Tag: Fromwhereiride

  • A trip to the Beach – 300km Audax Event

    A trip to the Beach – 300km Audax Event

    On 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 this one due to family…

  • 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…