Festive 500

[dbnm]

Who's gonna do the Rapha Festive 500?

https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/storie...llenge-by-half

I think there will also be a Strava challenge for this.

[Mzilliox]

so whats the actual challenge? something about 500k, but in what amount of time?

[dbnm]

500km (311 miles) between December 24 - December 31.

[Mzilliox]

Originally Posted by dbnm

500km (311 miles) between December 24 - December 31.

oh, that sounds fun, but ill be out of town bikeless over that period.

[Bentley]

Did not see a link to sign up

Ray

[easyE]

Done it in years past, good challenge esp if you're in a colder region. Might try and do it on dirt this year!

[livingminimal]

Attempt it every year. Sometimes I finish it, sometimes I dont. It's a good way to keep the mileage up and fight off seasonal depression (if that's a thing for you).

Also a good way to start into January and February, the two worst months of the year, with some decent base building.

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by Bentley

Did not see a link to sign up

Ray

Try here: https://www.strava.com/challenges/ra...stive-500-2018

[chiasticon]

Originally Posted by Bentley

Did not see a link to sign up

do you even Strava, bro? ('cuz that's where sign up is)

hoping to do it. as with every year, success largely depends on the weather. last year, it was in the single digits almost the entire week. first time in seven years I haven't completed. then again, I had a broken hand and couldn't ride anyway!

fingers crossed, better luck this year. but with the weather we've had so far...

[velofinds]

Did it last year but stayed home. This year we're traveling to my parents' -- but I do have a bike there. Predictably, weather (late Dec in Colorado) and free time will be the main obstacles/variables.

[AngryScientist]

i participated the first few years it was even a thing.

for the # of miles/year i typically do, and the fact that i'm a cold weather wimp it was a real challenge. havent done it in years though - my time is better spent these days. fond memories though.

[Joxster]

I'm clocking off work on the 18th and not back in till the 7th of Jan, my plan is the get in 1500 miles, although the family seems to be filling up my time off with can you be in for this delivery etc etc

[cgolvin]

Out here it's really not much of a challenge unless you do it in one or two days. I admire the folks who complete it in the face of tough weather.

I will likely do similar to the last couple of years, round trip to Santa Barbara plus some local rides. Good excuse to take some time off over the holidays if nothing else.

[MattTuck]

Didn't they used to give out a patch if you finished it? or was that the thanksgiving one?

Do they still do that?

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by MattTuck

Didn't they used to give out a patch if you finished it? or was that the thanksgiving one?

Do they still do that?

Yes, you get a 'roundel' for completion. This year Rapha will instead donate to a charity (forgotten which) if you opt for the 'digital roundel'.

#Festive by cgolvin, on Flickr