About Riderrachy
You’ll find me mountain biking, gravel biking, road cycling or trail running. Anywhere and everywhere outdoors exploring the easiest to the most challenging of routes.
Based in the Surrey Hills.
20,694 km
1903:29 h
Recent Activity
Riderrachy went running.
2 days ago
Trying to get out for the first light of the year, we parked up in Guildford, took the canal paths before heading over towards the Chantries and onto Pewley Down for sunrise. With the paths frozen, no one around and a sunrise popping - we couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the year.
01:23
12.1km
6:52/km
210m
200m
Riderrachy went running.
6 days ago
Starting from Tova in the South Lakes, we headed along the old railway line to keep away from the road before heading up towards Hole Rake, Wetherlam, Swirl How, Great How Crags and Old Man Coniston. We picked up a section of Walna Scar on the descent before cutting off across some slightly damp paths to take us back into Torver.
04:25
23.1km
11:27/km
1,270m
1,270m
Riderrachy went running.
December 16, 2025
A circular 10km staying away from the crowds, heading to Bramshott Common and part way around the ponds at Wagoners Wells before climbing back up.
00:56
9.72km
5:48/km
160m
180m
Riderrachy went mountain biking.
December 14, 2025
The local bike shop MB Cyclery Christmas ride in Peaslake taking in some of the more well known tracks.
02:38
27.4km
10.4km/h
650m
650m
Riderrachy went running.
December 5, 2025
A day returning from NamChe back to Lukla our starting point. The path was actually super busy with people and donkeys yaks. This is the main route for transporting gas bottles and other supplies up and down the mountain, and somehow we timed our day to walk directly behind the donkeys, after awhile we realised we wouldn’t be able to run very much And just chilled out and follow the donkeys
04:47
18.6km
15:25/km
780m
1,340m
Riderrachy went running.
December 4, 2025
A lesser trodden path from Lungden to Namche, this valley is absolutely stunning (super deep valley). The paths are quieter with less people and donkeys than the Namche direct to Gokyo route making it much more enjoyable. Would recommend taking this option. Perfect for trail running downhill.
03:57
18.4km
12:53/km
410m
1,340m
Riderrachy went running.
December 3, 2025
Gokyo is a pretty bustling village in peak season, but during our stay it was a perfect level of busyness. The hotels and accommodation are set directly next to the lake (stunning) and views of the surrounding mountains. We set off around 7am trekking (not too early) with a view to be early at Renjo La Pass before any potential weather came in. The path up to the Pass is steady and pretty obvious, before the last few hundred meters of elevation where the gradient picks up and the altitude really kicks in. The effort is worth it. With views from the Lake and Everest in the distance, it's one of the most stunning passes and perhaps slightly less trodden. With elevation dropping, we managed to run some sections of the descent which gradually opened up into a Singletrack dirt path hugging the mountain side before dropping into Lungden.
06:23
11.9km
32:17/km
780m
1,160m
Riderrachy went running.
December 1, 2025
The highlight of the trip for me, starting in the dark to tackle the Cho La pass at 5420m. A -17 degrees start was a little tough but we took it slow and steady, porter pace. The path starts off quite mellow from Dzongla, gradually climbing, the mountains slowly starting appear in the beautiful morning light. After around 1 hour, the gradient kicks up and becomes a little more challenging with bigger rocky features. Another hour in, crampons were needed to tackle the last section to the pass in the snow. It’s important not to deviate from the compacted snow path due to hidden dangers. The very last few hundred meters are quite steep but well worth the effort with the insane views. The descent is technical and often has lots of ice. We had a lunch stop in Thaknung before tackling the Gokyo glacier. We had to move quick across the glacier and pick the right path with our porters. The last climb out of the glacier up the wall is very steep, but you’ll soon find yourself in Gokyo with views of the incredible lake.
09:26
14.9km
38:05/km
1,070m
1,120m
Riderrachy went running.
December 1, 2025
Kala patthar lodge in Thukla is a beautiful place to stay with a great vibe. As we were still adapting to altitude we slowly hiked this small section to Dzongla with our porter, thinking of the next day ahead. The section is beautiful, starts with a slightly steep climb before the path then hugs the mountain side, a couple of stream crossings and gradual climb before you see Dzongla in the near distance nestled in the mountains.
03:16
7.35km
26:42/km
490m
260m
Riderrachy went running.
November 30, 2025
A day of recovering from a little altitude sickness in Dingboche, we slowly made our way very slightly up to Thukla at 4600m before heading on to the 2 of three passes. The walk up is short and would make a lovely trail run if you could breathe, running through the valley with glaciers and rivers to your left. Kala Patther lodge is the place to stay with a fun atmosphere and great food.
02:13
5.24km
25:17/km
390m
70m