April - 2017

"Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Belgium anymore."

You’re right Dorothy, these are proper cobbles, these are Yorkshire cobbles, and at last we’re going to see some included on the route of...

Revisiting an old adversary, Pea Royd Lane.

Having Ridden all the climbs from my first book well before the birth of Strava, and now I’ve released my App, I’m keen revisit them so I...

One last big day out for 2024.

When I for saw the route for the Struggle Borderlands last year it ticked all the boxes. Solid distance, stunning location and absolutely...

Etape 2024

Last year’s Etape was hard, really hard, especially in the heat on the Joux Plane but at least there were some flat sections where you...

The INSANITY of Babadağ.

“Why are we going on holiday to Turkey Dad?” “Well… Are you sitting comfortably? Then let me tell you about Babadağ.” Last year I tuned...

2023

2023 BEST LEGS. Track League, Thursday February 23rd. Having good legs and being in a position to make use of them is something that...

Riber

My love affair with with this road began back in 1990 and it’s one of the primary reasons that 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs came to exist....

My first l’Etape du Tour.

Ha, I hear you scoff, BIGGEST STAGE, It’s not the Olympics pal! Well, you’re correct, it’s not the Olympics but likewise I’m not an ...

Project 25

Last year my season goal was to see how fast I could ride my road bike over 100 miles. No deep section wheels, no aero frame, no hidden...

The 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Spain

In the 12 years I’ve been making these guides, I’ve never been more excited to release a book and its here just in time for your early...