The Digital Cyclist
One of my favourite hills and only a short ride out of Sheffield where I live, this hill is always challenging but worth it for the amazing scenery. Snowy Mam Nick photo credit: Simon Walkden. KEY STATS Distance:2.1 km Elev gain:201 m Starting Elevation:258 m Final Elevation:460 m Avg …
This beautiful climb up to Monsal Head takes you up to one of the most famous views in the Peak District, this is a short but challenging climb. KEY STATS Distance: 0.6km Elev gain: 61m Starting Elevation: 174m Final Elevation: 230m Avg Grade: 8.7% Max …
This brute of a climb is a test of mental and physical strength. Key Stats Distance: 1.9km Elev gain: 208m Starting Elevation: 214m Final Elevation: 421m Avg Grade: 11% Max Grade: 28.9% Difficulty rating: 10/10 The Climb Riding out from Hathersage to Castleton lulls you …
Holme Moss is arguably the most famous cycling climb in northern England. Featured in the 2014 Tour de France, countless editions of the Tour of Britain, and the now-legendary Leeds Classic, this brutal ascent has earned its place in British cycling folklore. While we’ve covered …
Snake Pass is one of the most famous cycling climbs in the Peak District, connecting Glossop to Ladybower Reservoir along the A57. But with its reputation for heavy traffic and dangerous conditions, many cyclists wonder whether it’s worth tackling. I’ve ridden Snake Pass from both …
There is something undeniably magical about riding a bike in the UK winter. While many see the season as a deterrent, a time for indoor trainers, Zwift and sofa-bound weekends, those who embrace it discover a quiet beauty, a sense of adventure, and a reward …
If you’re searching for a quintessential (and if I say best) Peak District cycling loop, the “Back O’th Brook” ride delivers everything: scenic panoramas, quiet backroads, charming cafes – and just enough challenge to make it satisfying. This route speed shouth, getting over the peak …
OK, so this is a bit of a leftfield post to write but as style conscious cyclists this is important. After years of thinking about it, Mrs Digital Cyclist has set up a colour analysis and body composition company to follow her passion project – …
I’m still playing with Chat GPT. Overall I can see this is going to change how we write and produce content. It will be interesting to see how Microsoft leverage this in their new partnership. Below is another question I posed Chat GPT, I can …
I’ve been an active cyclist for over 10 years now but never quite got around to heading to a specialist for a bike fit. If I’m honest, £200 to get someone to measure me always felt like a bit of a luxury that I didn’t …
You’ve no doubt heard of chat GPT and Open AI. If you’ve not it’s a artificial intelligence app that you can pose questions to, and in turn it will respond with a detailed response. We’ve trained a model called ChatGPT which interacts in a conversational …
This 10km walk takes in the wide open landscapes of the white Peak, some bumpy bridleways and part of the Limestone Way near Millars Dale. Starting and ending in Tideswell it’s easy to find parking and pick up any supplies you might need for the …
This lovely 10km family walk takes in some of my favourite parts of the Peak District with breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. This route is nicely tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds in the Hope Valley. Start/End Point: The top …