I went into Fred Whitton 2025 with one clear goal: go sub-7 hours.
I’d trained hard, had the plan dialled… but when it came to the ride? Things did not go to plan.
🥵 The weather was Scorching
🔥 I missed my support hand-up
🥵 I ran out of food and water for nearly 20 miles
💥 I bonked hard and hit a serious low
But somehow, after all that… I still beat every one of my PRs from last year. I got up Hardknott, Wrynose and Blea Tarn without unclipping — and found the grit to finish strong.
In this video, I take you through the ride as it happened — the highs, the lows, the real moments on the bike, and what it’s like to chase a big cycling goal and fall just short.
🚴♂️ Bike: Specialized Tarmac SL8 S-Works
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00:56 First climb of the day (Kirkstone)
01:10 Introduction
03:17 Kirkstone Decent
04:29 Matterdale
06:20 Honister
07:50 Honister Decent
08:40 Newlands Pass
09:44 Whinlatter
14:03 Hardknott Pass
17:42 Wrynose Pass
19:16 Finish Line
19:56 Outro