The Digital Cyclist
This is a ride I’ve been thinking about for a long time, and only just got a chance to ride in the Spring of 2019. Key Stats Distance: 190kmElevation Gain: 2700mTime: 7.5hrs Terrain: Mostly quiet B roads and some cycleways The Ride This cracking route …
For many cycling is a way to make friends, socialise and keep fit. This is how I fell in love with cycling and I have made friendships that will last a lifetime. But, I’ve come to realise one of the great draws to cycling is …
Roper Hill on the outskirts of Fullwood in Sheffield is the last hill on my regular commute home. This climb is always challenging but thankfully short. The climb offers great views over Sheffield and into the Peak District. KEY STATS Distance: 0.4 km Elev gain: 40m …
The Route The Ride On a recent trip to Wales I decided to take my bike so I could explore the roads near my In Laws place in Bala. Thankfully, saving me from having to think too hard I was able to use a new …
Martin our local guide wanted to take us on some of his top hills from his house so we headed out from Bourg St Mourice taking in the climb to La Roiere and upwards to Petit St Bernard, dropping down to La Thuile over the …
If you are looking for a great present for the cyclist in your life I’ve collated a list of some of my favourite cycling related goodies. People who know me, please feel free to purchase any of these for Birthdays or Christmas đŸ˜‰ I hope …
Last week I was fortunate in having a day off work and a free pass from the family to spend some time on my bike. I decided to head out for a 100 mile route exploring the southern Peak District. Roughly speaking the route broke …
A recent trip out to Majorca had me prepping some routes for me and the group I was with. The following route was a fun ride into the Serra de Tramuntana from Palma. This full day out ticks off several of the top climbs the island …
I stumbled upon the Hathersage Hilly back in early 2014. I’d over indulged at Christmas on copious amounts of cheese and wine so I needed to drop some weight. My sedentary office job was not going to help me. I’d never raced in a triathlon …
As the highest pass (and second highest paved road) in the Alps, the 2,770m Col d’Iseran is on most cyclists bucket list of French cycling climbs. AT A GLANCE FACTS Length of climb: 16.3 km Start elevation: 1838m Summit elevation: 2770m Elevation gain: 924m Gradient (avg): …