Rapha Festive 500. Anyone doing it?

[SWSteve]

A little ahead of schedule after 85k riding round floods today. Sadly the same roads are all forecast to freeze tonight !

good job! I’m a little worried about ice/snow tonight. Good job on getting ahead of schedule

 

[Tribansman]

A tough 200km flood and ice dodging ride yesterday got me back on track. Now done 367km. Had stuff on in the morning so left at 3pm, roads were gloriously quiet, if a little treacherous for the last hour - had to walk a couple of sections near the end. Was a lovely bright full moon most of the ride.

Done all outdoor miles so far but looking at the forecast, may need to do some virtual miles today or tomorrow as need to get more or less done by the 29th.

Pleased I signed up, have needed the extra motivation of the challenge to get out

 

[tallliman]

349km done now after a little time on Zwift this morning. With ice warnings about, I might have to do more inside.

 

[SWSteve]

106km on the turbo today to cross 300. 3 easy days planned to cross the 500 barrier, weather looking wet and horrible tomorrow, if so I’ll stay on the turbo to avoid chances of getting a cold. How much are you all eating? I’m struggling to manage enough calories to stay at equal, let alone it be ‘proper’ food

 

[13 rider]

56 properly cold Kms today ,thankfully no ice to be seen . Upto 336km working the next 2 days but a few commuting miles should see need around 80km on New year's Eve

 

[Dogtrousers]

Up to 361 km now. Just done a 55k ride and I think I may have had enough. That ride was a real slog. Not physically - I'm just getting bored with it. Had to keep forcing myself not to turn back.

 

[shnjmsn]

Just hit 400 this morning. Horrible morning out on the levels, cold muddy wet.......... glad to get out as always but finding the 500 more of a challenge this year with the weather the way it is ! Still, 62 miles to go with 3 days to do it in............... What could go wrong.........

 

[13 rider]

Up to 361 km now. Just done a 55k ride and I think I may have had enough. That ride was a real slog. Not physically - I'm just getting bored with it. Had to keep forcing myself not to turn back.

Yep doing outside this year is proving to be tough . Warm up at home possible day off and you can do it

 

[oldfatfool]

Completed today with 551km ridden, might take a day off tomorrow.

 

[shnjmsn]

Completed today with 551km ridden, might take a day off tomorrow.

Great effort, well done !!!!!

 

[Milzy]

I’ve got 316k done all outside. Hoping to finish it outside on Thursday. Weather is bleak though.
I’d have had it wrapped up on Zwift by now.

 

[Noodle Legs]

Yep. I’m well under way, albeit on the trainer. At the time of writing this I have 166km left. If all goes to plan it should be wrapped up tomorrow.

 

[tallliman]

I'm down to 88km to go.....hopefully a couple of more rides inside. Snow here in the East Midlands so don't want to risk it.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Day off cycling today. Things to do. Which is why I've been sitting around doing nothing all day. I may nip out for a cheeky 20k later

 

[AlanW]

30km left for me as of lunchtime today, but will probably jump on Zwift later on and rattle those few kms off