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.
Lots of action over the last few days. Christine Smith has now ridden over 2,600 miles; Brian Stephens has passed 2,400 miles, reached Sudbury and passed 70,000 feet climbed; Chris Potter has passed 1,500 miles and achieved the Challeng Climbing Challenge of 93,402; Andrew Alford has passed 1,400 miles; Sue Earnshaw has reached Swift Current; Helen Garrett has got to Medicine Hat and passed 800 miles; Janet Vale and Tony Griffiths have reached Brooks. Also out on these last sunny days were Diane Potter, Steve Chappelle, Gareth Davies, Lesley Russell, Tracey Eastabrook and Carolyn Griffiths.
Just a couple of events over the last few days. Brian Stephens has now passed 2,300 miles; Steve Chappelle passing 1,200 miles; Rob Stallard has reached Moose Jaw. Also out were Christine Smith and Lesley Russell.
To many achievements to list tonight, congratulations to all the athletes who completed the Dragon Ride, Dalmation Ride and all the other activities.
Midweek update, Christine Smith has now passed 2,400 miles; Brian Stephens 2,200; Andrew Alford is the first cyclist to achieve the Challenge climbing goal of 93,402 feet, he has also reached Brandon and passed 1,300 miles; Lesley Russell also has a clean-sweep by reaching Calgary, 600 miles and 30,000 feet climbed; whilst husband Ian has now climbed more than 20,000 feet. Well done all.
Update after a busy Sunday and a very rainy Monday. Chris Potter has now reached Brandon and climbed more than 80,000 feet; His wife Diane has now passed 1,200 miles and climbed 50,000 feet; Gareth Davies epic 100 mile ride sees him pass 1,000 miles, and reach Swift Current; Robert Stallard has also passed 1,000 miles; Janet Vale has passed 700 miles; Tony Griffiths has also passed 700 miles and 20,000 feet climbed; Grahame Morton has now reached Kamloops. Lots of others out there striding for their goals.
Quick update before more action tomorrow – lots of events over the last couple of days, Triathlons, Park Runs, Mountain walks and Cycle Rides. Only two goals to report, Chris Potter has now broken 1,300 miles and David Whittle 30,000 feet of climbing. Also out were Brian Stephens, Steve Chappelle, Diane Potter, Gareth Davies, Andrew Alford, Tony and Carolyn Griffiths, Helen Garrett, Rob Stallard and Tracey Eastabrook.
Midweek update has seen Brian Stephens pass the 2,100 mile mark; Andrew Alford climb more than 90,000 feet; Tony Griffiths has reached 20,000 feet of climbing; and Grahame Morton passing 200 miles. Also out were Christine Smith, Diane Potter, Steve Chappelle, Robert Stallard, Sue Earnshaw and Carolyn Griffiths.
More goals hit on the long May weekend; Christine Smith has now passed 2,300 miles and 60,000 feet of climbing; Helen Garrett has passed through Brooks and 40,000 feet climbed; Carolyn Griffiths has now climbed 10,000 feet, Also out were Andrew Alford, Chris Potter, Tony Griffiths, Janet Vale, Sharon and Tony Ward.
Lots of efforts over the last few days, walking, cycling and running. Andrew Alford has reached Regina and passed 1,200 miles; Robert Stallard has reached Swift Current; Gareth Davies passing through Medicine Hat, 900 miles and 40,000 feet climbed; Sue Earnshaw has also reached Medicine Hat, passed 800 miles and 30,000 feet; Janet Vale has reached Calgary; and Tracey Eastabrook has passed 400 miles. Well done everyone else who were not mentioned.
What a weekend, 36 riders turned up for the Redwick Challenge, many of them Trans-Canadian entrants. Some big goals hit; Christine Smith has passed 2,200 miles;Brian Stephens 2,000; Diane Potter 1,100; Steve Chappelle 1,100 and reaching Regina; Robert Stallard topping off 20,000 feet; reaching Medicine Hat and passing 900 miles; Tony Griffiths reaching Calgary and 600 miles; David Whittle passing Banff and 500 miles; Carolyn Griffiths going through the 400 mile barrier; and Tony Ward passing 300.