Joe and Reuben go deep (and crash) in their Festive 500 attempt

Watch the latest episode of Bikeradar Diaries to see if they made it

Bikeradar Diaries episode 5

Mildred Locke

Published: January 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm

In the final Bikeradar Diaries of 2018, Joe and Reuben were training for the Rapha Festive 500. That’s riding 500km between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. As you’ll see in this video, it is no easy feat.

Find out if the guys made it all the way through the Festive 500

If you’re undertaking this challenge in the northern hemisphere, then you’ve got all the trappings of winter to contend with as well as the mileage. Namely, icy weather and lots of darkness.

In the latest episode, the guys share how they got on with the challenge. Expect drama, carnage, and lots and lots of cake.

Did you attempt the Rapha Festive 500 this year? If you have any tips, or advice for long rides, let us know in the comments.

Mildred Locke

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Mildred’s a utilitarian cyclist at heart, determined to do everything on two wheels, whether it’s shopping, commuting or moving house. She’s spent the past three years volunteering as a mechanic and workshop coordinator at the Bristol Bike Project, and now sits on its board of directors. Her expertise in bikes — and what people want out of them — comes from working in real-world bike shops and learning the ins and outs of the industry. At home on slicks and knobblies alike, Mildred’s ideal ride covers long distances through remote countryside, on mixed terrain that offers a bit of crunch. She’s easily won over by steel frames coupled with a 650B/plus-tyre combo, and is currently riding a Surly Bridge Club.
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