Pleasley Pit (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Meadowhead
Leader: Dave Scrivener 07763 326718


Out through Coal Aston to Staveley, then using some trails by Markham Vale to Palterton and our lunch stop at Pleasley Pit. The return passes through the grounds of Hardwick Hall then a bit more trail to Hollingwood. 
The route is generally quite easy for a grade 2 with just one steep climb in each direction. The trails are all well-surfaced.
36 miles, 2200ft of climbing
Approximate route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54448724.

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Clumber - Worksop (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Meadowhall by Foundry Pub 
Leader: Hilary Dowling 07840822284

Meet at Meadowhall - by the entrance to the Wetherspoons Foundry pub and Oasis area at 9.30 prompt. My ride takes us into Clumber via Cresswell Crags where after 20 miles, we will have a standing stop at the Visitor Centre.
We will then head over to the Liquorice Garden Wetherspoons for Lunch at 30 miles. We will take our bikes through the pub into the secure beer garden.
The route back is shorter, and total distance starting and finishing at Meadowhall is 50 miles with around 2,500 ft of climbing, which is flat by CTC standards.

Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/439096293
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Bone Idle 100km, and Velo Verde 200k audaxes. Details and entry below:

Langsett Spotty Caf (Grade 2)
Starts 9:30 am Depot Bakery, Hillsborough Park
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952 290032

I had to have ride to the famous Spotty Cafe - the Bank view Langsett - painted with red polka dots of the 'King of Mountain jersey' for the when the 2014 Tour de France passed by. This is an entry level Grade 2 ride but taken at grade 1 pace. We head out up past Wadsley and Worrall climbing north above High Bradfield. We then have a downhill run to Broomhead Reservoir before tackling our steepest climb up to Bolsterstone then a gentle climb up Long Lane, before arriving at Langsett Reservoir and the Cafe. Plenty of seating both inside and outside. Afterwards a short sharp hill before we start the generally downhill run all the way back to Sheffield, enjoying the TPT and Don Valley Trail. Hard packed surfaces so ok for road bike tyres but you might before a gravel bike if you have one.  31 miles (49 km) 2,342ft (714m) of ascent.

I would politely ask, please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others.

Route: SCTC-KA1 Langsett, Spotty Cafe/TPT · Ride with GPS

 Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Driffield Showground for 2026. Several members will be riding there and camping or BnB

Departing Driffield showground (New venue for the Yorkshire Cycle Rally) straight after the Rally, a camping or B+B tour, organised by Ian Stocks. circa 40-50mpd in and around the NY Moors, concluding at Scarborough. Text Ian for forthcoming details 07305 904985 

Crich + Cromford (Grade 2)
Starts 9.30 Joni's Abbeydale Hamlet, Abbeydale Rd Sth
Leader: Les Sturch 07568547777


Generally easy riding up over Eastmoor + Holestone Moor passing Crich Stand before descending past the Tram Museum and a short canal stretch to Cromford Mill for lunch. Return up the Derwent Valley, with a leg on the Peak Rail trail before Chatsworth, Grindleford and home. Steady Grade 2 pace.
82kms 1100m ascent
Route: Crich Cromford Edensor from Joni · Ride with GPS

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Stoney Middleton Chippy (Grade 2)
Starts 6pm Millhouses cafe by boating pool
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952 290032

The short version of Paul Wilson's ride to the Toll Barr chippy. We leave Millhouses Park at 6pm to get to the chippy with plenty of time before they close. It is a straight crawl (for me at any rate) up Abbeydale road to Owler Bar roundabout where we will pause a while. Then down towards Barlow turning off onto  Clodhall Lane and Kingsgate, through Calver to Stoney Middleton. Rewarded with excellent fish and chips of course!! Finally returning back up Froggatt Hill. The route returns to Millhouses Park but most people tend to peel off before that.  Sunset is after 9.30pm so you may not need lights but best to bring some just in case of any delays.
Also I would politely ask, please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others. 

21 miles (33 km) 1,936ft  (587 m) of ascent.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52332006
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Cannon Hall + Langsett Grade 2
Starts: 9.30 Depot Bakery, Hillsborough Park
Leader: Tom Monaghan 07946 608898 
A grade 2 ride from Depot, Hillsborough Park through Parson Cross, Grenoside, Wortley, then onto the lovely lanes to Hood Green and Silkstone. Cafe options are at 24km (Cannon Hall garden centre) or after Penistone at 32km (the Spotty Cafe, Langsett), depending on group wishes and availability. From there it’s across the Langsett Reservoir dam road to Midhope, Bolsterstone, Oughtibridge and then the gentler Beeley Wood before ending at Hillsborough Park. Bring water, sunscreen, snacks if needed. Caution on the Woodhead Road due to potholes. Approximately 898m ascent, 57km distance

Route: Tom's Cannon Hall & Spotty Caf · Ride with GPS

Kelstedge (Grade 2+) 
Starts: 9.30 Joni's, Abbeydale Indusdtrial Hamlet (opens at 9.00 if you’d like coffee/tea)
Leader: David  Bishop  07792741216

Through Barlow and the western outskirts of Chesterfield to the steady scenic climb up Catholes. Another scenic section will take us from Beeley Moor to lunch at Marsh Green Farm shop. The short steep climb afterwards nudges this ride slightly above Grade 2 but won’t last long and gets us to secluded Flash Lane on the return to Beeley Moor. Homeward through Eastmoor, Holmesfield and Horsleygate.
63km (40 miles), 1300m (4300 ft) ascent.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41562088
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Reservoir Views (Grade 1)
Starts: 6.00pm outside Depot Bakery, Hillsborough Park
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952 290032

An evening meal at The Strines Inn after a pleasant run past the multiple reservoirs: Damflask, Agden, Dale Dike and Strines.  Then for good measure, go past them all again on the return! Some challenging climbs to generate an appetite and with rewards of excellent views.
From the Depot bakery we head out along Far Lane and Ben Lane to Loxley, swinging around Damflask Reservoir through Low Bradfield and to cruise along Mortimer Road to the Strines Inn for an evening meal. After some great food, we carry on down Mortimer Road before turning onto Sugworth Road / Hoar Stones Road for the return to Damflask and Hillsborough. Sunset should be after 9.30 pm so you may not need lights but best to bring some in case of any delays.
Also, I would politely ask, please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others.

21 miles (33 km) 1,400ft  (427 m) of ascent.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53030761
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

RIDE CANCELLED, DAVE INJURED

(Lea Gardens (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: Dave Scrivener 07763 326718)

From Holmesfield we descend to Barlow then skirt Chesterfield before continuing through Ashover and passing Ogston Reservoir. From here we climb towards Holloway to reach our lunch stop at Lea Gardens. Entry to the cafe is free. The return route passes Tansley to reach the top of Slack Hill and the easy route along Eastmoor to Owler Bar. The route includes some steeper climbs but these will be taken at a steady pace.
50 miles, 3500 ft of ascent.
Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55377921
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Trackbed Pootle (Grade 2)
Starts 9:30 am Meadowhead, Norton Lane opposite St James Retail Park
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952 290032
This a little celebration ride as I go down memory lane. In 2020 I bought a bike to take up cycling as a hobby, only occasional commuting cycling before.  In the first year I could only manage about 15 miles then gradually increased this up to 50 miles by 2022.  But for all 3yrs, all my rides were on off road trails NEVER on the road. This ride is a medley of some of the local trails I rode, some linked together with short road sections. All good celebrations need a memento so I will give out a Peak Audax style cloth badge to all riders at the lunch stop.  Many thanks to Paul Ward who has done an excellent job in creating this badge. Paul runs his own creative design business.
Most of the ride is off road, mainly on good quality packed surfaces and a little on tarmac. A gravel bike is best if you have one but a road bike should be ok. We head out from Meadowhead to Unstone to join the TPT at Staverley after a section along the canal and then travel along the mashup of old railway line trackbeds: Midlands Railway, 5 Pits Trail, Silverhill Trail, Teversal Trail, Rowthorne Trail, Archaeological Way and Clowne Branch Line. Trackbeds were built for trains and so very rarely exceed 3% gradient, 5 Pits Trail being the exception of course! Sadly, in places bridges have been knocked down causing the trail to have a steep descent and a steep ascent back onto the trackbed. Lunch will be at Teversal visitor centre (39K) with an optional toilet stop at Renishaw Hall (78K) Distance is at the grade 2 upper limit but for Sheffield it is comparatively low on climbing. I will be taking it at a gentle pace because a lot of the ride is on shared access paths where we have to be slow and courteous to walkers/horse riders. As the ride name suggests a relaxed, enjoyable ride as we Pootle along. Hopefully basked in glorious sunshine!
Also please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others.
55 miles (88 km) 2,890ft  (881m) of ascent.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54623878
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Nags Head Pub, Loxley (Grade 1)
Starts: 6.00  Rivelin Park Cafe
Leader: Karen Austin 07745959375

Meet 6pm. We will go along the valley and climb up Rails Road at a steady pace. Heading up
to Riggs High Road via Woodbank Rd. We will go onto Dungworth then Ughill which
will give us a view of Damflask Reservoir before we then cycle down to Low Bradfield to ride around the Reservoir. This will take us down to the Nags Head pub for food/drink. After enjoying a stop off at the pub we will cycle down to Malin Bridge. 14 miles, 1,248 ft
Please bring Locks for the pub stop and lights for going home.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55779604
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Reservoir Views (Grade 1)
Starts: 9.30 am outside Depot Bakery, Hillsborough Park
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952 290032

A cafe stop at the Sheffield Garden Centre, Loxley after a pleasant run past the multiple reservoirs: Damflask, Agden, Dale Dike and Strines.  Then for good measure, go past them all again on the return! Some challenging climbs to generate an appetite and with rewards of excellent views.
From the Depot bakery we head out along Far Lane and Ben Lane to Loxley, swinging around Damflask Reservoir through Low Bradfield and to cruise along Mortimer Road before turning onto Sugworth Road / Hoar Stones Road for the return to Damflask and up the road to the Sheffield Garden centre. Returning through Loxley to Hillsborough.
The weather forecast is for a very hot day, up to 29°C So please make sure you bring plenty of water and some snacks. When we have safe spots to pull off the road I will stop for water breaks.
Also, I would politely ask, please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others.

21 miles (33 km) 1,400ft  (427 m) of ascent.
Route: SCTC-KA1 Reservoir Views Sheffield Garden Centre · Ride with GPS

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

60k/100k/200k/400k options. Details and entry below:

'The Moorlands' via Surprise View (Grade 1+)
Starts: 6.00pm Millhouses Park Cafe, S7 2QQ
Leader: Ian Stocks 07305 904985

Meet at 6pm at Millhouses Park Cafe by the boating lake. We will take the climb out of Sheffield, via Ringinglow, very steadily and re-group frequently. We will then cycle via Surprise View to Owler Bar ready for good value refreshments at 'The Moorlands' pub. It's then very largely flat or downhill back to the start! Approx. 20 miles (32km) of scenic cycling with just over 1750ft (500m) of ascent. Please bring a lock for our stop and an extra layer just in case it's cooler on the tops!

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

Langsett + Low Bradfield (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Grenoside Village Cafe, Main St/Norfolk Hill
Leader: Tom Monaghan

This is an upper grade 2 ride at 1100m of ascent and 31miles for those who might be thinking about bridging from Saturday to Sunday rides but taken at a very gentle pace. Lots of stopping and regrouping. No one left behind. Starting at the Lilliputian Grenoside Village Cafe (outside tables) on the junction of Main Street and Norfolk Hill and heading along the familiar Woodhead Road to Wortley and Finkle Street (caution on both due to potholes). Up the scenic route to Green Moor and dropping down to Langsett Reservoir where there is an early opportunity for a cafe stop at the Spotty Cafe (11 miles), or pushing on to Midhope and Low Bradfield for The School Rooms cafe (lots out outside tables if a nice day)(19.5 miles). From there it is onto Dungworth where if you had tummy room you could have an Our Cow Molly ice cream. Then towards Stannington, Loxley, Worrall, and dropping down before finishing on the majestic Cote de Oughtibridge into Grenoside, a sort of recce of the TdF Femme 2027.  There is however the option to leave in Oughtibridge on the flat Beeley Woods route to Hillsborough or take the more gentle gravel route through Wharncliffe Woods to where we started in Grenoside.

Route: Tom's Langsett et Cote · Ride with GPS 

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Around Town to Our Cow Molly (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Carbrook Hall Starbucks
Leader: Ang Walker 07702 034467

A short but punchy one -  It's only 50km but there's nearly 1000m of climbing. Start at Carbrook Hall Starbucks (which, if you've never been inside, is definitely worth a look): coffee at 9 a.m., start at 9:30 a.m.  Heading out on the TPT, we take the long steady climb from Ecclefield, up and over Jawbone and down to Oughtibridge where we start climbing again. After a wiggle around on the tops we descend to Low Bradfield via Agden, back up Blindside and over to Our Cow Molly for Ice Cream. Please note that the planned stop is further than half way, so bring a snack. After Our Cow Molly we head over to Rivelin and climb back up Manchester Road into town. 

Route: Ang's Our Cow Molly via Oughtibridge · Ride with GPS
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Grouse Inn (Grade 1)
Starts 6pm Hammer & Pincers, Ringinglow Road
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952 290032

We kick off up Ringinglow Road before turning onto Sheephill Road and past Fox House. Enjoy a long beautiful descent down Padley before pulling up Froggatt. Pausing just before the top to enjoy a stop at Grouse Inn. The route then returns to Millhouses Park but most people tend to peel off before that.  Sunset is after 9.15pm so you may not need lights but best to bring some just in case of any delays.
Also I would politely ask, please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others.
19 miles (30 km) 1,513ft  (461m) of ascent.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52602409
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Eyam (Grade 2)
Starts: 9:30am at Kringle Bakery, Ringinglow Road
Leader: Karen Austin 07745959375.

Meet at 9am for coffee at the Bakery. We will head for Eyam via Ringinglow and Froggatt then wind our way along the broken road for our café stop in the village of Eyam.
After the café stop we will head for Foolow and Great Hucklow. We then double back
to enjoy the great views along Hucklow Edge. We return to Sheffield via Leam and
Hathersage. We will take a steady climb up Surprise View taking us back to Ringinglow village.
The ride is grade 2 due to the elevation, but will be taken at a steady grade 1 pace.
27 miles, 2,751 ft of ascent

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56215034
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Goyt Valley (Grade 3) 

Starts: 9.30 Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow (open for tea/coffee/breakfast if you’re early enough)
Leader: David Bishop, 07792741216

Over Burbage and down to Hope followed by the climb through Edale to Mam Nick. On to Chapel-en-le-Frith for a cafe stop for brunch at about 20 miles. Shortly after Whaley Bridge we’ll head south to climb past Windgather Rocks to Pym Chair, down to the Goyt Valley and along it to Derbyshire Bridge. This pretty valley road is closed to motor vehicles on summer Sundays. After joining the descent from Cat and Fiddle the next 17 miles is mostly downhill. Skirting Buxton we’ll pick up the Monsal trail and at 41 miles take an afternoon tea stop at Miller’s Dale. Leaving the trail at Great Longstone we’ll head for the final climb up Froggatt and the descent home. Please note that it’s about 20 miles between the two food stops, so bring a snack to keep you going.
57 miles (92km), 5000 ft (1500m) ascent
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43457876Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Low Bradfield (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Tonco Bakery, Sharrow Vale Road, Leave 9.30 prompt. Bakery open from 8.30am, the cinnamon brioche is highly recommended 
Leader: Jeremy Abrahams 0757 0400181
The Old School tea rooms in Low Bradfield after 22km for a mid morning snack, aiming to be back for lunch. Grade 1 distance but grade 2 elevation. This will be a grade 2 ride but taken at a moderate grade 1 pace. 
40km, 815m ascent
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56342656 
Ride Grades: https://www.sheffieldctc.org/ride-grades/

Youlgreave (Grade 2+), Cafe or Picnic (please see details below)
Starts: Millhouses Park Cafe, Sheffield, S7 2QQ
Leader: Ian Stocks 07305 904985

Meet at Millhouses Park Cafe, by the boating lake, for a scenic ride to Youlgreave via Hassop. The route is a little hilly for a Grade 2 (an extra 100m)but will be taken at a relaxed pace with frequent regrouping. This ride will be an ideal choice for those considering Grade 3 rides as the summer progresses. We will stop briefly at Monsal Head to enjoy the views and our snacks, please don't forget those snacks! Our lunch stop will be at the Fountain View Bakery in Youlgreave but please bring a picnic if you prefer, there is public seating directly across from the bakery. Our return is via Bakewell and Froggatt. Please also bring a bicycle lock if possible.
Approx 50 miles, 1350m ascent with frequent re-grouping
Route; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47325492

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

High Bradfield and Mortimer Road (Grade1)   
Starts  6pm Rivelin Park café 
Leader: Karen Austin 07745959375

We will take the steady climb up to High Bradfield via Loxley Road and then join
Mortimer Road for a short spell while then enjoy the decent down Dale Road to Low
Bradfield. We will go around Damflask Reservoir and retrace ourselves to stop off at
the Wisewood Inn on Loxley Road for food/ drink.
After refuelling we will head down to Malin Bridge to the end of the route.
We will take the hills at a steady pace with regular regrouping.
16 miles (25.75km) , 1,341ft (408m) elevation.
Please bring a lock and lights.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56420046
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Leger Lakes via canal (Grade 1)
Starts 9.30 am Castlegate near Blonk Street
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952 290032

A flat start to the ride along 5 Weirs Walk and then the canal into Rotherham. We cut across Rotherham via Valley Park leaving on Little Common Road. Up through the scenic countryside on Royds Moor Hill into Laughton-en-le-Morthen to the lovely Leger Lakes Tearoom. Afterwards a relaxed return through Treeton and Catcliffe to Castle gate.
Also I would politely ask, please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others.

31 miles (50 km)  1,483ft  (452m) of ascent.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52618160
Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Pleasley Pit (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Amici+Bici
Leader: Les Sturch 07568 547777

Rolling countryside to the Southeast, passing Scarsdale and Hardwick Halls, onto Pleasley Pit for lunch, returning Whaley and Oxclose.
Approx 80kms and 993m ascent

Route:Hardwick - Pleasley-Langwith 50ml CTC44 - A bike ride in Sheffield, England (ridewithgps.com)

 Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC (sheffieldctc.org)

Apperknowle and Troway (Grade 1+)
Starts: 9.30 Millhouses Park Cafe, S7 2QQ
Leader: Ian Stocks 07305 904985

Meet at Millhouses Park Cafe, by the boating lake, for a socially-paced ride out to enjoy the spectacular views from Apperknowle, returning via Troway. The route has some quite challenging hills that will be taken at a very steady pace, regrouping frequently. We will stop for refreshments at the Wards of Troway farm cafe. Approx. 20 miles and just over 500m of ascent. 

Route; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44215819
Ride Grades; https://www.sheffieldctc.org/ride-grades/

Blacker Hall Farm (Grade 2)
Starts 9.30 The Foundry, Meadowhall
Leader: Hilary Dowling 07840822284

The ride starts from The Foundry (Wetherspoons) at Meadowhall and takes us to the Farm Shop which has a large covered courtyard eating area where we can consume delicious hot sandwiches, drinks and cakes from the hatch or shop itself.
We will return via Woolley Edge view point where we will can stop to admire Emley Moor. The route will return to Meadowhall via Grenoside, but riders can choose to jump on the TPT at Silkstone  or return via Hillsborough etc.
Return distance back to Meadowhall is 50 miles with around 1,165m  of climbing.

Route:Hillary's Blacker Hall Farm CTC · Ride with GPS   

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Olde House Chesterfield (Grade 1)
Starts: 6.00pm Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952 290032

We head out through Millhouses Park to avoid the busy Abbeydale Road with all the traffic rushing home.  Then head up Abbey Lane and Bocking Lane to Lower Bradway.  Through Mickley, Cowley and Barlow before dropping down to Olde House in Chesterfield for great food and coffee/drinks.  Quick return back through Unstone and Coal Aston before arriving at Millhouse Park. Sunset should be about 9pm so please bring lights as it may be getting dark for the end of the ride.
Also I would politely ask, please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others.
19 miles (31 km) 1,305ft  (398 m) of ascent.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53038388

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Details Soon
Leader: Tom Monaghan

Goyt Valley (Grade 3) 
Starts: 9.30 Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow (open for tea/coffee/breakfast if you’re early enough)
Leader: David Bishop, 07792741216

Over Burbage and down to Hope followed by the climb through Edale to Mam Nick. On to Chapel-en-le-Frith for a cafe stop for brunch at about 20 miles. Shortly after Whaley Bridge we’ll head south to climb past Windgather Rocks to Pym Chair, down to the Goyt Valley and along it to Derbyshire Bridge. This pretty valley road is closed to motor vehicles on summer Sundays. After joining the descent from Cat and Fiddle the next 17 miles is mostly downhill. Skirting Buxton we’ll pick up the Monsal trail and at 41 miles take an afternoon tea stop at Miller’s Dale. Leaving the trail at Great Longstone we’ll head for the final climb up Froggatt and the descent home. Please note that it’s about 20 miles between the two food stops, so bring a snack to keep you going.
57 miles (92km), 5000 ft (1500m) ascent
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43457876Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Ride Grades | Sheffield District CTC

Details Soon (Grade 3)


Leader: Jeremy Abrahams

Please consider helping out at control if not riding. Baking also needed. It's all volunteer run!!

Amber Audaxes 100km + 200km
Details and Entry:

Silkstone Common (Grade 2)


Leader: Ken Alvey

Date to be confirmed. 

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE BROADIE AND RIDES
Details later but save the date!