Rapha - The Festive 500

[casual_cyclist]

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.

[poohkies]

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!

[MilkRacer]

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.

[casual_cyclist]

Check out this Perth guy who smashed out 1,005 km in a record heatwave http://www.strava.com/athletes/1295561

That is truly impressive!

[Dimma]

Check out this Perth guy who smashed out 1,005 km in a record heatwave http://www.strava.com/athletes/1295561

That is truly impressive!

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

[skull]

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.

[poohkies]

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

[marinmomma]

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!

[cpical]

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

[Lukeyboy]

Look what I found today

[grantw]

Oooh, can't wait to get mine

[toolonglegs]

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 .

[Dimma]

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?

[casual_cyclist]

Look what I found today

Awesome!

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

[marinmomma]

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...

[Lukeyboy]

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.

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.

[marinmomma]

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

[Eleri]

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!

[grantw]

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.

[Riggsbie]

My badge/patch arrived today

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


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[Lukeyboy]

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

I will be. Should be simple and easy

[singlespeedscott]

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