Hathersage Pool Cafe (Grade 1-2)
Starts: 9.30 Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: Eric Thompson 07847 612309

Meet at Millhouses Park (nr boating lake at 9:30) from there onto Ecclesall Road and then to Fox House. From there drop down to Grindleford and the steady non car route to Eyam. From Eyam we will climb up to Bretton  and then descend into Hathersage via the Abney Road  . Return to Sheffield on the A6187 to Fox House. Hillier than a normal G1, but a steady pace with regrouping.

Approx  43 kms,  860 m ascent

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CANCELLED STORM FORECAST
(Nannying (Grade 2++))
(Starts: 9.30 Kringle Bakery, Ringinglow Rd, Bents Green)
(Leader: Les Sturch 07568547777)

(Starting at Kringle 9.30 (arrive earlier for coffee), we'll ride the Grindleford Nanny route. Its hilly as it includes Monsal Head and Kirk Dale, but we'll ride steadily and regroup. Out to Grindleford, Bretton, Monsal hill climb, coffee/snack stop at Ashford (34k) or Monyash (40k), lunch at Hassop (53k) and back via Baslow.
Approx 76kms, 1340m ascent which sneaks into Grade 3, but a relaxed pace.)

Bring lights
Route: Nannying CTC · Ride with GPS
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Royal Oak (Grade 1)
Start: Amici Bici at 6pm
Leader: Paul Wilson 07763 868 858

An evening ride to the Royal Oak at Millthorpe.  A steady and social ride which leaves Sheffield via Abbeydale and Holmesfield.  A few quiet lanes take us to the Royal Oak, a traditional peak district pub.  Although I don't like cheese,   the cheese platters are so amazing.   The pub serves drinks, tea, coffee, main courses, and sweets.   Bring along your lights and warm clothing.   
The route to this pub has been shortened and has fewer feet of climbing.   16 Mile, 965 ft of climbing.

Click here for route
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Moorlands Owler Bar (Grade 1)
Starts: 9.30 Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: Ian Stocks 07305904985

Meet at 09:30 at Millhouses Park Cafe, by the boating lake, for a leisurely ride out to 'The Moorlands' pub at Owler Bar, via Surprise View above Hathersage. We will stop and regroup frequently and take time to enjoy the Autumn views around the Longshaw Estate. The Moorlands offers a wide range of food options, and it's downhill back to the start after lunch! Approx. 20 Miles and just over 500m ascent. 

Route; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43424035
Ride Grades; https://www.sheffieldctc.org/ride-grades/

Hassop Station Cafe (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Amici+Bici
Leader: Pete Sudbury 07814 663033

A varied route that takes in the Eastern Moor, the central Peak District via Baslow and  Pilsey to  lunch at the efficient and spacious Hassop Station Café. The return route  ascends through the Longstone to Monsal Head and then up and over to Foolow and descends to the Hope Valley via Little Hucklow. The last leg  to Sheffield is up through Jaggers and Coggers to Burbage and down through Ringinglow. 
44 miles 3,700 ft ascent.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37621194
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Loxley Valley (Grade 1)
Starts: 9.30 Amici+Bici, Abbeydale Rd
Leader: Peter Taylor 07752 250976

Leave Amici & Bici at 9.30am and loop up through Psalter Lane, Ecclesall Road and Knowle Lane to the Norfolk Arms, turning right along Fulwood Head, then round to Lodge Lane, down Rivelin valley and up Loxley valley to a break at Langlands Garden Centre, then back to town. 
22 miles, 1450 ft of climbing.

Route at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28853721

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Gareth

Moorlands (Grade 1)
Starts: Amici Bici at 6pm
Leader: Paul Wilson 07763 868 858

An evening ride to the Moorlands at Owler Bar.  A steady and social ride which leaves Sheffield via Abbeydale and Whirlow.  A direct-ish route takes us to the Moorlands, a Stonehouse pub.  The pub serves drinks, tea, coffee, main courses, carvery and sweets.   Wednesday is burger night.  
Bring along your lights and warm clothing.   
This is a grade 1 ride of 16 Mile, 1112 ft of climbing.

Keep an eye out for the Stoney Middleton Toll Bar Chips Shop ride in a few weeks.
Click here for route

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Ferndale (Grade 1+)
Starts: 9.30 Amici+Bici
Leader: Paul Wilson 07763 868858 

A steady and social ride which leaves Sheffield via Hutcliffe Wood and Holmesfield.  We skirt Chesterfield, Barlow, Hundall and onto Coal Aston for brunch, lunch or coffee and cake,  whichever takes your fancy.    This is a grade 1++ ride with a few short climbs, and these will be taken at a steady pace and with plenty of regroupings.  The ride includes the climb to the Unstone TV mast from, the Whittington side and goes under the JE James roundabout at Chesterfield (follows the cycle path and not on the busy A61).   
20 Mile,  with 1500 ft of climbing.  Route: Click here for route
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Shelley (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Depot Bakery Hillsborough Park
Leader: David Bishop 07792 741216

Arrive around 9am if you want a drink first as we will leave promptly at 9.30. A figure of 8 route heading out through Worral and Bolsterstone to Millhouse Green. Clockwise past the windmills to Shelley and Denby Dale and back to cross over Millhouse Green again. Up to Green Moor and down through Oughtibridge to return to Hillsborough.
73km (45 miles), 1200m (3900 ft) ascent

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43906692

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Hackney House Cafe (Grade 1)
Starts: 9.30 Millhouses Park Caf
Leader: Eric Thompson 07847 612309

We will cycle up to Owler Bar (re grouping at the top) We will then enjoy the descent and then turn right working our way towards Cuthorpe (B6050) and on towards Barlow where we will have refreshments at Hackney House Cafe. After the cafe stop we will make our way up to Holmesfield on Horsleygate Lane and make our way back to Millhouses Park through Bradway and Greenhill (25 miles)

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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

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Renishaw Reverse (Grade 1)
Starts: 9.30 Kilnfolk, Chaucer Yard, Clough Rd
Leader: Les Sturch 07568547777

Leaving Kilnfolk at 9.30, so arrive earlier if you want coffee. Out to Apperknowle and down to Renishaw Hall for a half way cafe stop. We will return on the TPTrail via Rother Valley and all the way to Canal Basin.
Approx 26 miles, half of which is on good and familiar trails. 490m ascent, so at the high end of the grade. Steady pace and regrouping.
Route: Renishaw Reverse CTC · Ride with GPS

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CANCELLED RENISHAW G1
Leader: Les Sturch

CANCELLED STRONG WINDS+RAIN


(Cowshed Cafe, Beltonville (Grade 2))
Starts: 9.30 Amici+Bici Abbeydale Rd
Leader: Pete Sudbury 07814 663033
CANCELLED
A ride to the Cowshed café between Tideswell and Millers Dale. We head out on the long climb along Ringinglow to Burbage; and then down to Bamford via  New Road with its spectacular views across the Hope Valley. We leave the Hope Valley to climb through Bradwell to Coplow Dale and on to Tideswell.  The Cowshed Café is located  1.5  miles along the road from Tideswell to Millers Dale. The return initially climbs back uphill towards Tideswell before we turn right and climb through Litton to cross the A623 and on to Great Hucklow. Another climb takes us to the top of the Abney road. A long sweeping descent takes us back to Hathersage in Hope Valley. From here there are multiple possible routes back into Sheffield. Riders who live to the North and West of Sheffield may chose to return home via the Bamford and the A57. Alternatively, Jaggers and Coggers or Fidler’s Elbow may be chosen. I have plotted the route back via Surprise, because the nights are drawing in and it’s the quickest way back to roads under street lights. 41 miles 3,800 ft of ascent

Route: Cowshed home via Abney · Ride with GPS

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Langlands (Grade 1)
Starts: 9.30 Depot Bakery H'bro Park
Leader: Pete Sudbury 07814 663033

A route high above the Loxley valley. A little more climbing than usual on a grade 1 ride, including two short but steep hills on the Mortimer road. However, we are rewarded with  sweeping views nearly the whole way around. Coffee and cakes at the Sheffield Garden Centre café  (formerly the Langlands Garden Centre) 

Route: Langlands Garden centre via Walker Edge · Ride with GPS

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

A clockwise loop. Out through Holmesfield, Unthank and Froggatt for lunch at one of the cafes in Eyam. Return through Leam, Hathersage and Jaggers/Coggers Lanes to Stanage Moor and home through Ringinglow.
54km (33 miles), 1100m (3500 ft) ascent

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49129004
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Zoom Meeting for all Ride Leaders, for January-Feb-March rides

Will run this ride on Saturday 8th Feb now

Will run this Sunday 2nd Feb instead

Eyam (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Amici+Bici, Abbeydale Rd
Leader: Paul Wilson 07763 868858

A steady and social 33-mile ride to Eyam with 3350ft of climbing.  The route out will take us through Holmesfield, Unthank and Curbar.   After coffee/cake in Eyam;  Foolow, Abney and the Jaggers and Coggers climb is the route back to Sheffield.  Once we leave Sheffield the ride will use quiet country lanes.

Route: Click here for route
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Christmas Meal Ride (Grade 2)
Starts: 10.00 Joni at the Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Rd.
Leader: Gareth Dent 07792 899501

Joni's, Botanical Gardens 9.30am for coffee, 10am prompt start. Very much towards the shorter end of the Grade 2 rides, this route nevertheless qualifies because of the climbing. From the cafe, we head towards the Mayfield Valley and over Ringinglow before descending towards Hathersage. Onward to Grindleford, we will climb up Padley Gorge for another coffee and a mince pie and a natter. From there, it's across the top to Owler Bar and downhill all the way to the Broadfield. Remember to bring lights if you are staying for the Christmas Meal. 41km 750m ascent

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49104585

Ride Open to All. Lunch only by pre-booking.
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Xmas Lights Ride (Grade 1)
Starts: 6.00, Millhouses Park Cafe
Leaders: Gay and Lyn 07907 815422

Our traditional lights ride seeking out the best dressed streets and houses and finishing with refreshments. Start Millhouses park at 6 pm and ends at the Sportsman pub at Crosspool.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49127518
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Rother Valley Loop (Grade 1)
Starts: 9.30 Castle Gate/Blonk St corner
Leader Sean Ashton 07812 139171

A mainly off-road ride using cycle paths out towards Rother Valley where we'll stop at the café for refreshments.  We'll return via Aughton, Treeton and the Attercliffe Cycle way back into Sheffield.22.3 miles 1228 (374m) climbing
Route: CTC Rother Valley Loop
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Cowshed Cafe (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Rivelin Park Cafe
Leader: Dave Watts 07583 263831
A grade 2 ride to Cow Shed Cafe, approximately 40 miles with some challenging climbs taken at a steady pace with regular regrouping. We will head out along the Rivelin Valley, soon climbing up Rails Rd, High Riggs Rd heading towards Lady Bower. Then on to Thornhill, Bradwell and then climbing up to some quiet lanes to Tideswell and our café stop nearby at Beltonville Farm. Our return to Sheffield will be via Bretton ridge, descending down Sir William Hill, through Leam onto Hathersage and home via Ringinglow. Bring Lights
Route: Cow Shed Cafe near Tideswell · Ride with GPS

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Calver (Grade 1)
Starts: 9.30 Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: Eric Thompson 07847 612309
Leave Millhouses Park at 9:30 cycle up to Owler Bar where we will regroup. Will then head on the road towards Baslow taking the right hand taking us to the top of Curbar gap from which we will get a great view of the valley below. Following the long descent we will then head to Cafe 19 at Calver cross roads.
Following refreshments we will climb up either Froggat Edge or Padley Gorge to return

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Over Haddon - (Grade 2)
Meet 09:30 at Norfolk Arms, 2 Ringinglow Rd, Sheffield S11 7TS
Leader: Phil Youngman 07507 269807

We will ride through Hathersage, Foolow and Ashford-in-the-Water, stopping at the Lathkill 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

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Hassop Station (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: Eric Thompson 07847 612309
A chance to burn off some of the Xmas calories! 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

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Old Moor (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Castlegate/corner Blonk St
Leader: Gareth Dent 07792899501

A regular on the rides programme, this route is good for anyone progressing from grade 1 rides, or looking for a ‘recovery ride’. Much of the ride is on segregated cycle tracks and although there are a couple of demanding climbs, the ride will be at a steady pace. The coffee and cakes at RSPB Old Moor are among the best in the area.
47km, 700m ascent

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35637508
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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

Apperknowle and Troway (Grade 1+)

Starts: Millhouses Park Cafe, S7 2QQ
Leader: Ian Stocks 07305 904985

Meet at 9:30 am at Millhouses Park Cafe, by the boating lake, for a scenic ride out to enjoy the views from Apperknowle and back via Troway. The route has some quite challenging hills but we will take these at a very steady pace and regroup frequently. We will stop for lunch at Ward’s Nurseries & Garden Centre just after Troway from where it's a short distance back to the start! Please also bring lights, a lock if possible and an extra layer just in case! Approx. 20 miles and just over 500m of ascent.

Route; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44215819

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

Bamford (Grade 2)
Starts: Amici & Bici, 9.30am
Leader: David Bishop 07792741216

Up through Bents Green and the Porter/Mayfield Valleys to Lodge Moor. Down to the Rivelin Valley and up and down several times through Stannington, Dungworth and Low Bradfield to climb Blindside Lane. Along a short downhill section of the A57 to Ladybower and Bamford for the cafe stop. A straightforward route along the Hope Valley and up to Surprise View (other climbs are available) for the final descent homeward through Whirlow.
54km (34 miles), 990m (3300 ft) ascent

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18362250
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Elsecar Heritage Centre (Grade 1)
Starts: 9.30 Depot Bakery, Hillsborough Park
Leader: David Watts 07583 263831
A mix of road and traffic free trails will take us to our café stop at Elsecar Heritage Centre. Approximately 26 miles will be taken at gentle pace with regular regrouping, would advise 28C tyres as some trail sections may be a bit muddy. Heading out through Parsons Cross to the Blackburn Valley Trail, then onwards to Thorpe Hesley, Wentworth and Elsecar Heritage Ctr. for our café stop. Our return home will take us through Scholes to eventually rejoining the Blackburn Valley Trail, onto Meadowhell, Five Weirs Way to Kelham and finally Hillsborough.

Route: Elsecar Heritage Centre · Ride with GPS
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Details Soon (Grade 1)
Leader: Eric Thompson

Leger Lakes (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Amici+Bici, Abbeydale Rd
Leader: Ian Stocks 07305 904985

Meet at A&B for a picturesque G2 ride out to Leger Lakes Tearoom. We start with a few hills that we will take at a steady pace with customary re-grouping. Please do not be put off by this section as we will soon be cycling along flatter terrain! Through Eckington, Harthill, North Anston and close to Firbeck before arriving for our lunch stop. After lunch, we have a steady approx.15 miles remaining, arriving in Sheffield via Catcliffe and Victoria Quays. Please bring a few snacks to help fuel you when we re-group, and a bicycle lock for when we enjoy lunch. By heading towards the flatter East, this tried and tested CTC Sheffield route is well suited to those seeking a Grade 2 ride for the first time, and be cycling-ready for 2025!
Approx 42 miles, 650m ascent with re-grouping
Route; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32272547

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

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 damp or narrow stretches with autumn leaves where we will take care.
28km and only 176m ascent
Route, may vary depending on the weather: Grimm + Twisted, Blue Loop CTC · Ride with GPS
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Bank View Cafe (Grade 2)
Starts: 10.00 Depot Bakery, Hillsborough Park
Leader: Gareth Dent 07792 899501

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
55km 1100m ascent

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48724516
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A joint ride with Dronfield C

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Starts: 6.00 Malin Bridge/Rivelin Valley Rd corner
Leader: Dave Jenks

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Helmsley hostelling weekend. Pretty much all in for £125
Booking Details on website

NBNW audaxes 200 to Dales bike Centre, 200km return
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Bone Idle 100 and Velo Verde 200km audaxes.
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Stubbing 60/Mad Bad 100/ Eager 200/ Banbury 400km options
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Edible 100 + 200 kms Options
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Amber Gambol 100k, Amber Weaver 200k
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Ring of Steel Audaxes, 60, 100, 200km Options
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