The Rapha Festive 500

Yeah got up late, spent a long time faffing, proper hurricane again, 362kms done.

Unlikely to finish tomorrow now.

You can do it!

267 done. The wind is making it harder than it should be. Mixing in some tilehunting as a distraction.

Another 53m today.
Ssw wind was annoying,
but,
I have yo keep reminding myself the wind is bringing the (relative) warmth.
Back in 2020 it was freezing overnight each day.

Great effort everyone! The wind only makes it more satisfying once its completed

446ks done, again, horrible gusty winds, really no fun at all. It’ll be done tomorrow

One sliver lining, it’s now pissing down too, so I missed that at least.

Up to 310, avoiding the bad oysters so far. Transfer to alsace today and only 2/3 available days left, it will be tight and likely a nightime affair

Some great efforts.
Stuck on 140/500 until tomorrow.
Weather is grim.

373 done. Bit of sun made it tolerable. One more ride on Saturday.

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So much self loathing on display here. Out riding distances in this wind? Just go to therapy!

Looks very Belgian! Been good to have a dry spell after so much rain

269m/430kms in.
Should be able to complete tomorrow.

I'd be lying if I said I missed this after 4 consecutive years. Only good thing about this festive period is I'm finally recovered from medial ligament damage in June.

Good luck to all who still have to complete this for 2023.

Great efforts people, stay strong and see it through!

325 / 500. Have to work tomorrow, so touch and go.

366 / 500. I think I did about 7-8 rides this whole year that were longer than 3 hours. Now I did 4 in 5 days, and from tomorrow there's also running on the agenda. This will not end well :D

I’m finished, nicer weather at least this morning

Finished up the year on 15,254 miles, which I guess is about festive 500 daily pace.

Well done 🎉

24548 in normal units. Damn :)

Good luck with the last days everyone💪

504, glad to be done. Got lucky with the weather, could have been worse.

Hovering somewhere around 360/500 will probably fall short this year unless put in a shift tomorrow, let's see.

Tilted over 500km this morning after a 100k yesterday sandwiching a family hike, 50k today with a hangover and a climb to Mont st-Odile.
Also glad to be done one day early, good luck to everyone who needs a last push before new years eve.

Finished,
and first time I've ever cycled 300+ miles in a calendar week.

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50-75km short. Half thinking of a firework viewing late night ride to complete it, not too fussed though. Well done to finishers and others that have taken part.