The 2023 Half Century (50km or 50m) Challenge

[Jenkins]

There's no way I'm going to battle yet another day of strong winds tomorrow, so today complete's my 2023 50k challenge rides.
I managed both the main challenge, my personal 50k ride outside Suffolk challenge and got in a bonus Festive 50k on Boxing Day this year so bring on 2024. December's round up...

December 1st, Felixstowe, Walton, Trimley, Nacton, Ipswich & Bucklesham, 52.9km, https://www.strava.com/activities/10311499740
December 15th, Diss, Palgrave, Stuston, Oakley, Billingford, Burston, Gissing, Winfarthung, Shelfanger, Bressingham & Diss, 53.3km, https://www.strava.com/activities/10384208986
December 16th, Kirton, Bucklesham, Nacton, Ipswich, Westerfield, Rushmere St. Andrew & Foxhall, 51.0km, https://www.strava.com/activities/10389550712
December 26th, Nacton, Ipswich, Rushmere St. Andrew, Bucklesham, Kirton & Falkenham, 51.4km, https://www.strava.com/activities/10438765736
December 30th, Falkenham, Kirton, Newbourne, Waldringfield, Martlesham, Kesgrave & Foxhall, 50.4km, https://www.strava.com/activities/10462458002

 

[13 rider]

Dec 6th 32.7 miles ,1 point
As per Nov 20th with a minor detour due to a flood
Dec 11th 31.3 miles , 1 point
Markfield, Newtown Linford ,Anstey, Rothley, Quorn, Woodhouse Eaves, Cropston, Anstey, Newtown Linford, Groby, Ratby, Markfield
Dec 31st 32.6 miles , 1 point
Markfield ,Botcheston ,Barlestone ,Market Bosworth ,Upton ,Cadby ,Desford ,Ratby ,Markfield

Points in this challenge 76
Points in all challenges 161

 

[Sbudge]

26th January, 53.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/8455355950) Enfield - Hampstead loop
2nd February, 51.9km (https://www.strava.com/activities/8493344300) West Thameside and Union Canal loop
19th February, 51.2lm (https://www.strava.com/activities/8587404470) Wendover - Chesham loop
11th March, 53.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/8696463297) Wendover gravel
19th March, 50.9km (https://www.strava.com/activities/8742319365) NW6 - Lewisham loop
25th March, 63.6km (https://www.strava.com/activities/8775569107) Callander gravel ride
1st April, 55.7km (https://www.strava.com/activities/8813474498) Chilterns muddy roads
16th April, 64.0km (https://www.strava.com/activities/8901737351) Wendover muddy loop
29th April, 64.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/8977644643) Wendover local loop
7th May, 52.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9027041463) Wendover-Thame mud
24th May, 50.1km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9132062402) North London loop
28th May, 50.3km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9156538341) Local Wendover Loop + Smalldean
6th June, 70.74 km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9214673156) Comrie gravel loop
17th June, 67.72 km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9282992948) Gravel loop along Icknield Way
25th June, 64.74 km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9333059134) Nickey Line gravel loop
5th July, 50.11 km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9393383918) Tresco looping
11th July, 50.23 km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9430729770) Moray beaches and forest
14th July, 50.15 km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9450825672) Culbin Gravel loop
29th July, 50.61 km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9542837385) Wendover and Chesham loop
12th August, 50.28 km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9632613739) Canals and country lanes in Forth
1st September, 57.36 km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9762263987)Wye valley gravel
2nd September, 62.19 km (https://www.strava.com/activities/9769033888) Wye valley into Wales
8th October, 50.23 km (https://www.strava.com/activities/10001647641) NW London Loop
22nd October, 60.2km (https://www.strava.com/activities/10085029272) Carron & Bonnybridge loop
11th November, 50.9km (https://www.strava.com/activities/10199469044) Wendover, Tring & Wingrave loop
21st December, 58.8km (https://www.strava.com/activities/10415004091) NW6 to Hampton Court

 

[Eribiste]

I've just realised that I clocked a qualifying ride up on Boxing Day that I forgot to enter so here's my belated last effort for the year. First time out on the bike for a month so took it slow and steady!
https://www.strava.com/activities/10442952662

Happy New Year everybody, see you next year.