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Pedal Peak District
Cycling in the Peak District. All you need to plan your day out.
- About the project
What we're doing to improve cycling links - Cycle routes near you
Free route maps and trip ideas - Public transport
Have a totally car-free day out - Cycle Hire
Hire bikes from our friendly and knowledgeable staff
Peak District cycling events
Cycling Sundays
Beginners sessions with Pedal Ready instructors take place at the Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre until the end of July from 9.30-11am, with the chance to go on a short guided ride afterwards.
Book your place on 0114 241 2775 or start@pedalready.co.uk
Hassop Holiday Mondays
Free cycle training with Pedal Ready is on offer every Monday, from July 25 – August 29, 9am-12noon, throughout the school holidays to help families cycle confidently on Peak District roads and trails.
Hassop Holiday cycling sessions, based at the old Hassop Station beside the Monsal Trail, aim to help cyclists of all ages to ride more confidently and learn trail etiquette.
David Bocking, of Pedal Ready said: “We’ll be teaching bike handling tips and skills, but it will be light-hearted with cycle games and trail riding advice. Participants can bring their own bikes or – thanks to an arrangement with Hassop Station Cycle Hire – they can get three hours bike-hire for the price of two.”
Book your place on 0114 241 2775 or start@pedalready.co.uk People without a booking may not get a place.
Every Tuesday evening
NEW cycle / trail maintenance course
A 90 minute course designed to teach inexperienced cyclists how to carry out basic repairs whilst out and about on your bike. Every Tuesday evening 7.30pm - 9pm depending on demand.The course is very hands on and each session runs as follows:
- M / ABC Check, is the bike road worthy
- Essential tools to carry
- Fix a puncture
- How to mend a broken chain
- Question and answer session
Venue: The Snow Goose cafe / bar, 52/54 Sunderland St, Macclesfield SK11 6HN
Cost: £10 per head includes Tea / Coffee and a light bite.
Places limited to 6 per session. To book contact: darren@maccmtbiking.co.uk / 07954336986.
Wheels on Wednesday - on the High Peak Trail
These are free ‘get yourself cycling’ sessions in the summer holidays from Wednesday 27 July to Wednesday 10 August, 10am to 1pm.
Pedal Ready cycling instructors will be on hand for bike checks and fun training at the Parsley Hay Cycle Hire centre (SK17 ODG between Monyash and Hartington).
No bike? No problem! Wheels on Wednesday participants can hire bikes from the centre at half price.
This free event includes:
- Dr Bike service - basic cycle safety check and adjustment for your bicycle
- Basic cycle maintenance advice - how to keep your bike running smoothly
- Cycling games - Sumo, Jousting, Giro, Slow Race and more
- Skills sessions and trail riding tips - become at one with your bike, and share the trails in style
Book early on: 0114 241 2775 or start@pedalready.co.uk
Everyone who takes part will receive an ‘I Bike Bakewell’ card which gives discounts at a growing list of local cafes and retailers in Bakewell.
The training is part of the Pedal Ready Peak District ‘Summer Cycling’ programme, subsidised by a grant from the Peak District National Park Authority’s Sustainable Development Fund. Training at Summer Cycling events is free, but donations are welcomed to help develop future events.
Can’t make any of the event dates?
Pedal Ready Peak District also offers free ‘bespoke’ cycle training sessions for families or groups, including advanced road cycle training with traffic handling skills, useful for students or commuters. Call 0114 241 2775 or email start@pedalready.co.uk for more details.
Check www.pedalready.co.uk for information of new activities during the summer.
Saturdays and Sundays in July
Fossil Fuel to Pedal Power
Bikeability Level 2 all-in-one day courses in Chesterfield for both adults and young people (12+) and Level 3 two hour sessions for more advanced cyclists
Bikeability Level 2 - In a small group of up to 6 trainees, the 4 hour day will include:
- Bike check and adjustments
- A ride around local routes, working on skills at a number of junctions, on various roads of a quiet to intermediate nature
- Question and answer session and demonstration/practice
- Cycling solutions - Breaking down the barriers to cycling in Chesterfield - routes, equipment etc
Book as individuals, or we can tailor a course to fit around your groups requirements.
The cost is £5 per person, with most of the funding coming from Climate East Midlands. You will even get a certificate and badge for completing the training! Available days in July are 10th, 17th, 23rd, 30th & 31st - first come, first served. Further days will be available so please contact us if you are interested.
Bikeability Level 3
This is for those already fairly confident on the road, typically for those who want to hone their skills for riding in busy traffic and want to know how best to tackle multi-lane road and roundabout systems.
We will work on an individual basis with on road instructing, discussing routes, negotiating traffic, and dealing with questions.
A one off date and time will be arranged to suit. Again Climate East Midlands are subsidising Level 3 training and the cost of a session is only £5 per person.
Training is provided by qualified Wheely Fun Wheels instructors trained to Bikeability national standards. Further information from Andy Holdaway adholdaway@yahoo.co.uk
Saturday 30 July
Volunteer work day
Come and help Peak Cycle LInks with some preparatory work on the Turncliffe embankment. The work will involve the removal of a dry stone wall, the clearance of rubble from a stream and to replace the old culvert with a new plastic pipe. There may be a bit of gentle lifting. You will need good stout boots and work gloves. Please register with Gill Kent, supporters secretary peakcyclelinks@gmail.com f
Saturday 20 - Saturday 27 August
Rowsley work camp
Come and help Peak Cycle Links build the first section of path through the old railway sidings (subject to planning consent). This link, in conjunction with Peak Rail, will make the basis of a route all the way from Bakewell to Matlock. Further details to follow, but please register with Gill Kent, supporters secretary peakcyclelinks@gmail.com for a day or the whole week and keep it in your diary.
Sunday 28 August
Charity bike ride through the Peak District
Organised by Racing TNT to raise funds for Friends of the Peak District
Contact Danny Anderson on 0114 266 5822 or danny@friendsofthepeak.org.uk
Saturday 3 - Saturday 10 September
River Wye work camp
Come along and help Peak Cycle LInks to construct the crucial section of path alongside the River Wye and avoiding the A6, subject to necessary arrangements being in place. This is a chance for you to contribute to making one of the most beautiful sections of the route with a new bridge over the river. Details to follow but please contact Gill Kent, supporters secretary peakcyclelinks@gmail.com to register your support.
Sunday 11 September
Pennies in the Park
Come along to Hall Leys Park in Matlock to celebrate the parks centenary for a spectacular event that will appeal to cyclists and non cyclists alike. Penny farthing racing is the main event but there will be a range of other activities for people to look at or try out that are bike related.
Information about the event can be found at http://penniesinthepark.co.uk/
Sunday 2 October
Cycletta North
A 40km cycling event for women
Host Venue: Tatton Park, Cheshire, WA16 6QN - 20 minutes south of Manchester off M6
More details
Sunday 8 October
Peak District mountain bike challenge
An exciting day of mountain biking in the stunning Peak District.
Previously known as the Dark Peak Challenge, this event starts from Edale Village Hall with four exciting routes offer differing levels of difficulty for a great day of mountain biking – from a taster of the trails in the Dark Peak to a full on assault of all the best the area has to offer for a memorable, exhausting and exhilarating day of biking.
The Routes
A choice of four exciting routes with something for all levels;
Adventure Route (approx 14 miles)
A great introduction to the Dark Peaks. Although this is our shortest route, it will still provide you with some technical rocky trails, big hills and wonderful views.
Advanced Route (approx 23 miles)
This route is suited to more experienced riders wanting to ride some of the more technical trails, taking in some of the Dark Peak classics. Expect big hills and loose rocks.
Extreme Route (approx 34 miles)
For very fit and competent riders only, this is the ultimate off road biking experience. With 34 miles of steep hills and technical terrain, this really is a tough challenge.
Ultimate Route (approx 40 miles)
For very fit and competent riders only, this is the ultimate off road biking experience. With 40 miles of steep hills, technical terrain and exposed stretches this is the toughest of them all!
Entry fee is £15. For more information, please visit bhf.org
