Each year it reminds me how dull riding miles for their own sake isIndeedy!
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Never understood the point of the R***a festive 500, as I have never understood the point of pretty much all Strava monthly challenges... if you want to go out on the bike over Christmas, then do so, if you don't, then don't see how such a pointless challenge would make you want to do so... or whether doing so is actually any good for you in the icy season.But isn't it just another variation on RRTY? [which - as our covert poster from Edinburgh mentioned - has its drawbacks in winter]
Horses for courses
Never understood the point of the R***a festive 500, as I have never understood the point of pretty much all Strava monthly challenges... if you want to go out on the bike over Christmas, then do so, if you don't, then don't see how such a pointless challenge would make you want to do so... or whether doing so is actually any good for you in the icy season.But isn't it just another variation on RRTY? [which - as our covert poster from Edinburgh mentioned - has its drawbacks in winter]
Horses for courses
what do you get for your Rapha 500...? If at least they sent you a discount voucher... ;DI think they do send a discount voucher, though I've never used it, doesn't reduce stuff to sale prices.
Kudos to those with higher levels of masochism/determination/not giving a fuck.
Kudos to those with higher levels of masochism/determination/not giving a fuck.
I have the opposite approach.. I resent those stupidly going out in the ice and then resorting to ambulances and A&E, whilst supported by a hoard of "thumb up mate". I am pretty sure at some point someone will have to pick up the bill for their behaviour, being that in the form of compulsory helmets/protective gear to wear at all times or two wheel organised activities being banned over the winter months.
I normally refrain from giving anybody any kudos if they have been out in the ice... I don't think there is anything brave, remarkable or clever in doing so
Even on icy days, it's perfectly possible to stick to well-treated main roads and avoid high ground.
You just have to choose your days, and your routes.
Kudos to those with higher levels of masochism/determination/not giving a fuck.
I have the opposite approach.. I resent those stupidly going out in the ice and then resorting to ambulances and A&E, whilst supported by a hoard of "thumb up mate". I am pretty sure at some point someone will have to pick up the bill for their behaviour, being that in the form of compulsory helmets/protective gear to wear at all times or two wheel organised activities being banned over the winter months.
I normally refrain from giving anybody any kudos if they have been out in the ice... I don't think there is anything brave, remarkable or clever in doing so
I think unless you live on the A road and you stick to the A road for 100% of your ride, anything else is taking chances and it's irresponsible.
i think it's a great incentive to kick off a new cycling season.
pics from today's fantastic ride:
Some have done it in one hit, others over a series of days, but none with rides with less than 100km and certainly they've all been "bike rides" rather than "riding to the shops". But clearly that's not the way everyone does it! And if the rules allow you to include utility and commuting kms, then why not?
The badge has arrivedMine too ;D The forth over five years, as this has become more popular the presentation and has become smaller, last years came with a beer mat the year before a postcard... I also notice this is the first one that doesn't have the year on it, I hope each year remains unique.
The badge has arrivedMine too ;D The forth over five years, as this has become more popular the presentation and has become smaller, last years came with a beer mat the year before a postcard... I also notice this is the first one that doesn't have the year on it, I hope each year remains unique.
My bad - it was 2015The badge has arrivedMine too ;D The forth over five years, as this has become more popular the presentation and has become smaller, last years came with a beer mat the year before a postcard... I also notice this is the first one that doesn't have the year on it, I hope each year remains unique.
I didn't get a beer mat with mine last year! :-\
I have one from a couple of years ago without a year on it. Very similar design to this year but different colour.The badge has arrivedMine too ;D The forth over five years, as this has become more popular the presentation and has become smaller, last years came with a beer mat the year before a postcard... I also notice this is the first one that doesn't have the year on it, I hope each year remains unique.