Back on the Tarmac SL8 After Winter – Tackling Two Top 100 UK Climbs!
The sun was shining, so I took the opportunity to get back out on my Specialized Tarmac SL8 after winter for a solid ride in the stunning Ribble Valley. This ride wasn’t just any ride – I took on nearly 5,000 feet of climbing over 40+ miles, including two of the UK’s Top 100 climbs:
✅ Nick o’ Pendle – A short but brutally steep climb that bites hard!
✅ Trough of Bowland – A tough and stunning climb deep in the Bowland Fells.
After months of winter miles on my Trek Domane SL5, it felt amazing to get back on the SL8, but did I bite off more than I could chew with these climbs? Watch to find out!
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📍 Ride details:
🚴♂️ Bike: Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro- Custom (Onyx Blue)
📈 Distance: ~40 + miles
⛰️ Elevation: ~4,000 ft
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00:00 Introduction
01:13 Decent to Sabden
01:34 Nick o Pendel climb
02:34 Waddington Fell
03:09 Decent into Newton
04:22 Dunsop Bridge
04:56 Start of the Trough of Bowland
09:25 Whitewell
11:10 Last Climb of the Day