Winter Solstice Ride | Rides in December - week 51
A Winter Solstice Ride is a type of long-distance cycling event that is held around the winter solstice, which is the time when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator, usually on December 21 or 22nd. These events are typically organized by cycling clubs or organizations and are usually held on or around the solstice as a way to challenge riders and to celebrate the shortest day of the year.
The format of the ride can vary but often they are timed events, with a time limit to complete the course. They also can be done in groups or as solo riders. The route can be a fixed one or a self-supported one. Often, it's a way to challenge one's self and test the limits of cycling during the cold and dark winter season, with the added difficulty of shorter days and the possibility of harsh weather conditions.
There were 47 rides mentioning "Winter Solstice Ride" in this week , burning 39310 calories (that's 836 kCal each)
7 countries: United States, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Canada, Netherlands, France, Thailand
Most recent rides
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Bernie Powell :
Winter Solstice Ride
102km in 4.4hrs
on 22 December 2023 in United Kingdom
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Richard Pendlebury :
Winter Solstice ride
101km in 4.1hrs
on 22 December 2023 in United Kingdom
- Chris Marcille 🤘🏼 : Winter Solstice Ride 36km in 1.7hrs on 21 December 2023 in United States
Longest rides
- James McKee : SIR Winter Solstice Ride 208km in 9.5hrs on 21 December 2012 in United States
- Chris Neale 🚠³ : Winter solstice ride 52km in 9.2hrs on 22 December 2016 in United Kingdom
- Andy Cox // Bombtrack Bicycles : Winter solstice ride. 😎 73km in 5.7hrs on 21 December 2017 in United Kingdom
Greatest elevation gain
- Nick Bowring : Almost winter solstice ride with Leona 2246m over 134km on 20 December 2022 in United Kingdom
- Andy Cox // Bombtrack Bicycles : Winter solstice ride. 😎 1913m over 73km on 21 December 2017 in United Kingdom
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Harri Wilson :
Monsal Head winter solstice ride 🌄
1381m over 67km
on 21 December 2022 in United Kingdom
