The 46-old british climber Steve McClure sends last year with „Rainman“ (9b) in Malham Cove (Großbritannien) the hardest route in GB. Just, he climbs with „The Reign Is Over“ (8c) the next Toproute. Steve made in the last 15 years with  „Batroute“ (8c), „Batman“ (9a) , „Rainman“ (9b), „Rainshadow“ (9a), „Overshadow“ (9a+) and „Batshadow“ (8c+)  six first ascents in Malham Cove. If his he highness recess, we will se ;-). Steve means by Facebook:“ New mega route at Malham. I didn’t expect to get success after just 2 days of effort this season. It’s actually a bit fast – I wanted more… But it came with the awesome weather, and hence the name; ‚The Reign Is Over‘, 8c most likely. Note the spelling, and this marks the end of the affair I’ve had on the walls below, with a single section of rock ruling over my life for 15 years! These routes; Batroute, Batman, Rainman, Rainshadow, Overshadow and Batshadow, have reigned over me, pushed me and forced me to be my best. Its been a good run. Now I’ve broken out. Though you watch – I’ll be back, I’m sure I spotted a line of holds out there somewhere….“ Photo by Keith Sharples