Festive 500 - Sleepless in Seattle

[@xtra9996]

Rapha movies are so inspiring that I sit on the sofa watching them all day long.

[@JoshRoss]

I am in this video. My teammate dropped and I rode alone. I came into forks in the pouring rain and slept the night. In the morning I decided not to ride another 200 miles alone, in the rain, one of the greatest experiences of my life and I can't wait to try it again.

[@Suedesi]

I blame Robbie Seppler ;-)

[@JoshRoss]

@@Suedesi I wish that I would have had the chance to share the adventure with him and I hope he joins me in trying again.

[@Jesse-bb4qj]

@@JoshRoss are you doing it in 2021? If I can sign up I will otherwise I'll do it on my own 🤷

[@JoshRoss]

@@Jesse-bb4qj find me elsewhere and let's talk

[@KatieKookaburra]

Absolutely epic!!!! Can’t wait to get out and do long rides again... perhaps in nicer weather!

[@oscarflores3510]

i live in Boston MA nice weather means no snow/ice/sleet/ love your channel btw

[@herstelfrikandel4664]

No excuses, you can dress for bad weather

[@whatittakes5443]

Anything precovid seems so so long ago. Like another world. Nice work everyone, looks like a long epic ride!

[@NeillRobinson]

These films are little works of art - I’ve been watching them pre-ride in the morning for inspiration and now I’m watching this post-ride after the second longest ride I’ve ever done (according to Strava). Nowhere near the distances these guys can do but that’s the dream, the goal, just gotta keep turning the pedals and I’ll get there I hope!

[@davidbodahchristiansen4561]

Love the classic Rainier Beer in the can on the ferry. Well earned. You are all inspirational heroes. I’m homesick for the northwest and maybe I’ll find my way back for the Festive 500 next year. Thanks Rapha. 👊🏼

[@gonzlaw72]

This is so metal, in all possible ways. Nice job all around!

[@sometimerving6849]

The sound of crunching tires on wet gravel is very soothing to me. I hate riding in the rain, but that satisfying sound makes it that little bit bearable.

[@MrBolonio]

Absolutely a huge motivator specially for this year situation 🙌👌

[@jonpontet]

Watching in bed, cosy warm, drinking hot coffee ... *appreciating the moment* :D

[@CSpangrud91]

More of this. Great quality.

[@mxkstfmk]

Awesome! I've ridden that route solo before.. It as really cool to see you guys on my home roads :-)

[@ykim60]

Kudos to those who took part in this epic event. Must be a relief to finally tell their friends to go check out this film on their 'crazy ride' that they did a year ago :)

[@NimeshBassa666]

These videos make me stronger. Epic tour i wish i could be one of you beautiful people. Good luck guys!

[@stanislaogerman3743]

Great job by everyone involved.

[@maxkauffman6289]

Super cool to see that lake crescent route pre-construction! I rode it in 9/2020 when it was about halfway finished

[@LuckyJack99]

Such an epic Festive 500 tale and another brilliant Rapha video !!! Love the Festive 500 and this captures it wonderfully ! Cheers !

[@yougotdropped]

Just wrapped up my #festive500 and had an awesome time documenting it on my channel. Thank you for the kick in the butt and motivation!

[@pedallinraw]

Festive 500’s are fun ! Especially solo in freezing conditions 🥶🤗👊🏻

[@timtaylor9590]

team ralph!

[@darktimus]

This is what I like about Rapha. Not about the clothing but the challenge and ride that they have included. No other brand came close.

[@JulianAllen13]

What a pleasure to see my fellow RCCSEA members including the Rapha Continental legend, Aaron. Can't wait until the land border opens and I can ride with you guys again. Happy Holidays, see y'all in 2021.

[@juancmunozr]

Simple AMAZING and truly inspiring !!!

[@MrMarumari]

Great accomplishment. I've done most of this route in touring mode - grinding west into a stiff headwind across the top of the peninsula is tiring AF!

[@holgermulling5416]

Truely inspiring and also sad as hell! Keep it save! The Ride in the Video is a back in the „old days “ and will hopefully be the future. Ride clean.... festive 500 lonely riders!

[@E.S.Franck]

What a difference 365 days makes.

[@mrgiantanthem]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@bosanderspublictheology]

SO good. Loved watching this (again). Would love to join someday.

[@Spugna79]

Your videos are always a pleasure

[@johnmanuel7561]

What a challenge! Great work to all the riders!

[@100milesandrunnin]

This got me excited. I’m getting on my bike with a couple of beers, swimming shorts and towel. It’s summer here in australia. Thank you rapha

[@ernestonuevo9074]

Great film with fantastic scenes and brave riders. Happy Holidays!

[@jefferyrizer3041]

Great video!

[@Tom-mb7cf]

Yet another ride on the to do list. Does rapha London fancy doing something similar ? 🤞

[@edwarddapra7674]

Awesome video. Planning on starting tonight at midnight unless too icy on Seattle roads. Temps don’t look the best for tonight.

[@세파스]

3년 전, 20117년에 시애틀클럽하우스에서 만난 숀이라는 직원이 정말 친절해서 잊을 수 없는 추억을 만들었습니다 거기서도 한국인의 라파사랑은 알아주더라구요!

[@scottbert9556]

I've done 200 miles in 24 hours but in way easier circumstances than this. Way to be all. That is freaking amazing.

[@ianrichardson62]

"The NorthFace"?! Shocking! 😂But seriously Well done everyone! It looks brutal in that weather.

[@steveretiredandcycling]

Great video. Looks like an awesome ride!!

[@RoyGibson]

Inspiring stuff, would love a UK version of this, North Yorkshire would be ideal...😉

[@FlatSpinMan]

I’m not a Rapha gear fan at all - I think it looks great but is way overpriced, even compared to something like Castelli - but damn they make brilliantly inspirational cycling videos.

[@coletrudo]

You're buying into the culture and videos like this def sell it

[@Cold417]

No way could I ride through the Olympic Peninsula at night. It's too damn beautiful! \m/

[@LT-gq8gh]

So inspiring, really needed that 👍

[@mattspencer3449]

Anyone in their right mind would have stocked up on beer and stopped at the lake for a drink, warm and sleep 🤣

[@cinemoment9395]

Inspiring!

[@mikllhor]

Great video! What glasses are those blue ones of the rider in black Gore-tex jacket? They look slick!

[@shanew634]

Chapeau.👏👏👏

[@michalluckynowak]

Awesome adventure! 7:28-8:50 - music anyone?

[@pabze]

ive got skiddies just done a fat one then got home from a radical journey. horrid is having a shitty hoop and not having the tools to clean up when you are on the road. madness

[@halloschorle]

Done the #festive500 2020 with my touring bike. With spike tieres from Schwalbe...was a hard one...most time it was snowy and icy. Making a video for youtube while this was interesting but also sometimes hard but i did it. Greets from Black Forest Alex

[@toddwebb7748]

Very nice film 'RCC Seattle', and great job riders! I'd rather watch this group of riders than any pro sports event!

[@CoreenMazzocchi]

Congrats WTF is Breakfast team, well done 💪

[@Bubblygoat]

How were they able to keep their lights charged for so long??!

[@ghart1960]

awesome...epic!

[@louiss1625]

holy shit... so beyond contemplation to do that 500k straight

[@riccardobrugnetti2060]

Fichissimo

[@ramdarass]

Wait it’s almost been 12 months. When will this year’s be? Or has it already passed? I would have loved to try it and cheer on everyone else.

[@str8shogun]

What's the song title at 15:00 mins in ?

[@mvgobjs]

Witchfork by Nightgames

[@str8shogun]

@@mvgobjs thank you much!

[@BlindManWalking]

On it!

[@alexgrytsenko85]

Guys, we've got lost. It's not faaar It's pretty fuc...g far 😂😂😂

[@edwarddapra7674]

Best line! Cracking up.

[@micw8422]

Brilliant!

[@msjordankay]

Legendary

[@SlicedSlappy]

The hipster cool is too much lol

[@raoulkoopman9408]

Yup, that's been added to the ToDo's list...

[@NeilWaudby]

Anybody know what music is playing at 7:28?

[@JRadford_Rhino_Racing]

The video say (at 0:51) that it is a challenge to ride 500km between Christmas Day and New Year's eve, but I though it started Christmas Eve? Do we only have 7 days to attempt? Cause I could really do with that 8th day!

[@JoshRoss]

I always thought it was Christmas day to new years day but the strava challenge says Christmas Eve to new years Eve. I suspect it was changed to keep the miles in the same year/week on strava.

[@JRadford_Rhino_Racing]

@@JoshRoss Yeah, maybe. Oh well, 8 days it is then - either Eve to Eve or Day to Day 👍

[@mountaingoat3012]

It’s always been eve to eve. 8 days but in reality 7 as not many people can escape family commitments on 25th

[@khaylamaigue9338]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jacob-lk7on]

Anyone know what the glasses Kenna is wearing are?

[@richardgoodwin6652]

Let's do this!

[@thanh-dungnguyen8078]

Epic but nothing to compare with Paris Brest Paris.

[@czeckson74]

a lot of the bikes don´t even have 2 lights ? but packed like a himalaya donkey ?!?

[@JoshRoss]

Heavy rain means lots of extra clothes to stay warm. You've got to swap things out all the time. On the other hand, depending on the light and strategy, you only need one good light. Start in the dark in the morning then when daylight hits you can charge the light via battery. Ride for a few hours into the night then sleep somewhere and charge the light again. No need for too many lights but every few hours you need a change of gloves and socks.

[@TV-iy9uf]

Wow So, Good ! : )

[@matthewwidmyer2540]

What's this years Seattle Festive 500? I haven't seen anything announced.

[@JoshRoss]

Not sure if you know but there's a worldwide pandemic happening.

[@matthewwidmyer2540]

@@JoshRoss yeah, I thought that was assumed and they’d do an alternative solo type event. Which it appears they are, Festive 500 Bingo. Check it out and I hope you have fun with it and best of luck riding in the upcoming year!

[@astrayagrarian]

@@JoshRoss I mean yes and no. Pandemic but 99.6% of people with survival rates.

[@JoshRoss]

@@astrayagrarian and over 300k dead in the US this year. Not only that but not counted in the death rate are the people who experience symptoms for months or the lost training from even a mild case that clears quickly. Even getting the common flu is a training hit. I'll take a pass on months of lost training because I wasn't willing to make simple choices that benefit myself and my community.

[@astrayagrarian]

@@JoshRoss Don't ever forget that when people mention the "330,000+" number of supposed covid deaths they don't ever mention that those 330k have an average of 3.5 comorbidities, vitamin D deficiency, not to mention 75% of whom were stuffed into nursing homes with an average of 18 months left to live (without COVID)

[@mauriciofernandez8202]

🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@kanieloutis3189]

background music towards the end? anyone?

[@glee9336]

And now you can accomplish Festive 500 in the comfort of your own home, following a pace partner on zwift.

[@JulianAllen13]

I know, right!

[@xgalvan1]

This is only getting a pass bc of COVID. The festive 500 requires suffering and cold to truly make it authentic.

[@JulianAllen13]

@@xgalvan1 I don't believe this is the case. There has been a strong push, over the lsat two Festive500s for people to be able to compete on their indoor trainers. I believe this will remain after COVID, though I hope it will become two separate events an outdoor one true to the spirit and embracing the outdoors and a long indoor training effort.

[@mountaingoat3012]

I’m doing it on the turbo only this year and it’s mentally unbearable. Doing it on the road several years ago was way more enjoyable

[@JoshRoss]

@@mountaingoat3012 exactly. It's a challenge either way, just a different kind of challenge.

[@props651]

I want to do this! How... where do I sign up?!

[@nateisright]

Happy Christmas, All! It is forecasted to be -3C with 20mph NNW wind on my first day of F500 this year. Who’s in?

[@franklouiscycling]

Thumbs up 👍 if the Pandemic won’t stop you from completing this years #festive500... bring on Christmas Eve!!

[@JFomo]

I suffer from cramping so I could never do this ride 😔

[@aok5298]

Amazing achievement but how does the event get insurance when riding pitch black, no street lighting, open roads and no support vehicles to warn motorists?

[@billincolumbia]

I have the same question.

[@azambuja666]

are amphetamines allowed?

[@johnandrews3568]

I've been a road racer for 43 seasons with 18 years at the cat 1-2-pro level. I just don't understand this kind of riding. Interesting to see, but brevet riding makes zero sense to me. kudos to those who do it, but you'll never catch me going much beyond 220km.

[@andreasmaher8749]

Hopefully you prescreened all of the participants social media to make sure no questionable content is out there and if so the appropriate public apologies were issued prior to participating. ;)

[@dojazzu]

🤙🤙🤙🎯

[@aaronq2627]

Jesus Christ! I've been a bike nerd for more than 10 years and have to tell you it's not fun after 60 miles regardless of your physical level - anything after 60 miles is just boring or shitty - you really have to crave some deep level pain shit to even think about this long of a ride. I mean, basically, it's not a ride anymore - it's just you crying without tears. If you ride a bike to cover up some fucked up mental health serious problems - this is probably the ride you might sign up for. Gooooood luck out there representing rapha which is owned by walmart :)

[@tommoelbommo]

For the Americans in the room, this is NOT what a Wolverhampton accent sounds like!

[@andybacon6007]

Not even close!

[@samowens9855]

Promise you, I’m from Wolves!

[@daveh5154]

Rapha - Dull clothes, great videos though..cheers.

[@benkitonk]

New to these Rapha films and as an avid cyclist, they are so inspiring. As a filmmaker, you need to balance the music better when people are talking. Some dialogue is really getting drowned out. Sorry, just trying to help.

[@Ppanawin]

🤙🤙👍👍👍😅

[@scottbert9556]

We have a 24 hour event we do for a cancer charity in Charlotte (24 hours of booty), which is done in late July and has its own form of challenges (by "challenges" I mean "brutality").

[@Oakpathetics]

What’s the old saying? There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing? With all the comments of cold, wind and rain, does that mean Rapha is no good? 😂

[@SonnyDarvish]

Liver metabolises and provides energy and disrupting it is never a good idea on ultra-endurance rides. Alcohol might feel good for the moment, but it's like punching yourself in the chest and suffer for the next couple of hours.

[@mcleinsantos7420]

Its rapha but there was someone wearing assos 😆

[@dmv4554]

Pre rona?

[@angrybeesound772]

last year. I rode this.

[@solitaryrefinement6787]

Pre-rona AND pre-2020.

[@jackryan2135]

Lot better doing it in Australia.

[@Oakpathetics]

I’d rather ride in the rain around Seattle than the humid hot conditions in qld..

[@bkhsms]

Motorvation

[@ArtemSure]

Route is bad - is it bike ride or hiking? Will never buy any Rapha

[@rcg7262]

In a word, this video is overstated. And a big example of white privileged - shame!

[@anthonygarrod9869]

Impressive: but why so many "likes"?

[@adrienpinard5043]

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[@HstreetC]

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