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.
A big catch-up following a week away. Lots of activities, 1/2 Marathons, plenty of rides, runs and walks has seen Brian Stephens reach Fredericton, New Brunswick, and pass 3,700 miles; Christine Smith has cleared 3,600 and completed the climbing goal of 93,402 feet; Andrew Alford has passed 2,000 miles; Steve Chappelle 1,600 miles; Sue Earnshaw 1,600 miles and more than 70,000 feet; Lesley Russell has reached Brandon, passed 1,300 miles and climbed more than 70,000 feet; Janet Vale has reached Regina, and cleared 1,100 miles; Ian Russell has reached Medicine Head, and passed 800 miles; Carolyn Griffiths has reached Brooks; and Steve Tobin has reached Banff and 600 miles. Well done to the others who were not mentioned.
Last update before holidays. Brian Stephens has now passed 3,600 miles; Chris Potter’s epic 105 mile ride sees him pass 2,200 miles; Gareth Davies has reached Winnipeg and Steve Tobin has now passed 500 miles. Well done to all the others putting in the miles. There will be a delay until the end of the month before more updates are available.
More action for the mid-week update;Christine Smith has now passed 3,500 miles and 90,000 feet climbed; Diane Potter has cleared 1,800 miles; Tony Griffiths has 1,100 miles in the bag;and Carolyn Griffiths passing 700 miles and 20,000 feet climbed. Also out were Brian Stephens, Chris Potter, Andrew Alford, Gareth Davies, Robert Stallard, Tracey Eastabrook, Helen Garrett, Ian Russell, David Whittle and Grahame Morton.
Some glorious weather over the weekend saw lots of the challengers walking, running and riding.Brian Stephens has now passed 3,500 miles;Steve Chappelle has climbed more than 50,000 feet; Sue Earnshaw has passed 1,500 miles; Lesley Russell has cleared 1,200 miles; Tracey Eastabrook has reached Regina and passed 1,100 miles; Tony Griffiths has also reached Regina; Janet Vale has landed at Moose Jaw, passed 1,000 miles and climbed more than 40,000 feet; Ian Russell has reached Brooks and Grahame Morton has cleared 10,000 feet climbed. Also out over the weekend were Christine Smith, Chris and Diane Potter, Carolyn Griffiths and Steve Tobin.
Since the last update, 31 different cycles/runs/walks have taken place by our Trans-Canadian Challengers. Christine Smith has now has now passed 3,400 miles; Steve Chappelle 1,500 miles; Rob Stallard 1,400 miles;and Steve Tobin 400 miles. Also out throughout the week were; Brian Stephens, Chris and Diane Potter, Sue Earnshaw, Gareth Davies, Tracey Eastabrook, Tony Griffiths and Helen Garrett.
Another busy weekend has seen Brian Stephens reach Quebec City, pass 3,400 miles and complete the climbing challenge of 93,406 feet; Christine Smith has also reached Quebec City and passed 3,300 miles; Chris Potter has passed 2,000 miles;Diane Potter 1,700 miles; Steve Chappelle has reached Winnipeg; Ian Russell has climbed 40,000 feet; and David Vass has reached Kamloops and climbed 10,000. Also out were Andrew Alford, Sue Earnshaw, Gareth Davies, Lesley Russell, Tracey Eastabrook, Janet Vale, Tony and Carolyn Griffiths.
They keep on achieving! – More goals hit today with Brian Stephens passing 3,300 miles; Diane Potter climbing more than 80,000 feet; Sue Earnshaw reaching Winnipeg; Robert Stallard getting to Brandon; Lesley Russell passing 1,100 miles and 60,000 feet of climbing; and Tony Griffiths and Helen Garrett reaching Moose Jaw.Also out were Christine Smith, Chris Potter and Ian Russell.
Another big weekend, with top marks going to Tracey Eastabrook who completed the Prudential Ride London 100 mile route. Her exploits also saw her reach Moose Jaw, pass 1,000 miles and climbed more than 40,000 feet. Christine Smith has now passed 3,200 miles; Andrew Alford 1,900 miles; Sue Earnshaw 1,400 miles; Rob Stallard 1,300 miles;and Lesley Russell 1,100 miles. Also out were Brian Stephens, Chris Potter, Steve Chappelle, Gareth Davies, Tony and Carolyn Griffiths, Ian Russell and Sharon Ward.
Midweek update has seen lots of runs and cycles with the group continuing their activities. Top honours go to Brian Stephens having now climbed 90,000 feet; Christine Smith reaching Montreal; Chris Potter passing 1,900 miles and Andrew Alford reaching Thunder Bay. Also out were Steve Chappelle, Sue Earnshaw, Lesley and Ian Russell, Rob Stallard, Helen Garrett, Tracey Eastabrook and Tony and Carolyn Griffiths.
Well the rain never stopped the achievers! – big rides over the weekend for charity on the very wet Taff Trail. Sue Earnshaw has now reached Brandon and climbed over 60,000 feet; Robert Stallard over 30,000 feet; Lesley Russell has reached Moose Jaw; Tony Griffiths has reached 1,000 miles and 30,000 feet; Tracey Eastabrook has reached Swift Current; Ian Russell has passed through Calgary and 600 miles; Grahame Morton has passed 300 miles; and Sharon Ward has reached Kamloops and 200 miles. Good show everyone.