The 2017 Half Century (50 km or 50 mile) A Month Challenge

[Saluki]

January
24/01/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/842758944 = 1 point
February
10/02/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/861666604 = 1 point
March
10/03/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/894781157 = 1 point
30/03/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/920989173 = 1 point
April
10/04/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/931935672 = 1 point
13/.4/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/940462170 = 1 point
18/04/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/947600761 = 1 point. Tarka Trail, Meeth - Braunton in the sun
May
08/05/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/976534284 = 1 point. Camel Trail, for the last time properly
18/05/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/993931784 = 1 point Horncastle - Bardney - Horncastle (quick twiddle at the end to make up distance)
21/05/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/999289178 = 2 points, 50 miles Horncastle, round Conningsby, Woodhall Spa and back to Horncastle eventually.
28/5/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1009970800 = 1 point There is no map as my Garmin only half recorded it. I had the mileage and time but no other details
June
02/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1018021993 = 1 point. Horncastle to Tumby Woodside, Horncastle the scenic route
04/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1021389181 = 1 point. Horncastle, Tattershall Castle, Woodhall Spa, Southrey, Horncastle
09/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1028526022 = 2 points (50 miles). Horncastle to Langrick (pretty route) back to Stixwould then Horncastle
14/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1036945612 = 1 point. Horncastle - Tattershall - Kirby on Bain - Tattershall - Woodhall Spa - Horncastle
16/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1039951715 = 2 points (50 miles) Horncastle - Lincoln- back to Bardney - Mareham - Home
19/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1044159235 = 1 point. Skegness to home following my possessed Garmin. Stupid thing
22/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1049615381 =1 point. Horncastle - Langrick Bridge - Antons Gowt - Conningsby
30/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1061027070 = 1 point. Horncastle, bimbled off to Conningsby, Tattershall, home.
22 Points altogether

 

[Osprey]

Jan 2nd. 51 miles Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Llanelli, Burry Port, Kidwelly, Ferryside and return.
2 points Croix de Fer. https://www.strava.com/activities/818555474
Jan 7th. 70 miles. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Swansea bay, Aberavon Bay, Margam, Kenfig, Porthcawl and return. 3 points Croix de Fer https://www.strava.com/activities/824305206
Jan 14th. 33 miles Llanmorlais Llanridian, Cillibion common, Fairwood common, Bishopston, Caswell, Mumbles, Clyne valley, Llanridian.
1 point. Croix de Fer. https://www.strava.com/activities/831475689
Jan 21st 37 miles. Llanmorlais, Llanelli, Swiss Valley, Tumble, Llanon, Pontardulais, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 point. Croix de Fer. https://www.strava.com/activities/839196097
Jan 28th. 34 miles Llanmorlais Llanridian, Ferry Hill, Cefn Bryn, Cillibion common, Fairwood common, Bishopston, Caswell, Mumbles, Clyne valley, Llanridian.
1 point. Croix de Fer. https://www.strava.com/activities/846978785

Feb 5th. 37 miles. Llanmorlais, Llanrhidian. Llanmadoc, Scurlage, Rhossili, Parkmill, Upper Killay, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 point Croix de Fer https://www.strava.com/activities/856330578
Feb 8th. 63 miles. Llanmorlais, Llanelli, Swiss Valley, Cross Hands, Ammanford, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Pontardawe, Gorseinon, Llanmorlais. 3 points. Croix De Fer. https://www.strava.com/activities/859534074
Feb 25th. 33 miles. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Clyne Valley, Mumbles, SA1, and return. 1 point. Croix De Fer. https://www.strava.com/activities/879262759

Mar 4th. 32 miles. Llanmorlais, Gowert.on, Llanelli, Burry Port, Pembrey and return. 1 point. Croix De Fer. https://www.strava.com/activities/887696027
Mar 11th. 32 miles. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Pontardulais, Garnswllt, Ammanford and return. 1 point. Croix De Fer. https://www.strava.com/activities/896249044
Mar 18th. 36 miles. Llanmorlais, Llanridian, Llanmadoc, PortEynon, Parkmill, Bishopston, Blackpill, Clyne Valley, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 point. Croix De Fer
https://www.strava.com/activities/904663975
Mar 24th. 68 miles. Llanmorlais, Clyne Valley, Swansea Bay, Swansea Valley, Abercraf, and return. 3 points Croix de Fer https://www.strava.com/activities/912604587

Apr 8th. 36 miles. Llanmorlais, Llanridian, Llanmadoc, PortEynon, Parkmill, Bishopston, Blackpill, Clyne Valley, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 point. Croix De Fer
https://www.strava.com/activities/932682608
Apr 14th 34 miles. Llanmorlais, Llanmadoc, Scurlage, Cefn Bryn, Fairwood common, Bishopston, Clyne Valley, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 point. Croix de Fer
https://www.strava.com/activities/941641566
Apr 22nd. 63 miles. Llanmorlais, Pontardulais, Ammanford, BrynAmman, Black mountain, Ystalyfera, Llansamlet, Swansea, Clyne Valley, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 3 points. Croix de Fer. https://www.strava.com/activities/952877035
Apr 29th. 36 miles. Llanmorlais, Llanridian, Llanmadoc, PortEynon, Cefn Bryn x2. 1 point. Van Nic. https://www.strava.com/activities/962735308

May 6th. 35 miles. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Clyne Valley, Mumbles, Caswell, Fairwood Common, Cefn Bryn, Burry Green, Llanmorlais. 1 point. Van Nic. https://www.strava.com/activities/973063798
13th May. Pontardawe, Neath, GlynNeath, Hirwaun, Brecon Beacons Storey Arms Pass, Brecon, Cray, Ystalyfera, Pontardawe. 68 miles (110km) 3 points Van Nicholas. https://www.strava.com/activities/984357289
20th May. Tour of Pembrokeshire Sportive. 63 miles. (101 km) 3 points. Van Nicholas. https://www.strava.com/activities/997333703
28th May. Llanmorlais, Llanmadoc, Scurlage, Cefn Bryn, Fairwood common, Bishopston, Clyne Valley, Gowerton, Llanmorlais. 1 point 35 miles. Van Nic. https://www.strava.com/activities/1009270939

June 2nd. 35 miles. Llanmorlais, Gowerton, Clyne Valley, Mumbles, Caswell, Fairwood Common, Cefn Bryn, Burry Green, Llanmorlais. 1 point. Croix de Fer.https://www.strava.com/activities/1018609030
June 10th. 32 miles. Llanmorlais, Llanrhidian. Llanmadoc, Scurlage, Rhossili, Cefn Bryn, Upper Killay, Three Crosses, Llanmorlais. 1 point Croix de Fer https://www.strava.com/activities/1029601195
18th June. 63 miles. Ferryside, Carmarthen, Pontyates loop. 3points. Van Nich. https://www.strava.com/activities/1042383827

1st July. 33 miles. Llanmadoc, Porteynon, Cefn Bryn loop. 1 point. Croix de Fer. https://www.strava.com/activities/1062025066

Total points to date. 39.

 

[NorthernDave]

Carried forward from The 2017 Half Century (50 km or 50 mile) A Month Challenge 24 points

1st July 2017

72.27 miles (116.3km) - Shadwell, Slaid Hill, Shadwell, Thorner, East Rigton, Wattlesyke, Wetherby, Linton, Wetherby, Thorp Arch, Walton, Wighill, Healaugh, Askham Richard, Bilborough, Street Houses, Colton, Appleton Roebuck, Acaster Malbis, Naburn, Riccall, Kelfield, Cawood, Ryther, Church Fenton, Barkston Ash, Saxton, Aberford, Barwick, Scholes and on to home. 3 points

Running total - 27 points - and by heck that was harder than I thought it would be. Still, it's my first metric century / 3 pointer this year (I did an imperial century in April) and the total keeps creeping up

Reports in the 'Your Ride Today' thread

 

[Saluki]

January
24/01/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/842758944 = 1 point
February
10/02/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/861666604 = 1 point
March
10/03/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/894781157 = 1 point
30/03/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/920989173 = 1 point
April
10/04/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/931935672 = 1 point
13/.4/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/940462170 = 1 point
18/04/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/947600761 = 1 point. Tarka Trail, Meeth - Braunton in the sun
May
08/05/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/976534284 = 1 point. Camel Trail, for the last time properly
18/05/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/993931784 = 1 point Horncastle - Bardney - Horncastle (quick twiddle at the end to make up distance)
21/05/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/999289178 = 2 points, 50 miles Horncastle, round Conningsby, Woodhall Spa and back to Horncastle eventually.
28/5/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1009970800 = 1 point There is no map as my Garmin only half recorded it. I had the mileage and time but no other details
June
02/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1018021993 = 1 point. Horncastle to Tumby Woodside, Horncastle the scenic route
04/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1021389181 = 1 point. Horncastle, Tattershall Castle, Woodhall Spa, Southrey, Horncastle
09/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1028526022 = 2 points (50 miles). Horncastle to Langrick (pretty route) back to Stixwould then Horncastle
14/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1036945612 = 1 point. Horncastle - Tattershall - Kirby on Bain - Tattershall - Woodhall Spa - Horncastle
16/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1039951715 = 2 points (50 miles) Horncastle - Lincoln- back to Bardney - Mareham - Home
19/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1044159235 = 1 point. Skegness to home following my possessed Garmin. Stupid thing
22/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1049615381 =1 point. Horncastle - Langrick Bridge - Antons Gowt - Conningsby
30/06/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1061027070 = 1 point. Horncastle, bimbled off to Conningsby, Tattershall, home.

July
01/07/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1062873862 = 1 point. Horncastle, Tattershall, Dam Busters Memorial, Kirkby by Bain, home

23 Points altogether

 

[steverob]

January: 4 qualifying rides, 7 points
February: 3 qualifying rides, 5 points
March: 5 qualifying rides, 8 points
April: 6 qualifying rides, 9 points
May: 1 qualifying ride, 1 point
June: 2 qualifying rides, 2 points
1st July: 43.72 miles - RSPB Otmoor, Beckley, Horton-cum-Studley, Elsfield, Noke, Islip, Charlton-on-Otmoor, Murcott, Arncott, Ludgershall, Kingswood, Quainton, home - https://www.strava.com/activities/1062578332 - 1 point

Total so far: 33 points

 

[aferris2]

2nd July 2017 64.4 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1064046056 1 point
Total 18 points

 

[bruce1530]

January: 2 rides, 2 points
February: 2 rides, 2 points
March: 2 rides, 2 points
April: 7 rides, 8 points
May: 5 rides, 5 points
June: 3 rides, 4 points

July 2: Saltcoats-Largs and back with a loop to make it up to 51k. 1 point.
July 14: Saltcoats-Kilwinning-Stewarton-Kilmaurs and back home. 53k, 1 point
July 22: Saltcoats-Largs and a bit extra, then back. 51k 1 point

Total: 26 points

 

[Renmurew]

1st Jan morning cycle - 50 KM - circuit round home https://www.strava.com/activities/817700444 - 1 point
4th Jan morning cycle - 31.1 mile circuit around Forfar https://www.strava.com/activities/820820027- 1 point
8th Jan lunch cycle - 36.7 miles- Tour d'Angus - Home - Arbroath - Montrose - Brechin - Friockheim - Home https://www.strava.com/activities/825384228/ - 1 point
22 Jan lunch cycle - 32.2 miles around some of the local roads - https://www.strava.com/activities/840720466 - 1 point

15 Feb morning cycle - 33 miles on the local roads - https://www.strava.com/activities/867211530 - 1 point

1 March morning cycle - 31.6 mile loop from Edzel - https://www.strava.com/activities/883786199 - 1 point
5 March morning cycle - 33 miles around Forfar - https://www.strava.com/activities/888764342 - 1 point
25 March morning cycle - 100k Scone Audax - https://www.strava.com/activities/914099777 - 3 points

24 April morning cycle - 65 miles Etape Loch Ness - https://www.strava.com/activities/954872502 - 3 points
29 April morning cycle - 43 miles Kinross Sportive- https://www.strava.com/activities/962917605 - 1 point

7 May morning cycle - 36 miles Glen Clova Loop- https://www.strava.com/activities/975064608 - 1 point
10 May morning cycle - 36 miles Glen Clova Loop - https://www.strava.com/activities/979854117 - 1 point
28 May morning cycle - 64 miles Mighty Sconquest Audax - https://www.strava.com/activities/1009993113 - 3 points

3 June morning cycle - 42.5 miles Ochil Hills Sportive - https://www.strava.com/activities/1019072674 - 1 point
10 June morning cycle - 65.3 miles Glen Isla 100k Audax - https://www.strava.com/activities/1029994540 - 3 points

1 July morning cycle - 33 miles Forfar loop- https://www.strava.com/activities/1062338906/ - 1 point

Total 24 points

 

[Katherine]

July
2nd July. 65 miles. 3 points. SCC B ride to Jodrell Bank. Swinton, Astley, Culcheth, Warburton, Knutsford, Over Peover, Marthall, Mobberley, Dunham, Irlam, Winton.

 

[cosmicbike]

8th January 2017
Home-Chertsey-Lyne-Stonehills-Chobham-Lightwater-Windlesham-Ascot-Windsor Great Park-Englefield Green-Thorpe-Home. 35.3 miles (56.8km). Riding Time 2:11:43, Average Speed 16.1mph, Elevation Gain 1165ft, Maximum Speed 27.7mph. Specialized Roubaix. 1 point.

17th January 2017

Home-Chertsey-Weybridge-Walton-Ashford-Staines-Eton-Windsor-Windsor Great Park-Home. 43.1 miles ((69.4km). Riding time 2:49:54. Average Speed 15.2mph. Elevation Gain 863ft. Maximum Speed 26.6mph. Trek 1.2. 1 point.

18th February 2017
Home-Virginia Water-Englefield Green-WGP-Ascot-Sunninghill-Windlesham-Lightwater-Chobham-Stonehills-Home. 33.0 miles (53.1km). Riding time 2:02:08. Average Speed 16.2mph. Elevation Gain 1,234ft. Maximum Speed 28mph. Specialized Roubaix. 1 point.

25th March 2017
Home-Chertsey-Lyne-Virginia Water-Englefield Green-WGP-Ascot-Sunninghill-Windlesham-Lightwater-Chobham-Stonehills-Home. 37.3 miles (60km). Riding time 2:17:17. Average Speed 16.3mph. Elevation Gain 1,447ft. Maximum Speed 28.2mph. Specialized Roubaix. 1 point.

24th April 2017
Home-Chertsey-Lyne-Stonehills-Chobham-Lightwater-Windlesham-Ascot-Windsor Great Park-Egham-Home. 32.8 miles (52.8km). Riding Time 2:07:46, Average Speed 15.4mph, Elevation Gain 1214ft, Maximum Speed 27.7mph. Specialized Roubaix. 1 point.

5th May 2017
Home-Lyne-Stonehills-Chobham-Ascot-Windsor Great Park-Egham-Home. 40.3 miles (64.9km). Riding Time 2:30:01, Average Speed 16.1mph, Elevation Gain 1617ft, Maximum Speed 28.0mph. Specialized Roubaix. 1 point.

5th June 2017
Home-Chertsey-Windsor Great Park loops-Home. 31.6 miles (50.9km). Riding Time 1:55:56, Average Speed 16.4mph, Elevation Gain 1050ft, Maximum Speed 29.5mph. Specialized Roubaix. 1 point.

16th June 2017
Windsor Great Park loops. 31.5 miles (50.7km). Riding Time 2:48:32, Average Speed 11.2mph, Elevation Gain 1496ft, Maximum Speed 30.9mph. ICE Trice Q. 1 point.

18th June 2017
Home-Chertsey-Walton-Esher-Hampton-Kingston-Sunbury-Staines-Laleham-Home. 37.1 miles (59.7km). Riding Time 2:09:18, Average Speed 17.2mph, Elevation Gain 299ft, Maximum Speed 29.8mph. Planet X RT-58. 1 point.

July 2017
Home-Lyne-Chobham-Ascot-Windsor Great Park-Home. 42.2 miles (57.9km). Riding Time 2:39:24, Average Speed 15.9mph, Elevation Gain 1512ft, Maximum Speed 29.8mph. Planet X RT-58. 1 point.

 

[john59]

25th January. 54 km reverse circuit. Prenton, Thornton Hough, Neston, Deeside Industrial Park, Capenhurst, Willaston, Thornton Hough, Prenton. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/843710494

30th January. 54 km reverse circuit. Prenton, Thornton Hough, Neston, Deeside Industrial Park, Capenhurst, Willaston, Thornton Hough, Prenton. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/849298438

4th February. 54 km reverse circuit. Prenton, Thornton Hough, Neston, Deeside Industrial Park, Capenhurst, Willaston, Thornton Hough, Prenton. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/854683348

15th February. 54 km reverse circuit. Prenton, Thornton Hough, Neston, Deeside Industrial Park, Capenhurst, Willaston, Thornton Hough, Prenton. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/867078672

21st February. 80.5 km circuit. Prenton, Thornton Hough, Capenhurst, Mickle Trafford, Deeside Industrial Estate, Willaston Thornton Hough, Prenton. 2 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/874448273

1st March. 54 km reverse circuit. Prenton, Thornton Hough, Neston, Deeside Industrial Park, Capenhurst, Willaston, Thornton Hough, Prenton. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/883501484

6th March. 54 km reverse circuit. Prenton, Thornton Hough, Neston, Deeside Industrial Park, Capenhurst, Willaston, Thornton Hough, Prenton. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/889816818

8th March. 59 km circuit. Prenton, Thornton Hough, Willaston, Capenhurst, Deeside Industrial Estate, Neston, Thornton Hough, Prenton. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/892047718

13th March. Usual 54 km circuit. 1 point.
https://www.strava.com/activities/898565918

2nd April. Usual 54 km circuit. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/924637388

13th April. Usual 54 km circuit. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/940238792

18th April. Usual 54 km circuit. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/947278064

28th April. Usual 54 km circuit. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/961241182

8th May. Usual 54 km circuit. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/976440104

11th May. 70 km circuit. Prenton, Thornton Hough, Neston, Deeside, Chester, Saughall, Capenhurst, Thornton Hough, Prenton. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/981108864

23rd May. Usual 54 km circuit. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1001493338

30th May. Usual 54 km circuit. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1012580837

26th June. Usual 54 km circuit. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1054795608

3rd July. 71 km circuit. Prenton, Thornton Hough, Neston, Deeside, Chester, Capenhurst, Thornton Hough, Prenton. 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1065322811

Total, 20 points

 

[dickyknees]

January - total 7 points
February - total 2 points
March - total 1 point
April - total 3 points
May - total 8 points.
June
June 18th - 67.62 kms (42 miles) 1 point. Home, Valley, Llanfigael, Llanddeusant, Lyn Llywenan Trefor x-roads, Engedi, RAF Valley, Holyhead, Llaingoch, Porthdafarch, Trearddur Bay, home.

July
July 2nd - 102 kms (63.41 miles) 3 points
Home, Holyhead, Trearddur Bay, Rhoscolyn, Llanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, Llanddeusant, Llanbabo, Llanerchymedd, Llynfaes, Gwalchmai, RAF Valley, Valley, Holyhead, Trearddur Bay (again), Home

Total - 25 points

 

[GuyBoden]

Jan 13 Points
Feb 16 Points
Mar 19 Points
April 19 Points
May 7 Points
June 27 Points

July
3rd July - 100km, 3 points
5th July -105km, 3 points
7th July - 101km, 3 points
12th July - 100km 3 points
14th July - 100km 3 points
17th July - 117km 3 points
20th July - 112km 3 points
24th July - 102km, 3 points
25th July - 109km, 3 points
31st July - 100km, 3 points
July: 30 Points

131 Total Points
(This includes the 100Km Challenge Rides points.)

 

[Jon George]

3rd July
Ipswich - Westerfield - Witnesham - Swilland - Otley - Helmingham - Framsden - Otley Green - Otley - Clopton - Grundisburgh - Playford - Rushmere St Andrew - Ipswich.
50.58km
1 Point

Running Total 18 Points
Target 54

 

[Sbudge]

2nd January - 50.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/818895956) - Hills, black ice and a bit of a bump...starting with flair!
17th January - 61.4km (https://www.strava.com/activities/834997768) - Chilly West London meander
22nd January - 53.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/840597412) - Icy/dicey ride. Kop Hill, Wiggans Lane, Smalldean Lane, Dunsmore West climbs
25th February - 101.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/879222825) - Very windy ride with Steve. If they were both my bikes do I get double points?

3rd March - 55.0km (https://www.strava.com/activities/886188911) - Wet, windy and mucky. Got back looking like I came last in a CX race!
26th March - 52.4lm (https://www.strava.com/activities/915867832) - Sneaky fifty, midges galore along the River Lee but a nice ride.
28th March - 50.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/918298916) - Sometimes you just need to take the long way home.
30th March - 80.0km (https://www.strava.com/activities/920853350) - Pure cyclotherapy ride, BP was getting me down. Slow but nice.
27th April - 50.0km (https://www.strava.com/activities/960090698) - Thames-side meander, nice gentle ride down to Greenwich (and back)
29th April - 65.6km (https://www.strava.com/activities/962780960) - Getting reacquainted with my local Chiltern hills
21st May - 93.5km (https://www.strava.com/activities/998713071) - Wendover/Amersham/..hills.../Amersham/Wendover
27th May - 50.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1007794598) - Wendover/Chennies/Wendover ...Windy 50!
29th May - 82.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1011252082) - Crong/Cobblers/Whiteleaf/Wardrobe/Wigans/Smalldean/Dunsmore
26th June - 56.0km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1055482090) - Acton to West Hampstead commute ...via Potters Bar!!
3rd July - 55.0km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1066030250) - Pretty much the same again only slightly quicker

(btw, I'm not putting points totals on here this year as I'm posting 100km+ rides in the other challenge thread)