Tag: Biking

  • Gran Canaria – The Valley of Tears

    Gran Canaria – The Valley of Tears

    Just 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 real treat. A hidden gem…

  • Fred Whitton – The hardest UK sportive?

    Fred Whitton – The hardest UK sportive?

    How 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 side of the roads. A…

  • Tour de Pakistan 2023 –  Reflections of an amazing tour

    Tour de Pakistan 2023 – Reflections of an amazing tour

    It’s been just under four weeks since coming back from a journey of a lifetime cycling through Pakistan over 7 days with friends from up and down the country. A journey that took 9 months in the making to help ensure its success given it was the first time a group of cyclist have travelled…