Keeper of the Peak and Peak District MTB committee member Chris Maloney has won the coveted Volunteer of the Year at the 2022 Park Protector awards, organised by the Campaign for National Parks. The awards recognise and reward the efforts that go into protecting and improving National Parks in England and Wales. This is a big […]
DCC propose Bamford Clough BOAT as a one-way climb
Derbyshire County Council (DCC) are consulting with user groups on their proposal to implement an Experimental Traffic Order of a one-way uphill traffic restriction on Bamford Clough, a Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT) right of way in Bamford, Hope Valley. Following its ‘temporary’ closure since 2013 and after DCC’s extensive works in tarmacking the […]
Sheffield Lakeland Heritage Rides Routes
The Sheffield Lakeland area in the northern part of the Peak District is rich in heritage including ancient packhorse routes and the origins of the industry in Sheffield. A group of volunteers comprised of horse riders, walkers and mountain bikers have created a number of ‘Heritage Ride’ routes that explore the rich heritage and beauty […]
Any given Saturday
Look at any of your social media on a Saturday evening and you’ll no doubt see pics and vids of your mates’ rides, jumps and crashes, or for those who haven’t been out, pictures of a bike in a frame being fettled ready for Sunday, a bottle of beer artfully positioned on the wall behind […]
Peak District MTB member Alex Berry bags third place in the Highland Trail 550
Peak District MTB member Alex Berry bagged third place in the Highland Trail 550 in spite of technical challenges. Disley based Alex is raising money for Kinder Mountain Rescue in “wettest event in its 10 year history”. “It was brutal,” says Alex. “It was much harder than I ever thought possible but the support of […]
BHF fundraising ride a huge success
One of the most popular mountain bike events in the Peak District, this weekend’s British Heart Foundation Mountain Bike Challenge was a big success, with riders from across the country taking part. Over 300 riders were out enjoying the Peak District trails, raising money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). We’re delighted to report that […]
2 Sweepers needed for BHF 2022 Challenge
We’re looking for a couple of you to help out with the British Heart Foundation Peak District Mountain Bike Challenge on April 2 – and we’ve got a great offer to tempt you along. We need a couple of sweepers – those who ride along after the last of the participants and gather up a […]
Deadline to record lost rights of way removed – is it all good news?
DEFRA has announced that the 2026 cut-off date for recording historic rights of way will be removed. But what does it all mean; is it good news or could it be bad news? According to a DEFRA spokesperson: “As we have recognised in our 25 Year Environment Plan, public access is key to connecting people […]
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