Eric Thompson

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
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC (sheffieldctc.org)

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Bamford (Grade 1+)
Starts: 9.30 Hammer+Pincers, Ringinglow Rd
Leader: Karen Austin 07745959375

We will head up the Ringinglow Rd and on to Burbage. From Burbage we go down to Hollin Bank, below Stanage Edge and on to the short climb up New Road, and then down to Yorkshire Bridge and across the Ladybower Dam and along the Thornhill Trail to Bamford,
We will call into the cafe in Bamford for refreshments. There is also a bakery in the village that sells hot drinks, but no indoor seating.
We will head back to Sheffield via Hathersage and take a steady climb up to Surprise View and Fox House.
A steady paced ride with regular regrouping.
Approx 34km (21 miles) and 600m ascent (a little hillier than most Grade 1 rides, but steady pace)

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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/
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CANCELLED SLEET+RAIN FORECAST MAKING TRAILS UNSAFE
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
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC
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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

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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

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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/
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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

Details Soon (Grade 1)
Leader: Eric Thompson

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

Details Soon (Grade 1)
Leader: Sean Ashton

Details Soon (Grade  )
Leader: Gareth Dent

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

detils Soon (Grade  )
Leader: Ang Walker

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

Details Soon (Grade  )
Leader: Ian Stocks

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

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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 2 )
Leader: David Bishop

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

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

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

Starting from York Rally on Monday and wandering to Cleethorpes. Contact Ian Stocks for details or sheffctcrides@gmail.com

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

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

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