Ali Mclean - NorthRoad Aero Disc (Jezebel)
Neil Townsend - Spa Cycles Steel Audax
Rob Davidson - Lightweight Urgestalt
Chris Skelhorn - Van Nicholas Skieron
Jason Robinson - Giant Propel Advanced SL
Ryan McGlen Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7.0
Steve Crawford - Giant Propel Advanced Disc 1
Vern Pitt - 2013 Cannondale SuperSix (Bruno)
Sign up to the CW5000 challenge and be inspired to ride further in 2020.
Neil Stephen Glover - Vitus Vitesse Evo 2018
All miles from January 1 are included, no matter when a rider signs up to the challenge. You can also enter as a team, combining everyone’s miles to make it possible for those not used to covering such distance. Log miles via Strava, Garmin Connect or even on paper. When you reach the milestone send in proof and you’ll be eligible for a certificate plus merchandise soon to be revealed.
The CW5000 is an annual challenge to ride 5000 miles in 2020. Alongside this target riders are given monthly challenges to maintain their motivation. Keep an eye out for the April challenge for a chance to win one of five exclusive CW5000 pin badges which can only be earned.
Emma Newman - Specialized S-Works Venge
James Baldock - Carrera Karkinos (Clanky)
Jordan Noble Custom Pinarello Dogma F8 (Norma Jean)
Imogen Amelia Callaway - Trek Domane SL4/5 (Unicorn 🦄)
Scott Duncan - Cervelo R3
John Griffiths - Pinarello a Dogma 65.1 (Pearla)
Simon Garrod - Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc (Aini)
We asked our CW5000 members on Facebook what bike they're doing most of their miles on and they didn't disappoint. Here is a selection of some of our favourites.
Adrian Spratt - Viner Ultega Aero
Bradley Morrison - Specialized Venge
Ian Smith - Bianchi Aria Di2
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Chris Froome hits back at critics: ‘I’m not just going to throw in the towel’
Chris Froome has hit back at social media critics who say he should hang up his bike, responding: 'I'm not just going to throw in the towel'
By Jonny Long •
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Five things to look out for at the Giro d'Italia week one
The first Grand Tour of the year gets underway with what looks to be an action-packed first week
By Stephen Puddicombe •
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CW5000 February challenges
Two more challenges to help get you on your bike in February. Remember, by the end of this month, it'll basically be spring, so keep riding and stay safe.
By Simon Richardson •
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CW5000 jerseys - No longer available
Order yours before February 15
By Simon Richardson •
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Best routes from the CW5000 riders - Lanarkshire calling
We follow Dan Grime's 77.7m route north east out of Glasgow
By Simon Richardson •
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How the CW5000 inspired riders through 2020
The challenge that kept you riding through a pandemic
By Simon Richardson •
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CW5000: Third member of CW team hits 5,000
It's not just the editorial team at Cycling Weekly who love riding their bikes. The sales team are also out on their bikes, clocking up the miles. Earlier this month, Ben Day's total ticked over the 5,000 miles, and this after he lost his main focus for the year back in March.
By Simon Richardson •
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CW5000: Michelle Arthurs-Brennan first staffer to reach the milestone
Staff progress update on the CW5000
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan •
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CW5000 July Challenges
By Simon Richardson •
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Rayner rider Stuart Balfour on his riding and return to Scotland
Rayner Foundation rider Stuart Balfour was living in France and preparing for the 2020 season when the country locked down. Having stayed there for a month, he then decided to return home to Scotland where his training continues.
By Simon Richardson •
