Festive 500 – How to dress for success

Outfit tips from our US ambassadors. FESTIVE 500 ESSENTIALS Riding 500km in 8 days is no mean feat. Add in the prospect of wintery conditions (as well as seasonal temptations), and you’ve got a real challenge on your hands. But with the right clothing, the Festive 500 can be an incredibly satisfying experience – and a perfect way to start a new year on the bike.   New York photographer Neil Britto is no stranger to riding through cold weather. A member of the RCC and dedicated explorer of the quiet roads outside the city, we spoke to Britto to get his essential kit picks for tackling the Festive 500 in the cold. See his must-have winter riding kit below. [SHOP WINTER KIT]( [Men's Pro Team LS Gore-Tex Infinium Jersey]( [Men's Pro Team LS Gore-Tex Infinium Jersey]( [Deep Winter Windblock Base Layer]( [Deep Winter Windblock Base Layer]( [BUY NOW]( [BUY NOW]( [Peaked Merino Hat]( [Peaked Merino Hat]( [Pro Team Winter Tights with Pad II]( [Pro Team Winter Tights with Pad II]( [BUY NOW]( [BUY NOW]( “The unpredictable weather conditions in NY during the winter make the Pro Team GORE-TEX Infinium jersey my go-to choice of kit; it serves as a wind stopper, and rain jacket all in one jersey.” – Neil Britto   [FREE STANDARD SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $99]( [60 DAYS FREE RETURNS](   [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [View in web browser]( [Click here](  to update your language and communications preferences or unsubscribe. Telephone: [+44 (0) 207 485 5000](tel:+4402074855000) | Email: enquiries@rapha.cc Rapha Racing Ltd is registered in England & Wales. Registered number: 04849594. Registered office: Rapha Works, 4 Elthorne Road, London, N19 4AG, United Kingdom. [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies](