These Europeans Think Cycling In The UK Is S**t

Ollie takes Alan and Bernat to the heart of the Lake District to prove that cycling in England is anything but rubbish by tackling the legendary Fred Whitton Challenge. With gradients reaching a massive 33% and iconic passes like Honister and Hardknott standing in their way, can our international riders survive 112 miles of brutal British terrain? Watch to see if they conquer the climbs and finally earn their reward: a classic English "chippy tea."

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Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Is Cycling in England Actually Rubbish?
01:09 - Training for the Fred Whitton Challenge
02:43 - What makes the "Fred" so hard?
04:12 - 6:00 AM: Start Line Nerves
05:46 - Confronting "The Struggle"
09:16 - Honister Pass: The 25% Wall
12:11 - Whinlatter Pass & Mid-Ride Refuel
14:08 - The Boss: Hardknott Pass (33%)
18:06 - The Finish Line: Did They Make It?
22:37 - The Reward: A Classic Chippy Tea

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The Fred Whitton is legendary for a reason! Which of these climbs looks the most brutal to you—the 33% wall of Hardknott Pass or the relentless drag of 'The Struggle'? Let us know if you’ve ever tackled the Fred in the comments! 👇

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