PEAK WEEKENDER
2 day tour of the best of The Peak District
WHAT IS IT?
A 2 day tour of the Peak District - the perfect way to get in shape for your big summer goals!
We won’t scale every climb (that would need at least a month!) – but you will experience the best of what the Peak District has to offer and our weekends are scheduled a few weeks before some of the big sportives, such as the Fred Whitton and the Etape du Tour, to give you the workout you need!
Day 1 will be spent in the northern Dark Peak scaling climbs such as the legendary Winnats Pass, with the other day spent in the southern White Peak where I will show you the shorter, but sharper, climbs this area has to offer.
*Click for Saturday Route and Sunday Route
I recently did a recce of the Saturday stage - click here for my ride. It's definitely a challenge!
Over the 2 days we will cover around 220km and gain about 5000m in elevation - more than enough to stretch your legs!
To make the most of the weekend you need to have experience of riding at least 100km (60 miles) in one day. This doesn’t have to be 100 hilly kilometres; if you have experience of spending a few hours in the saddle you will be fine.
For full details, including an itinerary, and full terms and conditions, click the link below.
If you can't find the information you need, just get in touch.
*Routes will be adjusted to take into account conditions on the day and the needs of the participants.
I can make them longer as well as shorter!
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Nobody gets left behind – this is a group ride with a maximum number of 8 (including me!).
You'll need a road bike that has tyres and brakes are in good order.
If you're a mountain goat, a bottom gear of 36/29 or 34/27 will be fine, but if you're not used to hills, then 34/30 or 36/32 is advisable
**2024 Dates available:
18th/19th May
8th/9th June
13th/14th July
These weekends will be based at Calver, S32 3XH
Can't make these dates, or need something more specific? Get in touch and I'll see what I can do:
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Bespoke weekend or single day options
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Individuals or groups catered for
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Fri/Sat option
A tool kit and basic spares will be available, along with a pre-bike check if needed, so don’t worry about having a ‘mechanical’. But if it does all go wrong you will be transported back to your accommodation.
Just £119 for the weekend. Includes secure parking and pre-ride coffee and pastry each day.
During the entirety of both rides I will be your guide; not just in terms of setting the route, but forewarning you of tricky sections, when to take it easy and when to push on – and if you want to take on a Strava segment, just wait for the rest of us at the top!
If you don’t already have a love for hills; you will after a ‘Peak Weekender’!
NB: Accommodation and food are not included. Please refer to the full details for a full breakdown of included services.
** Further dates to be added later in the year.
