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RobertFrith wrote:Props those participating in Perth. The whole period has had forecasts of 39-42 with overnight mins in the mid twenties. I think it only made 37.5 degrees yesterday

I found it much easier riding at night. I did three ~100 km efforts leaving around 7 pm. Mind you, it was still 32 degrees, which is a warm ride but at least I didn't have to worry about sunburn.

My last ride was this morning and ended at 10:30 am and 37 degrees. That was too hot for me. The night rides were much nicer.

failed, only managed 290km's very sad, had hoped to manage more, but with flying to broome, and weather against me as well as family commitments it just didn't happen, plus side, i managed 1060km's for the month, so happy i reached my 1000km month goal!

Got mine done depite the Perth heat, night rides were the go but the final 45km on new yeras eve were done 'Death Valley' style, average temp was 39oC . My first Festive 500 and very happy I completed it, on my CX bike too.

Check out this Perth guy who smashed out 1,005 km in a record heatwave http://www.strava.com/athletes/1295561" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That is truly impressive!

casual_cyclist wrote:Check out this Perth guy who smashed out 1,005 km in a record heatwave http://www.strava.com/athletes/1295561" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That is truly impressive!

Some ppl really step it up! That's nearly 3 times more than his previous best weekly total.

I noticed this year there were a lot more competitive people.

I made the top 50 last year with 700 odd kilometres (or 100, I was on the first page of results).

This year you needed over 1000km to be on the first page of the leaderboard.

dude in melbourne got top position doing 1700km's that's just insane!

I don't know last years numbers but the ladies put in a good effort on this years challenge, of the 751 who signed up 234, so far as there is still a day or two to upload your rides, completed the challenge!
There were 2 who completed 1000ks.

Well done!

Looking forward to doing it again!

Did it!
But much more jumping up and down to appear 4 times on the Falls Creek Hells 500 ride photos!!!

Look what I found today

Oooh, can't wait to get mine

Is it just me or does 500km in a week seem like a lot for a 7 year old ... must have got a new bike for xmas .

There are some amazing efforts ppl go to in the name of a Strava challenge.
What is everyone else doing with these badges, other than just throwing them in a cupboard?

Lukeyboy wrote:Look what I found today

Awesome!

Dimma wrote:There are some amazing efforts ppl go to in the name of a Strava challenge.
What is everyone else doing with these badges, other than just throwing them in a cupboard?

Mine is going on display above my desk at work (pin up board). I should put my oppy medal up there as well. http://www.audax.org.au/oppy

I have no idea what to do with the roundel.... .but I can think of a few things to do with the 15% off discount code on the back of the card.

Just a heads up in case you didn't turn over the card...

marinmomma wrote:but I can think of a few things to do with the 15% off discount code on the back of the card.

Just a heads up in case you didn't turn over the card...

I would have posted a photo but its a single use only code haha.

casual_cyclist wrote:I should put my oppy medal up there as well. http://www.audax.org.au/oppy

Hmmmm... had a quick look and it seems like there are some good rides to be ridden. I will have to take part in a few sometime.

Lukeyboy wrote:

marinmomma wrote:but I can think of a few things to do with the 15% off discount code on the back of the card.

Just a heads up in case you didn't turn over the card...

I would have posted a photo but its a single use only code haha.

Stuffed if I'm sharing my discount code with others...I rode over 500ks in a week for that

I got mine in the mail too! I'm quite pleased with the roundel and am planning to sew it on a cushion cover.

As for the discount code I'm sure I wore out at least one pair of knicks getting the 695kms on the clock in the first place. Certainly didn't have time to go shopping between Christmas and New Year!

Just got mine in the post. Happy memories came flooding back, especially of it ending. I'm thinking about adding it and a few others I've picked up along the way to my old scout blanket if I can find it.

My badge/patch arrived today

So who is doing the 100 mile challenge ? Only a virtual badge for that challenge....


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Riggsbie wrote:So who is doing the 100 mile challenge ? Only a virtual badge for that challenge....

I will be. Should be simple and easy

I'm in. Might actually be the first one ill complete.