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

[the stupid one]

January 14th: 52.9 km
January 26th: 60 km.
February 22nd: 82.26 km, 51.1 miles.
March 30th: 63ish km
April 14th: 66 km
April 20th: 50.3 km
May 5th: 50.12 km
May 7th: 91.5 km, 56.8 miles.
May 16th: 63.9 km.
May 23rd: 80.5 km, 50 miles.
June 2nd: 62.2 km.
June 10th: 57 km.
June 12th: 50.1 km.
June 23rd: 100.5 km.
July 9th: 54.4 km.
July 19th: 50.05 km.
August 29th: 50.48.
September 2nd: 56.7 km.
September 11th: 60.8 km.

October 8th: Hoylake-New Brighton-Woodside-Eastham Ferry-Ellesmere Port-Cheshire Oaks-Rake Lane-Station Road-Demage Lane-Grove Road-Coalpit Lane-Long Lane-Lodge Lane-Woodbank Lane-Deeside Industrial Estate-Burton marsh-Neston-Wirral Way-West Kirby-Home. 80.8 km, 50.2 miles, 2 points.

Total: 26 points

 

[Rob and Alison]

January : R&A 6 rides, 6 points. Stig : 1 ride, 1 point.
February : R&A 4 rides, 4 points. Stig : 2 rides, 2 points.
March : R&A 4 rides, 4 points. Stig : 1 ride, 1 point.
April : R&A 6 rides 10 points. Stig : 2 rides 4 points.
May : R&A 5 rides, 6 points. Stig : 3 rides, 4 points.
June : R&A 10 rides, 13points. Stig : 3 rides, 4 points.
July : R&A 6 rides, 13 points. Stig : 2 rides, 3 points
August: R&A 7 rides, 12 points. Stig : 2 rides, 2 points.

September.
1st. 53km. Caistor, Grasby Bottoms, Kirmington, Thornton Curtis, Burnham, Deepdale, Burnham, Elsham, Wrawby, Kettleby, Howsham, Caistor. *with Stig. 1point.
2nd. 54miles. Caistor, Gt Limber, Brocklesby, Habrough, S.Killingholme, N.Killingholme, E.Halton, Goxhill, New Holland, Barrow Haven, Barrow-upon-Humber, Barton-upon-Humber, Middlegate Lane, Elsham, Wrawby, Brigg, Kettleby, Howsham, Caistor. on Tandem. 2points.
9th. 104miles. Tour of North Lincs Sportive. on Tandem 4 points.
15th. 110km. Lincolnshire Wolds Audax. Ludford, Woodhall Spa, Alford, Ludford. 3 points.
23rd. 55km. Caistor, N.Kelsey, S.Kelsey, Brandy Wharf, Waddingham, Redbourne, Hibaldstow, Scawby, Broughton, Castlethorpe, Brigg, Kettleby, Howsham, Searby, Owmby, N.Kelsey Moor, Caistor. on Tandem. 1 point.
29th. 110km. Witham and Blues Audax. on Tandem. 3 points.

October.
5th. 50km. Caistor, Gt.Limber, Grasby Bottoms, Kirmington, Wootton, Burnham, Melton Ross, Bigby, Somerby, Searby, N.KelseyMoor, Caistor. *with Stig 1 point.
7th. 51miles. Caistor, Fonaby Top, Graseby Bottoms, Kirmington, Wootton, Barton-upon-Humber, S.Ferriby, Worlaby, Wrawby, Brigg, Sawby Brook, Hibaldstow, Redbourne, Brandy Wharf, S.Kelsey, Moortown, Smithfield Lane, Caistor. on Tandem. 2 points.

Running points total : 87.
Stig's points total : 23.

 

[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 : 8 rides 10 points
September : 6 rides 8 points
October : 2 rides 3 points
+
10th Mawsley, Foxhall, Rothwell, Rushton, Pipewell, East Carlton, Ashley, Stoke Albany, Desborough, Arthingworth, Kelmarsh, Harrington, Mawsley, home 60.5km / 1 point

50 rides 59 points

 

[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
August: 5 rides, 11 points
September: 4 rides, 7 points
7th October: 36.06 miles - Did a test lap of the cycling part of a local duathlon I'm planning to do next year, followed by a fairly easy rolling hill route to get me past the 50km mark - https://www.strava.com/activities/1890304866 - 1 point
10th October: 78.71 miles - A ride down to Windsor; currently the furthest south I've ever gone on a ride that started and finished at home. Also my longest ever October ride by some margin - https://www.strava.com/activities/1896337535 - 3 points

Total so far: 78 points

 

[Bazzer]

January 4 points
February 4 points
March 3 points
April 6 points
May 3 points
June 1 point
July 1 point
August 4 points
September 1 point
October
10th Culcheth, Glazebrook, Lymm, Knutsford, Agden, Lymm, Warburton, Culcheth, Croft home. 56kms 1 point

Running total 28 points

 

[kapelmuur]

I've not had the most productive start to October, on holiday without a bike for the first week, got one ride in on my return and then laid low with a virus. At least I have a ride on the board for this month.

9/10 https://www.strava.com/activities/1893633213. 50.7km

I also have rides to log for last month.

14/9 https://www.strava.com/activities/1840618555. 51.8km
15/9 https://www.strava.com/activities/1843139175. 53.5km
18/9 https://www.strava.com/activities/1849483793. 52.0km
20/9 https://www.strava.com/activities/1853942645. 59.0km
25/9 https://www.strava.com/activities/1853942645. 57.0km
27/9 https://www.strava.com/activities/1868611991. 51.8km

Points to date = 82.

 

[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
August: 5 rides, 11 points
September: 4 rides, 7 points
7th October: 36.06 miles - Did a test lap of the cycling part of a local duathlon I'm planning to do next year, followed by a fairly easy rolling hill route to get me past the 50km mark - https://www.strava.com/activities/1890304866 - 1 point
10th October: 78.71 miles - A ride down to Windsor; currently the furthest south I've ever gone on a ride that started and finished at home. Also my longest ever October ride by some margin - https://www.strava.com/activities/1896337535 - 3 points
13th October: 42.07 miles - A birthday ride where I did a mile for every year (honest!). Stayed off the main roads cause that wind had the potential to be lethal when head or cross - https://www.strava.com/activities/1902507567 - 1 point

Total so far: 79 points

 

[kapelmuur]

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
August: 5 rides, 11 points
September: 4 rides, 7 points
7th October: 36.06 miles - Did a test lap of the cycling part of a local duathlon I'm planning to do next year, followed by a fairly easy rolling hill route to get me past the 50km mark - https://www.strava.com/activities/1890304866 - 1 point
10th October: 78.71 miles - A ride down to Windsor; currently the furthest south I've ever gone on a ride that started and finished at home. Also my longest ever October ride by some margin - https://www.strava.com/activities/1896337535 - 3 points
13th October: 42.07 miles - A birthday ride where I did a mile for every year (honest!). Stayed off the main roads cause that wind had the potential to be lethal when head or cross - https://www.strava.com/activities/1902507567 - 1 point

Total so far: 79 points

Happy birthday,

 

[13 rider]

Oct 5th 32.3 miles 1 point
Anstey ,Cossington ,Gaddesby ,Asfordby ,Hoby ,Cossington ,Anstey
Oct 14th 62.3 miles 3 points
Anstey ,Market Bosworth ,Warton ,Shenton ,Market Bosworth ,Desford ,Anstey

Points in this challenge 110
Points in all challenges 177

 

[ColinJ]

January, 2018
--1st: 53 km (33 miles). Todmorden (A.K.A. 'Tod'), Walsden, Calderbrook, Littleborough, Blackstone Edge, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Steep Ln, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd (A.K.A. ''royd'), Hebden Bridge (A.K.A. 'HB'), Woodhouse Rd, Lumbutts, Shade, Hollins Rd, Walsden, Tod. 1 point.
--12th 58 km (36 miles). Tod, HB, Oxenhope, Leeming, Cullingworth, Hewenden Viaduct, Wilsden (cafe), Old Allen Ln, A629, Leeming, Oxenhope, HB, Tod. 1 point.
February, 2018
--24th: 55 km (34 miles). Tod, Walk Mill, Over Town, Greencliffe Ln, Long Causeway, Kebs Rd, Blackshaw Head, Colden, Slack, Lee Wood, Heptonstall Rd, HB, 'royd, Cragg Vale, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Walsden, Tod. 1 point.
March, 2018
-- 11th: 51 km (32 miles) on CX bike. Tod, Hebden Bridge, 'royd, Scout Rd, Steep Ln, Turvin Rd, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Caldermoor, Calderbrook, Walsden, Tod, Burnley Rd to TL in Cliviger Gorge, u-turn and back to Tod. 1 point.
April, 2018
-- 14th: 56 km (35 miles). Tod, HB, CVC to 'royd, Scout Rd, Sowerby, Cottonstones, Mill Bank, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Steep Ln, High Stone Rd, Turvin Rd, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Caldermoor, Calderbrook, Walsden, Hoillins Rd, Bacup Rd, Sourhall, Dog House Ln, Wetherspoons in Tod, home. 1 point.
-- 28th: 82 km (51 miles). Tod, HB, PW, OT, Jerusalem Ln, Luddenden Foot, Sowerby Ln, Scout Rd, 'royd, CV climb, Blackstone Edge, A58, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Steep Ln, High Stone Rd, Craggies (cafe), Cragg Rd, 'royd, CVC, HB, Midgehole, Hardcastle Crags, Shackleton, Walshaw, Widdop Rd, Slack, Colden, Blackshaw Head, Great Rock, Cross Stone Road, Tod. 2 points.
May, 2018
-- 4th: 83 km (52 miles). Rode from Tod to Ilkley via HB, Oxenhope and Bingley to watch Women's Tour de Yorkshire finish at the summit of Cow and Calf climb. 2 points.
-- 17th: 64 km (40 miles). Tod, Walk Mill, Worsthorne, Thursden, Widdop, Slack, HB, 'royd, Cragg Vale, Craggies, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Tod. 1 point.
-- 23rd: 63 km (39 miles). Llandbedr, Llanfair, Harlech, Talsarnau, Eisingrug, monster climb!, Gerdi Bluog, Cwm Bychan, Penisarcwm, Byrdir, Dyffryn Ardudwy, Pant-gwyn, Llanbedr. 1 point.
June, 2018
-- 29th: 59 km (36 miles). Tod, HB, Keighley Rd, Hill House Edge Ln, Cold Edge, Wainstalls, Jowler, Booth, Jerusalem Ln, Midgley, 'royd, Scout Rd, Hathershelf Ln, Steep Ln, High Stone Rd, Craggies (cafe), Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, Tod. 1 point.
July, 2018
-- 18th: 51 km (32 miles). Tod, HB, 'royd, Scout Rd, Sowerby, Steep Ln, Blackstone Edge, LB, Walsden, Bacup Rd, Sourhall, Carr Rd, A646, Tod. 1 point.
-- 21st: 51 km (32 miles). Tod, Mankinholes, Lumbutts, Hollins Rd, Walsden, Calderbrook, Caldermoor, Littleborough, BSE,Blue Ball Rd, Walk Mill, Cotton Stones, Hubberton Green, Scout Rd, 'royd, CVC, HB, Tod, 1 point.
August, 2018
-- 2nd: 82 km (51 miles). A mix of road, towpath, bridleways and cycleways. Tod, Littleborough, Milnrow, Royton, Bury, Greenmount, Bury, Rochdale, LB, Tod. 2 points.
-- 24th: 90 km (56 miles). More roads and cyclepaths. Harrogate, cycle path to Ripley, Pateley Bridge, Lofthouse, Trapping Hill, Masham, Ripley, cycle path, Harrogate. 2 points.
September, 2018
-- 7th: 81 km (50 miles). Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Oxenhope, Haworth, Oakworth, Slippery Ford, Sutton Moor, Lane Ends, Lothersdale, Black Lane Ends, Laneshaw Bridge, Trawden, Coldwell, Thursden, Widdop, Slack, Hebden Bridge (coffee stop), A646, Mankinholes, Lumbutts, Shade, Hollins Rd, Walsden, Todmorden. 2 points.
October, 2018
-- 10th: 60 km (37 miles). Tod, Littleborough, Blackstone Edge, Blue Ball Rd, Hubberton Green, Scout Rd, 'royd, CVC, Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall Rd, Lee Wood, Slack, Colden, Blackshaw Head, Kebs Rd, Long Causeway, Greencliffe Ln, Southward Bottom, Cliviger, A646, Tod. 1 point.

Points for rides of 50-99 km so far this year: 21.
Points for rides of 100+ km so far this year (listed in metric century a month challenge): 50.
Points target for year: 106+
Total points for year so far (up to & including 10th October ride): 71.

NB I have decided to count points for ALL rides of 50+ km that I do this year here, including those rides of 100+ km that I post in the metric century a month challenge instead of here.

 

[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
20 Aug 2018 58.15 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1785461897 1 point
22 Aug 2018 50.42 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/1789895757 2 points
24 Aug 2018 107.26 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1794552973 3 points
27 Aug 2018 57.9 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1800988717 1 point
30 Aug 2018 101.89 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1808116727 3 points
1 Sep 2018 109.73 km https://www.strava.com/activities/1812070998 3 points
16 Sep 2018 56.29 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/1845357622 2 points
14 Oct 2018 52.65 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/1904384948/ 2 points

• 2018 running total 43 points

 

[Slick]

I was going to wait until I downloaded my ride from Strava, but since I had to change my name and make it private I've lost a bit of interest in that. I reckon that I have nearly 2 months of rides stored on my device and every day I keep meaning to take a lead to work and download there but every day, I keep forgetting.
The ride itself was another repeat of the same 3 loch challenge I ride with a freind from work. I do a number of shorter rides that just fall short of the 50k for this but this is the only ride this guy does which is kind of understandable as it is a fantastic ride but I reckon I would need a bit more variety. We started easy enough but as usual, I was soon puffing and holding on as we hit the climb and was grateful for the cafe stop when it finally came to get out the rain which is never far away from Glen Fruin. Once again, I seemed to benefit from a quick food stop as my legs seemed to recover enough for me to put my head into the breeze and lead us both home on the flat at a fairly steady rate of knots.

Despite the promising start last month, it's been a bit of a struggle to get the rides in but I'm as always ever hopeful that next month will be better.
Anyway, 2 points and still hanging in there.

19 Points.

Blue skies and bright sunshine forced my hand as I felt almost duty bound of getting a run in which turned into a bit of a wander along different cycle to work routes but looking to go absolutely no where. 55k from home to Glasgow Airport through Renfrew and up the Hurlet into Barrhead and homeward. A neat but unimpressive 20 Points but still time to add this month if the moon's align.

 

[steveindenmark]

39 points carried forward.

21 July - Lillebaelt Round - Denmark 203km
https://www.strava.com/activities/1717376977

13th August 54km Denmark
https://www.strava.com/activities/1769450101

30th August 51km Denmark
https://www.strava.com/activities/1807686784

2nd September 59km Denmark
https://www.strava.com/activities/1814245753

15th September Tuscany Road 176km 4 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/1844275257

16th September Tuscany Road 173km 4 points
https://www.strava.com/activities/1846293718

14th October 52km Denmark on a Brompton
https://www.strava.com/activities/1904351818


56 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
15th August, 50.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1774669849) - Yet another extended commute. Harrow to West Hampstead (via Rickmansworth!)
22nd August, 50.0km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1790428840) - A to B commute (via C,D & E!), grey day but pleasant riding.
8th September, 52.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1828020614) - Wendover Woods and Ridgeway gravel on a grey day
9th September, 50.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1829799591) - Tour of Britain, London course ride (and a bit of Regents Park)
14th September, 58.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1841073867) - Extended ride from work. Harrow, Dalston, Tottenham
7th October, 60.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1889741432) - Short, slow and hilly. Wendover, Great Missenden & Princes Risborough
13th October, 52.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/1902020112) - Shorter, slower and hillier! Dunsmore, Casden, Whiteleaf, Pink, Smalldean, Hale climbs

 

[Milkfloat]

January 6th. Warwick, Beausale, Temple Balsall, Kingswood, Wotton Wawen, Bearley, Norton Lindsey, Warwick. 34.6 miles. https://www.strava.com/activities/1343641480

February 19th. Costa Adeje, Los Menores, Chiguergue, La Teide, Vilaflor, Arona, La Camella, Costa Adeje. 55.7 miles. https://www.strava.com/activities/1415514674

March 25th. Warwick, Grandborough, HMP Rye Hill, Shuckburgh, Wormleighton, Knightcote, Warwick. 47.9miles. https://www.strava.com/activities/1470686236

April 22nd. Warwick, Alderminster, Admington, Ilmington, Pillerton Priors, Wellesborne, Barford, Warwick. 45.2 miles. https://www.strava.com/activities/1524024914

May 6th. Warwick, Wellesbourne, Kineton, Tysoe, Northend, Whitnash, Wellesbourne, Barford, Warwick. 58.3 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/1552932614

June 15th. Warwick, Grandbourgh, Barby, Welford, Husbands Bosworth, Tugby (Cafe Ventoux), Bruntingthorpe, Monks Kirby, Wappenbury, Warwick. 101.5 miles. https://www.strava.com/activities/1642358856

July 8th. Warwick, Aston Cantlow, Mickleton, Illmington, Ebrington, Shipston, Kineton, Morton Morrell, Warwick 56.4 miles. https://www.strava.com/activities/1688331595

August 11th. Warwick, Aston Canlow, Welford on Avon, Stratford, Loxley, Sherborne, Barford, Warwick. 37.2 miles.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1763991776

September 9th. Warwick, Great Alne, Stratford, Loxley, Wellesbourne, Newbold Pacey, Barford, Warwick. 42.67 miles.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1829169371

October 7th. Warwick, Morton Morrell, Kineton, Wormleighton, Priors Marston, Napton, Long Itchington, Warwick. 44.3 miles.