TOTAL DISTANCE = 2,277 miles – TOTAL HEIGHT GAINED = 78,600 feet
That’s approximately 44 miles and 1,500 feet climbing a week.
Who can complete the distance of the famous American ‘Highway’, Route 66, during their club and training rides during 2016?
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THE ROUTE
For a detailed view of the complete route – http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10917309
THE STATES
THE RIDERS
THE FINISHERS
With two days to catch-up on, five 66ers have been out improving their situation, including leader Christine Smith who has reached Sin City, Las Vegas in Nevada, next stop California. Achieving the 1,400 barrier was Robert Stallard. Also out were Steve Tobin, Helen Hunt and Sue Earnshaw.
More rides out today, Christine Smith put in two efforts for 43 miles that takes her over 1,900 miles. Also out were Steve Tobin, Rob Stallard who cleared 30,000 feet in climbing and Diane Potter who passed the 300 mile mark.
Just one rider out today, with a ride along the coast, David Whittle made his way to Southerndown on his 38 mile journey, to reach Tulsa, Oklahoma and pass the 700 mile barrier.
After yesterday’s exploits, there was just a catch-up for Christine Smith who rode a 64 mile through the night event for Cancer in London. This means that Christine has reached Kingman, Arizona and will shortly be heading for Las Vegas, Nevada.This ride also puts the RED team back on top.
What a day, 45 riders rode in the MNDA Redwick Challenge, 14 of them 66ers. A great day was had by everyone with Gareth Davies topping the charts with a 100 mile ride. To many to mention individually but congrats to Helen Gilmore on reaching Tucumcari, New Mexico; Gareth on reaching Amarillo, Texas; Tony Griffiths on getting to Clinton, Oklahoma; Helena Hunt passing through Tulsa, Oklahoma; Kirstie Benjamin reaching Springfield, Missouri; and Tracey Eastabrook visiting Rolla, Missouri. After everyone’s exploits, the YELLOW team have taken the lead in the team classification, although I expect Christine Smith will be coming in with a big ride for the RED team.
First day of a big weekend, with the club’s Charity Endurance ride tomorrow so lots of miles being posted. The first of the Challenge’s big goals has been achieved today, with Steve Tobin passing the required height climbed of 78,600 feet, so all he has to do now is to get to Santa Monica and drop into the Pacific. Steve also reached Flagstaff, Arizona – well done Steve! Also out, was Tony Griffiths who passed the 900 mile barrier, and another ride from Janet Vale who is climbing up the charts.
Four 66ers out today, good rides from Christine Smith, Steve Tobin, Rob Stallard and Tony Griffiths, all clocking up 20+ miles on the road to the Pacific. Congrats to Steve who has passed 1,700 miles and to Rob who has reached Santa Rosa, New Mexico.
Super Sue Earnshaw, put the pedal to the metal today with a 53 mile ride to Monmouth which sees here reach Albuqerque, New Mexico and pass the 1,400 mile barrier. Also reaching new goals was Shane Carey whose 34 mile ride saw him reach Springfield, Missouri. here were also more miles for Helena Hunt and Steve Tobin.
Freshly back from his holiday, David Whittle took the prize for the longest ride with a trip down to beautiful Mumbles. Also out were Janet Vale and Christine Smith. Congrats to Janet who has made it to St. Louis, Missouri; also to Christine on passing 1,800 miles and heading for the closing stages of the challenge.
More rides today on the road to California. Shane Carey takes the honours with a 32 mile jaunt to Usk; Helen Gilmore and Helena Hunt shook-off their Velothon tiredness with a ride through the Breconshire lanes to Llangynidr; while Rob Stallard and Christine Smith stayed closer to home with local rides. Helena’s efforts saw her reach Miami, Oklahoma while Shane passed the 500 mile barrier.