Fred Whitton 2023: Part 1, Kirkstone & Honister Passes

Fred Whitton cycle sportive, 7 May 2023. This Part 1 video covers the start to the first feed station, taking in the Kirkstone and Honister Passes.
Part 2, from first feed to the finish: • Fred Whitton 2023: Par...
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[@ramsden35]

What a fantastic video. Love how it’s shows the Lake District and all these amazing folks challenging themselves. Even my car struggles up Honnister every year.

[@Millerbike01]

Thank you! Honister caught me out, I wasn't expecting it to be such a brute. It did warn me what Hardknott would be like, though. Have a look at my Part 2 video to get that experience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIeVdXacnruGfZIsi=AULePrw5zxEXYqhm

[@Paddystyx]

Scary going up and even more scary coming down. Well done.

[@Millerbike01]

Thanks. Honister was surprisingly difficult. Lovely descent though.

[@robertminors7100]

Excellent video. You managed to capture the scenery better than any other video I've come across.

[@Millerbike01]

Thanks. The Lakes looked fantastic on the day.

[@PW-CreakySaddle]

Wow so clear for you on Honnister. We had very bad car traffic, burnt out clutches and many riders, had to unclip at worst time too!

[@6544441]

What time did you set off?

[@Millerbike01]

There was a lot of traffic in the middle of the day. I also smelt a lot of burning clutches.

[@TheMoodyedge]

The speed some were doing down kirkstone was bonkers. I was doing circa 20-25mph and they'd pass like I was standing still. Roads are crap so I don't feel safe.

[@bendenisereedy7865]

You're fast on downhills! You got great weather, unlike for the Etape Loch Ness!😂

[@PW-CreakySaddle]

Just seen that guy get in your way, sorry - you would have done it. Great quality video as said below. What time of day did you reach Braithwaite?

[@Millerbike01]

Thanks. Was through Braithwaite at 11:20.

[@roybooth7904]

Rewarding ride for armchair cyclists! I trust you went into the gift shop at the top of Honister and bought a nice green slate souvenir to put in a back pocket ...