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11 Tips to complete the Rapha Festive 500
- Paul Berney
- Nov 30, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 13, 2020
It's almost December and the internet and social media are already full of training plans and motivational advice for completing the annual Rapha Festive 500 challenge. Having completed this challenge for the past three years in a row I thought I would share my top tips on how to get it done. Of course, you need to do some training and of course, you should ride several days back to back over the next few weeks to get yourself used to it, but what are the other things you can do to help make it a little easier?
Rather than my usual blog post, I have had a go at making a video to share my tips and this is in no way a justification for me buying a new GoPro well ahead of next year's long ride home. Oh no, this is part of a long well thought out plan. At least, that is what I am telling myself and Mrs B.
Enjoy (or not).
Paul, the video was really good! And seeing you chatting so effortlessly while riding made me feel like I was there with you Bro, and then I thought... This will save me a ticket back to Blighty! You asked, "Who would subscribe to a bloke with one video and no promise of another one?" The answer to that is: His Brother!
Comments:
1. The tools on the wall in the garage made me roll around with laughter! Great props! LMFAO
2. I'll bet Rachel's after you to paint that bedroom wall! LOL
3. Close the door when you go out early in the morning to the garage! "Put wood in't hole lad!" I can almost hear Dad... "Were you born…
Ah yes the Ned Boulting comments continue
Why do you sound like Ned Boulting? Mind you he’s much better looking!
Great video, Paul - nice to see Rachel & Tiff in walk on roles too! Very professionally done - hope it goes viral. :-)
Absolutely brilliant PB. Love it, the blog has moved up to another level. Top acting from Mrs B 😂👍. Brian.