2023 & 2024 Festive 500

[Shebeen]

didn't do the challenge, but still want the socks?

 

buy them direct here now

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[The Ouzo]

No going to start a new thread for this year, anyone doing the Festive 500 again.

 

This year I'm part of a group, so in theory should be much easier. Also a heck of alot fitter. 

Really looking forward to getting it done this year. Although, like last year, lots of rain predicted.

[The Ouzo]

On 1/9/2024 at 11:36 AM, The Ouzo said:

I'm never going to be a pro, I ride solo 99.9% of the time. I work 6 days a week and there is no one under my employ to do home maintenance and upkeep. I actually dont have the desire to spend any more time on the bike than what I do (ok maybe slightly more).

 

I am happy and content with my cycling / life balance.

Well this did not age well, I've spent a heck of alot more time cycling this year than I have ever before.

[NotSoBigBen]

On 1/7/2024 at 5:52 PM, NotSoBigBen said:

It is what you see it as .... personally I see it as a challenge to keep motivated during that specific period else is to easy to just chill out because everyone else is. I have accomplished it many years, last year 2022 I couldn't and 2023 I only managed 370. I had as much fun doing that than all the other times I finished it 😎

And I know I'm not the only one that sees it like that

Mmmmm I'm in a lot better place physically and mentally this year BUT .... finish this challenge keeping to my single speed only December commitment?

Yoh yoh yoh, will give it my best shot though!

[Frosty]

17 minutes ago, NotSoBigBen said:

Mmmmm I'm in a lot better place physically and mentally this year BUT .... finish this challenge keeping to my single speed only December commitment?

Yoh yoh yoh, will give it my best shot though!

62.5km per day gets one there. Should be manageable (for you)…😁

['Dale]

20 hours ago, NotSoBigBen said:

Mmmmm I'm in a lot better place physically and mentally this year BUT .... finish this challenge keeping to my single speed only December commitment?

Yoh yoh yoh, will give it my best shot though!

Just aim, Bennie. I am also aiming again this year, between home commitments and work demands.

The results are not what matters; it’s the journey that matters.

Grest to see consistency in your riding again, Oom.

[NotSoBigBen]

43 minutes ago, 'Dale said:

Just aim, Bennie. I am also aiming again this year, between home commitments and work demands.

The results are not what matters; it’s the journey that matters.

Grest to see consistency in your riding again, Oom.

Amen and thank you my friend!

Putting together a sightly easier to ride road SS so hopefully that'll help 😎

That Trek with it's 53*18 ai ai ai .... Doing something with a 51*20 let's see 🤪

[NotSoBigBen]

Right my weapon is ready for the next 9 days, well just a quick easy test spin tomorrow to make sure all is well .... Leveled the seat, added a bottle cage in the meantime.

Taking on this 'journey' with renewed vigor 😎

[mecheng89]

10 hours ago, NotSoBigBen said:

Right my weapon is ready for the next 9 days, well just a quick easy test spin tomorrow to make sure all is well .... Leveled the seat, added a bottle cage in the meantime.

Taking on this 'journey' with renewed vigor 😎

All the best with the challenge. You still have one more day to get everything in order!

['Dale]

Make ready your bicycles; it’s Festive 500 time 😛

[ajnkzn]

Keen to give this another crack - last year the rain and mud in the KZN Midlands got to me with 100km to go...

 

Will be using the mighty Roscoe 7, 14.5kg of knobbly tired goodness haha.

 

Long one tomorrow, key to get some miles in early.

 

Good luck all.

[Spinnekop]

 

Going for #13
Weather in Gauteng does not look too great for the week ahead though.

And then the "double up" with the Versus Back to Base challenge starting 1-10 Jan.

Legs should be toast by middle Jan...........😬

[Frosty]

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[SwissVan]

For those with Rouvy and not able to ride outdoors, Rouvy has a Rapha 500 challenge starting tomorrow.

Have fun 😝 

 

[NicholasT]

It starts tomorrow……

 

Edited Monday at 11:13 AM by NicholasT

[SwissVan]

2 hours ago, Spinnekop said:

 

Going for #13
Weather in Gauteng does not look too great for the week ahead though.

And then the "double up" with the Versus Back to Base challenge starting 1-10 Jan.

Legs should be toast by middle Jan...........😬

Wanna swop weather?

Edited Monday at 11:29 AM by SwissVan