Fred whitton how much ascent

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Signup for our FREE membership to write a review or post a comment. Already have an account? See where the steepest portions of the climb are located by gradient group. Segment Profile. Climb Data. Segment Markers mi. I chatted to Simon Warren recently author of climbs who rode home in a time of 6h 20min this year. I saw a club that I know to be strong and they looked organised too, so I set off with them, finished with them, and did my turns on the front.

They were riding well together, holding back on the early climbs to keep the group together so they could work well together. With finishing times varying between under 6 hours to over 12 hours a truly fast time requires a bit of luck and some smart choices, or some fast friends who work well together.

More info. Like many popular events the Fred Whitton had a ballot system, meaning that you are not guaranteed a place unless your name gets pulled out of the hat. With around places available it might not seem like a large event, but on the narrow roads of the Lake District it is big enough. The scenery is stunning if you have enough energy spare to pay attention, so a more leisurely time might be more rewarding in some ways. The support at the roadside was very impressive in the sunshine of Hill tops were lined with people cheering, holding banners and handing out gels and bananas to the riders.

To the people who gave me gels: Thank you! You have no idea how much I needed them! Well done. What a beast. The valley with hardknott is just stunning, as is much of the other scenery here. Sounds like you had a warm one, a rarity! Summit of Wrynose Pass. Download GPX file of route. Level of ride. Type of bike. Find another route. Further Reading. Great North Trail View. Feature: Does your bike need lower gears? This remains true during this difficult period with the ongoing threat of coronavirus Covid