Australia · 24 - 31 December 2025
FESTIVE 500 | MELBOURNE
500 kms. Eight days. 24 – 31 December. A tradition like no other.
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Overview
Logging 500 kilometres on the bike in the week between Christmas and New Year sounds challenging to most. Yet since 2010, that’s exactly the challenge Rapha has set for riders around the globe. Completing the Festive 500 demands effort and discipline, the real work happens out on the road, whether you’re riding solo or with friends.
Hosts
To support every rider tackling the Festive 500, we’ve assembled a collection of local routes that blend challenge, character, and the joy of festive riding. These are made available to all riders, no membership required. As spots on our official rides are limited, this collection ensures you experience the Festive 500 with the guidance of routes shaped by our community’s experience.
Rapha Women's Ride Extension
Get ready for the weekend with us! This is an extension of our weekly women's ride and is the perfect space to enjoy a coffee ride through the Festive 500 challenge. The regular ride is on weekly so if you miss it, join us every Friday for a loop of Melbourne.
Women's Ride route
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant has become a staple for the seasoned cyclist in Melbourne, offering rolling hills, scenic views and one of the most ridden segments in Melbourne, the iconic "Mt P" climb.
Mount Pleasant route
Social Saturday Bonds Rd
This ride is a great opportunity for newer cyclists to ride with like minded individuals and get comfortable riding in a group setting. This group heads out to the Bonds Rd climb, taking on the Pony Club climb on the way back to the clubhouse.
Social Saturday Bonds Rd route
Alby's Big Loop
One of Rapha Melbourne's most iconic rides that only rolls around once a year. This loop has been ridden by many of Melbourne's pro's and hitters. This year, we are offering 3 different length loops for everyone to get amongst the spirit of one of Melbourne's most prestigious rides.
Big Loop route
Medium Loop route
Mini Loop route
Schedule
Here's where you can join us on the road. Bookings are essential for these rides so that we can safely manage bunch numbers.
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Friday, 26th December | Rapha Women's Ride Extension
Join our weekly women's ride and get those easy km's in for Festive 500. This ride is open to all women and gender-diverse riders.
Event details:
Meeting location: Federation Square - Outside Transport Hotel St Kilda side.
Meeting time: 7:15am for a 7:30am rollout.
Estimated finish time: Latest 10:30am.
Distance: 50km's
Pace: Social
Saturday, 27th December | Mount Pleasant
Join us for our weekly Mount Pleasant ride, a classic of the Melbourne cycling scene.
Event details:
Meeting location: 6 Chandler Hwy, Kew, Victoria
Meeting time: 7:15am for a 7:30am rollout.
Estimated finish time: Latest 10:30am.
Distance: 55km's
Pace: Intermediate ride - Core and Classic paces
Saturday, 27th December | Social Saturday Bonds Rd
Kick of your weekend with a coffee or two and maybe a sneaky pastry!
Event details:
Meeting location: 6 Chandler Hwy, Kew, Victoria
Meeting time: 7:45am for a 8:00am rollout.
Estimated finish time: Latest 10:30am.
Distance: 35km's
Pace: Social
Sunday, 28th December | Alby's Big Loop
Alby's infamous Big Loop! A ride that only comes around once a year. Ridden by Melbourne's pro's and feared by your average punter.
Event details:
Meeting location: Rapha Melbourne Clubhouse, 32 Guildford Lane
Meeting time: Coffee from 5:30am, 6:00am rollout.
Estimated finish time: Depends which route you choose.
Distances: 245km, 170km & 96km options.
Pace: Intermediate - Advanced.