The Digital Cyclist
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 …
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 …
Commuting by bike is a great way to get to and from the office. For me it ticks several boxes. It de-stresses me, fits exercise into my daily routine and is often quicker than driving or getting the bus. Here are my top tips for …
Finding a good cycling cafe to stop and refuel is an issue that is close to the heart of any cyclist. Thankfully (almost) gone are the days where the coffee is like dishwater and the cakes are of the Mr Kipling variety. In the Peak …
The Maratona dles Dolomites is one of the top sportive bucket list rides for cyclist, up there with the Etape and the Marmotte. The full Maratona course takes in 138km of gruelling Dolomite passes and hitting over 4230m of elevation gain, this is not a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
