Gutted you didn’t finish it but glad for once you stopped and called it a night instead. It was ridiculous the shivering out of you when you got home. The kids and I are still proud of you and always will be. Keep doing what you enjoy by getting out on your bike xxx
Brilliant content Derek. Most of us can't do 186km in the best of sunny summer days, so knocking out a ride like that in freezing conditions is no joke!
Savage stuff Derek…fair play to you. 99% of people wouldn’t even think of getting on a bike in the dark never mind in freezing conditions along with cycling 194km!! Happy Christmas to you and the family. Thanks for the entertainment throughout the year.
Cheers to the effort Derek! The real soul of the Festive 500 to me is not in epic one time runs, but how we can do it with family/friends/work/everyday commitments along with the weather that comes up, that 4th, 5th, 6th day or rides are challenging to balance but feels great when done! Going for my 5th this year. Happy Holidays from Southern California! 🍻
That’s exactly it, nearly why I prefer it in one day. Very hard to get the time during that period but it’s always great to get done whatever way you can. Have a great Xmas pal, have a beer in the sun for me. I just think Cali always has the weather 🤣🤙
You gave it a good go. Some of us struggle to put on our gear and get out the door in weather like that 👍 knowing when to call it a day is the most important thing. No point getting sick or having an accident. Can always be done in stages...
Just attempting that ride is a win in my books 👍 A person who puts his family first will always have my respect . Merry Christmas to you & the family. Thanks for sharing your cycling adventures 🍻
Fair play Derek. Crazy stuff at any time of the year, nevermind in the middle of winter. Definitely would second going tubeless. Have had one puncture since 2017.
Super stuff Derek, great attempt, Some days it's just not in the Legs , Right call to pull the plug and Enjoy the weekend with the Family , there's always another day on the Bike , Happy Christmas to you and all the Family
Loved the video Derek. There’s not too many lads would take on that challenge at night and in the middle of winter 🥶 and fair play to the two lads as well. . You were spot on to stop 🛑, family first always. Happy Christmas and looking forward to more videos in the New Year 🎉.
Great video again, Derek, very unfortunate but that’s part of the adventure, these things happen - onwards and upwards. Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and your family
@ home for the holidays so will have to put up with Irish beer 🍺 and Irish weather 🌦️ for the spins. Picked up the SL6 🚴 so looking forward to getting it out
Maybe, just the way it all worked out that day. Had work and then had to pick up the kids from school. Was a complete rushed day but I’ve def learned from it.
🤣 it was the only time I had free to go for the whole lot in one ride. I’ll still get the festive 500 done over the Xmas period. Have a good Xmas pal 🤙
You went to the Dark Place doing that ride Derek. We’ve all been there. Knowing when to call it & do it again another day is a skill we learn. You’d a few headwinds with the gloves etc. You’re fuelling is shocking by the way. You need to sort that shit in 2025. You don’t see the lads in Paris Roubaix pulling out fredos, taytos, McDonald’s & cup of tea out of their musettes. Put crap in. You get crap out. Solid effort as always. Great video. You gotta try Everesting in mid-2025. Get in good nick beforehand. Maybe the May bank holiday weekend. Find a hill & lots of us will join you & give you a tow
Everesting is on the cards, found a decent hill as well. Once I get the kg down it’s happening. That will be an epic challenge, if your around it would be great to have for a few repeats. Have a good Xmas pal 🤙
I always thought Carrauntoohiling would be a fun/silly thing to do. 1038m swiftish on your local hill. Easier for those of us with young kids & busy home life. Also a bit of craic. Perhaps on March 17th dressed in green? Merry Christmas Derek. Kevin
Delighted you stopped when you needed to with the night that was in it it was freezing out there safety comes first or you could have ended with chillblains on your hands and feet but proud of you i❤
@derekfeehan It would be a good video getting your long term thoughts on it once you change. I find it easier than dealing with tubes. But I'm from a MTB background too.
I would have done a few laps with you had i known. I cycle with Kells Angels. Fairplay, have a great Christmas. You should do a followers cycle sometime.
@derekfeehan Well done all the same. If you're doing anything in the future, let me know via UA-cam if you remember, don't use much social media. All the best for 2025.
Some going all the same but that cold was unreal you made the right call 💯💯 u should of just popping into mine for a breakdown kit house just at the end of the lane 👀🙈🤣 was great to get out with yourself and jd for a spin and McDonald's. Think we started a yearly tradition now 🤔 😂
Never even thought of your house 🥴 yeah we’ve created a monster tradition now 🤣 thanks a million pal for coming out, I don’t think I’d have got half as far without you and JD 🤙
@derekfeehan anytime pitty I couldn't stay out longer but had santy Saturday morning , will make sure I know the dates next year before booking anything and I'll keep some hoildays in work 😉,
Complete lack of energy ended it this year 🤣 still half tempted to try again 🫣 have a great Xmas Dave, thanks a million for the support throughout the year
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Gutted you didn’t finish it but glad for once you stopped and called it a night instead. It was ridiculous the shivering out of you when you got home. The kids and I are still proud of you and always will be. Keep doing what you enjoy by getting out on your bike xxx
Thank you 😍
Brilliant content Derek. Most of us can't do 186km in the best of sunny summer days, so knocking out a ride like that in freezing conditions is no joke!
I took it for granted, completely humbled 🫣 will have another go next year. Have a great Xmas pal 🤙
Savage stuff Derek…fair play to you. 99% of people wouldn’t even think of getting on a bike in the dark never mind in freezing conditions along with cycling 194km!! Happy Christmas to you and the family. Thanks for the entertainment throughout the year.
Sound Richie 💯 thanks a million for that. Same to you, have a great Xmas. Stay safe on the roads 🤙
Cheers to the effort Derek! The real soul of the Festive 500 to me is not in epic one time runs, but how we can do it with family/friends/work/everyday commitments along with the weather that comes up, that 4th, 5th, 6th day or rides are challenging to balance but feels great when done! Going for my 5th this year. Happy Holidays from Southern California! 🍻
That’s exactly it, nearly why I prefer it in one day. Very hard to get the time during that period but it’s always great to get done whatever way you can. Have a great Xmas pal, have a beer in the sun for me. I just think Cali always has the weather 🤣🤙
You gave it a good go. Some of us struggle to put on our gear and get out the door in weather like that 👍 knowing when to call it a day is the most important thing. No point getting sick or having an accident. Can always be done in stages...
I’ll give it a go over the few days if I get the chance 🤙 it’s probably harder over the few days with so much going on.
Fair play well done Derek , you gave it a shot. Enjoy family time and happy Christmas to you all .
Sound Cian, thanks a lot, have a great Xmas. We’ll go again next year 🤣🤙
Just attempting that ride is a win in my books 👍 A person who puts his family first will always have my respect . Merry Christmas to you & the family. Thanks for sharing your cycling adventures 🍻
That’s great to hear, thank you for that 💯 kids had a blast at santy. Have a great Xmas pal 😀🤙
Fair play Derek. Still a savage achievement. You've inspired me to get back on the saddle. Have a great Christmas.
That’s a win then if it’s get someone back on the saddle. Keep it up now 💪 happy Xmas pal 🤙
Fair play Derek. You gave it a bash. It's a tough one so don't be too hard on yourself. Happy Christmas.
I was kicking myself cos last year it went so well, this year completely humbled me. Will smash it next year 💪 have a happy and safe Xmas pal
Well done, you have more balls than I do because you at least have it a shot. Enjoying your videos, keep them up
Sound Steve 🤙 got it done last year ( another good vid 😉) completely humbled this year!! Thanks for watching pal, have a great Xmas.
Fair play Derek. Crazy stuff at any time of the year, nevermind in the middle of winter. Definitely would second going tubeless. Have had one puncture since 2017.
Ya serious? That’s madness. I definitely need to look into tubeless.
Great effort Derek. Correct choice to stop when you did. Happy Christmas and looking forward to more great content on the channel in 2025.
Yeah I think so joe, at the time it didn’t seem that way but I’m glad now. Have a great Xmas 😀🤙
You are too funny haha.The luck wasnt on your side today!!!Great video.
Theirs a time when you know it’s not your day and that was it for me 🤣 thanks a lot, have a great Xmas
Super stuff Derek, great attempt, Some days it's just not in the Legs , Right call to pull the plug and Enjoy the weekend with the Family , there's always another day on the Bike , Happy Christmas to you and all the Family
Thanks a million Patrick. It took awhile for me to realise that but it was the right call. Have a happy and safe Xmas pal 😀🤙
Loved the video Derek. There’s not too many lads would take on that challenge at night and in the middle of winter 🥶 and fair play to the two lads as well. . You were spot on to stop 🛑, family first always.
Happy Christmas and looking forward to more videos in the New Year 🎉.
Much appreciated pal 🤙 the boys saved me, could have ended a lot worse without them. Thanks a lot, have a great Xmas yourself 😀🤙
Great video again, Derek, very unfortunate but that’s part of the adventure, these things happen - onwards and upwards.
Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and your family
That’s it Shane, can’t win them all. We’ll give it another go next year 💪🤣 same to you pal, have a good Xmas, enjoy one of those Belgium beers for me.
@ home for the holidays so will have to put up with Irish beer 🍺 and Irish weather 🌦️ for the spins. Picked up the SL6 🚴 so looking forward to getting it out
@shanehenderson1211 what a bike, absolutely love the SL6
Top man got me through a turbo spin..
Looking forward to next year
Appreciate it pal, thanks. Jumped on the turbo myself today, quick and easy to get it done this time of the year 🤙
Hard enough doing it over the week Derek. I wouldn't even think about trying it in one go 😮 Fair play to you 💪
Thanks Brian, last year it wasn’t actually too bad. This year it just seemed impossible. Gave it my best on the day 🫣 next year I’ll get it again 🤣💪
@derekfeehan I'd say if you had started first thing in the morning you probably would have done it ?
Maybe, just the way it all worked out that day. Had work and then had to pick up the kids from school. Was a complete rushed day but I’ve def learned from it.
@@derekfeehan I have the same problem, work seriously interfering with the cycling 😂😂
@briandonnelly2101 🤣🤣
Hard luck in not getting it all done Derek but it's still some going to do 194km in one spin. Happy Christmas to you Deborah and the kids🎅
Sound Danny and thanks a million to you and Niamh watching every wk, it’s a massive help. Hope you all have a fantastic Christmas 🎅
Mighty man regardless. 👍
Top man Fergus, thank you 🤙
It’s only the Festive 500 if you do it between Xmas eve and New Year’s Eve anyway. Chapeau for starting it.
🤣 it was the only time I had free to go for the whole lot in one ride. I’ll still get the festive 500 done over the Xmas period. Have a good Xmas pal 🤙
You went to the Dark Place doing that ride Derek. We’ve all been there. Knowing when to call it & do it again another day is a skill we learn. You’d a few headwinds with the gloves etc.
You’re fuelling is shocking by the way. You need to sort that shit in 2025. You don’t see the lads in Paris Roubaix pulling out fredos, taytos, McDonald’s & cup of tea out of their musettes.
Put crap in. You get crap out.
Solid effort as always. Great video.
You gotta try Everesting in mid-2025. Get in good nick beforehand. Maybe the May bank holiday weekend. Find a hill & lots of us will join you & give you a tow
Everesting is on the cards, found a decent hill as well. Once I get the kg down it’s happening. That will be an epic challenge, if your around it would be great to have for a few repeats. Have a good Xmas pal 🤙
I always thought Carrauntoohiling would be a fun/silly thing to do. 1038m swiftish on your local hill. Easier for those of us with young kids & busy home life.
Also a bit of craic. Perhaps on March 17th dressed in green?
Merry Christmas Derek.
Kevin
Could be a idea, have a great Xmas Kevin, thanks a million for watching 😀🤙
So what! Good attempt. Happy Christmas
I was beating myself up but came to the same conclusion…so what 🤣 and I went to bed, cold but happy. Have a great Xmas pal 🤙
Delighted you stopped when you needed to with the night that was in it it was freezing out there safety comes first or you could have ended with chillblains on your hands and feet but proud of you i❤
It was definitely the right call looking back at it now. The food in all was frozen. Couldn’t even eat anything 🤣
Well done, 500 in this country at this time of year is pure misery. Great videos, keep it up and go tubeless 😂
Last year it seemed alright, this year was horrendous 🤣 Going tubeless seems a no brainer at this stage, definitely need to look into it 🤙
@derekfeehan It would be a good video getting your long term thoughts on it once you change. I find it easier than dealing with tubes. But I'm from a MTB background too.
I would have done a few laps with you had i known. I cycle with Kells Angels. Fairplay, have a great Christmas. You should do a followers cycle sometime.
Ah no way, I could have done with the company 😭 I don’t think there would be too many on that cycle 🤣
@derekfeehan Well done all the same. If you're doing anything in the future, let me know via UA-cam if you remember, don't use much social media. All the best for 2025.
Appreciate it pal and thank you 🤙 enjoy the Xmas, we might bump into each other on the roads
Savage, well done head
Haha thanks pal 😀🤙
Some going all the same but that cold was unreal you made the right call 💯💯 u should of just popping into mine for a breakdown kit house just at the end of the lane 👀🙈🤣 was great to get out with yourself and jd for a spin and McDonald's. Think we started a yearly tradition now 🤔 😂
Never even thought of your house 🥴 yeah we’ve created a monster tradition now 🤣 thanks a million pal for coming out, I don’t think I’d have got half as far without you and JD 🤙
@derekfeehan anytime pitty I couldn't stay out longer but had santy Saturday morning , will make sure I know the dates next year before booking anything and I'll keep some hoildays in work 😉,
That would be class 🙌
Unfortunately, you couldn't finish, but it made for great viewing 👍 😂
That’s all that matters 🤣 sound Stephen, enjoy the Xmas 🤙
🦾Good man bro🤜🏻🤛🏻
Appreciate it pal, thank you 🤙
Coffee and a bag of Tayto, breakfast of champions lad 😂😂😂😂
Ya have to have the bag of tayto, staple part of any Irish diet 🤣
Well done ya nutter. 😂where do you get the energy for dude. Happy Christmas Derek.
Complete lack of energy ended it this year 🤣 still half tempted to try again 🫣 have a great Xmas Dave, thanks a million for the support throughout the year
Nice Santini gravel jersey
Santini 👀 Specialized, Dave 😉
Gutted for you bud😢
Still a bit gutted over it. It all fell apart. I’d go over 200km without even thinking about it, hardest stint I ever did on a bike 🥴
Should have had a Guinness, you would still be going. :)
I’ve learned my lesson. I’ll fuel appropriately next time 🍻 🤣
@ whiskey?
Wheah next time :)
The score is 1 - 1. Completed it last year, failed this year. The trilogy on 💪 thanks a lot Tomas