So I went and completed the Fred Whitton challenge. I didn’t think I was fit enough going into it and thought worst case I’ll duck out on the “short” route and still be happy with what I’d achieved.
I didn’t feel the best coming into one of the early climbs and decided I’d rather finish something than nothing so would take said shortcut. Then I got swept up in the majesty of the event and all the crowds and before I knew it I’d overshot the turning was halfway up Whinlatter and committed to the big one!
Not going to lie, I had to get off on Hardknott – it’s f*cking steep – I could tell my legs weren’t going to have enough in them to get up it so decided to get off before I fell off! 9hrs 22mins was my official time and with the event being less than two years post accident I’m pretty fucking pleased with myself!
Generally I’m stronger, I can walk further, spend more time on my feet I’ve done two of the three Yorkshire three peaks and I’m covering distances close to what I did pre accident. It’s not easy or pain free but it’s happening.
My cycling journey 