We're always trying to think up new ideas for our monthly challenges. Riding further, climbing higher or going faster are obvious choices to push you a little harder, but the challenges that get the best response are the ones that inspire you to go and discover new routes.
So when one of our first finishers Giles Cudmore suggested a challenge that involved spotting points of interest on your rides, we knew he was on to a winner. Thanks to Giles for the month long challenge number one below.
1. Play bike ride bingo
2. Gain 1,500ft of climbing in a two hour ride
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