On the first day of each month we set our Big Ride Challenge riders two extra challenges to take on. These vary every month, depending on the seasons and where the typical riders fitness is at that time of year.
They're easy to complete if you ride regularly, and most of them can be done on indoor trainers as well as out on the road. Some challenges will focus on distance, or altitude gained, others on searching out new places to ride. They're designed to be a bit of fun, and keep everyone motivated through the year, no matter what annual total they're aiming for.
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All previous monthly challenges will be listed at the bottom of this page.
JANUARY CHALLENGES
CW Mini
The challenge for those aiming to ride 500 miles in 2024
1. Join a group ride
2. Exercise ten times this month
Exercising with others is not only more enjoyable, but it's a proven way of maintaining your commitment to sport. And as this is a year long challenge, we want you to put down some strong foundations early in the year. A group can be a cycling club, bunch of friends or a spin class. You can even join a group ride on a virtual platform like MyWhoosh or Zwift. Challenge two incorporates all forms of exercise, from running to gym work or following a yoga session.
CW Midi
Riders taking on this challenge are aiming to ride 1,000 miles in the year
1. Join a group ride
2. Ride three times in one week.
As with the Mini challenge, a group can be a cycling club, bunch of friends or a spin class. You can even join a group ride on a virtual platform. Riding three times in a week in January is not easy, but there is no minimum distance for any of these rides, and indoor rides count, as always.
CW Maxi
Signing up to this challenge means you're aiming for 2,500 miles in 2025
1. Join a group ride
2. Complete a 30 mile ride
30 miles might be easy in the summer, but on a cold or wet January day, it's a different kettle of fish. Wrap up warm, and remember that you'll need more calories to fuel your ride when it's cold. We will of course accept indoor miles for this challenge.
CW5000
The original, and still the most popular challenge. Everyone signing up is aiming to hit 5,000 miles by the end of the year
1. Join a group ride
2. Complete a 50 mile ride
50 miles is a big ride for January, but ticking off such a distance at this time of year is a nice way to start the year and will be rewarding too. Keep an eye on the weather forecast, layer up your kit and take some extra food. You could even combine it with the group ride. Indoor miles count too.
This page will be updated on the first of each month with a new set of challenges for all our riders. You can also be notified of the monthly challenges via the Big Ride Challenge WhatsApp group
