Over 10 years in the running, it’s no surprise that the Rapha Festive 500 has become a global cycling phenomenon.
Sign up for the challenge and ride 500 km from December 24 to December 31. Ride indoors or outdoors to rack up the kilometers, but be sure to log your efforts on Strava.
For your indoor rides, we’re serving up a calendar full of group rides to help you knock out kilometers with friends worldwide. Choose your speed with five subcategories, each led by a RoboPacer.
Complete any Rapha Festive 500 event on Zwift, and the sweet in-game Rapha Festive 500 kit is all yours. Don’t miss out on your only chance to unlock the kit.
Need a dependable wheel to follow on your journey to 500 kilometers? RoboPacers can help here, too! Join any Pacer Group on a free ride to help you go the distance. Ride at a speed that suits you, with loads of RoboPacers to choose from!

Details & Routes
Events are available every two hours throughout the challenge period.
Subgroups led by Pace Partners
A: 3.2 w/kg Pace Partner
B: 2.6 w/kg Pace Partner
C: 2.2 w/kg Pace Partner
D: 1.8 w/kg Pace Partner
E 2.2 w/kg Pace Partner (Women Only)
A-E: Unlocks jersey

Events
Route 1 (12/24 - 12/25)
Route: Watopia’s Waistband
27.9 km (17.3 mi) // 95 m (312 ft)
1 lap

Route 2 (12/26 - 12/27)
Route: The Magnificent 8
28.8 km (17.9 mi) // 131 m (430 ft)
1 lap

Route 3 (12/28 - 12/29)
Route: Greatest London Flat
31.1 km (19.4 mi) // 147 m (482 ft)
1 lap

Route 4 (12/30 - 12/31)
Route: Coast Crusher
42.8 km (26.6 mi) // 140 m (459 ft)
1 lap