James Webster

Technology leader, reader, runner, cyclist, and occasional writer. I work as a fractional CTO and board advisor through Croftsware, and founded sheepCRM. Based in Oxfordshire.

Descent through the national park. This was the hill where Simon hit 60mph.

Johnny and Annie out on the road.

Simon and Sam enjoying some smooth tarmac.

Johnny hard at it.

The open road.

James climbing the hill, being chased by Kath.

Andy pushing hard.

The locals demonstrate what real bike loading looks like.

Paul leading.

Paul out on the road.

Descent through the national park. This was the hill where Simon hit 60mph. Johnny and Annie out on the road. Simon and Sam enjoying some smooth tarmac. Johnny hard at it. The open road. James climbing the hill, being chased by Kath. Andy pushing hard. The locals demonstrate what real bike loading looks like. Paul leading. Paul out on the road.

June 2026

Bike for Burundi

700 km in seven days, 38,612 ft of climbing, for Great Lakes Outreach.

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Pencil illustration of the Uffington White Horse cut into the chalk hillside

Latest ride

The Red Line

Fifty-two miles to the Uffington White Horse and back.

Cover of The Hills of Burundi

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The Hills of Burundi

The travelogue of the ride, written up from voice notes recorded on the handlebars. Illustrated, and free in PDF or EPUB.

The practice

Croftsware

Fractional CTO, non-executive director, and technical due diligence for startups, scale-ups and nonprofits.

On the bike

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Rides recorded: 209
Distance: 5,388km
Climbed: 38,427m
Accumulated spice: 572

On foot

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Runs recorded: 1,880
Distance: 13,085km
Climbed: 70,535m
Accumulated spice: 5,389

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