Hathersage via Hope (Grade 1) 
Starts: 9,30 Norfolk Arms Ringinglow
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952 290032

We continue up Ringinglow road away from Sheffield going around Stanage Edge and Robin Hood's cave to descend down to Bamford Edge below Ladybower Reservoir. A little hill to pass Thornhill and Aston and onto the main road from Hope. We then head back along the main road to the Pools Cafe in Hathersage. After enjoying a sociable time in the cafe we continue along the main road to Fox House and then down to Millhouses Park. Please bring warm clothing/ layers and waterproofs. Also I would politely ask, please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others. 23 miles (36 km) 1,657ft (505m) of ascent.

Route: SCTC-KA1Hathersage via Hope · Ride with GPS

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Eyam (Grade 2) 
Starts: 9.30 Amici Bici, 220 Abbeydale Rd, S7 1FL 
Leader: Paul Wilson 07751 868 858

Once we have escaped urban Sheffield the route will follow quiet lanes and includes a couple of sustained climbs. The outward climb is Unthank from Cordwell Valley and we will return by Jaggers and Cogger's. This is a grade 2 ride of 37 miles (60 km) with 3300ft (1005 m) of climbing.  

Route: CTC Eyam 37 Mile 3300ft · Ride with GPS
If you have any questions or queries, I can be contacted on 07763 868 858.

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Loxley Gdn Centre (Grade 1)
Starts: 9.30 Rivelin Valley Rd on Malin Bridge (by the pelican)
Leader: Pete Sudbery 07814 663033


A climb up Loxley road takes out into the Loxley valley and on to Bradfield. Here we start the only significant climb of the route up Blindside and Sugworth Road to the junction with Mortimer Road. We circle around the head of the Loxley Valley with extensive views of the Strines and Dale Dike Reservoirs and back towards Sheffield. We eventually turn off Mortimer Road onto Agden Side Road. A climb takes us up to Penistone Road and one last short climb before descending through High Bradfield and along the side of Damflask reservoir to the Garden Centre cafe. 20.6 miles 1700ft ascent
Route: Sheffield Garden centre · Ride with GPS

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Bamford (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Malin Bridge Lidl carpark
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952 290032

A little Monsal Trail & Quackers Cafe (Grade 2)
Starts; 9.30 The Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow, S11 7TS
Leader; Ian Stocks 07305 904985

This is a very steady Grade 1 type ride but for some extra climbing making it an easier short G2. Out to the Quackers cafe on the Thornbridge Estate. Meeting at the Norfolk Arms pub in Ringinglow (parking available opposite), we will head out to Owler Bar and down to Baslow. The pace will be relaxed and we will re-group frequently. We will soon be cycling along the Monsal Trail for a short out and back trail route to the delightful Quackers cafe for a leisurely break. Our return is via Grindleford which offers a train option back to Sheffield. We then continue up to Fox House and back to the Norfolk Arms. Please bring lights, a lock for the cafe stop and an extra layer just in case. 28 Miles and 700m ascent. 

Route; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53476357

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

Worsbrough Mill (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Depot Bakery Hillsborough Park
Leader: Ang Walker 07702 034467

Meet at Hillsborough Park - 9 for coffee, 9.30 kick-off. It's trails and road out to Oxspring and Worsbrough Mill Tea room, and return Brampton, Wentworth and 5 Weirs.
Cafe is: https://www.worsbrough-mill.com/millers-tea-room
About 65km and 570m ascent

Route: Ang's Millers Tea Room via Oxpring and Elsecar CTC · Ride with GPS

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Cow Shed Café (Grade 2)
Starts: 9:30 Rivelin Park Café
Leader: Dave Watts 07583 263831

Our ride to the Cow Shed Cafe takes in some challenging climbs which will be taken at a steady pace with regular regrouping. Heading out along the Rivelin Valley, our first climb will take us up the Rails Rd heading towards Rod Side and eventually descending to Lady Bower Reservoir. After Yorkshire Bridge we will head on to Thornhill, Bradwell and then climb up to enjoy some quiet lanes to Tideswell and our café stop nearby at Beltonville Farm. Our return to Sheffield will be via Bretton
ridge, descending down Sir William Hill, through Leam onto Hathersage and home via Ringinglow.
This ride is approximately 43 miles with 3,925 ft of ascent.

Route: Cow Shed Cafe near Tideswell · Ride with GPS

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Clumber - Worksop (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Meadowhall by Foundry Pub 
Leader: Hilary Dowling 07840822284
Starts 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 (80km) with around 2,500 ft (766m) of climbing, which is flat by CTC standards. 

Route:  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/439096293
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Silkstone Common/Old Stables (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Courtside Cafe Hillsborough Park
Leader: Tom Monaghan 07946 608898 (with Les Sturch)

Courtside Cafe in Hillsborough for a change, but also to attempt to reduce the Park Run weaving. Taking the A61 cycle path towards Herries Road, through Parson Cross up to Grenoside, where we will deviate from the Sheffield CTC groove in the road to Wortley by entering Greno Woods on the newly re-surfaced NCN 67 route taking us towards Burncross. We’ll snake through High Green to keep off the busy road, head towards Howden, Stainborough and onto the flat NCN 62 railway line for a cafe stop at The Old Stables Coffee Shop (nice cakes) at 14 miles. From here we head to Hood Green on the toughest section of climb, 14.2%  but short and such a beautiful area you will never notice you are climbing. I believe this is part of the area The Guardian described as The Tuscany of the North. A bit more up to Wortley and then we’ll drop down Finkle Street (beware of the surface here, it’s fine with care). Then the NCN 627 (Plankgate) which should be fine in Spring, but for anyone who prefers not to take this section you are free to take the main road from Deepcar to Oughtibridge to meet up for the Upper Don Trail through Beeley Wood to finish at Hillsborough Park. 

With ascent of around 640m this route is Grade 2 (but only 27ml) at a very gentle pace to keep it inclusive. I would recommend mudguards and tyres of at least 28mm for the off tarmac cycle paths. Not technical but might be grotty if wet.

Route: Tom CTC ride 2 · Ride with GPS
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((Tickhill (Grade 2))) Will run on a better day....
Starts: 9.30 Castlegate/Blonk St
Leader: Les Sturch 07568547777

A nice flatish 48 mile ride out East to Tickhill. Treeton, climb to Ulley, Laughton, Harworth (Tom Simpson's grave for anyone wanting to see it) and Cherry Ln Gdn Centre cafe. Return past the Scarborough Arms Winged Wheel, and some fine lanes to Braithwell, then Slade Hooton and home.
Approx 77km, 645m ascent. On the flat we will push the pace up a bit to make good progress.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26543000

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Troway Farm Shop (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Amici + Bici Abbeydale Rd
Leader: Jeremy Abrahams 0757 0400181

This is a grade 2 ride but only just. In estate agent language you might call it Grade 1 borders! Will be taken at a moderate pace, but there are some hills to negotiate.
44km and 686 metres of climbing.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28716658

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

Tidsa Edale (Grade 3) 
Leader: David Bishop 07792741216
Starts: 9.30am. Joni’s, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet leaving promptly  

Out through Dore to Eyam and Tideswell. Drop down to Miller’s Dale and then steadily climb through Wormhill. A scenic descent to Peak Forest and secluded Perrydale eventually leads us to Mam Nick. Another scenic descent to Edale for lunch at Newfold Farm. Return via Hope, Hathersage and Ringinglow.
Please bring a snack as its over 30 miles to the lunch stop. Also bring lights just in case of any delay. 75km (47 miles), 1200m (4000 ft) ascent. The nature of the climbs tips this ride into Grade 3

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53640563

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Barlow Hackney House (Grade 1)
Starts: 9:30 am Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952290032

From Millhouses we head out on an anitclockwise route to Barlow via Meadowhead, Apperknowle and Unstone to the Hackney House Cafe. Then returning via Cowley, Holmsfield, Mickley and down Twentywell Lane back to Abbeydale Road. A shortish route at 20 miles but it has its fair share of hills and some are a bit challenging, 1 am slow going up hills so will be taking a gentle pace with regrouping so please don't be put off by the hills, we will get up all of them without loosing anybody. I would politely ask, please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others in the group. 20 miles (32 km), 1,388ft (408m) of ascent.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52602231

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Litton, Slackhall, Edale, Hope (Grade 3)
Starts: 9.30am at Amici Bici
Leader: Pete Taylor 07752 250976

The route will take us to Baslow via Owler Bar and using quiet country lanes to Monsal Head.  The first cafe is the Cow Shed at Millers Dale and a second stop at Hope before heading home through Thornhill and over Ringinglow. Although ridewithgps reports the ride as 57 miles with 4606ft of climbing I feel the amount of climbing is an underestimate and the ride is likely to exceed 5000ft.  

Route: Litton, Edale and Ringinglow

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Castleton Explore (Grade 1+)
Starts: 9.30 The Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow 
Leader: Ian Stocks 07305 904985

Meet at 9:30am at The Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow. There is parking in the vicinity of the pub for those arriving by car. We will head out into the Peak District via Surprise View and Hathersage, soon passing through Hope before our arrival in Castleton. There, we will have time to take a good look around and choose somewhere to eat from a wide choice. Having enjoyed both exploration and food, we will continue our sociable pace on the more challenging route back to the start. For those seeking less climbing, we will pass by Hope railway station from which there is a reliable train service back to Sheffield. Please bring lights for additional visibility, a bicycle lock and an extra layer. Approx 24 miles with almost 580 metres of ascent all taken at a steady Grade 1 pace with frequent re-grouping.

Route; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53405782

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

Manor Farm, Oldcotes (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Amici and Bici Abbeydale Rd
Leader: Pete Sudbury 07814 663033

Up to Apperknowle, Spinkhill and out To Shireoaks, then wandering North to Oldcotes for lunch at manor Farm. More direct return through Laughton and Treeton. Steady pace, 46 miles 2,500 ft ascent

Route: Manor farm · Ride with GPS

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3 Merry Lads (Grade 1)
Starts:  6.00 Endcliffe Park, Hunters Bar Roundabout entrance
Leader: Karen Austin 07745959375.


We will head out to Dore village, via the Mayfield Valley, taking the steady climb up
out of the valley to meet Ringinglow Road. From here we have the option to do a
short off road section down to Whirlow Farm. Otherwise, we can carry on the road to
Dore, via Limb Lane.
From Dore we will go up Whitelow Lane to Hathersage Road then Sheephill Road.
From Ringinglow village we will go along Fulwood Lane, taking in the wonderful
views across Sheffield, before going down Roper Hill.
We will call in at the Three Merry Lads pub for food/drink.
Approx 15 miles 350m ascent

Bring lights and a bike lock for the pub stop.
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Tickhill (Grade 2)
Starts: 9.30 Castlegate/Blonk St
Leader: Les Sturch 07568547777

A nice flatish 48 mile ride out East to Tickhill. Treeton, climb to Ulley, Laughton, Harworth (Tom Simpson's grave for anyone wanting to see it) and Cherry Ln Gdn Centre cafe. Return past the Scarborough Arms Winged Wheel, and some fine lanes to Braithwell, then Slade Hooton and home.
Approx 77km, 645m ascent. On the flat we will push the pace up a bit to make good progress.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26543000

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Strines (Grade 1)
Starts: 6.00pm Outside Depot Bakery, Hillsborough Park
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952 290032

We head out along Far lane and Ben Lane to Loxley, swinging around Damflask Reservoir through Low and High Bradfield 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 about 8pm so please bring lights as it will be dark for the return after the meal.
Also I would politely ask, please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others.

20 miles (32 km) 1,397ft  (426 m) of ascent.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53030761

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4 night weekend at Garden house, Stamford. See   Spring 2026 Touring Weekend | Sheffield District CTC    
or fb page for booking.

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

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Roaches audaxes. 60/100/200km options. Details and entry below: 

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Leader: Jeremy Abrahams

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North by Northwest Audaxes. 2x200km. Details and entry below:

Renishaw Hall via Canal/TPT (Grade 1)
Starts: 9:30 am Millhouses Park Cafe
Leader: Ken Alvey 07952 290032

We head out from Millhouses Cafe towards Sheffield city centre to go up Hutcliffe Wood Road to Meadowhead. We then head out through Dronfield and Unstone to Old Whittington to drop down onto the Canal off road path. Initially on the old railway trackbed and then following the canal path to the canal basin at Staveley where we switch to the TPT on the old Midland Railway track bed.  Then a short road section to Renishaw Country Park (25K) for our cafe stop.  The route goes in through the lower gate but if this is locked we will follow the road up to the main entrance.  After lunch we climb back up through Eckington and Marsh Lane then down to Coal Aston, Meadowhead etc
About a quarter of the ride is off road, mainly on good quality packed surfaces. A gravel bike is best if you have one but a road bike will be ok.
Also I would politely ask, please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others.

25 miles (39 km) 1,528ft  (466 m) of ascent.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52945951

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Worsbrough Mill + a quick AGM with coffee (Grade 2)
Starts: Upstairs from 9.00 to 10.00 Depot Bakery Hillsborough Park
Leader: Ang Walker 07702 034467

Meet at Hillsborough Park - From 9 for a free coffee, and our quick Annual Meeting. 
Ride at 10.00.  It's trails and road out to Oxspring and Worsbrough Mill Tea room, and return Brampton, Wentworth and 5 Weirs.
Cafe is: https://www.worsbrough-mill.com/millers-tea-room
About 65km and 570m ascent

Route: Ang's Millers Tea Room via Oxpring and Elsecar CTC · Ride with GPS

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At the start of the ride we'll hold our AGM at Depot Cafe with a free drink for all attending.

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.

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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

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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 

Stoney Middleton Chippy (Grade 2)
Starts: 6.00
Leader: Ken Alvey


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Trackbed Pootle (Grade 2)
Starts 9:00 am Meadow Head, Norton Lane opposite St James Retail Park
Finish at Castle Gate, Exchange Place
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 Meadow Head to Coal Aston and Middle Handley to join the TPT at Staveley 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 after crossing the gap a steep ascent back onto the trackbed. Warning sometimes, if you are not in your low gear when you start the descent you may have to walk up the ascent because of being in the wrong gear.
Lunch will be at Teversal visitor centre (35K) with an ice cream/coffee/toilet stop at Rother Valley Country Park (73K)
Distance wise this is right at the grade 2 upper limit but for Sheffield area it is comparatively very low on the climbing front. 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!
Please note, we start at Meadow Head but finish at Castle Gate in the town centre. I will assist anybody who needs help getting home at the end.
Also I would politely ask, please don't use flashing lights within the group out of respect for others.
54 miles (88 km) 2,746ft  (837 m) of ascent.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54623878

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

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Leader: Tom Monaghan

Grouse Inn (Grade 1)
Starts: 6.30
Leader: Ken Alvey


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Old Whittington Cock+Sparrow (Grade 1)
Starts: 6.30
Leader: Ken Alvey


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Amber Audaxes 100km + 200km
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CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE BROADIE AND RIDES
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