The Digital Cyclist
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 …
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 …
On our recent family holiday I spotted that you can easily ride around the Isle of Wight in one sitting. This cracking 105km ride takes in all the sights of the island in one beautiful loop. Beware, it is surprisingly hillier than I was expecting. …
It’s been a tough year for people in hospitality. Now more than ever it’s important that we seek out the local independent coffee shops that cater for cyclists and support them by spending a few quid on a cake and a lovely coffee. So stealing …
With the January UK Lockdown stopping all but essential travel and asking cyclists to ‘stay local’ on rides I decided to give a Zwift training plan a go. Asking around not many people had completed the plans so the jury was out on how good …
This mountain has to be on the bucket list of all cyclists. It’s the highest road pass in Italy, standing proud at 2,758 metres. The Passo dello Stelvio needs very little introduction. It’s the stage you look out for in the Giro d’Italia and it’s …