The Festive 500 *805* 2015

" Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that " M. Luther King Jr. For the fourth year running, it begins... The shortest day of winter is past, and in celebration I am going to ride my bicycle. Out of the darkness, and into the light. In preparation for a great 2016, it is time for the Festive 500 . The forecast promises another week of gale force winds and driving rain. No change on previous years there, then. My ride plans are not set in stone though, so I'll see how things pan out. The aim is simply to ride: with friends, with smiles and with a camera; to explore and take the road less travelled. This year, my hope is to make it an Imperial 500 (i.e. 805km rather than 500km). Let's see how it goes. I will document the adventurous week here on the blog... Final Challenge Summary Stats: 834 kilometres (518 miles) 32hrs 50mins 10,850 metres ascent Ride 8: 'NYE Century Ride' (in a Gale) - Heading out into the elements for ...