Did he apply to UMCA? They seemed to think so but his comment sounds contrary.
I know, I don't understand why he doesn't sort it out so he has validation. Seems like a waste of time/effort to just have 'most miles ridden in a year, maybe, according to Strava account' record.
Why apply to umca in the first place?
And if all he as to do is get a tracker, it's not hard to comply.
Not like complying with RRA rules!