The Fred Whitton Challenge is an iconic, 112-mile cycle challenge over all the major passes of the Lake District National Park. It's beautiful, difficult, simple, but not easy... Most people ride it in one day, but I turned it into an overnight #microadventure by packing my bivvy bag and sleeping high in the fells. I rode the route on the Trek 720 "road-tuned adventure tourer". #DrivenbyAdventure | Alastair Humphreys
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The Fred Whitton Challenge is an iconic, 112-mile cycle challenge over all the major passes of the Lake District National Park. It's beautiful, difficult, simple, but not easy... Most people ride it in one day, but I turned it into an overnight #microadventure by packing my bivvy bag and sleeping high in the fells. I rode the route on the Trek 720 "road-tuned adventure tourer". #DrivenbyAdventure | Alastair Humphreys
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The Fred Whitton was the hardest and best ride I’ve ever completed on 2 wheels. Stunning beauty of the Lake District with brutally unforgiving climbs of the lakes. 112 miles of it nearly finished me off! Watch the full story in my latest blog. Link is in my bio. Jersey worn is from @football.cycling @fredwhittonchallenge #ukcycling #fredwhitton #fredwhittonchallenge | Andrew On 2 Wheels
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The Fred Whitton was the hardest and best ride I’ve ever completed on 2 wheels. Stunning beauty of the Lake District with brutally unforgiving climbs of the lakes. 112 miles of it nearly finished me off! Watch the full story in my latest blog. Link is in my bio. Jersey worn is from @football.cycling @fredwhittonchallenge #ukcycling #fredwhitton #fredwhittonchallenge | Andrew On 2 Wheels
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Fred Whitton Challenge - Every Climb Filmed
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Fred Whitton Challenge - Every Climb Filmed
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Fred Whitton 2025-2408
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The Fred Whitton Challenge – one of the UK's toughest and most iconic cycling sportives, famous for its relentless climbs and stunning (but brutal!) Lake District scenery. Could Si and Ollie conquer it? Join them as they tackle this legendary ride, discussing the route, the history of the event, and whether British climbs really are the best. From final prep to the exhilarating start, they were ready for a big day out. But the Fred Whitton doesn't forgive easily! Watch as they battle their way u
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The Fred Whitton Challenge – one of the UK's toughest and most iconic cycling sportives, famous for its relentless climbs and stunning (but brutal!) Lake District scenery. Could Si and Ollie conquer it? Join them as they tackle this legendary ride, discussing the route, the history of the event, and whether British climbs really are the best. From final prep to the exhilarating start, they were ready for a big day out. But the Fred Whitton doesn't forgive easily! Watch as they battle their way u
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The Fred Whitton Challenge sponsored by Wheelbase can rightfully claim to be the UK’s most gruelling Sportive taking in all of the major mountain passes in the Lake District, with each climb striking fear in even the most accomplished of cyclists. The 112 mile course includes 3,500 metres of climbing with the 30% gradients of Hardknott Pass coming late into the ride at 94 miles when rider's legs are particularly fatigued. The 2022 Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge also reached a milestone, with t
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The Fred Whitton Challenge sponsored by Wheelbase can rightfully claim to be the UK’s most gruelling Sportive taking in all of the major mountain passes in the Lake District, with each climb striking fear in even the most accomplished of cyclists. The 112 mile course includes 3,500 metres of climbing with the 30% gradients of Hardknott Pass coming late into the ride at 94 miles when rider's legs are particularly fatigued. The 2022 Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge also reached a milestone, with t
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The 2023 Fred Whitton Challenge sponsored by Wheelbase took place yesterday under blue skies and on dry roads, taking in the most iconic climbs in the Lake District including Kirkstone, Honister, Newlands, Whinlatter, Hardknott, Wrynose and Blea Tarn. The demanding 112 mile route which includes 3,000 metres of elevation can be rightfully described as Britain’s toughest cycling sportive and each and every rider who completed it should be incredibly proud of their achievement! #wheelbasefredwhitto
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👀 Ollie & Si's Fred Whitton Checks 🔥 . 📺 Watch The Full Video LIVE NOW On #YouTube! 🎬 🔗👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Q6IfFzI5o👈🔗 . 🔍This Event Is More Epic Than You Could Ever Imagine . #gcn #roadcycling #globalcyclingnetwork #bike | Global Cycling Network
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Post Fred Whitton = SALTY! 👀 . 📺 Watch The Full Video LIVE NOW On #YouTube! 🎬 🔗👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Q6IfFzI5o👈🔗 . 🔍This Event Is More Epic Than You Could Ever Imagine . #gcn #roadcycling #globalcyclingnetwork | Global Cycling Network
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Training For The Fred Whitton Challenge: Setting A Personal Record On My Favorite Climb
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