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Mountain Biking at the Roaches – Survey Results

Earlier in the year we ran an online survey to help us better understand the habits of mountain bikers on the Roaches Estate in the Staffordshire Peak District: How often do you ride there? What do you think? How could it be improved? The survey results are now available. There’s some fascinating insight that will […]

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Eyam White Peak Winter Mountain Bike Route

There comes a time every year when we get pretty cheesed off with the relentless mud on all our clothes, shoes, bikes and home, and the sound of gritstone grinding away at components. It’s usually in that Blue Monday time around New Year. This year it has been delayed slightly by me taking a little […]

Cut Gate Path: Collaboration, Consideration, Conservation, Action?

Back in November we told you about the conversations Peak District MTB are having about Cut Gate alongside Ride Sheffield. Well things have moved on a bit and now, with the backing of the Peak District National Park Authority, Sheffield City Council, The Outdoor City and the support of Keeper of the Peak as well […]

Peak District MTB All Weather Mountain Bike Route

The traditional Kinder Circuit is a UK classic – up to Hollins Cross, over Rushup Edge, down Roych Clough towards Hayfield and finishing spectacularly down Jacob’s Ladder. Or you can ride it the other way round and it ain’t bad either. It’s a largely weatherproof ride, except for the start around Mam Tor and the […]

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Mountain Biking Events in the Peak District 2017

The Peak District and the surrounding area hosts a myriad of mountain biking and related events to suit all kinds of riding styles and skill levels. Here’s a taster of what’s on offer in 2017: Dark & White Mountain Bike Events Various dates and locations Mountain bike orienteering events around the Peak District. www.darkwhitecycling.co.uk Evans […]

Hope Valley Mountain Bike Challenge

The annual Hope Valley Mountain Bike Challenge was run on Saturday 24th September 2016. This year the participants could choose from 2 tough off-road routes of either 14 or 28 miles around the beautiful Hope Valley and beyond. The event was aimed at experienced mountain bikers, with the technical routes taking in some of the […]

The South Peak Loop is it any good?

If your only impression of mountain biking in the Peak District is of bleak moorlands, gritstone outcrops and technical, rocky riding, this new circular loop could be quite an eye-opener for you. Taking in beautiful dales, deciduous woodland and lush open countryside, the South Peak loop is a great multi-day trip or a tough one […]