CW5000 February challenges

With January ticked off and the end of winter slowly but surely coming into view it’s time to move on to your next two challenges. Neither involves big miles or hours in the saddle, but instead focus on consistent, regular riding, and the social side of the sport. Let us know how you’re getting on by emailing us with details on how you took on the challenges (cycling@ futurenet.com). If you haven’t yet signed up to the challenge you can still do so at www.cyclingweekly.com/cw5000. All miles ridden from 1 January 2022 count.

1

Ride every day for one week

We know how hard it is for many people to get in long rides at this time of year, so instead the focus of this challenge is to encourage you to ride little and often. Riding every day isn’t easy for everyone, but we’ll accept any ride over 30 minutes for this challenge. Commuting counts, as do indoor or virtual rides, but the week starts on a Monday, so seven days Monday to Sunday is required.

2

Take part in a group ride

This challenge was dropped last year when restrictions, which varied quite drastically in different countries, stopped some people from heading out with others. Now group rides are back on (changes to the Highway Code notwithstanding), we’d like you to again ride with others. Cycling is a wonderfully social activity, and any ride can be made better by completing it with friends. There are several ways of doing this: you could organise a ride yourself, or join a club or group ride near you. We will accept virtual group rides, including the CW5000 Wednesday morning ride.