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.
With a big weekend coming up, lots of riders out at the Redwick Challenge, the midweek efforts still hit some major goals; Christine Smith has now passed 1,200 miles; Brian Stephens has reached Thunder Bay; Steve Chappelle has made it to the magic number of 1,000 miles; and Helen Garrett has passed 700 miles. Also out were Andrew Alford, Chris and Diane Potter, Rob Stallard, Gareth Davies, Tony Griffiths, Lesley Russell, David Whittle and Tracey Eastabrook.
Another busy weekend, Chris Potter has now passed 1,200 miles, including riding up the Tumble and running up the Sugar Loaf on the same day; Diane Potter has passed through both Moose Jaw and Regina; Robert Stallard has reached Brooks and climbed more than 20,000 feet; Sue Earnshaw has also reached Brooks; Gareth Davies has passed 700 miles; Lesley Russell has passed Banff; Steve Tobin has climbed more than 10,000 feet; Lloyd Jones has cleared 300 miles; and Tracey Eastabrook has climbed more than 10,000 feet. Also out were Christine Smith, Brian Stephens, Steve Chappelle, Andrew Alford, Tony Griffiths, Janet Vale, David Whittle, Ian Russell and Harry Giblin. Cracking effort you lot.
Mid-week catch-up sees Christine Smith pass the 2,000 mile barrier; Brian Stephens has now topped 1,800 miles;Andrew Alford has reached Swift Current, 900 miles and 60,000 feet of climbing; Steve Chappelle has also reached Swift Current; Sue Earnshaw has passed 700 miles; Janet Vale and Tony Griffiths have reached Banff; David Whittle has reached 400 miles; Tracey Eastabrook has climbed 10,000 feet. Also out were Chris and Diane Potter, Gareth Davies, Carolyn Griffiths, Steve Tobin, Lloyd Jones, Tony Ward and off the mark, Harry Giblin. Well done all.
Some fantastic achievements completed over this last weekend. Pride of place must go to Christine Smith, Diane and Chris Potter and Helen Garrett who all completed the 100 mile Cardiff to Tenby, CARTEN 100 Challenge. With this and other events has seen Christine Smith reach Thunder Bay, pass 1,900 miles and climbed more than 50,000 feet; Brian Stephens has now passed 1,700 miles; Chris Potter 1,100 miles, and reaching Regina; Diane Potter passing 1,000 miles, 40,000 feet and reaching Swift Current; Andrew Alford reaching Medicine Hat and over 800 miles; Helen Garrett reaching Calgary and 600 miles; Janet Vale clocking up 500 miles; Lesley Russell also has passed 500 miles. Also out improving their stats were, Steve Chappelle, Robert Stallard, Sue Earnshaw, Gareth Davies, Tony and Carolyn Griffiths, Tracey Eastabrook, Lloyd Jones and Grahame Morton. Fantastic effort folks!
Catch-up on the missing runs and rides from yesterday and today. Steve Tobin has now passed 300 miles. There were also efforts from Christine Smith, Brian Stephens, Chris Potter, Steve Chappelle, Sue Earnshaw, Gareth Davies, Tracey Eastabrook and Lloyd Jones.
Too many events to cover over the last week, cycling in Majorca, France and Wales. Running in the Forest, walking in the sunshine and in the mountains. Lots of goals achieved; Christine Smith has passed 1,800 miles; Chris Potter has reached Swift Current, passed 1,000 miles and climbed more than 60,000 feet; Diane Potter has now passed 900 miles; newcomer Andrew Alford has reached Brooks, passed 700 miles and 50,000 feet; Robert Stallard has passed 700 miles; Sue Earnshaw has reached Calgary and 600 miles; Gareth Davies has also visited Calgary, cleared 600 miles and 30,000 feet; Helen Garrett has reached Banff and 30,000 feet; Tony Griffiths cleared 500 miles; David Whittle has climbed 20,000 feet; Carolyn Griffiths passed 300 miles; Tony Ward has reached Kamloops and 200 miles; Tracey Eastabrook has reached Kamloops; Lloyd Jones has reached Kamloops and 200 miles; and Sharon Ward 100 miles. Fantastic effort boys and girls.
This will be the last update for a week, whilst some of the CMCCC riders will be on tour to Majorca. Diane Potter is the star of the latest review following her London Marathon performance. Diane has now passed 800 miles and has reached the city of Swift Current. Also out were Christine Smith, Chris Potter, Gareth Davies, Sue Earnshaw, Janet Vale and David Whittle.
With still some events to be counted from the weekend, the latest situation sees Brian Stephens pass 1,600 miles; Chris Potter clock up 900 miles; Gareth Davies reaching Banff and 500 miles; Sue Earnshaw also passing Banff and climbed more than 20,000 feet; Lesley Russell passing 400 miles; Ian Russell reaching Kamloops; Tracey Eastabrook clocking 200 miles. Also out were Christine Smith, Steve Chappelle, Robert Stallard, Helen Garrett, Janet Vale, Tony Griffiths, Steve Tobin, Lloyd Jones, Tony and Sharon Ward.
Latest catch-up sees Christine Smith pass 1,700 miles; Brian Stephens 50,000 feet climbed; Steve Tobin reaching Kamloops; and Ian Russell going through the 200 mile barrier. Also out were Chris and Diane Potter, Robert Stallard, Gareth Davies and David Whittle.
Following an enforced break, here is the updated position of the Trans-Canada Challenge. Lots of targets hit over the last week; Christine Smith has extended her lead, passing 1600 miles and climbing over 40,000 feet; Brian Stephens has now reached the city of Winnipeg and cleared 1500 miles; Robert Stallard has reached Calgary; Sue Earnshaw has passed the 500 mile mark; Gareth Davies and Helen Garrett have both done 400 miles and 20,000 feet; David Whittle is through the 300 mile barrier; and Steve Tobin 200 miles. Also improving their stats were, Chris and Diane Potter, Steve Chappelle, Lesley and Ian Russell, Tracey Eastabrook, Tony and Sharon Ward.