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
Lots of riders out yesterday (Friday), enjoying the lovely Bank Holiday weather. Some big rides as well, topped by Gareth Davies 59 mile venture to Berkeley, Rob Stallard and Sue Earnshaw 44 mile trip to Goldcliff, Helen and Neil Gilmore 41 mile ride to Raglan, 39 miles and 31 miles to Goldcliff for Tony and Sharon Ward, and Tony and Carolyn Griffiths respectively, and not forgetting Steve Tobin climbing up Wentwood on a 38 mile cycle. Also out was the leader, Christine Smith. Congrats to Rob and Steve on reaching Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Gareth Davies on reacing Miami, Oklahoma and to Helen Gilmore on reaching the Oklahoma State Line. Tony Griffiths on reaching 500 miles, Sharon and Tony Ward, and Carolyn Griffiths on reaching Springfield, Illinois.
Ten rides for Route 66 have taken place over the last two days since the last update. Top marks go to Christine Smith with a 29 miler and Sue Earnshaw a 22 miler. A number of people improved their lot by riding to the Rose Inn at Redwick. Big congrats go to Sue on topping 700 miles and reaching Tulsa, Oklahoma, and to Tracey Eastabrook who made it to Springfield, Illinois.
Four riders out today, top marks to David Whittle whose seaside ride to Porthcawl of 33 miles was the longest. Also, good efforts from David Vass (29 miles), Robert Stallard (25) and Grahame Morton (12). Congratulations to David W. for reaching Rolla, Missouri, and to Rob Stallard for breaking the 700 mile barrier and put himself back into 2nd place.
Lots of riders out today, but just to pick out a few of the bigger rides – Helena Hunt took on Caerphilly mountain in her 56 mile run, Gareth Davies 51 miles, Francesca Cooper managed 43 miles, her longest ride ever and Janet Vale back in the saddle with an excellent 37 miles to Berkeley. Congrats go to Gareth who reached Springfield, Missouri, to Francesca on reaching Pontiac, Illinois and Steve Tobin on reaching 700 miles and Helen Gilmore getting to 500.
Three 66ers out today, king of the road was Steve Tobin with a 54 miler to Thornbury, which also means he reaches Miami, Oklahoma. Also out with an excellent 27 miles, was Janet Vale despite still suffering injuries from her recent fall, and wonder-woman, current leader Christine Smith whose 20 miles today gives her 100 for the week and puts her clear of Oklahoma City. Christine’s efforts also put the ‘Red’ team back in the lead.
Some big rides today, Steve Tobin taking on the Tumble (4.5K of climbing) in his 67 mile ride, and Christine Smith hitting a half-century on her ride over the Severn Bridge. Also out were Rob Stallard and Tony Griffiths keeping the ‘Yellow’ team on top and Sue Earnshaw. Congrats to Sue on reaching Miami (Oklahoma), Steve on reaching the Oklahoma State Line and Tony on reaching Rolla (Missouri).
Two 66ers out today, Helen Gilmore with a 17 miler to Caerleon and Shane Carey with the quickest ride of the year so far, exceeding 17 mph average for the 27 mile trip to Nash.
Wednesday night ride to the Rose at Redwick saw 7 Route 66ers improve their overall position. Biggest ride of the day though goes Diane Potter with a 43 miler to Raglan along with Christine Smith and Sue Earnshaw. Sue did a double shift today, with 26 miles to Raglan and a further 14 to the Rose. Those miles enabled her to pass the Oklahoma State Line, also congrats Diane who made it to Pontiac, Illinois.
Good response from the ‘Yellow’ team today, with Robert Stallard and Helen Gilmore taking them to the top of the table with rides of 21 and 15 miles respectively. Also out today was Kirstie Benjamin with a 10 miler to Black Rock. Congrats to Rob who has now reached Miami, Oklahoma.
Just two riders out today, Tony and Carolyn Griffiths with a short 13 mile run to Magor and back. Also catching up on a 15 miler from Grahame Morton over the weekend. Congrats to tony on passing the 400 mile barrier.