Bala to Lake Vyrnwy – North Wales Route
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 …
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Bourg Saint-Maurice, La Rosiere, Petit St Bernard and into Italy (& back) – French and Italian Alps
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 …
Best presents for the cyclist in your life
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 😉 I hope …
Big day out in the southern Peak District
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 …
Big day out in Majorca – Palma to Sa Colabra via Soller and back
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 …
Hathersage Hilly – Sprint Triathlon
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 …
Don’t go into the water….
The Meg interactive green screen experience for Warner Brothers @ Comic Con London Boosting the buzz around this years biggest Summer blockbuster ‘The Meg’, we created a thrilling interactive green screen to put filmgoers into the action of the Movie. Oh yes, Jason Statham fighting …
Col d’Iseran – French Alps
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): …
Cormet De Roselend via Col du Pré – French Alps
This climb for Stage 11 of the 2018 Tour de France from Albertville to La Rosière, is the first time the Col du Pré will feature in the Tour de France. The Pros may be going twice as fast as me, but this challenging climb …
The Dale climb – Hathersage – Peak District
Heading out of Hathersage and up towards Stanage Edge and Sheffield this climb is as beautiful as it is challenging. This often neglected climb always rewards you with fantastic views of Stanage Edge and Burbage. KEY STATS Distance: 3.6 km Elev gain: 258 m Starting Elevation: 142 m Final Elevation: 400 m …