Festive 500

John D · Post by **John D** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:20 pm

So, anybody else planning on doing Rapha's "Festive 500" this year? The goal is to log 500kms between Dec 24th-31st. The weather forecast looks good until at least the 28th.

To kick things off I'm planning on riding out to Langford and back after Tuesday's regular ride, then doing the waterfront to Mattick's and back along Lochside/Goose- all at a stately B+ pace.

Cheers,
J.

Rolf · Post by **Rolf** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:18 pm

I'm going to give it a go. But I'm going to try to get mileage before 7:30 every day with some others. Ergo: starting Tuesday, I hope to start at 5:30 before meeting up with any possible TS rides.

If anyone else is into sleep deprivation, let me know and we can set a meet-up.

IanWhit · Post by **IanWhit** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:15 pm

I was thinking of giving it a go as well. John - count me in for Tuesday. Rolf - happy to meet up for early miles.

sylvan · Post by **sylvan** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:13 pm

John D wrote:So, anybody else planning on doing Rapha's "Festive 500" this year?

Like, duh. 500 km is a pretty soft target and I'm even softer so I'm going for 800.

sylvan · Post by **sylvan** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:14 pm

Rolf wrote:If anyone else is into sleep deprivation, let me know and we can set a meet-up.

Pick a spot for the 5:30.

Rolf · Post by **Rolf** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 1:49 pm

800 isn't for the soft or hard. It's for the childless.

Seeya at Pareto at 5:30. (Maybe: down Richmond, KGT, waterfront to Gordon Head and back to the box.)

chrisb · Post by **chrisb** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:36 pm

5:30 at pareto - I'll be there

Need to get in something like 72km per day for the week.
That doesn't sound so bad when you put it that way... however, you'd need about 115km per day (every day!) for the week to get 800 in...

katew · Post by **katew** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:36 pm

This is just about the dumbest thing I've heard go by since someone said, "Hey, did you know there are two solstices?" Especially because I'm finally getting my tri act back together and need to be mindful of Not Blowing Up.

Will be out at 5:30 tomorrow.

chrisb · Post by **chrisb** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:45 pm

There is a running track behind oak bay rec, anyone feel like hitting the track for a few easy km?

John D · Post by **John D** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 12:06 pm

I posted the following on Dec 27th, 2012:

My "horror-fest" morning consisted of 25 hard-won kilometres, punctuated by going down hard on a wet bridge on The Goose in Colwood. Seems I flatted just as I hit the bridge deck, which made my rear wheel slide out from under me.

Here's the Dec 27th, 2013 version:

My "horror-fest" morning consisted of 66 hard-won kilometres, punctuated by going down hard while crossing the train tracks on Atkins. I had slowed down - perhaps too much, and hit the track at the wrong angle which made my rear wheel slide out from under me. My shoulder took the brunt of it..nothing broken, but VERY stiff and sore. Thanks for getting me back to town in one piece, Ritchie.

314kms down, 186kms to go.

barton bourassa · Post by **barton bourassa** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 1:23 pm

So much deja vu from last year! John, be careful out there man!

What is the plan for tomorrow? Is there one?

John D · Post by **John D** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 2:00 pm

barton bourassa wrote:What is the plan for tomorrow? Is there one?

Can't speak for anybody else, but given that I'm typing this one-handed I expect the only thing I'll be riding tomorrow is the couch.

rhughes · Post by **rhughes** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 3:42 pm

John D wrote:I posted the following on Dec 27th, 2012:
My "horror-fest" morning consisted of 25 hard-won kilometres, punctuated by going down hard on a wet bridge on The Goose in Colwood. Seems I flatted just as I hit the bridge deck, which made my rear wheel slide out from under me.
Here's the Dec 27th, 2013 version:

My "horror-fest" morning consisted of 66 hard-won kilometres, punctuated by going down hard while crossing the train tracks on Atkins. I had slowed down - perhaps too much, and hit the track at the wrong angle which made my rear wheel slide out from under me. My shoulder took the brunt of it..nothing broken, but VERY stiff and sore. Thanks for getting me back to town in one piece, Ritchie.

314kms down, 186kms to go.

You know when a parent/coach/friend/wise-one says "OK be careful here because...it's slippery, gravelly, a big hole, there is a hidden driveway, its steep, don't step in the dog poop, or generally someone is going to to lose an eye!!!"...and then they demonstrate for you? It was kind of like that.

And in the nicest way possible (being the compassionate type) as we passed the Victoria General Emergency sign, I said "if you go in there I'm not waiting for you!"

Enjoy the gin, John!

Ritchie

Paul C. · Post by **Paul C.** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:47 pm

Festive 500 countdown is on! Who is in?

I know Chris and John D are at about 295?? I am at 291km
How about Alan C., Richie etc. ...where are Sylvan and Peter?

Who will be the first Tripleshoter to break 500km.?

Talk of about 100km, Sunday to Sidney and Lands End ,via Sunday club ride.

Feeling Festive, cheers pc

chrisb · Post by **chrisb** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:01 pm

i'm at 309km right now, a good ride tomorrow would suit me great, but the icy morning this morning makes me somewhat hesitant, I don't feel like a repeat of that

So, what time tomorrow - 100km would be nice (assuming that there's no ice on the road)

rhughes · Post by **rhughes** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 8:03 pm

377. If all goes well would like to finish tomorrow.

Ritchie

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