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
Very quiet week, three riders out today – Tony and Carolyn Griffiths taking the MTBs out on a Night Ride to the Rose Inn, whilst Shane Carey passing the 1,000 mile barrier with a ride up to Shirenewton.
Some updates from Team Faragher, who have both reached Rolla, Missouri and have now passed the 400 mile barrier.
Weekend update. More rides from Rob Stallard who has now passed the 2,000 mile barrier; Tony Griffiths who has climbed over 60,000 feet; Helena Hunt who has reached Gallup, New Mexico and has climbed more than 70,000 feet; and Shane Carey who has reached the Texas State Line. Also out improving their mileage were Francesca Cooper and Tracey Eastabrook.
A bit of a slow week, but big congratulations to Steve Tobin who has finally crossed the line as first man home to Santa Monica. Also out with a couple of rides was Shane Carey who has now reached Clinton, Oklahoma.
The CMCCC ride to Newent today has seen six riders contribute to their mileage; Rob Stallard has now reached the party town of Las Vegas, Nevada; Tony Griffiths has passed Holbrook, Arizona; Carolyn Griffiths has now reached Oklahoma City and has passed the 30,000 feet of climbing; Tracey Eastabrook has also reached Oklahoma City, passed 800 miles and 30,000 feet of climbing; Tony Ward has reached Miami, Illinois, climbed 25,000 feet and his wife Sharon Ward has also added to her mileage. Also out, but in West Wales was Helen Gilmore who is closing in on the finish.
Slow start to the weekend, a couple of catch-ups for Rob Stallard which has seen him cross the Nevada State Line, and further rides from Tony Griffiths and Helena Hunt. There is a ride from Tony Ward that has just come through so will add that at the next update.
A busy week, nice weather has brought out the 66ers. Top man, Steve Tobin is inching his way towards the finish, just 43 miles to go to hit the beach at Santa Monica; Tony Griffiths has now passed 1,600 miles; David Whittle has topped 1,300 miles and 40,000 feet of climbing; Francesca Cooper has reached Oklahoma City; Carolyn Griffiths has passed 800 miles; and David Vass has reached Miami, Oklahoma and passed 600 miles. Also out were Shane Carey and Neil Gilmore.
More rides sees Diane Potter reach McLean, Texas and Helen Gilmore cross the California State Line and on her way to the finish. Will it be a hat-trick of ladies on the beach or will Steve Tobin beat her to it? Shane Carey has also completed 900 miles. Well done all.
Catch-up after the weekend. Congrats to Janet Vale whose two rides have seen her reach Amarillo, Texas, pass the 1,100 mile barrier and top 60,000 feet climbing; also Tony Ward passing 600 miles. David Vass and Tracey Eastabrook also put in more miles.
Quite a few rides happening this midweek, out on the roads were Tony Griffiths, David Whittle who reached Santa Rosa, New Mexico; Shane Carey; Tracey Eastabrook who has recovered from her illness; David Vass who reached Springfield, Missouri; Grahame Morton; and a big catch-up from John and Kaf Faragher who have reached St. Louis, Missouri, passed 300 miles and climbed over 10,000 feet. Congrats all.