Rapha Festive 500

[WrightJnr]

Anyone doing it all on an IDT.....?

There was a Zwift Event that did the 500km in one shot. Had two mates back in SA who did it, one bailed at just under 300km and the other finished it. Bloody fools !!

[Jewbacca]

I'd definitely give it a go for an all in one. I reckon it would be rad. Any takers? We can start at midnight tonight!

 

Curfew.... I'm so privileged that didn't even cross my mind when I got excited.

 

Maybe next year.

Edited December 30, 2020 by Jewbacca

[SwissVan]

There was a Zwift Event that did the 500km in one shot. Had two mates back in SA who did it, one bailed at just under 300km and the other finished it. Bloody fools !!

 

The biggest issue i see is sweat... you get 100% soaked in it

A few years ago (ok a bit more than a few) during winter I did some all day rides (6 - 8 hrs) on my IDT and used to go through 3 or 4 different riding kits in 1 day

[Dicky DQ]

So then you have these guys that do (looks like IDT only):

Last 4 Weeks 
Avg Rides / Week 43
Avg Distance / Week 7,670 km
Avg Time / Week 132h 28m

[WrightJnr]

The biggest issue i see is sweat... you get 100% soaked in it

A few years ago (ok a bit more than a few) during winter I did some all day rides (6 - 8 hrs) on my IDT and used to go through 3 or 4 different riding kits in 1 day

Agree. Even with fans etc. I definitely feel I wreck my kit more indoors the out. And hydration is tricky too.

[eddy]

 

467 km to go.....

[SwissVan]

Agree. Even with fans etc. I definitely feel I wreck my kit more indoors the out. And hydration is tricky too.

 

I mostly cycle in my older assos shorts, the lycra bits look a bit tatty but the bum interface areas are still in good condition...and a simple gym type t shirt.

On a long ride I'll change my t shirt after about an hour mostly because the fan coupled with cold air from outside (open window) on a wet top is unpleasant.

[The Ouzo]

467 km to go.....

You can do it, don’t give up

[Jewbacca]

I mostly cycle in my older assos shorts, the lycra bits look a bit tatty but the bum interface areas are still in good condition...and a simple gym type t shirt.

On a long ride I'll change my t shirt after about an hour mostly because the fan coupled with cold air from outside (open window) on a wet top is unpleasant.

I'm a bibs only kinda person on the trainer.

 

2 x fans on full, bibs and sweat bands round my ankles to stop my shoes becoming dams and a towel folded like a napkin draped over my headset.stem/front hub/top tube.

 

When doing dumb things like a mega/uber pretzel or 200km IDT rides I sweat so much that the mat and astro combo needs to go outside for a complete hose down.

 

Wearing a shirt would kill me ded

[SwissVan]

I'm a bibs only kinda person on the trainer.

 

2 x fans on full, bibs and sweat bands round my ankles to stop my shoes becoming dams and a towel folded like a napkin draped over my headset.stem/front hub/top tube.

 

When doing dumb things like a mega/uber pretzel or 200km IDT rides I sweat so much that the mat and astro combo needs to go outside for a complete hose down.

 

Wearing a shirt would kill me ded

 

LOL...sweat bands around your ankles...never thought of this 

my wifey is going to have a good laugh one day when i try that

 

Never been a fan of bibs, i have 2 or 3 assos bibs as well and only wear them if i do an outdoor winter ride and its close to 0C... and then you have to plan your toilet breaks to coincide with a decent public loo...much easier to do with shorts.

 

I use one of those large super absorbing towels placed under my bike on top of the mat, it works well to absorb the sweat, on long rides i get off and turn it around so the dry half is in the droplet zone. Its easy to chuck in the washing machine afterwards...no garden and hose pipe here 

[Veebee]

Festive 500 completed, 101km ride done today.

[ChrisF]

I'm a bibs only kinda person on the trainer.

 

2 x fans on full, bibs and sweat bands round my ankles to stop my shoes becoming dams and a towel folded like a napkin draped over my headset.stem/front hub/top tube.

 

When doing dumb things like a mega/uber pretzel or 200km IDT rides I sweat so much that the mat and astro combo needs to go outside for a complete hose down.

 

Wearing a shirt would kill me ded

Friend was training for the Trans Baviaans on his IDT ...

 

Shorts only

 

AC on full blast

 

Fans full blast

 

Towel over the bars

 

Towels on the floor ....

 

 

 

Long rides on an IDT is brutal !!!

[mecheng89]

 

Done. 100.00km ride today, legs are very tender now. Few days recovery on the cards. 

 

Happy New Year everyone, and congratulations to those who completed the challenge. 

[mecheng89]

So then you have these guys that do (looks like IDT only):

Last 4 Weeks 

Avg Rides / Week 43

Avg Distance / Week 7,670 km

Avg Time / Week 132h 28m

Who tf is this?!

[mecheng89]

I'd definitely give it a go for an all in one. I reckon it would be rad. Any takers? We can start at midnight tonight!

 

Curfew.... I'm so privileged that didn't even cross my mind when I got excited.

 

Maybe next year.

I'd be keen for something like that. Pity I'm in Jozi.

[K20Champ]

1st Rapha Challenge done and dusted, completed with an early morning 40km ride from Sea Point to Hout Bay and back.