
Oct 7th 1 51.85km Point
Oct 11th 55.73km 1 Point
Nov 1st 53.212km 1 Point

Nov 7th
Ipswich -Claydon - Coddenham - Pettaugh - Debenham* - Framsden - Otley - Tuddenham St Martin - Ipswich
52.2km
1 Point
*missed in original post

Running Total: 50 Points (and now officially chuffed!)

 

[gavgav]

10th January (57.7 km)
Shrewsbury-Upton Magna-Wroxeter-Charlton-Wrekin Course-Little Wenlock-Eaton Constantine-Cressage-Harnage-Cound-Berrington-Shrewsbury

1 point

23rd January (52.3 km)
Shrewsbury-Berrington-Cound-Kenley-Church Preen-Gretton-Cardington-Longnor-Ryton-Stapleton-Condover-Shrewsbury

1 point

14th February (52.8 km)
Shrewsbury-Upton Magna-Withington-Isombridge-Longdon on Tern-Rodington-Roden-Bings Heath-Upton Magna-Atcham-Shrewsbury

1 Point

28th February (59.7 km)
Shrewsbury-Upton Magna-Wroxeter-Litle Wenlock-Coalbrookdale-Ironbridge-Cressage-Cound-Berrington-Shrewsbury

1 Point

25th March (53.6 km)
Shrewsbury-Montford Bridge-Shrawardine-Pentre-Melverley-Crew Green-Halfway House-Westbury-Adderley-Lea-Annscroft-Hook a Gate-Shrewsbury

1 point

11th April (65.0 km)
Shrewsbury-Condover-Ryton-Longnor-Little Stretton-Cardington-Plaish-Church Preen-Kenley-Acton Burnell-Pitchford-Cantlop-Shrewsbury

1 point

23rd April (53.1 km)
Shrewsbury-Upton Magna-Bings Heath-Roden-Rodington-Longdon on Tern-Isombridge-Withington-Upton Magna-Atcham-Shrewsbury

1 point

6th May (53.8 km)
Coniston-Lowick-Spark Bridge-Bouth-Newby Bridge-Lakeside-Graythwaite-Hawkshead-Outgate-Barngates-Coniston

1 point

31st May (65.8 km)
Shrewsbury-Condover-Pitchford-Acton Burnell-Longnor-Cardington-Plaish-Hughley-Harley-Cressage-Wroxeter-Upton Magna-Shrewsbury

1 point

18th June (72.6 km)
Shrewsbury-Hook A Gate-Annscroft-Lea Cross-Edge-Asterley-Westbury-Halfway House-Wollaston-Bulthy-Crew Green-Melverley-Crosslanes-Argoed-Kinnerley-Knockin Heath-Wilcott-Shrawardine-Montford-Bicton-Shrewsbury

1 point

22nd July (52.3 km)
Shrewsbury-Montford Bridge-Shrawardine-Pentre-Cross Lanes-Argoed-Kinnerley-Wilcott-Shrawardine-Montford Bridge-Shrewsbury

1 point

30th July (57.8 km)
Shrewsbury-Uffington-Upton Magna-Withington-Isombridge-Longdon on Tern-Rodington-Roden-Bings Heath-Upton Magna-Uffington-Shrewsbury

1 point

29th August (67.1 km)
Shrewsbury-Condover-Ryton-Longnor-Cardington-Gretton-Church Preen-Kenley-Coundmoor-Cressage-Eyton on Severn-Wroxeter-Upton Magna-Uffington-Shrewsbury

1 point

4th September (69.5 km)
Shrewsbury-Cantlop-Pitchford-Acton Burnell-Frodesley-Cardington-Wall-Ticklerton-Acton Scott-Alcaston-Eaton-Wall-Gretton-Chatwall-Ruckley-Acton Burnell-Pitchford-Cantlop-Shrewsbury

1 point

17th September (53.3 km)
Talybont-Barmouth-Dolgellau-Cregennan Lakes-Arthog-Barmouth-Talybont

1 point

25th September (59.5 km)
Shrewsbury-Upton Magna-Wroxeter-Little Wenlock-Coalbrookdale-Ironbridge-Buildwas-Leighton-Cressage-Cound-Eaton Mascott-Berrington-Shrewsbury

1 point

9th October (56.8 km)
Talybont-Barmouth-Mawddach Trail-Dolgellau-Cregennan Lakes-Arthog-Barmouth-Talybont

1 point

7th November (74.8 km)
Talybont-Barmouth-Dolgellau-Coed y Brenin-Dolgellau-Barmouth-Talybont

1 point

Running Total (18 Points)

 

[Osprey]

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.
19th Mar. Clyne Valley & Swansea Bay
32 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Clyne Valley, Swansea Marina, Fabian Way, Crymlyn and return. 1 point

April
3rd April. Western Gower.
32 miles, Llanmorlais, Burry Green, Scurlage, Rhossili, Llangenith, Llanmadoc and return. 1 point
17th April. Swiss Valley
34 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton Llanelli, Swiss Valley, Cynheidre and return. 1 point
23rd April. Margam
50 miles, Llanmorlais, Clyne Valley, Swansea Bay, Fabian Way, Baglan Bay, Aberafan Bay, Margam and return. 2 points

7th May. North Gower coast and millennium path.
34 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey Country Park and return. 1 point
14th May. Commons and Bays.
32 miles. Llanmorlais,Burry Green, Reynoldston, Cefn Bryn, Cilibion Common, Fairwood Common, Caswell Bay, Mumbles, Clyne Valley, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 point.
25th May. Bwlch and Rhigos
44 miles. Neath, Cimla, Afan Valley, Bwlch, Treorchy, Treherbert, Rhigos, Hirwaun, GlynNeath and Neath. 1 point

11th June. Swiss Valley
36 miles. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Llanelli, Tumble, Llanon, Hendy, Pontardulais, Gowerton and home. 1 point.
18th June. Amman Valley
32 miles. Llanmorlais, Loughor, Gorseinon, Pontardulais, Garnswllt, Betws, Ammanford and return. 1point

23rd July North Gower coast and millennium path.
34 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey Country Park and return. 1 point
30th July Cinder Trail, Yorkshire.
33 miles, Filey, Scarborough, Ravenscar, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby. 1 point

3rd Aug North Gower coast and millennium path.
34 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey Country Park and return. 1 point
6th Aug Swansea Valley
42 miles, Clyne valley, Swansea bay, maritime quarter, Llansamlet, Clydach, Pontardawe, Velindre, Gorseinon. 1 point

17th Sept. Gower Loop.
34 miles. Llanmorlais, Burry Green, Scurlage, Rhossilli, Reynoldston, Fairwood Common, Killay, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 Point

29th Oct. Welshmoor loop.
35 miles. Llanmorlais, Llanrhidian, Welshmoor, Three Crossess, Dunvant, Gowerton x 2 loops. 1 point

6th Nov North Gower coast and millennium path.
34 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey Country Park and return. 1 point

Total points so far for 2016 - 25

 

[wonderloaf]

Jan 23rd : 34.6 miles/55.6 Km.
Oakley, Popham, West Heath, Upper Wootton loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/483644745
Jan 31st: 40.6 miles/65.3 Km.
Oakley, Popham, Wolverton, Ramsdell, Upper Wootton loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/482523347
Feb 07th: 36.9 miles/59.4 Km.
Oakley, Wooton St Lawrence, Monk Sherborne, Axmansford, Brimpton (Row Barge Inn) - return. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/487849682
Strava stopped recording twice. Viewranger track link:
http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MjMzOTE3Mg==
Feb 20th: 33.7 miles/54.6 Km
Oakley, N. Waltham, Popham, Hannington, Wolverton, Baughurst, Monk Sherborne loop.
https://www.strava.com/activities/497573715
Strava stopped recording (again) a few miles from home - honest!
Mar 06th: 37.8 miles/60.8 Km
Oakley, Dummer, N. Waltham, Ashe, Hannington, Wolverton, Axmansford, Ramsdell, Monk Sherborne. 1 point. 2 bl**dy p*******s, thank god for Slime inner tubes!
https://www.strava.com/activities/509754916
Mar 19th: 35.4 miles/57.0 Km
Oakley, Dummer, Farleigh Wallop, Bentworth, Medstead, Preston Candover, N. Waltham, loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/520720811
Apr 17th: 55.3 miles/90.0 Km
Oakley, Dummer, Farleigh Wallop, Bentworth, Medstead, Preston Candover, N. Waltham, Ibworth, Deane loop. 2 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/547809771
Apr 23rd: 35.6 miles/57.4 Km
Oakley, Hannington, Axmansford, Wooton St Lawrence, Monk Sherborne, Deane, loop. 1 point.https://www.strava.com/activities/553931596
May 02nd: 43.7 miles/70.3 Km
Oakley, Dummer, Farleigh Wallop, Bentworth, Medstead, Farleigh Wallop, N. Waltham, loop.
GPS signal lost at Bentworth probably due to heavy cloud cover, route re-ceated in plotaroute. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/562936244
May 05th: 35.2 miles/56.7 Km
Oakley, Hannington, Axmansford, Wooton St Lawrence, Monk Sherborne, Deane, loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/566591661
May 15th: 40.2 miles/64.7 Km
Oakley, Hannington, Axmansford, Tadley, Monk Sherborne, Wooton St Lawrence, Ibworth, Deane, loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/576489304
May 15th: 31.8 miles/51.1 Km
Oakley, Ibworth, Ramsdell, Wolverton, Tadley, Monk Sherborne, Wooton St Lawrence, Dean, Steventon, loop. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/584855204
June 8th: 35.9 miles/57.8 Km
Oakley, Hannington, Axmansford, Monk Sherborne, Wooton St Lawrence, Monk Sherborne, Deane, Steventon, loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/603010538
June 17th: 34.3 miles/55.2 Km
Oakley, Hannington, Axmansford, Monk Sherborne, Wooton St Lawrence, Monk Sherborne, Deane, Steventon, loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/612242842
June 26th: 42.8 miles/58.9 Km
Oakley, Dummer, Farleigh Wallop, Bradley, Medstead, Bighton, Preston Candover, N. Waltham, N. Oakley loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/621032852
July 3rd: 32.7 miles/52.6 Km
Oakley, N. Waltham, Hannington, Wolverton, Axmansford, Ramsdell,Wootton St Lawrence, Upper Wootton. lopp. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/629012318
July 19th: 42.1 miles/67.8 Km
Oakley, N. Waltham, Hannington, Wolverton, Axmansford, Baughurst, Wootton St Lawrence, Upper Wootton. loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/643490033
July 27th: 32.4 miles/52.1Km
Oakley, N. Waltham, Overton, Hannington, Wolverton, Ramsdell, Wootton St Lawrence, Upper Wootton. loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/655624487
July 31st: 39.7 miles/63.9Km
Oakley, Wootton St Lawrence, Ramsdell, Brimpton, Woolhampton, Monk Sherborne, Ibworth, Deane, Steventon, loop. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/659270889
Aug 13th: 59.5 miles/95.8Km
Oakley, Medstead, N.Alresford, Northington, N. Walthem, Hannington, Ramsdell, Monk Sherborne, loop. 2 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/674137186
August 28th: 37.9 miles/61.0 Km
Oakley, Dummer, Farleigh Wallop, Bentworth, Beech, Medstead, Preston Candover, N. Waltham, N. Oakley loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/691598215
September 4th: 50.7 miles/81.6Km
Oakley, Monk Sherborne, Tadley, Woolhampton, Bucklebury, Brimpton, Wolverton, Ibworth, Steventon, loop. 2 points.
https://www.strava.com/activities/699838337
September 11th: 33.38 miles/53.71Km
Oakley, Dummer, Farleigh Wallop, Lasham, Bentworth, Medstead, Lower Wield, N. Waltham, loop. 1 point.
GPS stopped working at Medstead, no Strava record so Viewranger link below:
http://my.viewranger.com/track/details/MzQ2MjE1Nw==
September 18th: 41.10 miles/66.1Km
Oakley, N. Waltham, Hannington, Wolverton, Axmansford, Baughurst, Wootton St Lawrence, Ibworth, Steventon, loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/716210955
October 9th: 35.10 miles/56.5Km
Oakley, Wootton St Lawrence, Ramsdell, Brimpton, Woolhampton, Monk Sherborne, Ibworth, Deane, Steventon, loop. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/738909982
October 15th: 31.80 miles/51.2Km
Oakley, Hannington, Wolverton, Axmansford, Tadley, Ramsdell, Wotton St Lawrence, Ibworth, loop. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/745548454
November 6th: 38.10 miles/61.3Km
Oakley, Dummer, Farleigh Wallop, Lasham, Bentworth, Medstead, Lower Wield, N. Waltham, loop. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/767426603

Total: 30 points

 

[Katherine]

2016
January
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, past Barton Airfield, Irlam, 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.

February
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.

March
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.
13th March 2016
50.5 miles. Winton,. Patricroft, Barton, Stretford, Chorlton, Northenden, Wythenshawe, Heald Green, Wilmslow, Adlington, Poynton. Similar return route.
2 points.
18th March 2016
36.3 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, past Barton Airfield, Irlam, all the way to Warburton Bridge, over that and round the Cheshire lanes in a loop through 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.
27th March 2016
36.6 miles. Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Lymm,Warburton, Glazebrook, Culcheth, Glazebury and then onto the A580 East Lancs path at Lowton for a straight run home.
1 point.

April
3rd April 2016
37.2 miles. Swinton to join the Salford Cycling Club, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, around Dunham, Partington,
Flixton, Dumplington, Barton, Patricroft, Winton, Worsley Village, home.
1 point.
20th April 2016
35.1 miles. Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Dunham Massey, Partington, Urmston, Barton, Patricroft, Winton, Worsley, Boothstown, Home.
1 point.
23rd April 2016
72.4 miles. A6 into Manchester Piccadilly station, Sale, Altrincham, Dunham, High Legh, Arley, Great Budworth, Comberbatch, Anderton, Winnington, Weaverham. Similar return route as far as Dunham, then Warburton, Glazebrook, Culcheth and onto the A580 East Lancs Rd cycle path. Manchester to Weaverham was part of the forum ride to Llandudno.
3 points.

May
1st May 2016
43.7 miles. Swinton to lead the Salford Cycling Club intro ride to Lymm. Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Lymm, High Legh, Dunham, Partington, Urmston, Barton, Patricroft, Monton.
1 point.
8th May 2016
53 miles. To Chorlton via Winton, Patricroft, Barton Stretford. Then, the May Chorlton Wanderers ride to Chelford, via Wythenshawe, Timperley, Altringham, Ashley, Mobberley, Marthall. Chelford, Mobberley, Morley Green, Altringham, Airport Tunnels, Wythenshawe, Chorlton , Stretford, Dumplington , Barton, Patricroft, Winton.
2 points.
15th May 2016
60.6 miles. Salford CC ride to The Anderton Boat Lift. Swinton, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Lymm, High Legh, Arley, Great Budworth, Cumberbach, Anderton, Cumberbach, Great Budworth, Arley, High Legh, Dunham, Partington, Dumplington, Barton, Patricroft, Monton.
2 points.
22nd May 2016
71.1 miles. SCC ride to Jodrell Bank. Out via Walkden, Astley, Cucheth, Glazebrook, Warburon Bridge, High legh, Rostherne, Tatton park, Knutsford, Over Peover. Home via A34, Monks Heath, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, Heald Green, Wythenshaw, Northenden, Chorlton, Stretford, Dumplington, Patricroft, Winton.
3 points.
30th May 2016
51.6 miles. To Anderton Boat Lift. Out via Winton and onto the A57 Cadishead Way through Irlam and Partington, Warburton Bridge, High Legh, Arley Green, Great Budworth, Comberbatch, Andterton. Back on similar roads as far as Great Budworth then Dunham, Warburton Bridge, Glazebrook, Culcheth, Glazebury and onto the A580 East Lancs Rd path to home.
2 points.

June
5th June 2016
45.8 miles. SCC ride to Dunham. Reverse of usual route. Swinton, Patricroft, A57 Cadishead Way to Partington, Warburton Bridge, loops around Broadheath and Dunham, back over Warburton Bridge then , Glazebrook, Culcheth, Leigh, Astley, Little Hulton, Walkden, Swinton.
1 point
12th June 2016
52.2 miles. To Chorlton to join the Chorlton Wanderers June ride. Longford park, Salford Quays, Eccles, Monton, onto the loopline (Route 55), through Parfield P,ark and down to pick up the start of the new guided busway as far as Tyldesley, then Astley, over Chat Moss, across the ship canal at Irlam locks, Flixton Urmston Stretford and Chorlton. Home via Stretfofd, Trafford, Barton, Winton, through Worsley to add extra loops along the A580 path, Ellenbrook and Roe Green.
2 points.
19th June.
39.9 miles. Salford cycling club ride to Lymm.
1 point.
26th June
37.9 miles. Dunham
1 point.



July 2016
3rd July. 53 miles . Warburton and Bolton.
10th July. 64 miles. Edenfield.
13th July. 68 miles. Northwich.
17th July. 33 miles. Bolton.
21st July. 31 miles. Haydock.
26th July. 31 miles. Lands End.
29th 50 miles. Lands End and St. Ives.
13 Points for July

August
3rd August. 56 miles. 2 points. Lands End, St Ives, Goldsithney. New greatest elevation of 3454 feet!
10th August. 39 miles. 1 point. Swinton, Leigh, Culcheth, Croft, Lowton, Kenyon Hall Farm Cafe.
12th August 40 miles. 1 point. Walkden, Leigh, Culcheth, Croft, Lowton, Winwick, Kenyon Hall Farm Cafe.
14th August. 35 miles. 1 point. SCC to Kenyon Hall Farm, Swinton, Leigh, Glazebury, Croft, Culcheth, Twiss Green, Lane End, Birchwood, Risley, Culcheth, Glazebury, Leigh. Home on the East Lancs cycle path, Astley, Boothstown, Walkden.
16th August. 84 miles. 3 points. High Legh and Anderton.
21st August. 47 miles. 1 point. SCC ride to Tatton Park.
23rd August. 73 miles. 3 points. High Legh and Anderton.
12 points for August.

September
4th September. 102 miles. 4 points. The Manchester 100. Charity ride in aid of The Christie Hospital. My first Imperial Century. Wythenshaw Park, Knutsford, Northwich, Dellamere, Tattonhall, Nantwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Wilmslow, Wythenshaw Park.
11th September. 67 miles. 3 points. Chorlton Wanderers September ride Tour de Macc. Barton, Stretford, Chorlton, Style, Wilmslow, Mottram St.Andrew, then a large hilly loop around Macclesfield - Over Alderley, Gawsworth, Oak Grove, Sutton Lane Ends, Langley, Kerridge, Prestbury and back via similar route.
18th September. 39 miles. 1 point. SCC ride to Quarry Bank Mill. Swinton, Barton, Stretford, Chorlton, Didsbury, Northenden, Heald Green, Stylal, Heald Green, Northenden, Didsbury, Chorlton, Stretford, Salford Quays, Eccles, Monton.
22nd September. 32 miles. 1 point. A580 cycle path and loops around Culcheth, Lowton, Winwick and Croft.
9 points for September.

October
1st October. 31 miles. 1 point. To Ashton for ride leader training via Eccles, Salford Crescent and Picadilly. Plus an extra loop when I got home and realised that I needed to round up the miles.
2nd October. 38 miles. 1 point. SCC ride to Dunham. Out via Walkden, Leigh, Culcheth. Back via Irlam and Winton.
16th October. 48 miles. 1point. SCC ride to Quarry Bank Mill. Swinton, Stretford, Heald Green, Wilmslow, Ashley, High Legh, Warberton, Irlam, Winton.
26th October. 40 miles. 1 point. Winton, Port Salford Greenway, A57 to Warburton Bridge, Lymm, Grappenhall, Walton Hall, Hatton, Stretton, Hillcliffe, Latchford, Padgate, Birchwood, Risley, Culcheth, Glazebury, A580 to home.
30th Ocober. 44 miles. 1 point. SCC social ride to Tatton Park. Monton, Patricroft, Irlam, Warburton Bridge, High Legh, Arley Green, Knutsford, Ashley, Altringham, West Timperley, Urmston, Irlam Locks, Cadishead Way, Peel Green, Winton.
31st October. 63 miles. 3 points. Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Lowton Common, Lane Head, Burton, Winwick, Padgate, Birchwood, Croft, Culcheth, Kenyon, Croft, Risley, Culcheth, Glazebury, East Lancs Road, Astley Green, Boothstown, mosley Common, Ellenbrook, Worsley, Bridgewatere Canal, Monton, Roe Green.
8 points for October.

November
6th November. 40 miles. 1 point. Salford Cycling Club ride to Rivington. Swinton, Walkden, Westhoughton, Horwich, Rivington, Adlington, Westhoughton, Walkden, Swinton. Plus some local errands.
10th November. 36 miles. 1 point. Recce for my first lead of a Chorlton Wander. Winton, Port Salford Greenway, A57 Cadishead Way, Glazebrook, Culcheth, Croft, Birchwood, Gorse Covert, Hollins Green, A57 Cadishead Way, Port Salford Greenway, Winton.
13th November. 52 miles. 2 points. First lead for the Chorlton Wanderers. Chorlton, Stretford, Urmston, Irlam Locks, A57 Cadishead Way, Glazebrook, Culcheth, Croft, Birchwood, Gorse Covert, Hollins Green, A57 Cadishead Way, Port Salford Greenway, onto The Bridgewater Canal at Monton until Stretford, Barton Bridge, Winton.
20th November. 39 miles. 1 point. SCC to Kenyon Hall Farm. Swinton, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Lowton, Croft, Birchwood, Glazebrook, A57 cadishead Way, Winton.
26th November. 45 miles. 1 point. Monton, Cadishead Way, Warburton Bridge, lanes around High legh, Arley, Knutsford, Dunham, Warburton Bridge, Cadishead Way, Winton.
27th November. 38 miles. 1 point. SCC ride to High Legh. Out through Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Glazebrook, Warburton Bridge. Back via the A57.

Running Total 82 points.

 

[Osprey]

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

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.

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.
19th Mar. Clyne Valley & Swansea Bay
32 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Clyne Valley, Swansea Marina, Fabian Way, Crymlyn and return. 1 point

3rd April. Western Gower.
32 miles, Llanmorlais, Burry Green, Scurlage, Rhossili, Llangenith, Llanmadoc and return. 1 point
17th April. Swiss Valley
34 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton Llanelli, Swiss Valley, Cynheidre and return. 1 point
23rd April. Margam
50 miles, Llanmorlais, Clyne Valley, Swansea Bay, Fabian Way, Baglan Bay, Aberafan Bay, Margam and return. 2 points

7th May. North Gower coast and millennium path.
34 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey Country Park and return. 1 point
14th May. Commons and Bays.
32 miles. Llanmorlais,Burry Green, Reynoldston, Cefn Bryn, Cilibion Common, Fairwood Common, Caswell Bay, Mumbles, Clyne Valley, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 point.
25th May. Bwlch and Rhigos
44 miles. Neath, Cimla, Afan Valley, Bwlch, Treorchy, Treherbert, Rhigos, Hirwaun, GlynNeath and Neath. 1 point

11th June. Swiss Valley
36 miles. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Llanelli, Tumble, Llanon, Hendy, Pontardulais, Gowerton and home. 1 point.
18th June. Amman Valley
32 miles. Llanmorlais, Loughor, Gorseinon, Pontardulais, Garnswllt, Betws, Ammanford and return. 1point

23rd July North Gower coast and millennium path.
34 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey Country Park and return. 1 point
30th July Cinder Trail, Yorkshire.
33 miles, Filey, Scarborough, Ravenscar, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby. 1 point

3rd Aug North Gower coast and millennium path.
34 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey Country Park and return. 1 point
6th Aug Swansea Valley
42 miles, Clyne valley, Swansea bay, maritime quarter, Llansamlet, Clydach, Pontardawe, Velindre, Gorseinon. 1 point

17th Sept. Gower Loop.
34 miles. Llanmorlais, Burry Green, Scurlage, Rhossilli, Reynoldston, Fairwood Common, Killay, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 Point

29th Oct. Welshmoor loop.
35 miles. Llanmorlais, Llanrhidian, Welshmoor, Three Crossess, Dunvant, Gowerton x 2 loops. 1 point

6th Nov North Gower coast and millennium path.
34 miles, Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Loughour, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey Country Park and return. 1 point
12th Nov. Valley and Bay
32 miles. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Clyne Valley, Blackpill, Mumbles, Blackpill, Maritime quarter, Clyne valley and return. 1 point

Total points so far for 2016 - 26

 

[Eribiste]

First ride on the bike this November for various reasons.
53.1 klicks for a November qualifying point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/773909596

 

[Lilliburlero]

November 13th - 64 km - 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/774018256
Running total - 62 points

 

[gavgav]

10th January (57.7 km)
Shrewsbury-Upton Magna-Wroxeter-Charlton-Wrekin Course-Little Wenlock-Eaton Constantine-Cressage-Harnage-Cound-Berrington-Shrewsbury

1 point

23rd January (52.3 km)
Shrewsbury-Berrington-Cound-Kenley-Church Preen-Gretton-Cardington-Longnor-Ryton-Stapleton-Condover-Shrewsbury

1 point

14th February (52.8 km)
Shrewsbury-Upton Magna-Withington-Isombridge-Longdon on Tern-Rodington-Roden-Bings Heath-Upton Magna-Atcham-Shrewsbury

1 Point

28th February (59.7 km)
Shrewsbury-Upton Magna-Wroxeter-Litle Wenlock-Coalbrookdale-Ironbridge-Cressage-Cound-Berrington-Shrewsbury

1 Point

25th March (53.6 km)
Shrewsbury-Montford Bridge-Shrawardine-Pentre-Melverley-Crew Green-Halfway House-Westbury-Adderley-Lea-Annscroft-Hook a Gate-Shrewsbury

1 point

11th April (65.0 km)
Shrewsbury-Condover-Ryton-Longnor-Little Stretton-Cardington-Plaish-Church Preen-Kenley-Acton Burnell-Pitchford-Cantlop-Shrewsbury

1 point

23rd April (53.1 km)
Shrewsbury-Upton Magna-Bings Heath-Roden-Rodington-Longdon on Tern-Isombridge-Withington-Upton Magna-Atcham-Shrewsbury

1 point

6th May (53.8 km)
Coniston-Lowick-Spark Bridge-Bouth-Newby Bridge-Lakeside-Graythwaite-Hawkshead-Outgate-Barngates-Coniston

1 point

31st May (65.8 km)
Shrewsbury-Condover-Pitchford-Acton Burnell-Longnor-Cardington-Plaish-Hughley-Harley-Cressage-Wroxeter-Upton Magna-Shrewsbury

1 point

18th June (72.6 km)
Shrewsbury-Hook A Gate-Annscroft-Lea Cross-Edge-Asterley-Westbury-Halfway House-Wollaston-Bulthy-Crew Green-Melverley-Crosslanes-Argoed-Kinnerley-Knockin Heath-Wilcott-Shrawardine-Montford-Bicton-Shrewsbury

1 point

22nd July (52.3 km)
Shrewsbury-Montford Bridge-Shrawardine-Pentre-Cross Lanes-Argoed-Kinnerley-Wilcott-Shrawardine-Montford Bridge-Shrewsbury

1 point

30th July (57.8 km)
Shrewsbury-Uffington-Upton Magna-Withington-Isombridge-Longdon on Tern-Rodington-Roden-Bings Heath-Upton Magna-Uffington-Shrewsbury

1 point

29th August (67.1 km)
Shrewsbury-Condover-Ryton-Longnor-Cardington-Gretton-Church Preen-Kenley-Coundmoor-Cressage-Eyton on Severn-Wroxeter-Upton Magna-Uffington-Shrewsbury

1 point

4th September (69.5 km)
Shrewsbury-Cantlop-Pitchford-Acton Burnell-Frodesley-Cardington-Wall-Ticklerton-Acton Scott-Alcaston-Eaton-Wall-Gretton-Chatwall-Ruckley-Acton Burnell-Pitchford-Cantlop-Shrewsbury

1 point

17th September (53.3 km)
Talybont-Barmouth-Dolgellau-Cregennan Lakes-Arthog-Barmouth-Talybont

1 point

25th September (59.5 km)
Shrewsbury-Upton Magna-Wroxeter-Little Wenlock-Coalbrookdale-Ironbridge-Buildwas-Leighton-Cressage-Cound-Eaton Mascott-Berrington-Shrewsbury

1 point

9th October (56.8 km)
Talybont-Barmouth-Mawddach Trail-Dolgellau-Cregennan Lakes-Arthog-Barmouth-Talybont

1 point

7th November (74.8 km)
Talybont-Barmouth-Dolgellau-Coed y Brenin-Dolgellau-Barmouth-Talybont

1 point

13th November (62.8 km)
Shrewsbury-Montford Bridge-Shrawardine-Royal Hill-Melverley-Princes Oak-Halfway House-Westbury-Edge-Lea Cross-Arscott-Annscroft-Stapleton-Condover-Shrewsbury

1 point

Running Total (19 Points)

 

[HertzvanRental]

Got the November "edition" in today. 35 miles round the soggy Kentish lanes! Good though!

1 point

 

[aferris2]

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
25 Mar 2016 50.5 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/526528107 2 points
25 Mar 2016 55.2 km https://www.strava.com/activities/526528094 1 point
3 Apr 2016 67.2 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/534756682 2 points
1 May 2016 52.4 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/562188480 2 points
7 May 2016 60.3 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/568615124 2 points
28 May 2016 56.5 km https://www.strava.com/activities/591093114 1 point
28 May 2016 52.9 km https://www.strava.com/activities/591093113 1 point
5 Jun 2016 53.7 km https://www.strava.com/activities/599817033 1 point
5 Jun 2016 52.1 km https://www.strava.com/activities/599823658 1 point
19 Jun 2016 53.7 km https://www.strava.com/activities/613885275 1 point
3 Jul 2016 52.6 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/628874864 2 points
7 Aug 2016 55.7 miles in 2 parts https://www.strava.com/activities/668177191 https://www.strava.com/activities/668175542 2 points
18 Aug 2016 55.5 km https://www.strava.com/activities/680788726 1 point
23 Aug 2016 67.8 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/686533556 2 points
11 Sep 2016 57.1 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/708572623 2 points
9 Oct 2016 41.6 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/739318455 1 point
13 Nov 2016 60.8 km https://www.strava.com/activities/774234626 1 point
Total 28 points

 

[NorthernDave]

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
51.87 km - Thorner, Wetherby, Walton, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Garforth andon 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 onto home. 3 points
19th March 2016 (on the hybrid, for a change)
52.35 km - Cross Gates, Garforth, Barwick, Lotherton Hall (café stop), Saxton, Stutton, Toulston, Aberford, Garforth, Manston and on to home. 1 point
25th March 2016 (back on the road bike)
56.005 km - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Saxton, Towton, Stutton, Bramham, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Garforth, Barwick, Scholes and on to home. 1 point
27th March 2016
52.51 km - Thorner, Bramham, Wetherby, Spofforth, North Deighton, Kirk Deighton, Wetherby, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 1 point

2nd April 2016
50.22 miles (Wiggle Vale Vélo short route) York, Sand Hutton, Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Millington, Leavening, Eddlethorpe, Bossall, Holtby, York - 2 points
9th April 2016
51.86 km - Shadwell, Alwoodley, Arthington, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Farnley, Otley, Bramhope, Alwoodley,Shadwell and on to home - 1 point
16th April 2016
50.71 km - Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Saxton, Towton, Stutton, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
23rd April 2016
53.63 km - Shadwell, Alwoodley, Arthington, Pool-in-Wharfdale, Farnley, Newall, Otley, Bramhope, Alwoodley, Shadwell, Scholes and on to home - 1 point

1st May 2016
60.06 km - Scholes (the long way round), Barwick, Aberford, Saxton, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Bramham, Clifford, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
6th May 2016
65.5 km - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Saxton, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
7th May 2016
63.18 miles (101.678 km) - As above to Ryther, then Cawood, Riccall, Naburn, Askham Bar, Askham Richard, Wighill, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner, Shadwell, Scholes and on to home - 3 points
8th May 2016
51.53 km - Shadwell, Wike, East Keswick, Collingham, Wetherby, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Garforth, Barwick, Scholes and then the long way round to home - 1 point
14th May 2016
58.12 km - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Saxton, Barkston Ash, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
15th May 2016
56.48 km - Thorner, Wetherby, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Stutton, Towton, Saxton, Aberford, Barwick-in-Elmet, Scholes and on to home - 1 point
27th May 2016
57.77 km - Scholes, Barwick, Aberford, Saxton, Barkston Ash, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
28th May
63.05 miles (101.47 km) Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Saxton, Church Fenton, Ryther, Cawood, Riccall, Naburn, Askham Bar, Askham Richard, Wighill, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner, Shadwell, Scholes and on to home -3 points
29th May 2016
53.35 km - Thorner, East Rigton, Collingham, Wetherby, Spofforth, North Deighton, Wetherby, Thorp Arch, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
30th May 2016
54.76 km - Shadwell, Alwoodley Gates, Eccup, Weardley, Netherby, Kearby Cliff, Sicklinghall, Wetherby, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 1 point

4th June 2016
62.52 miles (100.61 km) - Shadwell, Alwoodley, Bramhope, Otley, Farnley, Leathley, Castley, Dunkeswick, Kearby Cliff, Sicklinghall, Wetherby, Spofforth, Little Ribston, Cowthorpe, Bickerton, Walton, Boston Spa, Bramham, Thorner, Scholes and on to home - 3 points
5th June 2016
56.73 km - Barwick, Aberford, Saxton, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
11th June 2016
54.13 km - Thorner, East Rigton, Wetherby, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Barwick-in-Elmet, Scholes, Cross gates and on to home - 1 point
12th June 2016
61.42 km - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Saxton, Barkston Ash, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
18th June 2016
69.75 km - Shadwell, Bramhope, Otley, Farnley, Leathley, Castley, Dunkeswick, Kearby Cliff, Sicklinghall, Wetherby, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
19th June 2016
62.76 km - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Saxton, Towton, Ulleskelf, Ryther, Church Fenton, Barkston Ash, Saxton, Garforth, Barwick, Scholes and the long way round and on to home - 1 point
22nd June 2016
50.69 km - Thorner, East Rigton, Wetherby, Thorp Arch, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Barwick, Scholes and the long way round and on to home - 1 point
23rd June 2016
51.27 km - Thorner, East Rigton, Wetherby, Thorp Arch, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Barwick, Scholes and the long way round and on to home - 1 point

2nd July 2016
55.18 km - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Saxton, Towton, Ulleskelf, Ryther, Church Fenton, Barkston Ash, Saxton, Aberford, Barwick, Scholes and on to home - 1 point
3rd July 2016
51.93 km - Shadwell, Alwoodley, Arthington, Pool in Wharefdale, Farnley, Otley, Bramhope, Alwoodley, Shadwell and on to home - 1 point
9th July 2016
53.66 miles - Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Church Fenton, Ryther, Cawood, Riccall, Naburn, Askham Bar, Askham Richard, Wighill, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 2 points
16th July 2016
70.23 km - Shadwell, Bramhope, Otley, Farnley, Leathley, Castley, Weeton, Dunkeswick, Nearby, Sicklinghall, Wetherby, Thorner and on to home - 1 point

1st August 2016
50.79 km - Scholes, Barwick, Aberford, Saxton, Towton, Stutton, Bramham, Clifford, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
6th August 2016
51.98 km - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Saxton, Barkston Ash, Church Fenton, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
13th August 2016
71.03 km - Shadwell, Bramhope, Otley, Farnley, Lindley, Leathley, Castley, Weeton, Dunkeswick, Kearby Cliff, Sicklinghall, Wetherby, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
20th August 2016
80.89 miles (130.8km) (Wiggle Yorkshire Tour Standard Route) - Thirsk, Yafforth, Great Langton, Leeming Bar, Carthorpe, Cowling, Newton-le-Willows (N Yorks), Leyburn, Whipperdale Bank (up), Sissy Bank (down), Wensley, Leyburn, Middleham, Jervaulx, Masham, Nosterfield, Ainderby Quernhow, Skipton-on-Swale and back to Thirsk - 3 points
27th August 2016
51.12 km - Shadwell, Thorner, Bramham, Clifford, Boston Spa, Bramham, Thorner, Seacroft, Killingbeck, Crossgates, Manston and on to home - 1 point
29th August 2016
51.67 km - Shadwell, Slaid Hill, Alwoodley, Bramhope, Otley, Farnley, Leathley, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Arthington, Alwoodley, Slaid Hill, Shadwell and on to home - 1 point

3rd September 2016
52.52 miles - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Saxton, Barkston Ash, Church Fenton, Ryther, Cawood, Kelfield, Riccall, Askham Bar, Askham Bryan, Healaugh, Wighill, Walton, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 2 points
10th September 2016
72.42 km - Scholes, Barwick, Aberford, Saxton, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Bramham, Clifford, Boston Spa, Wetherby, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
11th September 2016
51.33 km - Shadwell, Wike, Bardsey, Rigton Bank, Bramham, Stutton, Towton, Saxton, Aberford, Barwick, Scholes and the long way round to home - 1 point
17th September 2016
55.37 km - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Saxton, Barkston Ash, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Barkston Ash, Saxton, Aberford, Barwick, Scholes and on to home - 1 point
24th September 2016
128.5 km (79.86 miles) - Cross Gates, Barwick, Aberford, Towton, Cawood, Stillingfleet, Escrick, Elvington, Stamford Bridge, Buttercrambe, Eddlethorpe, Norton, Malton, Yedingham, East Ayton and finally Scarborough - 3 points (and the train home!)

8th October 2016
50.92 km - Shadwell, Alwoodley, Eccup, Weardley, Arthington, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, Bramhope, Alwoodley, Shadwell and on to home - 1 point
15th October 2016
53.36 miles - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Saxton, Barkston Ash, Church Fenton, Ryther, Cawood, Kelfield, Riccall, Askham Bar, Askham Bryan, Healaugh, Wighill, Walton, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 2 points
22nd October 2016
61.39 km - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Saxton, Barkston Ash, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Stutton, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner and on to home - 1 point
29th October 2016
55.04 km - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Aberford, Saxton, Barkston Ash, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Barkston Ash, Saxton, Aberford, Barwick, Scholes and on to home - 1 point

12th November 2016
54.07 km - Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Saxton, Barkston Ash, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Barkston Ash, Saxton, Aberford, Barwick, Scholes and on to home - 1 point

Running total: 75 points

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