{"id":51153,"date":"2021-12-08T20:56:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T19:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/?p=51153"},"modified":"2021-12-08T20:56:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T19:56:24","slug":"tactic-training-tips-rapha-festive-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/en\/training\/tactic-training-tips-rapha-festive-500\/","title":{"rendered":"Tactic- and training tips for the Rapha Festive 500"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>In Rapha&#8217;s Festive 500 virtual rides will also count in 2021 for completing the challenge which consists of riding 500 kilometres in the eight days between Christmas and New Year \u2013 as long as the rides are uploadable to Strava. Alpecin Cycling provides tips on how road cyclists succeed in completing the required 500 kilometres.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festive 500: Count every kilometre<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially newbies who are unsure whether the distance is manageable for them should take the bike for every trip they make \u2013 even if it&#8217;s just to the bakery. Those who need to work on the days between the Holidays might take the bike for commuting \u2013 there\u2019s less traffic on the roads as most people have taken some days off or are working from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A smart way of collecting some additional kilometres is to ride a little detour when you cycle back home from the office. And keep in mind that also virtual kilometres ridden on Zwift, Rouvy and the like count, if you upload them to Strava.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festive 500: Be well organized<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start thinking about routes and clothing well before the challenge kicks off on 24 December. 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Also include some options to shorten or abort the ride in case the weather or your fitness level is not as good as you thought it would be. What\u2019s also very important: Always recharge the head unit that records the tours. Otherwise, there won\u2019t be any ride data which would be a real shame, wouldn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festive 500: Don&#8217;t take any risks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve got a cold, are tired, your blood sugar is low, or you are freezing? Always keep in mind that the Festive 500 is just a fun event. If you&#8217;re not feeling well or weather conditions don\u2019t allow for a ride \u2013 there have been hurricanes at Christmas \u2013, you\u2019ll need to cancel. After all, there will be another opportunity to take on this challenge every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festive 500: Choose the right gear<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t have winter cycling clothes and my battery light is not bright enough!\u201d Stop making excuses. There&#8217;s still enough time to stock up on all the essentials. Every road cyclist needs to have a good winter- and rain jacket anyway. Read our winter clothing guide to find out what really keeps you warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you can borrow a bright front light from your equipment-loving bike mate who prefers to use the turbo trainer or rather sits on the couch than on the bike. By the way, you should always ride with your taillight switched on \u2013 also during the day to make sure to be seen by other road users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, safety always comes first. Therefore, use robust puncture-proof material. Maybe this way you\u2019ll need slightly more pedalling power but doing repair work in the rain and\/or cold is nerve-racking, time-consuming and the last thing you\u2019ll want to do on tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festive 500: Make a plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just going for a ride may be a legit plan for the first two days \u2013 but then at the latest riders should think of a strategy to make sure to get to 500 kilometres in the remaining time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It therefore makes sense to set up a stage plan beforehand and contemplate different distance options. There certainly are sufficient exciting tour options near you. Just roam Komoot, Bikemap, Gpsies and other route planning platforms for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or give Alpecin Cycling\u2019s Local Loops a try. Especially when it comes to long endurance rides you may opt for some new routes. Time goes by quicker, and you\u2019ll have much more to tell your loved ones back home than just distance and time ridden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festive 500: Stay flexible \u2013 change bikes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you have a road bike and an off-road bike ready to go, plus a bike on the indoor trainer. This enables you to decide at short notice and depending on the weather, where to collect kilometres. If the weather is dry and the day bright, do some road cycling; if there\u2019s rain and gloomy weather, opt for some off-road riding on your cyclo-cross-, gravel- or mountain bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially with changing weather conditions, rides may be split as well, e.g., by riding one and a half hours on the road in the morning and one and a half hours off-road in the afternoon. And there\u2019s always the option to collect some more kilometres indoor \u2013 as an alternative to or for a cool-down after a ride outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festive 500: Stay relaxed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t get stressed and grumpy if you do not manage to ride as many kilometres as planned sometime. Same applies if you just fail to reach the 500-kilometre mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all what is important is that you sat on the bike instead of the couch. Just remember the wise words of the Cannibal Eddy Merckx: \u201cRide as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. 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After all Holidays are made for joy and for this kind of challenge some festive carbo loading is certainly adequate. So, feel free to grab some Christmas sweets, gingerbread, and cookies, they make for some legit fuelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also make sure that you are always well hydrated when you get on your bike \u2013 ginger tea, e.g., stimulates the metabolism and warms you. 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