Blog | Peaky Climbers

The Event

by TheTeam | Apr 7, 2019 | Fund Raising, LeJog, News, On Tour, Sportiv, Training

I got the main part of the route from this book which we then adapted from a 14day ride to a 9 day ride. We decided to stay at B&Bs and my wife Mandy and G’s wife Anna very kindly offered to drive cars in support.

JB & G’s LeJog Challenge 2019

by TheTeam | Apr 7, 2019 | Charity, Fund Raising, LeJog, News, On Tour, Sportiv

So here’s the latest mad cap challenge we plan from 14th April to 22nd April 2019 covering 1,000 miles in just 9 days! This ride also coincides with both mine and G’s 50th Birthdays although not during the ride itself like Macca did!

British Lung Foundation Blog…

by TheTeam | Jan 29, 2019 | Charity, KoM Challenge, News

Read our blog on the British Lung Foundation page here

“peaky climbers is quite brilliant”

by TheTeam | Oct 27, 2018 | Book, Book Review, News

…sitting on the arm of my armchair as i write, is very far from terrible. in fact, not to pre-empt my review, ‘peaky climbers’ is quite brilliant.

Trying Zwift Through Winter…

by TheTeam | Oct 25, 2018 | Training

As I continue to recover from my knee injuries I thought, as I have had my TACX turbo trainer for 10 years, that it would be a great idea to treat myself and buy a new one…

Peaky Climbers Book Launch

by TheTeam | Oct 12, 2018 | Fund Raising, News

The Peaky Climbers Book Released – How Eight Amateur Cyclists Became Kings of the Mountains

London100 2018

by TheTeam | Jul 29, 2018 | Peaky Team Ride, Sportiv

For the second year running, thanks to the Caring Cancer Trusts ballot tickets, the Peaky Climbers participated in the flagship of UK cycle sportive calendar had arrived ‘Ride London 100’.

Magnificent 6 Tame the eTap

by TheTeam | Jun 11, 2018 | News, Peaky Team Ride, Sportiv

Wow…how hot was this ride for the guys…

Graham in South Africa

by TheTeam | Mar 5, 2018 | International, News, On Tour, Sportiv

Peaky G and wife Anna visit South Africa to take on 2 amazing challenges. G takes on a 5 day ride, Anna takes on 5 days of tasting South African wine…

Robbo’s First Peaky Team Ride

by TheTeam | Feb 4, 2018 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

The first Peaky team ride of 2018 had 2 great additions…Robbo on his first ride and Simon back from a broken wrist, a great surprise!

CLUB DES CINGLÉS DU MONT-VENTOUX

by TheTeam | Nov 27, 2017 | Charity, Fund Raising, International, KoM Challenge, News, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride

On Day 4 of our epic King of the Mountains challenge in September, the entire Peaky Climbers team also became officially CINGLES!

King of the Mountains – Day 7

by TheTeam | Sep 15, 2017 | International, KoM Challenge, Peaky Team Ride

The team woke somewhat weary after an uber challenging previous day. The team skipper was in a really bad way this morning. After yesterday’s exertions climbing the Crois de Fair, Macca’s knees were shot.

King of the Mountains – Day 6

by TheTeam | Sep 14, 2017 | International, KoM Challenge, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride

After a what seemed a very short but good nights sleep interrupted only by the regular bells of the local church we packed cases in the vans and headed on our bikes to a restaurant owned by the hotel for breakfast.

King of the Mountains – Day 5

by TheTeam | Sep 13, 2017 | International, KoM Challenge, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride

The now familiar 6.30 alarm call arrived sooner than we wanted and it wasn’t long before the groans could be heard but only turned out to be Macca’s realisation that he wouldn’t be spending his 50th Birthday lazing by a pool with family and a bottle of wine.

King of the Mountains – Day 4

by TheTeam | Sep 12, 2017 | International, KoM Challenge, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride

Today was a big day for more than just the reason we were here climbing Mount Ventoux 3 times. It was Simon and Nicky Haly’s 25th wedding anniversary and today was one hell of a day to celebrate.

King of the Mountains – Day 3

by TheTeam | Sep 11, 2017 | International, KoM Challenge, Peaky Team Ride

As we left the D’etigny Hotel the weather was lovely and mild and we thought we were in luck so all bar Allen & JB we all went for lighter clothing but as we left Luchon and the rain came and before we knew it we were all soaked through…

King of the Mountains – Day 2

by TheTeam | Sep 10, 2017 | International, KoM Challenge, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride

Day 2 started with 6:30am alarm calls sounding across the hotel and outside the sound of heavy rain lashing down. After a positive day 1 the Peaky Climbers were straight on it, packing vans up with kit as it was hotel base change over day.

King of the Mountains – Day 1

by TheTeam | Sep 9, 2017 | International, KoM Challenge, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride

After a great days travelling yesterday, arriving at the hotel at 8.30pm, dinner then it was all about bikes out of boxes, re-build all ready for the mornings start.

Why We’re Doing This

by TheTeam | Sep 7, 2017 | Charity, Fund Raising, News, Peaky Team Ride

By kind permission of Steve and Rosie Norton they have allowed us to publish a letter written by their wonderful daughter Maisie before she sadly passed away of just what the Caring Cancer Trust meant to her…

My Mum had IPF…Read My Sisters Story

by TheTeam | Sep 6, 2017 | Charity, Fund Raising, News, Training

I remember exactly where I was when I received the phone call to tell me of my mum’s dreaded disease. An experience that many will unfortunately encounter. I couldn’t comprehend…

New Peaky Kit Has Arrived

by TheTeam | Aug 17, 2017 | Fund Raising, News, Training

At last…the new PEAKY CLIMBERS team jerseys have arrived…

John Williams Story…

by TheTeam | Aug 15, 2017 | Charity, Fund Raising, News

Until August 2013 I was a happy physically fit person. Naively, I thought that my good health would continue for ever. Until, that is, I suddenly developed a cough whilst playing squash…

Fundraising Day at Waitrose

by TheTeam | Aug 12, 2017 | Fund Raising, Training

After weeks of meticulous organising, postponing and then re-scheduling the right date, today the Peaky Climbers completed their fundraising day at their local Waitress in Wantage…

Cheeky 50 Miles

by TheTeam | Aug 6, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

This week was a ‘recovery’ week so a gentle 50 miles was planned today…

THE PURBECK PAIR

by TheTeam | Aug 5, 2017 | On Tour, Peaky Team Ride, Training

Nobby & Cricky set off from Denchworth at 6am to beat the traffic as they headed off to The Isle of Purbeck, Dorest to utilise the unrelenting and breath-taking climbs of the Jurassic Coast…

Peaky Climbers Ride the London100

by TheTeam | Jul 30, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Sportiv

4am arrived and the Peakies were treated to a quality breakfast spread by Ollie, Johns nephew who had just returned from a London nightclub…

The Day Before the London100

by TheTeam | Jul 29, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Sportiv, Training

The long-awaited flagship of UK cycle sportive calendar had arrived ‘Ride London 100’, and seven of the Peakies set off to the Capital to take on the Olympic road race course made famous in 2012…

£40,000 Raised – Incredible!!!

by TheTeam | Jul 26, 2017 | Fund Raising, News

It’s just incredible. Our initial target of £30,000 has been absolutely smashed…we’re now at…

The Alps – Day 2

by TheTeam | Jul 14, 2017 | International, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride, Training

Early 6.30am rise, 7am breakfast and 8am start for what would be the biggest challenge the Peaky Climbers had ever faced. Quote of the day from Simon as the team looked on enviously at a 10 stone cyclist, he stated…

The Alps – Day 1

by TheTeam | Jul 13, 2017 | International, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride, Training

Started in fine fashion. The boys were down for breakfast at 8am sharp, eggs all round, croissants and French stick…then the mornings itinerary was agreed:

The Alps – Travel Day

by TheTeam | Jul 12, 2017 | International, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride, Training

The bike boxes were picked up last Friday from www.bikebox-hire.co.uk and dropped off by Ben and Macca to Simon, JB and Cricky, ready to pack the bikes.

2 Hour Sunny Spin

by TheTeam | Jul 2, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

A beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon needs only one thing…a superb cycle ride!

Rescue Strays Peaky Climbers Association

by TheTeam | Jul 1, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

A 06:00am start on Saturday 1sy July saw five of the Peaky Climbers set off on a 102 mile training ride around the Oxfordshire countryside. Macca, Nobby, Cricky, Ben & John set off from…

A Cheeky 50 Miles

by TheTeam | Jun 25, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

After the fun that was the Peaky Prosecco party on Friday, a Sunday morning team ride was just what was needed…

70+ Miles in 4 hours…

by TheTeam | Jun 17, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

An incredible hot Saturday morning’s training ride, with the objective of 70 miles in 4 hours…

£30,000 SMASHED!

by TheTeam | May 30, 2017 | Fund Raising, Training

STOP THE PRESS…STOP THE PRESS…THE PEAKY CLIMBERS HAVE SMASHED THEIR £30,000 TARGET…

IOW Day 3, Something A Bit Different

by TheTeam | May 29, 2017 | Fund Raising, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride

With everyone having got a good night’s sleep, we all awoke feeling refreshed, some earlier than others. 7 am found Mark, Simon, Ben, John and Chris from the CCT at the back gate ready to stroll down to the beach and take an early morning swim, they were accompanied by Allen to provide shore support and desperate to finish his book.

IoW – Day 2 – An Emotional One

by TheTeam | May 28, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

The Peaky Climbers rose from their dormitory bunkbeds to sunshine in Bembridge and after a quick breakfast in the camp canteen they were soon taking to the roads again on their trusted steeds to maximise potential training time before the Caring Cancer children arrived in the afternoon.

Isle of Wight – Day 1

by TheTeam | May 27, 2017 | Fund Raising, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride, Training

Our long awaited and eagerly anticipated weekend trip to the Isle of Wight to spend time with all at the Caring Cancer Trust…Read on…

To the Top of the Mountain

by TheTeam | May 7, 2017 | On Tour, Training

Over the May Bank Holiday weekend Allen was in Snowdonia supporting some friends undertaking the Welsh 3000 Challenge in aid of The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust. So he decided that once his support duties were over that it would be a shame to be in one of Wales best National Parks and not get in some cycling.

Speed Training Ride…

by TheTeam | Apr 29, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

The plan was a team training ride that would speed through the countryside, if only someone didn’t slow the peleton down!

Peaky Climbers Tame the 13 Beasts

by TheTeam | Apr 22, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

The challenge was set. The PEAKY Training Officer, Mr Mark Crick, had organised a team training day that would take in all 13 of the steepest climbs locally to the PEAKY CLIMBERS.

Time to Go Home 🙁

by TheTeam | Apr 10, 2017 | International, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride, Training

Wow…what an incredible weekend…but now, it’s tim,e to head home and reflect…

Day 3 – Quite Literally…Speechless!

by TheTeam | Apr 9, 2017 | International, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride, Training

One of the most breathtaking days in cycling on one of the most amazing mountain climbs in Europe…

Day 2 – All day all day, Peaky’s go climbing!!!!!!

by TheTeam | Apr 8, 2017 | International, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride, Training

The best days cycling ever! A super challenging 150k and 4,000 metres of climbing…you have to read on…

Day 1 – Mallorca Training Camp

by TheTeam | Apr 7, 2017 | International, On Tour, Peaky Team Ride, Training

A 3am start to what will be the Peaky Climbers toughest test to date…

£25,000 Achieved!!

by TheTeam | Apr 5, 2017 | Fund Raising, News, Training

TODAY is a great day, the PEAKY CLIMBERS have passed the £25,000 mark against their target of £30,000. This is incredible…

Peaky Climbers Tough 3 Day Training Weekend

by TheTeam | Apr 3, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

With our training now turning up a gear or two we decided it was time to really put ourselves to the test of a multi day cycling trip away…

Stewie Back in the Saddle

by TheTeam | Apr 2, 2017 | Training

After Stewie’s sore bottom from the Spinathon, this was his first ride out since then. Not only that, he was test riding his potential new Trek Domane 4.3…exciting times.

Peaky Climbers The day after the night before!

by TheTeam | Mar 26, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

It’s the day after the Spinathon Marathon spin biking session at TFD Wantage. 4 of the Peaky Climbers Mark, Simon, Ben and JB met at 7:30 outside the Fox in Denchworth to back up the work on Saturday

7 Hour Spinathon a Big Peaky Challenge

by TheTeam | Mar 25, 2017 | Fund Raising, Health, Peaky Team Ride, Uncategorized

As part of the wonderful Tfd’s open day, where there were many special events, the PEAKY CLIMBERS agreed to participate in a 7 hour long spinathon marathon!

Childrey Spring Classic 2017

by TheTeam | Mar 19, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Sportiv, Training

The Peaky Climbers managed to stay as part of the lead elite group for the first 25 miles, averaging just over 20 mph but as we approached the first climb at Compton Beauchamp it became apparent…

Skipper Goes Solo…

by TheTeam | Mar 19, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

The Peaky Skipper cycles solo in 30mph winds…

JB’s pre-wedding windy ride around The Roaches – Peak District

by TheTeam | Mar 18, 2017 | Training

I was away for the weekend In Stoke on Trent due to being best-man at my brother Tim’s wedding. But in true Peaky Climber tradition took my bike and squeezed in a training ride early in the morning before being back on duty.

Peaky Climbers Wales Training Camp

by TheTeam | Mar 12, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

This was a big one. It was a critical milestone for the entire Peaky Climbers team and been in the schedule for 6 months or so. The plan was to take on a very tough 100 mile ride and climb 3,000 meters (9,500 feet) in one day – phew!

100 x Heckpins by the Peaky Climbers!!!

by TheTeam | Mar 4, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

Building on from Nobby and Cricky’s inspirational ride last week – the Peaky’s hit the hills hard this weekend…

Hinge & Bracket hit Sincome Hill for 10!

by TheTeam | Mar 1, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

On Sunday morning bright & early Nobby & Cricky, aka Hinge & Bracket took rode off towards the Ridgeway with the objective of multiple climbs of Sincome Hill…

Goring 10k Run by Mr Heavers

by TheTeam | Mar 1, 2017 | Training

While the rest of the Peaky Climbers cycled, Ben showed his triathlon potential…

Peaky Climbers Cycle to Andover

by TheTeam | Feb 26, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

3 Amigo’s set off early on a Peaky training ride in some gorgeous rolling countryside.

Sir Chris Hoy MBE lends his support to the Peaky Climbers

by TheTeam | Feb 23, 2017 | International, News, Training

One of Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athletes of all time, with six gold medals and one silver supports the Peaky Climbers…

Peaky Climbers Do The Great Western Railway

by TheTeam | Feb 19, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

The Peaky Climbers set off to meet at Dicot where they would catch a train to Chippenham and cycle a route planned by Stewie back to Wantage, Easy right?!

Wootton Bassett Circular

by TheTeam | Feb 12, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

Super windy, wet and cold…but wow, a beautiful ride!

Like Riding in a Freezer!

by TheTeam | Feb 11, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

A freezing ride ahead of the Big Apple trip…

It’s Not As Easy As Riding A Bicycle

by TheTeam | Feb 9, 2017 | Diet, Health, Training

Our training is not all about riding our bikes…read here to find out more…

True Blue…

by TheTeam | Feb 5, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

An unhappy Cricky and Alan and JB throwing their toys out of the pram…

Friends DO – Apres Ski party is now Sold OUT!!!!!

by TheTeam | Jan 27, 2017 | Uncategorized

SOLD...

£10,000 Raised – We’re Well on our Way!

by TheTeam | Jan 25, 2017 | News

The Peaky Climbers have raised £10,000 plus already…

Wet Wet Wet – Windy Windy Windy – Cold Cold Cold

by TheTeam | Jan 16, 2017 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

Wow, what a day. Our Training Officer, Mr Crick, had arranged for a century cycle ride that proved to be one of the wettest and windiest Sunday’s for quite a while.

A Peaky Climber Cycles Las Vegas

by TheTeam | Jan 4, 2017 | International, Training

The air is thin up here…

The Full Peaky Climbers Team take on the Infamous Tumble

by TheTeam | Dec 13, 2016 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

PEAKY TEAM TRAINING RIDE The Magnificent 8 Take on the Mighty Tumble Peaky Climbers Team Ride in Wales 11th December 2016 For the first time all 8 Peaky Climbers came together to cycle from its Welsh training base in Usk South Wales. The ride planned by the wonderful...

Peaky Climbers in the News

by TheTeam | Dec 7, 2016 | News

The Peaky Climbers cycle team from Wantage will attempt to cycle 700km across the French Pyrenees and Alps A CEO who helps businesses crack European markets is hoping to break the back of the French Pyrenees on a marathon charity cycle. Paul McIntosh, chief executive...

A Tale of 2 Winter Rides in Sub Zero Temperatures!

by TheTeam | Dec 4, 2016 | Training

TRAINING / 2 PEAKY TEAM RIDES The Tale of 2 Rides in Sub Zero Temperatures Peaky Climbers Team, KoM Challenge, UK 4th December 2016 Ride No.1 Due to family commitments in the afternoon, 3 of the Peaky Climbers: Ben, Cricky & JB, decided to embrace the insane -5...

News Flash – 2,367% Increase in Likes on Facebook Page

by TheTeam | Nov 28, 2016 | News

The support the PEAKY CLIMBERS are getting from their friends and families is incredible. In the last 48 hours alone the likes on our Facebook page have smashed through the 2000% increase mark and is now over 350! A huge thank you to everyone supporting us, let's keep...

The “I’ve Got Plenty More in the Locker” Ride

by TheTeam | Nov 27, 2016 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

The Magnificent 7 take on the first 100 mile Peaky Climbers training ride…

CHILTERNS CIRCULAR ON REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

by TheTeam | Nov 14, 2016 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

While the 4 ‘hard core’ Peaky Climbers were cycling to Swanage and back, Stewie, Simon and Macca decided to crack on and head off out on a beautiful…

PEAKY CLIMBERS HIT THE SEASIDE!

by TheTeam | Nov 13, 2016 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

On Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th November 2016 four Peaky Climbers cycled the impressive 192 mile round trip from Wantage – Swanage – Wantage, passing through

SOOO COLD AND SOOO WINDY!

by TheTeam | Nov 6, 2016 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

4 Peaky Climbers – Stewie, Allen, JB and Macca – headed off at 8am on a freezing Sunday morning from Wantage.

BRECON BEACONS – CHAPTER 1

by TheTeam | Oct 30, 2016 | Peaky Team Ride, Training

Clocks going back made the 7am departure to Wales easier as five of the Peaky Climbers (Maaca, Ben, Allen, Simon & Cricky) who took to the Brecon Beacons. No traffic on…