Grimm + Twisted (Grade 1)
Leader: Les Sturch


Postponed due to bad weather. Now on 5 April.

Rowsley (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Amici+Bici Abbeydale Rd
Leader: David Bishop 07792 741216

Rowsley. Grade 2. 68km (42 miles), 1100m (3400 ft) ascent.
A scenic route out through Barlow and over Eastmoor and Beeley Moor. After descending to Darley Bridge there is a testing climb to Stanton-in-Peak to enjoy the views over the Derwent Valley. Following the steep descent to Rowsley for lunch we will make our way home through Beeley, Baslow and Froggatt.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32270588

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN WINTER RIDES MAY BE CANCELLED IF THE WEATHER MAKES RIDING UNSAFE. PLEASE CHECK UPDATES HERE OR ON FACEBOOK, OR IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE LEADER

CANCELLED
Hope (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Rivelin Park Cafe
Leader: Dave Watts 07583 263831

A scenic route through Low Bradfield, Strines, Lady Bower, Thornhill and
eventually, reaching Hope for our Café stop. Our return leg will be via
Hathersage, Jaggers, Coggers and Ringinglow. This route of 32 miles, with
2,750 ft of ascent will be taken at a steady pace with regular regrouping. Please
remember to bring bike locks and lights.

Route: Hope (Grade 2) · Ride with GPS

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CANCELLED, Now to run 27th  April
Phil Youngman

Hassop Station (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: Eric Thompson 07847 612309
Third time lucky?? Meet at Millhouses Park at 9:30 from where we make our way along Whirlowdale Rd to join the A625 making our way to Stony Edge Rd . From here we will descend Froggat Edge to Calver and then make our way along to Baslow. From Baslow we will take the unmarked road in Bubnell towards Hassop and then cut across to Great Longstone. From Great Longstone we will make our way to Hassop Cycle hire cafe. Our return journey will be via Pilsley/Baslow and then the A621 to Owler Bar and onwards to Millhouses Park.
Approx 45km and 700m ascent

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC
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CANCELLED GLAPWELL DUE TO WEATHER WARNING
Leader: Les Sturch 07568547777


Will run on 20th April now

Tideswell Grade 2
Starts: 9.30am, Amici+Bici, Abbeydale Rd
Leader: Paul Wilson,  07763 868 858

A grade 2 ride taken at a steady pace.  The journey out will use Abbeydale Road to Baslow via Owler Bar.  Once through Baslow, quiet country lanes will lead us to Tideswell for coffee and lunch.  After lunch,  two climbs, Bretton Ridge and Surprise View will return us back to Sheffield.
This ride would be ideal for someone who doesn't normally take on a Grade 2 ride.  The pace will be steady with plenty of re-groupings.  If you are unsure, please do give me a ring and I would be pleased to explain the ride.  Paul Wilson,  07763 868 858.   
38 miles with 3082ft of climbing.
Route: Click here for the route
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN WINTER RIDES MAY BE CANCELLED IF THE WEATHER MAKES RIDING UNSAFE. PLEASE CHECK UPDATES HERE OR ON FACEBOOK, OR IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE LEADER

Hathersage via Abney (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Amici & Bici, 220 Abbeydale Rd, S7 1FL
Leader: Ian Stocks 07305 904985

Meet at Amici & Bici for a picturesque Grade 2 ride into the Peak District National Park. We will leave Sheffield via Greenhill and Holmesfield, stopping briefly in Eyam to enjoy a standing drink and snack before heading onwards towards Abney. From there we will descend into Hathersage and have our lunch at the Pool Cafe. Suitably refreshed, we will complete the final third of our adventure by cycling in front of Stanage Edge before returning to Sheffield via Ringinglow Road. Approx 60km/40miles with 1100m/3600ft of ascent that will be taken steadily with frequent re-grouping. Please bring lights, a lock and an extra layer just in case!

Route; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32270333

Ride Grades; https://www.sheffieldctc.org/ride-grades/
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN WINTER RIDES MAY BE CANCELLED IF THE WEATHER MAKES RIDING UNSAFE. PLEASE CHECK UPDATES HERE OR ON FACEBOOK, OR IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE LEADER

Dore Moor Garden Centre (Grade 1)
Starts: 9.30 Hillsborough Park, Penistone Rd entrance
Leader: Sean Ashton 07812 139171
An easy grade 1 ride taking a gentle meander through the back streets of Sheffield before heading on tracks and quiet lanes up the Mayfield Valley and over to Ringinglow.  From there we head for a coffee stop at the Dore Moor Garden Centre before heading back into town and finishing at Amici and Bici.  2 coffee stops in 18 miles for those that want to - can’t be bad! 18.1 miles, 382m ascent
CTC Dore Moor Garden Centre
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC
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Bank View Cafe (Grade 2)
Starts: 10.00 Depot Bakery, Hillsborough Park
Leader: Gareth Dent 07792 899501

Sorry for the late notice, but I have tweaked my route for tomorrow's ride (Sunday 9 March). This is due to Sugworth Road remaining closed and CTC insurance not covering ride leaders who ignore road closures. The tweak makes the ride slightly shorter. There's less climbing, but it remains a Grade 2 ride. The start details reman unchanged.
Depot Cafe Hillsborough Park 9.30am for coffee, 10am prompt start. Towards the shorter end of the Grade 2 rides, this route nevertheless packs in a few punchy climbs. From the cafe, we head towards Wortley and then up to Green Moor before descending to the cafe. The route back follows Mortimer Road, climbing Ewden Bank the easy (easier?) way before dropping down to Low Bradfield and somewhat inevitably climbing up to its higher neighbour. From there it is a straightforward descent back to Hillsborough Park.
The last edition of this ride saw riders exercising their creativity on the route back. This is absolutely fine as long as everyone is with a small group.
47km 1000m ascent

Revised route here

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC (sheffieldctc.org)
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Penistone (Grade 1+)
Starts: 9.30 Depot Bakery, Hillsborough Park
Leader: Dave Watts 07583 263831

We will take a steady climb out of Sheffield via Parsons Cross and Grenoside. Then a very short section of bridleway (recc’d on 23 Cs!), leading us to more scenic lanes before the traffic free Don Valley Trail. After our café stop at Penistone we will meander our way home along Mortimer Rd towards High Bradfield, Loxley, finishing at Malin Bridge. Our 25 mile route with 2,500 ft of ascent will be taken at a steady pace with regular regrouping. Please remember to bring a bike lock for our café stop.
Route: Dave's G1+ Penistone · Ride with GPS

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC
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Monyash (Grade 3)
Starts: 9.30 Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: David Bishop 07792741216
Lighter evenings, so it’s time to up the mileage. And while we’re at it let’s increase the climbing. Up over the moors and down to Darley Bridge for the long climb through Winster and Elton to Parsley Hay. After the cafe stop in Monyash we head for Ashford-in-the-Water and over Longstone Edge to take in the magnificent view. The drop through Eyam leads to the final climb from Grindleford up along Padley Gorge to Fox House and the descent home. It’s a very scenic route and, although we won’t be racing, please be aware that this is quite a challenging ride because of the climbing. It’s 30 miles to the cafe stop, so you’ll need to bring a snack.

86km (53 miles), 1700m (5600 ft) of ascent
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49871185Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC
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Ferndale Garden Centre (Grade 1)
Starts: 9.30am Amici Bici
Leader: Paul Wilson 07751 868 858
A short and steady ride to Ferndale Garden Centre for coffee and cake using quiet country lanes, once we have escaped the confines of urban Sheffield. Free coffee and cake for anyone who finds my wedding ring(lost last time). This is a 20-mile ride with 1325ft of ascent.  

Route: Click for the route
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Cannon Hall (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.45 Depot Bakery, Coach House, H'bo park
Leader: Ang Walker 07702 034467

Meet at Depot, Hillsborough Park Cafe, for a 9.45am departure (to avoid clash with Junior Parkrun). We'll head out up the steep hill to Fox Lane and on to Grenoside and Wortley. At Wortley we will turn off towards Hood Green and take the quiet lanes to Silkstone - care needs to be taken on the descents as some of these lanes are badly surfaced and potholey - before dropping down to Cannon Hall Farm for Lunch (https://www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk/things-to-do/the-white-bull/). After lunch we'll climb back up the hill and across to Ingbirchworth Reservoir then drop back down to Millhouse Green to pick up the TPT. Just before the Thurgoland tunnel we'll turn off the TPT on to Old Mill Laneback to Wortley Forge. At Wortley we have a choice of taking the alternative traffic-free trail through Wharncliffe Woods to Oughtibridge or carrying on along the road to Deepcar and Bitholmes. (GPX file is road route). The lunch stop is less than half way around the route but as we have a flatter route back, the return leg should theoretically be easier. Bring a spare snack if you think you might get hungry after our early lunch!
62km with 800m of ascent. Lunch at 26km.

Route: Cannon Hall: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49947023
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Yondermans Cafe (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: Eric Thompson 07847 612309

We will leave Millhouses Park at 9:30 and cut across to Ecclesall Road and steadily make our way to the Fox House. From here we will drop down to Grindleford and then use the non traffic road to Eyam and go on to Foolow. From Foolow we will join the busy A623 for a short spell to get to the Yonderman Cafe. After leaving the cafe we will have another short section on the A623 then turning right to make our way to Hathersage via Abney. The final section will be from Hathersage back to the start either using Fiddlers Elbow or the Surprise View Road. 
Approx 30 miles, 930m ascent. Steady pace and regrouping.

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Peak Forest + Castleton (Grade 2)
Starts: Amici+Bici, Abbeydale Rd
Leader: Phil Youngman 07507 269807

Lunch stop: The Bay Tree Tea Room, Castleton after 42 km (26 miles)
Grade 2 ride starting from Amici & Bici at 9.30am heading out through Hathersage Booths to Peak Forest and descending Winnat’s Pass to Castleton for lunch at The Causeway. The Causeway doesn’t seat a huge number of people so if necessary some of the group will lunch at one of the pubs. The return leg will be through Thornhill and Hathersage and then climbing The Dale to Ringinglow Road.
This ride is at the high end of grade 2 for climbing.
Steady pace but suitable for those able to climb a few long hills. 68 km (42 miles) 1250 m climbing

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31096330
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Grimm+Twisted, Blue Loop (Grade 1)
Starts: 10.00 Kilnfolk, Chaucer Yard, 50 Clough Rd
Leader: Les Sturch 07568547777

Depart Kilnfolk 10.00, so come earlier for coffee. Cycling the Blue Route to Rotherham and back, on 5 Weirs and canal trails. Cafe stop at Grimm and Co (bike stands, but bring a decent lock please) and then the new cycle paths to Tinsley and along the canal passing the Loopy/twisted barge to town.
The trails are mainly well surfaced but with a few stony, damp or narrow stretches where we will take care. Best not to have skinny racing tyres on.
28km/17 miles and only 176m ascent
Route, may vary depending on the weather: Grimm + Twisted, Blue Loop CTC · Ride with GPS
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Jackson Bridge (Grade 2)

Starts: 9.30 Depot Bakery, Hillsborough Park
Leader: Gareth Dent 07792 899501

Simon Warren's 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs gives the ascent from Jackson Bridge a surprising 7/10. Don't let that put you off, however, in my opinion it is much easier than Holme Moss which is rated 5/10. What it does give you is a fabulous view over the Holme Valley and a glorious long straight descent to the lunch stop at the Windmill Cafe.
Meet at the Depot Cafe at 9am if you want coffee (and possibly a pain au chocolat!) for a departure at 9.30. The lunch stop is two thirds of the way round the ride, so bring a banana or other snack to keep you going. Typically the roads north west of Sheffield are quieter than further south in the Peak District and although this is a hilly ride, we will ride it at a moderate place.
64km, 1100m ascent

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50052894
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

3 Options, 60-100-200kms so something for everyone. Details and booking via the links above, or book on www.audax.uk

Penistone(Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Kollective Kitchen, Brown St
Leader: Ang Walker 07702 034467

60km and around 700m of climbing, this 'figure of 8' route takes in six sections of traffic-free cycle route with a cafe stop at Holme Coffee House in Penistone. Starting from the Kollective Kitchen cafe (opens at 9am for coffee - ride leaves at 9.30am), the route heads out via the Five Weirs Walk to Meadowhall then picks up the Blackburn Valley Trail to Ecclesfield. Here we climb up to Grenoside, along Woodhead Road towards Wortley and drop down into Deepcar to pick up the Fox Valley Trail to Underbank Reservoir. Once around the reservoir we climb back up Mortimer Road then descend into Penistone for a cafe stop at Holme Coffee House (holmecoffeehouse.co.uk). We return via the Transpennine Trail as far as the Thurgoland tunnel, where we join the road to Deepcar and pick up the Plank gate route through Wharncliffe Woods (if it's bad weather there's an option to take the main Bitholmes road back to Oughtibridge instead). After descending Jawbone to Oughtibridge we pick up our final trail through Beeley Woods back into Sheffield. All of the trails are either surfaced or hardpacked and the route will be suitable for bikes with 28mm tyres and above. There may be some muddy sections if the weather is wet so mudguards are advised.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44357986

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC (sheffieldctc.org)

Bradfield Loops (Grade 1)
Starts: 6.00 Malin Bridge/Rivelin Valley Rd corner
Leader: Dave Jenks


A few 'Lanes and Loops' into hill country near Bradfield. Route dependent on bike weight/age of rider/muscle mass. A couple of hours grind followed by an (optional) couple of pints back at the Rawson Spring. Bring lights and locks.

Hathersage, Jaggers+Coggers (Grade 1)

Starts: The Hammer & Pincers Pub, Ringinglow Road, S11 7PW
Leader: Ian Stocks 07305 904985

This Grade 1 ride is ideal for those wanting to try out a shorter route with some climbs that will be taken at a relaxed pace. We will meet at the Hammer and Pincers Pub in Bents Green and climb up to the Roundhouse at Ringinglow before we turn towards Fox House and onwards to Hathersage. We will have lunch at the Hathersage Pool Cafe before tackling the 'Jagger's and Coggers' route back towards Sheffield. As on the outward ride, we will re-group frequently and take time to enjoy the magnificent hill top views. The route continues in front of Stanage Edge before we ascend once more, pass over the Burbage Bridge, through Ringinglow village and back to the start. Please bring a lock for the cafe stop. Approx 17 miles/27km with 1700ft/530m ascent.

Route; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49857499

Ride Grades; https://www.sheffieldctc.org/ride-grades/

Glapwell (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Amici+Bici, Abbeydale Rd
Leader: Les Sturch 07568547777

Out through the Handleys to Staveley and up to Oxcroft. Along the scenic edge to Boso + Glapwell garden centre for lunch. Return Ault Hucknall descent, Sutton Scarsdale, and Hundall. Approx 40 miles and 800m ascent at a steady pace.

Route: Glapwell 40 via Oxcroft +Hundall · Ride with GPS
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN WINTER RIDES MAY BE CANCELLED IF THE WEATHER MAKES RIDING UNSAFE. PLEASE CHECK UPDATES HERE OR ON FACEBOOK, OR IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE LEADER

Something for everyone with 60-100-200km options. Details and booking via links below or look on www.audax.uk

Over Haddon (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Norfolk Arms Ringinglow
Leader: Phil Youngman  07507 269807

We will ride through Hathersage, Foolow and Ashford-in-the-Water, stopping at the Lathkil Hotel in Over Haddon for lunch after 36kms. The return leg will be through Bakewell and Grindleford. This ride is toward the higher end of grade 2 rides for climbing. There are 3 longish hills but we will be riding at a steady pace.
60 km (37 miles) 1170 m (3838 feet) of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43670217

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC
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Details Soon (Grade 1)
Leader: Karen Austin

Hartington+Longnor (Grade 3)
Starts: 9.30 Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: David Bishop 07792 741216

A scenic route heading out through Baslow and taking the little road through Manners Wood to Bakewell. Up to Newhaven and through Biggin to Hartington. The cafe stop may be here (25 miles) or six miles further on in Longnor depending on weather and group size. North from here through Glutton Bridge to Brierlow Bar and turning east through Chelmorton. After dropping down to Miller’s Dale we’ll return through Tideswell, Eyam and the last climb along Padley Gorge to Fox House for the descent home. Bring snacks as it’s a long route with quite a few climbs.
93km (58 miles), 1830m (6000 ft) of ascent

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50080425
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Details Soon (Grade  )
Leader: Ang Walker

Helmsley hostelling weekend. Pretty much all in for £125
Booking Details on website Spring 2025 Touring Weekend | Sheffield District CTC, 


STILL A FEW PLACCES AVAILABLE<, CONTACT GARETH garethdent@gmail.com

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Leader: Jeremy Abrahams

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Leader: Pete Sudbury

NBNW audaxes 200 to Dales bike Centre, 200km return
Details and booking below or book on www.Audax.uk

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Leader: Ian Stocks

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Leader: David Bishop

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Leader: Karen Austin

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Leader: Peter Taylor

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Leader: Les Sturch

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leader: Dave Scrivener

Bone Idle 100 and Velo Verde 200km audaxes.
Details and booking below, and on www.audax.uk

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Leader: Pete Sudbury

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Leader: Sean Ashton

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Leader: Peter Taylor

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Leader: Ang Walker

Cleethorpes (Grade 4)
Starts: 7.00 Castlegate/corner Blonk St
Leader: Gareth Dent 07792 899501

Back for a 3rd year, Wednesday 25 June, sees the return of The Longest Way, a ridiculous route from Sheffield to the world's largest fish and chip restaurant (allegedly) in Cleethorpes. a 7am start at Castlegate, a second breakfast in Bawtry, coffee and a cake in Crowle, and lunch in Brigg, before the final push to Papa's on the pier for supper. As before, you can choose to take the train back to Sheffield in the evening, or book a room and join me for a shorter leisurely ride the following day (this time to Lincoln) and a train back from there. Please email me to register, letting me know your number, emergency contact and number, and whether you are riding on the second day - garethdent@gmail.com

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47074749
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC (sheffieldctc.org)

Return to Sheffield (Grade 3)
Starts: 9.30 Cleethorpes
Leader Gareth Dent


Details soon. Return to Lincoln or similar for the train back

Starting from York Rally on Monday and wandering to Cleethorpes to meet Gareth's 'Longest Way' ride, and then continuing back to Sheffield. Contact Ian Stocks for details or sheffctcrides@gmail.com

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Leader: Jeremy Abrahams

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Leader: Ian Stocks

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Leader: Pete Sudbury

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Leader: Heike Becker

Stubbing 60/Mad Bad 100/ Eager 200/ Banbury 400km options
Details and booking below and on AUK.UK

Details soon (Grade 1)
Leader: Les Sturch

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Leader: David Bishop

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Leader: Gareth Dent

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Leader: David Bishop

Tideswell (Grade 2)
Leader: Paul Wilson


More details soon

Peaslows (Grade 3)
Starts: 9.30 Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: Les Sturch 07568547777

Out to Tidsa for a standing snack stop (24km) as lunch is another hilly 25kms. Up lovely Perrydale for Sparrowpit and Slackhall with views over Cheshire, before an ascent of Peaslows (1.6km at a 'solid constant 1 in 10'). More restful back down to Sparrowpit again and over Mam Nick for lunch at Edale (49km) and home up Fiddlers Elbow.
We will take this all at a steady/not fast pace and regroup on hill tops. Fairly hilly but the leader has no intention of rushing to exhaust himself.
Approx 77km, and 1426m ascent.

Route: Peaslows via Tidza return Edale CTC · Ride with GPS
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC (sheffieldctc.org)

Edible 100 + 200 kms Options
Details and booking below and on AUK.UK

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Leader: Ang Walker

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Leader: Sean Ashton

Litton Edale Abney Leam (Grade3)(but at Grade 2 pace)
Leader: Paul Wilson
cafe stops Cowshed + Pool Cafe

more details soon

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Leader: Dave Scrivener

Eyam Carnival (Grade 2)
Leader: Paul Wilson


more details soon

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Leader: Jeremy Abrahams

Amber Gambol 100k, Amber Weaver 200k
Details and booking below, and at AUK.UK

Ring of Steel Audaxes, 60, 100, 200km Options
Details and booking below, and at AUK.UK