Virtual ride from the west coast of Canada to the east – Vancouver to St. Johns, a distance of 4,825 miles. This is the full challenge, although there are selected destinations along the way depending on people’s personal goals. The cost of the challenge is £15, which will be donated to the Severn View Open Doors project in Chepstow, who care for local Dementia sufferers. Recorded cycle rides, runs and walks will be counted but they must be backed-up with a GPS app, eg Strava. Only outdoor rides, runs and walks will be counted – no turbo trainer or treadmill exercise sessions.
Midweek catch-up sees Brian Stephens fly past 1,100 miles, Steve Chappelle reaching Brooks, Diane Potter passing through Banff, and Tony Griffiths clocking-up more than 300 miles. Also out were Christine Smith, Carolyn Griffiths, Janet Vale, David Whittle, Steve Tobin and Helen Gilmore.
Start of week catch-up has seen Brian Stephens reach Regina; Christine Smith has put 1,000 miles in the bag and climbed more than 20,000 feet; and Diane Potter has now reached Banff. Also out were, Chris Potter, Rob Stallard, Tony and Carolyn Griffiths, Gareth Davies, Steve Tobin, Helen Gilmore (Garrett), Ian Russell and Lloyd Jones.
Catch-up for the end of the week – Leader Brian Stephens has now passed the massive milestone of 1,000 miles and reached the city of Regina; Christine Smith has passed 900 miles and reached Swift Current; Chris Potter has passed through Banff, climbed over 30,000 feet and cleared 500 miles; Steve Chappelle has now passed 700 miles; Helen Gilmore has now hit the 100 mile target. Also out where Diane Potter who has also passed 500 miles; Rob Stallard climbed more than 10,000 feet, and Gareth Davies.
Plenty of activity midweek, with Helen Garrett (Gilmore) reaching 100 miles. Also out were Tracey Eastabrook, David Whittle, Tony Griffiths, Sue Earnshaw, Robert Stallard, Diane Potter, Christine Smith and Brian Stephens.
Big weekend of activities; Diane and Chris Potter completed the Newport Half-Marathon, congratulations to you; Christine Smith has increased the pressure on leader Brian Stephens; Gareth Davies and David Whittle have now both cleared 100 miles; and there were more miles from Tony and Carolyn Griffiths, Sue Earnshaw, Janet Vale, Tony Ward and Tracey Eastabrook.
Midweek update; Leader Brian Stephens has now passed 900 miles and reached the city of Swift Current, Saskatchewan; Christine Smith has visited Medicine Hat and knocked off 800 miles; Steve Chappelle has reached the Olympic City of Calgary, Alberta; Rob Stallard and Sue Earnshaw have climbed over 10,000 feet. Also out were Chris and Diane Potter, Helen Gilmore and Gareth Davies.
Catch-up from the rest of the weekend’s activities – Brian Stephens has now cleared 30,000 feet of climbing; Steve Chappelle has passed 600 miles; Sue Earnshaw jas climbed 10,000 feet; and Tony Griffiths has reached Kamloops, British Columbia. Also out was, Christine Smith, Diane and Chris Potter, and Janet Vale. The ‘Red’ team still have the lead in the team competition.
Lots of efforts over the last couple of days; Christine Smith has now reached Brooks, Alberta; Chris and Diane Potter, and Rob Stallard have all past 400 miles; Janet Vale has now topped 100 miles. Also out were Brian Stephens, Steve Chappelle, Sue Earnshaw, Tony and Carolyn Griffiths, Ian and Lesley Russell, Gareth Davies and Tracey Eastabrook.
Midweek update has seen Brian Stephens reach Medicine Hat, Alberta and also top 800 miles. Second place Christine Smith has passed the 700 mile barrier and Sue Earnshaw has visited Kamloops. Also out on the roads were Diane and Chris Potter, Steve Chappelle, Tracey Eastabrook and David Whittle. Well done all.
Very quiet day for a Sunday, just two rides to report that sees Brian Stephens just 4 miles outside Medicine Hat, and Tony Griffiths passing the 200 mile barrier and only 17 miles from Kamloops.