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.
A very busy weekend, with most Trans-Canadians out on the bikes or donning their trainers. We have a new leader, Christine Smith has now taken a slender lead and has reached Winnipeg in the process, and passed 1,400 miles; Brian Stephens has also passed 1,400 miles; Chris Potter has reached Medicine Hat and passed 800 miles; his good lady, Diane Potter has reached Brooks, 700 miles and climbed more than 30,000 feet; Robert Stallard has reached 600 miles; Sue Earnshaw now has 400 miles in the bank; also has Janet Vale; Gareth Davies has cleared 300 miles; David Whittle has passed 200 miles and has reached Kamloops. Also out were Tony and Carolyn Griffiths, Helen Garrett, Tracey Eastabrook, Ian Russell, Lloyd Jones, and getting off the mark, Sharon Ward just back from injury.
Mid-week update has seen plenty of action on the roads of South Wales. Goals hit for Chris Potter who has now passed 700 miles and climbed 40,000 feet; for Helen Garratt who is through the 300 mile barrier; and Grahame Morton passing 100 miles. Also out were Brian Stephens, Christine Smith, Diane Potter, Tony and Carolyn Griffiths, Sue Earnshaw, Janet Vale, Gareth Davies, Tracey Eastabrook and Lloyd Jones.
A very busy weekend with the sun being out, some big rides and plenty of runners as well. Christine Smith has now reached Brandon, and is closing in on the lead; Steve Chappelle has now passed 900 miles; Lesley Russell is 300 miles on the clock; and David Whittle has climbed more than 10,000 feet. Also out were, Chris and Diane Potter, Tony and Carolyn Griffiths, Sue Earnshaw, Helen Garrett, David Vass, Tracey Eastabrook and Ian Russell. Well done all on your achievements.
We have come to the end of the March, and more goals have been hit; leader Brian Stephens has now reached Brandon, Manitoba and has clocked-up more than 1,300 miles; second placed Christine Smith has now climbed more than 30,000 feet; and Diane Potter has reached the city of Calgary. Also putting more miles on the clock were, Chris Potter, Rob Stallard, Gareth Davies, Lesley Russell and Lloyd Jones.
Nearly the end of March already, a mid-week catch-up has seen Christine Smith hit 1,200 miles; Diane Potter over 600; Tony Griffiths over 400; and Grahame Morton passing 100 miles. Also out were Brian Stephens, Chris Potter, Robert Stallard, Gareth Davies, Helen Garrett and Lloyd Jones.
Busy day on the roads of South Wales over the weekend; Steve Chappelle has now reached Medicine Hat, passed 800 miles and climbed more than 20,000 feet; Chris Potter has reached Calgary; Janet Vale has passed 300 miles and 10,000 feet; Gareth Davies, Lesley Russell and Helen Garrett have reached Kamloops and passed 10,000 feet climbed; David Whittle has cleared 10,000 feet; also out were Brian Stephens, Christine Smith, Diane Potter, Robert Stallard, Tony Griffiths, Sue Earnshaw, carolyn Griffiths, Tracety Eastabrook and Lloyd Jones. Well done all.
Friday night update has seen Brian Stephens pass the 40,000 feet climbed, while also out were Christine Smith, Diane Potter, Sue Earnshaw, Janet Vale, Ian Russell and Lloyd Jones.
Mid-week catch-up sees second place Christine Smith closing in on the leader following the ride up and over Caerphilly Mountain. Christine has also reached the city of Regina, and completed over 1,100 miles. Chris Potter has now reached 600 miles, and Lesley Russell and Helen Gilmore 200 miles. Also out pounding the pedals and the roads were Steve Chappelle, Diane Potter, Tony and Carolyn Griffiths, Sue Earnshaw, Gareth Davies, Ian Russell and Lloyd Jones.
Big day out on the roads, in some atrocious weather. Fortunately, everyone got back safe and sound from the ride to Berkeley. Leader Brian Stephens has now completed over 1,200 miles; Robert Stallard has reached Banffand completed over 500 miles; Tony Griffiths has climbed more than 10,000; Janet Vale and Carolyn Griffiths have both reached Kamloops and passed the 200 mile barrier; and Gareth Davies has also cleared 200 miles. Also out braving the weather were, Steve Chappelle, Christine Smith, Tracey Eastabrook, Helen Gilmore , Diane Potter and Sue Earnshaw. Well done everybody, frightening wind out there.
Start of the weekend has already seen a lot of action. Christine Smith has now reached Moose Jaw, Saskatewan; Sue Earnshaw has passed 300 miles; Janet Vale has 200 miles in the bag; and Tracey Eastabrook 100 miles. Also out were Brian Stephens, Robert Stallard, Chris and Diane Potter, Tony and Carolyn Griffiths, Steve Tobin, David Whittle and Gareth Davies.