The Rapha Festive 500

unless I can do it by 27th ;)

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Festive 500 kit?

Not sugoi i am afraid

Skipped it last year as was getting used to daily commuting. Was tempted to do it by visiting family round the country but now thinking I should up the anti and smash it all in one go (or at least 2x250km on consecutive days) by the 28th.

Anyone Fenland way wanting to knock out some miles, hit me up.

Saw a guy out today in his Festive 500 top, looked fairly decent tbf.

I'll do my usual 150 miles and consider it a job well done.

Hmmmm, Fenland way, yes. But I'm away with the folks until lunchishtime on the 27th.

Me and @amey are doing a trip to Blue Egg Cafe on Christmas Eve. Long, slow, flat miles to kick off #Festive500. Anyone welcome.

fat miles

ftfy

Planned return time? Might come some of the way before turning back. I need to be home by 1ish.

nah thats too early, I think we will start pedalling at 7am from deepest SE london, 45 mins-ish to ice rink perhaps? Its most great escape minus a few bits.

Turn around Harlow-ish?

Yeah. Keen then. Can catch you at the Ice Rink.

Perfect, I'll PM mine and Sparky's number.

Blue Egg = overrated and prices that even LMNH would balk at

ikr! Whats a 'destination' cafe in essex otherwise? Not sure if any of the tea rooms will be open on christmas eve .. its either that or pork sandwich at Hot Gossip in Henley.

Is it even open? I tried to go to the Blue Egg on the 28th last F500, only to discover it was closed. 170km, and all I ate all day was a chicken and mushroom slice from the Co-Op in the village.

Is it even open?

Yep

Well yes but no.

Give bicicletta in Saffron Walden a go...Good vibes and nice lunch options and cakes. Went there last year on Christmas eve and it was a welcome stop. Closes early this time of year so worth getting in earlier.

https://www.biciclettavelo.com

Anyone interested, I'll be doing this to kick-start the Rapha 500 on Saturday morning.

https://www.lfgss.com/events/2515/#comment13377011

Anyone on here attempting any decent distances around the Tunbridge Wells area over the festive period?

not me. but same question to anyone that might be in the banbury area

yeah - but Dowsett goes there

I'll be doing some 80k rides nearby in East Sussex, Chrismas and Boxing Day.

Out of interest and for future reference do most do of you do f500 fixed SS or geared?

A mix