The 2018 Half Century ( 50km or 50 mile ) a Month Challenge

[The Bystander]

January: 4 rides 4 points
February: 2 rides 2 points
March: 4 rides 4 points
April: 2 rides 2 points
May: 5 rides 6 points
June: 8 rides 9 points
July : 8 rides 10 points
August :
3rd Cransley, Thorpe Malsor, Loddington, Foxhall, Rothwell, Harrington, Kelmarsh, Naseby, Haselbech, Maidwell, Draughton, Lamport, Brixworth, Holcot, Hannington, Walgrave, Old, home 65.6km/1 point

38 points

 

[Slick]

A very enjoyable 50 miles today. This was a 3 loch challenge that I had seen on Strava some time ago and have been looking to try it out so when a freind from work suggested it I jumped at the chance. It was only 42 miles but I did an extended stretch down the river Leven before heading home. I'll put a report in your ride today.

13 points.

I'm not superstitious or anything, but I'll need at least another point soon as nobody likes 13.

I know this is very late but a new job has lead to lots of hassles that hopefully is coming to an end soon.

I did manage a couple of rides in July and a 50 miler last night to get August off to a flier.

Unfortunately, I've had to change my user name on Strava and Make it private so there will be no links to that or Relive.

First 50K was on 16.07.18 whilst visiting my BIL who lives at Glenfinan which is just North of fort William but on the other side of the loch. I cycled from there down the single track road to the Corran Ferry then joined the cycle path over the Ballahulish bridge and into Glencoe village. I was supposed to meet Mrs Slick there but as there was no sign of her I thought I would tackle the hill which was amazing. Mrs Slick did eventually catch up with me and I felt like a wee boy getting called in for his dinner just as the climb was becoming fun. Unfinished business here, but I intend going back there and maybe doing an evening cycle as this really is an amazing Glen.

Next was 21.07.18 which was a ride I've done a few times before sometimes with and sometimes without Strava. I did feel good and knew I was going well when my brother was struggling to keep up going over the Dukes Pass. This was round Loch Katrine from Aberfoyle which is 50K with 2500 feet of climbing, 17 achievements and a huge smile on my face.

15 Points

August.

This was just last night and was the exact 3 loch challenge ride that I mention in the post I'm replying to. I forgot just how nippy one of the climbs were and almost had to stop but my riding partner kept me going. There is another option with a huge climb over Glen Douglas that this guy is determined to get me over but I've seen the first bit and doubt that's ever going to happen.

Anyway, an early 2 points for me with plenty of the month to go.

17 Points.

 

[Jon George]

4th August
Ipswich – Claydon - Coddenham - Stonham Aspal - Pettaugh - Framsden - Helmingham - Gosbeck - Hemmingstone - Henley - Westerfield - Ipswich – Ipswich
51.5km (Before breakfast! )

1 Point
Total 30 points

 

[bruce1530]

January: 2 rides 2 points
February: 4 rides 4 points
March: 3 rides 3 points
April: 9 rides 9 points
May: 6 rides, 7 points
June: 5 rides, 8 points
July: 7 rides, 10 points

4 August: Saltcoats-Largs-Routenburn and back. 52k
5 August: Roads around johnstone/kilmacolm/houston/paisley. 55k
11 August: Saltcoats-Kilwinning-Kilmaurs-Fenwick-Galston-Prestwick. 66k
19 August: Round Stra’ven 50. 50 miles

Total: 48 points

 

[NorthernDave]

January total: 4 points
February total: 2 points
March total: 4 points
April total: 9 points
May total: 9 points
June total: 6 points
July total: 9 points

4th August 2018
50.21 miles - Shadwell, Slaid Hill, Alwoodley, Bramhope, Otley, Farnley, Castley, Weeton, Dunkeswick, Kearby, Sicklinghall, Wetherby, Walton, Thorp Arch, Boston Spa, Clifford, Bramham, Rigton Green, Thorner and the long way round to home - 2 points

Running total: 45 points

Reports in 'Your Ride today'

 

[steverob]

January: 4 rides, 6 points
February: 4 rides, 6 points
March: 2 rides, 5 points
April: 4 rides, 8 points
May: 3 rides, 5 points
June: 5 rides, 12 points
July: 5 rides, 14 points
4th August: 33.68 miles - Visited by the fairy less than a mile into my ride. After fixing that, mainly kept myself to the foothills of the Chilterns - turning off before I reached the main part of any of the bigger climbs - https://www.strava.com/activities/1749372110 - 1 point

Total so far: 57 points

 

[Elysian_Roads]

January - 206km, 3 rides, 4 points
February - 52km, 1 ride, 1 point
March - 54km, 1 ride, 1 point
April - 163km, 3 rides, 3 points
May - 106km, 2 rides, 2 points
June - 158km, 3 rides, 3 points
July - 186km, 3 rides, 4 points

2nd August - 51km, 15.5 average mph, 230m elevation gain. Triban 500. Cox Green, Cockpole Green, Twyford, Hurst, Binfield, Shurlock Row, White Waltham, Home. 1 point.

4th August - 51 Miles. 15.3 average mph. Triban 500. Cox Green, Cookham, Bourne End, Marlow, Henley, Reading, Woodley, Whistley Green, Twyford, Shurlock Row, then a loop round Touchen End to push over the imperial fifty by the time I got home. 2 points.

A total of 21 points in this challenge.

 

[Eribiste]

August, tick!
https://www.strava.com/activities/1750486835/segments/43857312020

 

[The Bystander]

January: 4 rides 4 points
February: 2 rides 2 points
March: 4 rides 4 points
April: 2 rides 2 points
May: 5 rides 6 points
June: 8 rides 9 points
July : 8 rides 10 points
August : 1 ride 1 point
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5th Walgrave, Old, Thorpe Underwood, Harrington, Lamport, Brixworth, Holcot, Hannington, Old, Mawsley, home 54.0km / 1point

39 points

 

[13 rider]

Aug 5th 38.9 miles 1 point
Anstey ,Rothley ,Ratcliffe ,Asfordby ,Gaddesby ,Cossington ,Rothley ,Anstey

Points in this challenge 78
Points in all challenges 133

 

[steverob]

January: 4 rides, 6 points
February: 4 rides, 6 points
March: 2 rides, 5 points
April: 4 rides, 8 points
May: 3 rides, 5 points
June: 5 rides, 12 points
July: 5 rides, 14 points
4th August: 33.68 miles - Visited by the fairy less than a mile into my ride. After fixing that, mainly kept myself to the foothills of the Chilterns - turning off before I reached the main part of any of the bigger climbs - https://www.strava.com/activities/1749372110 - 1 point
5th August: 37.87 miles - One of my regular 60km flatter loops out to the west of Aylesbury; much too hot to do anything more dramatic than that - https://www.strava.com/activities/1751541952 - 1 point

Total so far: 58 points

 

[aferris2]

1st Jan 2018 64.9 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1335836384 1 point
17 Feb 2018 51.04 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/1412016256 2 points
24 Mar 2018 51.85 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1469430564 1 point
14 Apr 2018 102.26 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1507856513 3 points
21 Apr 2018 51.03 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/1522330529 2 points
7 May 2018 113.3 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1555880504/overview 3 points
3 June 2018 102.7 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1615074565 3 points
24 Jun 2018 108.9 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1659542584 3 points
1 Jul 2018 64.05 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1674654506 1 point
15 Jul 2018 103.07 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1704728112 3 points
22 Jul 2018 53.21 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1720166190 1 point
5 Aug 2018 100.5 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1752148806 3 points
2018 running total 26 points

 

[Noodle Legs]

6 Jan Coalville-Bosworth loop
33.3mi/53.59km 1 point

11 Jan EM Airport Run
31.4mi/50.53km 1 point

1 Feb Willington loop
31.5mi/50.69km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/routes/11813954

8 Feb Greysich 31.6mi/50.86km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1397933121

15 Feb Thursday Night Beacon Bash 38.6 mi/62.12 km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1402369735

24th Feb Voyage to Ventoux 82.6 mi/ 132.93km 3 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/1423757633
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March 11 1st Ever Ton 116.7 mi/ 187.81km 4 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/1447989327

March 25 CC Forum Ride-Bosworth Lanes 52.6mi/ 84.65km 2 points

12 April Saga CC NW Leics Ride 34.3mi/55.2km 1 point

18 April Pistern Bash 33.5 mi/ 53.91km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1516452789

20 April NW Leics Spin 39.3 mi/63.25km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1520402157

26 April Chain Gang Fail 37mi/ 59.55km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1533224983

5 May Local Lanes 32.1mi/51.66km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1550690851

13 May
Tour of the Peak 2018- Medium Route 62.14mi/100 km 3 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/1569648749

20 May CC Forum ride to Lincoln. Ton #2 112.9mi/181.69km 4 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/1584577118

29 May 31.6mi/50.86km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1604252870

2 June Fradley Junction Loop 72.2mi/ 116.2km 3 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/1611912127

21 June Barton Marina Chain Gang Loop 42.4mi/68.24km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1653399328

24 June CC Forum Ride (Market Bosworth-Nice Pie Cafe-Market Bosworth) 84.9mi/136.63km 3 points

1 July Atherstone/Market Bosworth loop 50.1mi/80.63km 2 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/1673653598

15 July Startline Leicestershire Sportive 2018 57.7mi/ 92.86km 2 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/1704122932

19 July Saga CC Reunion Ride 38.7mi/62.28km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1713974559

22 July Belton-Charnwood-Markfield loop 31.4mi/50.53km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1719434148

29 July “Saga CC” Jolly Boys Outing to SkegVegas 112.4mi/ 180.89km 4 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/1736236541

6 Aug Melbourne Return 31.2mi/ 50.21km 1 point
https://www.strava.com/activities/1754612816


Running Total 45 Points

 

[Domus]

Post was getting a little long so decided to split in two. January to June 31 points

July 1 Holcombe Hill circular (again) 54.75 Kms 1 point
July 5 Home, Little Lever, Atherton, Leigh, return via guided bus way and Bolton. 51.11 Kms 1 point
July 12 Bolton centre, Horwich, Chorley, return via Rivington 50.2 Kms 1 point
July 14 Home, Bury, Rawtenstall, Burnley, Toddy, Hebden Bridge, Cragg Vale, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge 72,66 Kms 1 point
July 19 Grange, Cartmel, Newby Bridge, Bouth, Ulverston return via Bigland Hill, Cark and Flookborough. 58.6 Kms 1 point
July 24 Ride to see my mum by usual route, 58.9 Kms 1 point
July 28 Friday's York to Hull ride with added to and fro to Manchester Victoria 138.66 Kms 3 points
August 1 Bury, Tottington, Edgworth, Egerton, Belmont, Horwich, Bolton and home. 56.85 Kms 1 point
August 7 Bury, Tottington, Edgworth, Egerton, Belmont, Chorley, Horwich Bolton and home. 67.13 Kms 1 point

Running total 42 points

 

[Sbudge]

3rd January, 56.7km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1338877332) - Just the one hill (!) to start the year.
7th January, 50.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1345538913) - Slow and sunny Sunday down to Greenwich
11th February, 51.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1402400090) - Gentle sun, not so gentle wind ...Chesham and back with Steve
11th March, 53.5km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1447485013) - First ride in a month, Wendover, Chesham and Sarratt.
2nd April, 50.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1485272164) - Wetter than wet! NW6 up to Shenley & Radlett (and back)
7th May, 63.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1555445560) - Puncture punctuated jetlag cure (arrived from Japan the day before)...felt tough
10th May, 50.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1562903258) - Extended (very) commute home, canal paths and general meanders through West London
17th May, 52.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1578534955) - Another extended commute, this type North via Watford, Radlett etc
23rd May, 57.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1591487399) - Countryside North of London again, road bike this time
26th May, 51.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1597743468) - Gravel and forest paths near Wendover
6th June, 51.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1621657062) - North of London, longer route home
17th June, 55.6km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1644609250) - Mk3 Jetlag cure, Wendover - Kingsey - Chinnor - Wendover
21st June, 52.7km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1653434131) - Another detour home, Harrow - Radlett - Hampstead
11th July, 50.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1696069342) - Regular extended commute via Radlett, exploring some new roads though
18th July, 50.7km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1711187913) - Wrong way home (on purpose), Harrow, Harefield, Welsh Harp, Home
24th July, 50.4km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1725262709) - Too nice a day not to take the longer route home, more exploring N.London
7th August, 50.0km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1756765500) - Variations on a North London theme, extended commute via Elstree