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
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THE STATES
THE RIDERS
THE FINISHERS
Lots of 66ers out today on the Berkeley ride and Helena Hunt with a trip to Hereford; Helena has now passed 1,700 miles and reached Flagstaff, Arizona; Tracey Eastabrook has achieved over 900 miles and reached Clinton, Oklahoma; Grahame Morton has climbed over 20,000 feet. Also out increasing there mileage and climbing stats were Robert Stallard, Tony Griffiths and Janet Vale.
Few rides over the last couple of days, plus some catch-up from Helena Hunt’s latest expeditions in Spain and France. and ‘Team Faragher’s’ latest ride. Big shout must first go to Helena who has now reached the climbing goal for the challenge of 78,600 feet. Just another 600 miles to go. Kaf and John Faragher have reached Springfield, Missouri, and there were also rides from Tony Griffiths and Janet Vale.
A catch-up on the week’s cycling has seen reach Barstow, California and closing in on the Pacific Ocean; Tony Griffiths passing 1,800 miles; Helena Hunt with over 1,600 miles behind her; Shane Carey reaching Amarillo, Texas and 1,100 miles; Carolyn Griffiths getting to Clinton, Oklahoma; also out improving their lot were Diane Potter and Grahame Morton. With a big ride planned to Berkeley on the weekend, expect to see more records broken.
Another fine day brought the cyclists out in droves – Eight 66ers made in-roads into their goals today; Rob Stallard; Tony Griffiths; Helena Hunt reached the Arizona State Line; Janet Vale passed 1,200 miles and reached Tucumcari, New Mexico; Diane Potter passed through Amarillo, Texas, reached 1,300 miles and achieved 50,000 feet climbed; Shane Carey reached 40,000 feet; also out where Carolyn Griffiths and Tracey Eastabrook.
A very quite week, just two rides from Janet Vale and Tony Griffiths who have added to their mileage. I am sure there will be plenty more to come from the weekend.
Some catch-up rides to add-in from Rob Stallard who has now climbed over 60,000 feet and just over 100 miles from the finish; Grahame Morton has now reached Springfield, Missouri; and Team Faragher have been knocking in a few extra miles that sees both Kaf and John pass 500 miles.
The fine weather has brought the 66ers out in droves over the last couple of days. Rob Stallard has reached Baker, California as has his closest rival, team-mate Helen Gilmore; Gareth Davies returned to the saddle and passed Gallup, New Mexico and then the Arizona State Line; Janet Vale has now reached the New Mexico State Line; Carolyn Griffiths has passed the 900 mile mark; also out improving their mileage were, Tony Griffiths, Diane Potter, Sharon Ward, Tracey Eastabrook, Tony Ward and David Vass. Well done all.
Wednesday night is Rose Inn night. More miles put in to the pub, and a few others adding distance to their Route 66 Challenge. No major goals hit, but Rob Stallard has now taken the lead in the race for the next one to reach Santa Monica. Also out over the last couple of days were; Shane Carey, Carolyn Griffiths. Tracey Eastabrook, Sue Earnshaw, Francesca Cooper and Tony Griffiths.
A new month, just three to go before the end of the challenge. Who is going to make it to Santa Monica? – Rob Stallard has improved his chances with an 18 mile ride to Black Rock; Tony Griffiths has now reached Flagstaff, Arizona; whilst there were also rides from Carolyn Griffiths and a catch-up for Gareth Davies.
End of the month has seen some movement on the map. Rob Stallard has now crossed the California State Line and is just over 200 miles from the finish. Big battle between himself and Helen Gilmore to be next one home. Tony Griffiths has now passed the 1,700 mile barrier, and there were also more miles from David Whittle and Diane Potter. Shane Carey in the meanwhile has now reached McLean, Texas.