- Tour de Pakistan 2025 – Reflections on an Unforgettable Journeyby Altaf HussainJust over a week ago, I returned from what was truly a once-in-a-lifetime cycling adventure across Pakistan. Over seven exhilarating days, I rode with close friends from across the UK, covering awe-inspiring terrain from Mirpur in Kashmir to Skardu, and finally to the China border via the legendary Khunjerab Pass.… Read more: Tour de Pakistan 2025 – Reflections on an Unforgettable Journey
- The cold light of dayby Altaf HussainIt’s a few weeks since my 1st attempt at an ultra bike ride and time to reflect on the experience. My interest in long distance riding has been with me a long time. I’ve always been aware of the superhuman feats of endurance in cycling and running and my interest… Read more: The cold light of day
- Kromvojoj Ultra Distance Cycling Event 2024by Altaf HussainAllhamdullillaah (praise be to god) on Saturday 11th May I had the pleasure of taking part in the kromvojoj ultra distance cycling event. In its 3rd year this year’s route was 1385km with 24500m of elevation taking some infamous cols around the Pyrenees. I was lucky enough to be selected… Read more: Kromvojoj Ultra Distance Cycling Event 2024
- A Trip to the beach – 300km Audax Eventby Altaf HussainThis 300km Audax was organised by Darrell Whittle to incorporate some of his favourite cycling areas in the beautiful countryside north of Manchester. Quiet roads, lots of hills, great views and high on the AAA scale Setting out as a figure of eight pattern starting from Haslingden, anticlockwise loop included… Read more: A Trip to the beach – 300km Audax Event
- Maratona Dles Dolomitesby Altaf HussainDo you fancy riding the Maratona sportive this year asks a friend who has ridden the event on numerous occasions. One of the main organisers has been in touch and has offered several tickets if you wanted to have a go. Khalid aka professor is a regular and is keen… Read more: Maratona Dles Dolomites
- All Points North – My first ever Ultra Event!by Altaf HussainI found out about All Points North (APN) after speaking to a fellow cyclist by the name of a Richard Gate. Richard had completed several ultra-events and I was keen to have ago. Endurance riding was my forte and what I enjoyed the most. I had the perfect bike (Kinesis… Read more: All Points North – My first ever Ultra Event!
- Mallorca 312 – What a day in the saddleby Altaf HussainOver 10 hours in the chair on closed roads with 8000 other riders. Blistering heat, cramp and a wrong turn is what it takes to complete the 312. My first time riding the event and a day to remember; finishing in 172nd place out of 1552 riders that completed the… Read more: Mallorca 312 – What a day in the saddle
- A trip to the Beach – 300km Audax Eventby Altaf HussainOn Saturday 1st July I had the pleasure of taking part in the A Trip to the Beach 300km Audax. This would be my third Audax having successfully completed the Delightful Dales 200 and Knock Ventoux 300 a few months earlier with Audax legend Farooq Chaudhry. Unfortunately, he couldn’t make… Read more: A trip to the Beach – 300km Audax Event
- Gran Canaria – The Valley of Tearsby Altaf HussainJust under 7 hours in the saddle on a very hilly terrain in the blistering heat on fantastic smooth roads. What an experience, my first time in Gran Canaria. So much so I’ve been back for the last 3 years ever since! If you love climbing, you’re in for a… Read more: Gran Canaria – The Valley of Tears
- Fred Whitton – The hardest UK sportive?by Altaf HussainHow can I put the Fred Whitton into words? Well, it is both brutal and beautiful given it routes around the Lake District. I suffered for 7 + hours in glorious sunshine soaking up the scenery and relishing the moments when the roaring crowds shouted comments of encouragement on the… Read more: Fred Whitton – The hardest UK sportive?
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