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Fred Whitton results


Came 438th (I think) at 8 hours 28 minutes. Not bad for a first effort. Shame not to have made it under 7 hours but the long stops were needed in the hot weather

I think the photo say’s it all really. This was only 50 miles into it and the first proper climb. Not enough [...]

Fred Whitton results


Fred Whitton results for the St Bees lot

Fred Whitton


So it’s over. A lovely day out with all St Bees starters finishing one way or another. The official results aren’t in but my timing was 8 hours 28 minutes, so well under the 9 hours target. Only a little sunburn to contend with today and not too much stiffness. A full report when the [...]

Fred Whitton


ooooo eck…….what have I let myself in for¬† I’ve been up Hardknott twice, both of those times I nearly had a heart attack!!

Sport - Say it ain’t so Floyd. Then prove it


The Tour and cycling in general could do with out the recent headlines. If the rumours and subsequent A and B positive test results may cement Floyd Landis in the Tours history books for all the wrong reasons as he could be the first person the be stripped of his title due to doping. The [...]