Month: February 2018

Winter Olympics Intel Drone Display

Winter Olympics Intel Drone Display

If you’ve not seen yet, the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics contained an amazing display of over 1200 drones in a synchronised swarm. Yes, it might have been pre-recorded to ensure that it actually worked for the TV audiences, but I still have 

Winnats pass – Peak District UK

Winnats pass – Peak District UK

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 

Monsal Head – Peak District UK

Monsal Head – Peak District UK

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 

Mam Nick hill climb – Peak District UK

Mam Nick hill climb – Peak District UK

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 

Passo Giau – Italian Dolomites

Passo Giau – Italian Dolomites

A regular at the Giro d’Italia, and you can see why. This leg busting 9.7km climb tests the strongest riders. Key Stats Distance: 9.8 km Elev Gain: 922 m Starting elevation: 1314 m Final elevation: 2236 m Avg Grade: 9.1 % Max Grade: 16.2 % Difficulty Rating: 10 / 10 The Climb This 

Hello world!

Hello world!

So what the hell is this blog for then? If I’m honest I’m not really sure. I’ve been thinking about setting one up for a while, so here we are! Currently my thinking is that I’ll be writing about my main interests in life; family,