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

tallliman · 3 Dec 2017

Salty seadog · 3 Dec 2017

The year so far. 59 points.
The 2017 Half Century (50 km or 50 mile) A Month Challenge

16th September 54miles. Walmer, Northbourne, Eythorne, Eastry, Sandwich, Deal, Sandwich, Eastry, Sandwich, Deal back to Walmer. 2 points.

17th September 52 miles.LondonSunday ride with others otp 25 miles. Then another 20 on my tod with a few miles in Dover to and from station. 2 points.

18th September 36 miles. Deal, Sandwich, Preston, Wickhambreux, Wingham, Staple, Sandwich, Deal. 1 point

27th September 53 miles. Few milesaround town then 20 miles off road followed by 30 miles onroad.Deal,Sandwhich Ramsgate, and back. 2 points.

28th September, 36miles.Bimblinground London aimlessly again,Stratford, Chelsea, Lambeth, Southwark, over a few bridges etc. 1 point

30th September 34 miles. 17 off road,Betteshanger, Ripple, st Margaret's, Kingsdown, deal. Some moremilesaround town both before and after the of roading. 1 point.

1st October 50 miles. Round London on the street art ride as organised by@booze and cake OTP. 41 mile ride with a few extra tagged on to and from thestart and end. 2 points.

2nd October 37 miles. Kingsdown, Deal, sandwich, Eastry, back to Deal with town miles on top. 1 point.

12 th October, 34 miles. 31 roundcentral London and a couple more between the station And home. 1 point.

27th October, 50.2 miles. Martin mill, Deal, Sandwich, Preston, Littlebourne, Wingham, Eastry, Sandwich, Deal and back to Martin mill. Got back to the car on 49.5 miles so popped round the block to get the 50. 2 points.

29th October, 33 miles. 3 laps round Bedgebury Forrest mtb trails, 27 tough miles, a few more ancillary miles to and fro etc.....1 hard earned point.

5th November, 71 miles on the old bangers run London to Brighton with several others otp and some ancillary to and fro. 3 points

3rd December, 32 miles. Dover, Deal, Sandwich, Eastry, Eyethorne, Coldred Temple Ewell, Dover. 1 point. Jobs a good'un!

Total 79 points.

bruce1530 · 3 Dec 2017

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: 3 rides, 3 points
August: 5 rides, 5 points
September: 4 rides, 4 points
October: 3 rides, 3 points.
November: 3 rides, 3 points

December 3rd: Saltcoats-Largs-skelmorlie and back. 50.2k

Total: 42 points

aferris2 · 3 Dec 2017

December done and the 2017 challenge is complete!.
3 Dec 2017 58.2 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1300378965 1 point
Total 32 points

Lilliburlero · 3 Dec 2017

The Bystander · 3 Dec 2017

January: 3 rides 3 points
February: 2 rides 2 points
March: 3 rides 3 points
April: 4 rides 4 points
May: 5 rides 5 points
June: 4 rides 4 points
July : 2 rides 2 points
August : 4 rides 4 points
September : 4 rides 5 points
October : 5 rides 6 points
November : 3 rides 4 points

December :
3rd 57.4km Walgrave, Old, Mawsley, Harrington, Naseby, Haselbech, Kelmarsh, Harrington, Rothwell, Lamport, home

Total 43 points

Saluki · 3 Dec 2017

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 :smile:

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
06/07/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1070991121 = 2 points. Horncastle, Lincoln, Bardney, Horncastle up the trail then back home
07/07/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1072199385 = 1 point. Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Tattershall, Woodhall, High Toynton, Home
20/07/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1093527898 = 1 point. Horncastle, Wooders, Bardney lock via the river trail, Wooders, home
23/07/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1097683841 = 2 points. Horncastle, Wooders, Boston, Sibsey Mill, Horncastle. 51 miles
27/07/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1102981392 = 1 point. Horncastle, Bardney, Trail to Wooders, Horncastle on the Spa Trail then home

August
06/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1120743805 = 2 points. Horncastle, Lincoln, Bardney, Southrey, Horncastle
11/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1128348798 = 1 point. Horncastle, Langrick Bridge, Tattershall, Wooders, home. Bit dull
13/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1131775002 - Horncastle to Sibsey then round the block. Had to get back with the car.
Ditto....... https://www.strava.com/activities/1132057888 = 1 point (2 x 20 milers) Horncastle, Stixwould, Wooders, Horncastle
20/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1143268497 +3 points. Horncastle, Wooders, Boston, seaside, Sibsey, quick loop, Sibsey 101km
22/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1146326958 = 1 point. Horncastle, Wooders, Bardney, Wooders, Horncastle. New Bike Club 50km
Still 22nd: https://www.strava.com/activities/1146804986 - 20 mile route to make 50 for the day, so another point to add ^_^

27/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1155709838 = 1 point. Colney-Wymondham-Norwich-Bawburgh-Melton-Hethersett-Colney. 50km
28/18/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1156774320 = 1 point Horncastle local roads, then out to Tumby and back again. 35 miles
29/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1158275794 = 1 point Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Bardney, Southray, Woodhall Spa, Horncastle. 51km

SEPTEMBER
01/09/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1163880392 = 1 point. Norwich to Reepham on Marriotts Way, back to Norwich. 57.5km
09/09/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1176227711 - Louth to most of the way to Applebies. Broke a spoke so ......
Ditto https://www.strava.com/activities/1176213911 - Home - Langrick - Tattershall - Woodhall Spa - Home (CX bike) 2 points, 50 miles
16/09/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1186396712 - Home, Tumby, New York, Coningsby, Tattershall, Woodhall, Home. 1 point (New Bike)
23/09/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1198304746 - Costessey, Coltishall, Wroxham, Ranworth, Plumstead, Norwich 1 point (New bike)
24/09/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1199887121 - Horncastle - Wooders - Boston - Sibsey on PeeBee, the new bike. Picked my car up.
30/09/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1208844256 - Horncastle - Sibsey - Horncastle. 1 point

OCTOBER
01/10/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1210799230 - Horncastle - Bardney on Rail Trail, across to Minting, Baumber, Home. 1 point
07/10/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1219342247 - Horncastle to Lincoln by road then back by trail to Horncastle. Raining. 2 points
08/10/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1221534046 - Horncastle 18 mile loop then up to High Toynton, Mareham & Home. 1 point
15/10/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1232111504 - Horncastle - Norwich. 100.1 miles. 4 points, I believe :wahhey:

(was actually 109.82 but GPS glitched)
29/10/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1252249100 - Horncastle - Sibsey - Boston - Con - Woodhall Spa - Mareham - Home. 2 points

NOVEMBER
18/11/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1280696680 - Horncastle - Bardney for cake - Horncastle 50km 1 point

DECEMBER
03/12/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1300663209 - Horncastle-Sibsey-New York-Tumby-Horncastle 59km 1 point

56 points :smile:

13 rider · 3 Dec 2017

Dec 3rd 50.1 miles 2 points
Anstey ,Cadeby ,Hinckley ,Nuneaton ,Burbage ,Sapcote ,Desford ,Anstey

Running total in this challenge 157
Points in all challenges 226

NorthernDave · 3 Dec 2017

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

29th July 2017:
51.49 km - Shadwell, Slaid Hill, Shadwell, Thorner, Wetherby, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Old Pickhill Rash, Thorner, and the long way round to home. 1 point

12th August 2017:
55.04 km - Shadwell, Slaid Hill, Alwoodley, Bramhope, Otley, Farnley, Pool-in-Wharfdale, Otley, Bramhope, Alwoodley, Slaid Hill, Shadwell and on to home. 1 point

20th August 2017:
57.72 km - Scholes, Barwick, Aberford, Lotherton Gates, Towton, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ozendyke, Ulleskelf (again), Church Fenton (again), Barkston Ash, Saxton, Lotherton Gates, Garforth, Barwick, Scholes and on to home. 1 point

26th August 2017:
50.34 miles (81.01km) - Shadwell, Scarcroft, Thorner, Bramham, Toulston, Stutton, Ulleskelf, Ryther, Cawood, Biggin, Church Fenton, Barkston Ash, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Lotherton Gates, Garforth, Barwick-in-Elmet, Scholes, Manston and on to home. 2 points

28th August 2017:
56.77 km - Scholes, Barwick, Aberford, Lotherton Gates, Saxton, Barkston Ash, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Sherburn, Lotherton Gates, Garforth, Barwick, Scholes and on to home. 1 point

2nd September 2017:
56.56 km - Shadwell, Scarcroft, Thorner, East Rigton, Collingham, Linton, Wetherby, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Garforth, Barwick-in-Elmet, Scholes and on to home. 1 point

16th September 2017:
54.94 km - Shadwell, Scarcroft, Thorner, East Rigton, Collingham, Linton, Wetherby, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Garforth, Barwick-in-Elmet, Scholes and on to home. 1 point

23rd September 2017:
57.53 km - Thorner, East Rigton, Bramham, Stutton, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Barkston Ash, Saxton, Lotherton Gates, Garforth, Barwick-in-Elmet, Scholes and on to home. 1 point

1st October 2017
57.29 km - Shadwell, Slaid Hill, Scarcroft, Thorner, East Rigton, Collingham, Linton, Spofforth, North Deighton, Kirk Deighton, Wetherby, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Thorner, and on to home. 1 point

7th October 2017
56.73 km - Shadwell, Slaid Hill, Alwoodley Gates, Bramhope, Otley, Farnley, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, Bramhope, Alwoodley Gates, Slaid Hill, Scarcroft, Shadwell and on to home. 1 point

13th October 2017
66.74 km - Thorner, East Rigton, Collingham, Linton, Wetherby, Spofforth, Follifoot, some bridleway in the countryside, Pannal, Beckwithshaw, Leathley, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Arthington, Bramhope, Alwoodley, Slaid Hill, Shadwell and on to home. 1 point

14th October 2017
53.77 km - Scholes, Barwick-in-Elmet, Aberford, Lotherton Gates, Towton, Stutton, Bramham, Clifford, Boston Spa, Wetherby, Linton, Collingham, East Rigton, Thorner and the long way round to home. 1 point

11th November 2017
50.38 km - Thorner, East Rigton, Collingham, Linton, Wetherby, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Aberford, Barwick-in-Elmet, Scholes and the long way round to home. 1 point

18th November 2017
50.96 km - Shadwell, Slaid Hill, Scarcroft, East Rigton, Collingham, Linton, Wetherby, Walton, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Collingham, Bramham, East Rigton, Thorner and the long way round to home. 1 point

2nd December 2017
55.84 km - Scholes, Barwick-in-Elmet, Aberford, Towton, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Ryther, Ozendyke, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Barkston Ash, Saxton, Aberford, Barwick-in-Elmet, Scholes and on to home. 1 point

Running total - 43 points - the December ride gets the challenge completed for a second year - nowhere near last years points tally of 77, but glad to get it done.

Reports in the 'Your Ride Today' thread

Milkfloat · 3 Dec 2017

Jan 8th - 37 miles. Muddy, freestyled route due to closures. https://www.strava.com/activities/825770077
Feburary 12th - 40.4 miles. Warwick, Leamington, Long Itchington, Priors Marston, Fenny Compton, Harbury, Bascote, Leamington, Warwick. https://www.strava.com/activities/863509083
March 12th - 38.5 miles. Warwick, Mallory (Broken Crank), Warwick (spare bike), Charlecote, Chesterton, Long Itchington, Warwick. https://www.strava.com/activities/897078912
April 16th - 40.2 miles. Tewkesbury, Pershore, Evesham, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick. https://www.strava.com/activities/945023586
May 13th - 52.1 miles. Warwick, Great Alne, Bidford on Avon, Long Marston, Stratford upon Avon, Wellsbourne, Batford, Warwick. https://www.strava.com/activities/983769825
June 24th - 42.2 miles. Warwick, Great Alne, Morton Baggot, Lowsonford, Beausale, Leamington, Warwick. https://www.strava.com/activities/1051255800
July 9th - 53.7 miles. Warwick, Alderminster, Chipping Camden, Welford, Norton Lindsey, Warwick https://www.strava.com/activities/1074700237
August 13th - 55 miles. Warwick, Alderminster, Chipping Camden, Winchcombe, Overbury, Bredon, Tewkesbury https://www.strava.com/activities/1131122463
September 10th - 63.4 miles. Warwick, Kingswoord, Welford-upon-Avon, Wellsbourne, Kingswood, Warwick https://www.strava.com/activities/1176984639
October 8th - 44.3 miles. Warwick, Aston Cantlow, Welford on Avon, Wellsbourne, Warwick. https://www.strava.com/activities/1220306303.
November 19th - 39.6 miles. Warwick, Aston Cantlow, Welford on Avon, Wellsbourne, Warwick https://www.strava.com/activities/1281444126
December 3rd - 42.1 miles. Warwick, Wellesbourne, Tysoe, Northend, Warwick. https://www.strava.com/activities/1300081505

dickyknees · 4 Dec 2017

January - total 7 points
February - total 2 points
March - total 1 point
April - total 3 points
May - total 8 points.
June - total 1 point.
July - total 13 points
August - total 3 points
September - total 2 points.
October - total 5 points.

November
November 01 - 53.7 kms (33.37 miles) 1 point.
Home, Valley, RAF Valley, Trevor X roads, Carmel, Llantrisant, Llanddeusant, Valley, Holyhead, Trearddur Bay, home.
November 07 - 55.74 kms (34.64 miles) 1 point.
Home, Valley, RAF Valley, Trevor X roads, Carmel, Llantrisant, Llanddeusant, Valley, Holyhead, Portdafarch, Trearddur Bay, home.
November 13 - 55.68 kms (34.60 miles) 1 point.
Home, Valley, RAF Valley, Llanfaelog, Aberffraw, Llangadwaladr, Hermon, Soar, Dothan, Bryngwran, Caergeiliog, Valley, Holyhead, Trearddur Bay, home.

December
December 04 - 54.65 kms (33.96 miles) 1 point.
Home, Valley, RAF Valley, Dothan, Gwalchmai, Llynfaes, Trevor X roads, Bodedern, Valley, Holyhead, Trearddur Bay, home.

Total - 49 points

Katherine · 6 Dec 2017

2017
January
4th January. 33 miles. 1 point. A580 cycle path through Ellenbrook, Boothstown and Astley, then Culcheth and Glazebrook, over Warburton bridge and loops around Dunham Massey and back, then home on the A57 Cadishead Way through Irlam, skirting Eccles by taking the Port Salford Greenway to Winton.

February
5th February. 37 miles. 1 point. SCC ride to Kenyon Hall Farm. Swinton, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Lowton, Croft, Birchwood, Glazebrook, A57 cadishead Way, Winton.
12th February. 34 miles. 1 point. SCC ride to The Bowling Green Cafe at Rivington. Swinton, Walkden, Westhoughton, Lostock Jn, Horwich, Rivington and similar return.
18th February. 53 miles. 2 points. SCC ride to Seven Sisters Ice Cream Farm near Lower Peover. A57 through Irlam and over Warbuton Bridge, then around High Legh, Arley, Plumley, Lower Peover, through Tatton Park, Rostherne, High Legh again, then round the edge of Dunham Massey from Little Bollington, then over Carrington Moss to get to Flixton, crossing back over The Ship Canal at The Irlam Locks, up the A57, then on to the Port Salford Greenway and home.
19th February. 37 miles. 1 point. SCC ride to Red House Farm cafe near Dunham. Swinto, walkden, little Hulton, Tydlesley, Astley, over the A580 at Leigh, then Culcheth and Glazebrook, over Warburton bridge and loops around Dunham Massey and back, then home on the A57 Cadishead Way through Irlam, skirting Eccles by taking the Port Salford Greenway to Winton.
24th February. 51 miles. 2 points. Solo to Anderton. Port Salford Greenway cycle path, Cadishead Way, Warburton Bridge, Lymm, High Legh, Arley, Great Budworth, Comberbach, Anderton, Comberbach, Great Budworth, High Legh, Lymm, Glazebrook, Glazebury, Leigh, A580 cycle path to home.

March
5th March 39 miles. 1 point. Attempted ( Too wet to continue) Polocini Winter Sprinter with club. Woodford, Alderley Edge, Mobberley, Knutsford, Arley Green, High Legh, Rostherne, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Mobberley, Alderley Edge, Woodford.
12th March. 35 miles. 1 point. Swinton, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Kenyon, Croft, Risley, Birchwood, Partington, Irlam, Eccles, Winton.
14th March. 40 miles. 1 point. A580 East Lancs Rd path from Walkden all the way to Haydock plus loops.Then Kenyon, Croft, Risley, Culcheth, Glazebury and home on the A580 path again.
19th March. 34 miles. 1 point. SCC ride to The Bowling Green Cafe at Rivington. Swinton, Walkden, Westhoughton, Lostock Jn, Horwich, Rivington and similar return.
25th March. 34 miles. 1 point. Winton, Irlam, Lymm, High Legh, Dunham, Flixton, Irlam, Winton, Roe Green.

April
2nd April 56 miles. 2 points. Swinton, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Lymm, High Legh, Little Bollington, Dunham Massey, Warburton, Irlam, Winton, Monton, Ellesmere Park, Oakwood, Agecroft, Prestwich, Whitefield, Kearsley, Farnworth, Walkden.
9th April 33 miles. 1 point. First half of the Chorlton Wanderers ride to Astley then home. Winton, Barton, Stretford, Sale, Chorlton, Salfor Quays, Eccles, Monton then onto the Roe Green loopline, then onto the Leigh Guieded Busway path at Ellenbrook as far as Tyldesley, lunch at Astley, home on the East Lancs Rd path then showed someone how to get on the canal path at Worsley, home again.
17th April 45 miles. 1 point. Testing myself and the new bike on the hills. Walkden, Westhoughton, Lostock Jn, Belmont, Abbey Village, Wheelton, White Coppice, Rivington, Horwich, Westhoughton, Walkden.
22nd April 53 miles. 2 points. Solo to Anderton. A 580 to Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Lymm, High Legh, Arley, Great Budworth, Comberbach, Anderton, Comberbach, Great Budworth, High Legh, Lymm, Warburton, up the A57, then on to the Port Salford Greenway and home.
23rd April 32 miles. 1 points. SCC ride to Rivington. Swinton, Walkden, Westhoughton, Lostock Jn, Horwich, Rivington and similar return.

May
1st May 108 miles. 4 points. SCC Century Ride. Swinton, Eccles, Irlam, Warburton Bridge, Lymm, Grappenhall, Appleton Thorn, arley Green, Lostock Gralam, Lach Dennis, Davenham, Whitegate, Winsford, Church Minshull, Coppenhall, Middlewich, Cranage, Swettenham, Marton, Over Peover, Marthall, Mobberley, Ashley, Dunham, Warburton Bridge, Glazebrook, Culcheth, Leigh, Astley, home.
7th May 31 miles. 1 point. SCC ride to Haigh Hall. Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Hindley, pennington Green, Haigh, Aspull, Fourgates, Westhoughton, Little Huton, Walkden.
9th May 32 miles. 1 point. Winton, A57 Cadishead Way to Warburton Bridge, loops around Dunham, back over Warburton Bridge, Glazebrook, Culcheth, Leigh, Astley.
14 th May 54 miles. 2 points. Chorlton Wanderers May ride to Chelford. Winton, Barton, Stretford, Chorlton, Wythenshaw, Altringham, Ashley, Mobberley, Marthal, Snelson, Chelford, Lindow End, Mobberley, Morley Green. Ringway, Davenport Green, Wythenshaw, Chorlton, Stretford, Barton, Winton
21st May 64 miles. 3 points. SCC ride to Anderton Boat Lift. Swinton, Walkden, astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Croft, Birchwood, Hollins Green, Warburton, High Legh, Great Budworth, Comberbach, Anderton, Comberbach, Great Budworth, High Legh, Dunham, Flixton, Irlam, Peel green, Winton.
28th May 36 miles. 1 point. SCC ride to Dunham. Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Tydlesley, Astley, over the A580 at Leigh, then Culcheth and Glazebrook, over Warburton bridge and loops around Dunham Massey and the back way out past United's training ground to Carrington, Flixton and over Irlam locks to the A57 Cadishead Way, skirting Eccles by taking the Port Salford Greenway to Winton.

June
4th June 51 miles. 2 points. SCC ride to Tatton with diversions for roadworks and ships. Swinton, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Lymm, High Legh, Tatton, Ashley, Altringham, Dunham, Partington. Irlam, Peel Green, Winton.
11th June 54 miles. 2 points. Chorlton Wanderers May ride to Croft. Winton, Stretford, Chorlton, Stretford, Urmston, Irlam, Glazebrook, Culcheth, Croft, Culcheth, Leigh, Astley, Worsley, Stretford, Chorlton, Stretford, Winton.

Total 36 points.

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.
5th July. 31 miles. 1 point. Leigh, Warburton, Dunham, Irlam, Winton.
9th July. 40 miles. 1 point. SCC ride to Red House Farm, Dunham via High Legh. Out over Warburton Bridge, back over Barton Bridge.
12th July. 33 miles. 1 point. Evening ride down the A580 to Haydock then a big loop back through Croft and Culcheth, Glazebrook, then the A57 Cadishead Way through Irlam to Peel Green then Port Salford Greenway and home.
18th July. 41miles. 1 point. Bolton, Belmont, Abbey Village, Wheelton, White Coppice, Rivington, Horwich, Walkden.
23rd July. 37 miles. 1 point. SCC ride to Kenyon Hall Farm. Swinton, Astley, Lowton, Irlam, Winton.

August
10th August. 50 miles. 2 points. Cornish peninsular. Marazion, Newlyn, Mousehole, Paul, Sennon, Lands End, Sennon, St. Just, Morvah, Porthmeor, Zennor, St. Ives, Carbis Bay, Lelant, Rosevidney, Marazion.
17th August. 50 miles. 2 points. Cornish peninsular. Marazion, Newlyn, Mousehole, Paul, Sennon, St. Just, Morvah, Porthmeor, Zennor, Halse Town, Trevarrack, Lelant,Crowlas, Marazion.
28th August. 37 miles. 1 point. Winchester, Crawley, Little Somborne, Stockbridge, Mottisfont, Braishfield, King's Somborne, Ashley, Crab Wood.

September
3rd September. 38 miles. 1 point. SCC A ride to Haigh Hall. Swinton, Walkden, Tyldesley, Leigh, Hindley Green, Hindley, Aspul, Haigh, Middlebrook, Westhaughton, Over Hulton, Little Hulton, Walkden, Swinton.
10th September. 63 miles. 3 points. Part 1: 42 miles SCC A/B ride to Dunham - my longer route via High Legh. Part 2: 21 miles. Then I added my Stoneclough / Agecroft loop for hills practice.
17th September. 55 miles. 2 points. SCC B ride to Edenfield. Swinton Walkden, Westhorton,Horwich, Rivington, Belmont, Edgworth, Ramsbottom, Heywood, Prestwich, Swinton.
24th September. 36 miles. 1 point. Tour de Bolton!!! Smithills, Dunscar, Bromley Cross, Turton, Edgworth, Darwin, Feniscowles, Withnell Fold, Wheelton, White Coppice, Angelzarke, Rivington, Belmont, Smithills.
26th September. 31 miles. 1 points. Solo to Dunham loop. Out via A57, home through Culcheth and on the A580 path.
30th September. 42 miles. 1 points. Chocolate Cafe ride, incorporating steam train ride between Rawstenstall to Bury. Eccles, Old Trafford, Manchester, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Rawtenstall, (train ride to Bury), Whitefield, Kearsley, Walkden.

October
1st October. 58 miles. 2 points. SCC B ride to Anderton Boat Lift. Swinton, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Croft, Birchwood, Hollins Green, Warburton, High Legh, Great Budworth, Comberbach, Anderton, Comberbach, Great Budworth, High Legh, Dunham, Flixton, Irlam, Peel Green, Winton.
9th October. 33 miles. 1 point. SCC A ride to Rivington. Swinton, Walkden, Westhaughton, Lostock Junction, Horwich, Rivington, Horwich, Blackrod, Four Gates, Walkden.
15th October. 70 miles. 3 points. SCC C ride to Rufford. Swinton, Walkden, Westhaughton, Haigh, Standish, Rufford, Parbold, Dalton, Upholland, Appley Bridge, Wrightington, Eccleston, Euxton, Chorley, Horwich, Lostock Junction, Westhaughton, Walkden.
25th October. 38 miles. 1 point. Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Lymm, Dunham, Partington, Irlam, Winton.
29th October. 35 miles. 1 point. SCC A ride to Dunham. Swinton, Walkden, Astley, Leigh, Culcheth, Glazebrook, Warburton, Dunham, Flixton, Irlam, Winton.

November
5th November. 66 miles. 3 points. SCC B ride to Jodrell Bank. Swinton, Astley, Culcheth, Warburton, Knutsford, Over Peover, Marthall, Mobberley, Dunham, Irlam, Winton.
19th November. 58 miles. 2 points. SCC B ride to Lymm. Swinton, Astley, Culcheth, Warburton, Dunham, High Legh, Dunham, Irlam, Winton, Walkden.
25th November. 45 miles. 1 point. SCC social ride through Lymm, High Legh and Dunham.

December
3rd December. 62.5 miles. 3 points. SCC B ride to Severn Sisters. Swinton, Astley, Culcheth, Warburton, High Legh, Arley Green, Plumley, Lower Peover, Ollerton, Knutsford, Rostherne, High Legh, Dunham, Flixton, Irlam, Winton.

Total for the year 75 points.

13 rider · 7 Dec 2017

Dec 3rd 50.1 miles 2 points
Anstey ,Cadeby ,Hinckley ,Nuneaton ,Burbage ,Sapcote ,Desford ,Anstey
Dec 7th 33.1 miles 1 point
Normal 50km loop to St Bernards Abbey and Quorn and back

Running total in this challenge 158
Points in all challenges 227

Jon George · 8 Dec 2017

8th December
Ipswich - Thurleston - Ipswich - Westerfield - Thurleston - Ipswich - Westerfield - Tuddenham - Ipswich - Rushmere - Ipswich - Rushmere - Ipswich - Nacton - Ipswich.
50.75km
1 Point

Running Total 35 Points
Target 54

Saluki · 9 Dec 2017

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 :smile:

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
06/07/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1070991121 = 2 points. Horncastle, Lincoln, Bardney, Horncastle up the trail then back home
07/07/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1072199385 = 1 point. Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Tattershall, Woodhall, High Toynton, Home
20/07/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1093527898 = 1 point. Horncastle, Wooders, Bardney lock via the river trail, Wooders, home
23/07/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1097683841 = 2 points. Horncastle, Wooders, Boston, Sibsey Mill, Horncastle. 51 miles
27/07/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1102981392 = 1 point. Horncastle, Bardney, Trail to Wooders, Horncastle on the Spa Trail then home

August
06/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1120743805 = 2 points. Horncastle, Lincoln, Bardney, Southrey, Horncastle
11/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1128348798 = 1 point. Horncastle, Langrick Bridge, Tattershall, Wooders, home. Bit dull
13/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1131775002 - Horncastle to Sibsey then round the block. Had to get back with the car.
Ditto....... https://www.strava.com/activities/1132057888 = 1 point (2 x 20 milers) Horncastle, Stixwould, Wooders, Horncastle
20/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1143268497 +3 points. Horncastle, Wooders, Boston, seaside, Sibsey, quick loop, Sibsey 101km
22/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1146326958 = 1 point. Horncastle, Wooders, Bardney, Wooders, Horncastle. New Bike Club 50km
Still 22nd: https://www.strava.com/activities/1146804986 - 20 mile route to make 50 for the day, so another point to add ^_^

27/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1155709838 = 1 point. Colney-Wymondham-Norwich-Bawburgh-Melton-Hethersett-Colney. 50km
28/18/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1156774320 = 1 point Horncastle local roads, then out to Tumby and back again. 35 miles
29/08/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1158275794 = 1 point Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Bardney, Southray, Woodhall Spa, Horncastle. 51km

SEPTEMBER
01/09/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1163880392 = 1 point. Norwich to Reepham on Marriotts Way, back to Norwich. 57.5km
09/09/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1176227711 - Louth to most of the way to Applebies. Broke a spoke so ......
Ditto https://www.strava.com/activities/1176213911 - Home - Langrick - Tattershall - Woodhall Spa - Home (CX bike) 2 points, 50 miles
16/09/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1186396712 - Home, Tumby, New York, Coningsby, Tattershall, Woodhall, Home. 1 point (New Bike)
23/09/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1198304746 - Costessey, Coltishall, Wroxham, Ranworth, Plumstead, Norwich 1 point (New bike)
24/09/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1199887121 - Horncastle - Wooders - Boston - Sibsey on PeeBee, the new bike. Picked my car up.
30/09/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1208844256 - Horncastle - Sibsey - Horncastle. 1 point

OCTOBER
01/10/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1210799230 - Horncastle - Bardney on Rail Trail, across to Minting, Baumber, Home. 1 point
07/10/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1219342247 - Horncastle to Lincoln by road then back by trail to Horncastle. Raining. 2 points
08/10/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1221534046 - Horncastle 18 mile loop then up to High Toynton, Mareham & Home. 1 point
15/10/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1232111504 - Horncastle - Norwich. 100.1 miles. 4 points, I believe :wahhey:

(was actually 109.82 but GPS glitched)
29/10/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1252249100 - Horncastle - Sibsey - Boston - Con - Woodhall Spa - Mareham - Home. 2 points

NOVEMBER
18/11/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1280696680 - Horncastle - Bardney for cake - Horncastle 50km 1 point

DECEMBER
03/12/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1300663209 - Horncastle-Sibsey-New York-Tumby-Horncastle 59km 1 point
09/12/17 https://www.strava.com/activities/1307968054 - Horncastle to Bardney by road and back by the Rail Trail and Viking Trail. 1 point. :cold:

57 points

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