Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

I mentioned that a few pages back. The challenge already has more than 1,600 signed up on Strava. Wonder how many will fail to reach 500km? Me, for starters...

There's a little bit about it in Rides & Races.

I'm doing the Channel 4 style Alternative Ride to Redemption:

http://2011rapha500.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/festive500/