Does anybody know of any "amateur" cycling clubs that join up maybe once a week/fortnight and does not entail too much energy? :)

Originally posted by "Shocker"

Does anybody know of any "amateur" cycling clubs that join up maybe once a week/fortnight and does not entail too much energy? :)

There used to be a club called Rutland Cycling Club based in Sheffield, not sure if they are still going or not. I used to go out with them a couple a times a week many moons ago.

Dont go with the veterans, I rode with them a few years ago and they nearly killed me, they had got more energy than someone half their age. Then, when my cycle broke down they rode away and left me to walk home alone from twenty miles away, in addition to that all of them apart from one were so nasty, I couldnt talk to them. That taught me a lesson I never forgot, I never rode with anyone else, much preferring to ride alone after that experience. :evil: :evil: :evil:

Too many hills round Sheffield to make it enjoyable! You bust your guts trying to get up a hill (imagine trying to go up Kent Road at Heeley!) and then are too knackered going down the other side to enjoy the view!

I used to do a lot of cycling from Kiveton. Start at the station and head south. There are miles and miles of almost flat country lanes, right down to Whitwell and to Creswell Crags.

Cycling around Ladybower is also a great start. The entire circuit of the upper dams is approx. 20 miles. But go early if you want a car parking space. They are all filled by about 10am on weekends, even earlier in summer.

Originally posted by "Shocker"

Does anybody know of any "amateur" cycling clubs that join up maybe once a week/fortnight and does not entail too much energy? :)

Try this site - I'm sure they'll be able to help you out :

The Sheffield Cycle Campaign : http://www.pedalpushers.org.uk/

Nomme

Originally posted by "alchresearch"

Too many hills round Sheffield to make it enjoyable! You bust your guts trying to get up a hill (imagine trying to go up Kent Road at Heeley!) and then are too knackered going down the other side to enjoy the view!

I used to do a lot of cycling from Kiveton. Start at the station and head south. There are miles and miles of almost flat country lanes, right down to Whitwell and to Creswell Crags.

Cycling around Ladybower is also a great start. The entire circuit of the upper dams is approx. 20 miles. But go early if you want a car parking space. They are all filled by about 10am on weekends, even earlier in summer.

I think the hills are a challenge and also there is some beautiful trails right on the doorstep of Sheffield....We are so lucky to live so close to those.

I am a member of Sheffield Tri Club who dont specialise totally on cycling but also run and swim.
The cycling side is a decipline i focus on and ride many miles a week often in the week and some weekends and race with the veterans.
I would welcome any company on training rides whatever your ability and you can also use it to your advantage by getting fit.
I will be racing for Sheff Tri club this season.
If you would like to ride along with them at weekends or during the week i will be all to glad to send you the details.
Rutland are still around and there are also Pheonix, team sheffrec and others which are registered on the British Cyclings website.
I will give details to anyone who is interested in any of the above clubs.

Paul

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Real bikes....

Originally posted by "The Cycleracer"

I am a member of Sheffield Tri Club who dont specialise totally on cycling but also run and swim.
The cycling side is a decipline i focus on and ride many miles a week often in the week and some weekends and race with the veterans.
I would welcome any company on training rides whatever your ability and you can also use it to your advantage by getting fit.
I will be racing for Sheff Tri club this season.
If you would like to ride along with them at weekends or during the week i will be all to glad to send you the details.
Rutland are still around and there are also Pheonix, team sheffrec and others which are registered on the British Cyclings website.
I will give details to anyone who is interested in any of the above clubs.

Paul

I'm guessing this is for racing bikes and not mountain bikes.. :?:
I got a new mountain bike for christmas and have only used it once to go just down the road.. I could also do with something to get me out of the house away from the computer and get fit at the same time..

See Alchresearch notes about Derwent, that would be a good start on a mountain bike course and yes i was talking about road bikes.

I did the Derwent Dams round trip cycle a couple of weeks ago.

At Ladybower (A57) turn right towards Derwent Dam, you can park up at a small car park/ visitor centre.

Then you can cycle all the way around the upper dams, I'd say its about 8 miles. I always go clockwise from the car park, take the road up the left with the dam on your right. Keep going until you get to slippery stones and then you begin to return back to the car park.

1st bit on nice flatish road
then its off road on a stoney path (Flatish)
then its back to road and downhill

Get hold of a copy of cycling in sheffield or the sheffield cycle map or the trans penine trail, depending on where you live there are lots of good trails to utilise, i cycle to work doing about 80-90 miles a week mainly on the trans penine.

paul h

Hi
I am new to cycling / mountain biking and would like to know some off road cycling routes around Sheffield and out into the peaks. Can anyone help?
Thanks

Hello and welcome :)

Check out the Sports and Activities forum, there's a thread organising a ride out in the peaks sometime soon!

Why not join em! :thumbsup:

Brandy,

There are loads, with lots of guide books available. It depends on what you like, but if you have just started, maybe you want something gentle?
If so, try the derwent reservoir - park just before the bridge that goes up to the snake pass, cross the road and there is a track/path/occasional bit of quiet road that goes along the side of the reservoir, over the reservoir at the top, then you can carry on on the other side on the road (closed to traffic at the weekend) until you get to more offroad at slippery stones (where you can swim of you are brave!) then back the other side on a track. This makes a nice circuit of maybe 5 miles (I am bad on distances).

To try a bit more of a mountain bike track, try the old road from the Fox house back to ringinglow (If you park at the fox house, come back along the road to Sheffield for 1/2 mile or so, past a drive to a farm, and on the left is a gate leading to the track. This is only a couple of miles if that, but nicely bumpy, and leads to a road where you can loop back towards Burbage.

Wherever you go around Sheffield there are lots of quiet roads or hellish downhill offroads, depending on your taste!

Tissington trail which is an old raiway line that runs through the peaks would be good.Not sure where it starts but you can pick it up near a village called Winster not far from Bakewell/Chatsworth. Someone on here should know where it starts/finishes.

Good luck

Anyone know any good mountain biking or cycling clubs?
Im looking to join one to get the bike out once again and to meet new people.

Pedal Pushers Sheffield Cycle Campaign starts its programme of summer rides this Wedesday the 13th April, for those who prefer not to drive to the gym to use an exercise bike.

The first ride is a Very Easy ride to the Cricket Inn, Totley, and starts from the Winter Gardens, Surrey St at 17:30.

Thereafter there will be a ride every week in conjunction with the Cyclist's Touring Club.

Destinations vary - sometimes we head for a local park or cafe , other times we might go to look at some of the cycle-friendly projects that are taking shape around the city. If you'd like to come along email ppmail@shu.ac.uk or phone 0785 4803195 to confirm. It's a great way to meet fellow cyclists and get some exercise.

Rides could be short or long, slow or fast or a combination of these depending on who shows up and what they fancy doing. Cyclists of all abilities are very welcome.

im looking for a group of people who go cycling at weekends, 30/40 miles average around the peak district with road bikes

Try Sheffrec CC

http://www.sheffrec-cc.org.uk/

They meet every Sunday morning 9am at Malin Bridge, and Tuesday and Thursdays during the summer after work.

I know this is irrelevant to road biking but Im looking for mountain biking people! I've just done my mountain bike leadership trainnig and need to do some leading experience. Anyone up for it?

Actually, if anyones just up for a ride give me a shout, I was planning on going out this weekends. Peaksward.

Tim

alright tim, im up for a mountain bike trip, i have a mountain bike as well. am in crookes, so not too far. 07778 755641. gaz

fine, guys, count me in!

Guys,
I've pm'd you with my number, I'll give you a call on fri/sat if you're still interested. I suggest we meet in crookes. Let me know what sort of level you are so I can plan a route.
Tim
PS Anyone else wanna come???

I have only recently moved and only occasionally use this bus service. The first time I used it, I asked the driver how much the fare was and he said £1.40. Each time I have used the service, I have paid £1.40 (until the fare increase) and never has this been questioned.

I boarded the bus at Manor Top and asked for a £1.50 fare as normal. When we got to Catcliffe the driver stopped at the bus stop and shouted at me to get off. I went towards the driver and explained to him that I normally paid £1.50 and that it was a genuine mistake, one that had come from a previous driver. He said I had to get off or pay again. I said I would not pay again, that I would give him my ticket for a new one that had £1.80 on the fare. He refused to do this, so I said I would not get off the bus. I sat down and he refused to drive, leaving a bus full of angry people wanting to get home. Surely he

awhudds1 I think you're posting spurious messages! :D

hi tim. an good for about two hours off road.fairly fit but not too good at anything technical

tim-

See I missed your w/end dash. I'm fairly unfit but like to ride, however I do need to plan it a bit in advance as I have small child and busy social diary!

If you're doing anything fairly light and can give me a bit of notice I would be up for coming along-may even have a friend who'd be interested to.

Nicx

i went out with tim last weekend for a ride in the Peak. I can recommend him, he knows some great trails. I had a great day. i was more fit than i thought. cheers Tim. will ring you when i get back from spain.

pedalpushers - hey thanks for this...

tim rutter organises trips to the peak with mtn bikes. he advertises in this section. recomended

HIYA I'M REALLY WANTING TO GO TO GRENOSIDE WOODS TO HAVE SOME FUN WITH MY MOUNTAIN BIKE....I'M NATALIE AND I'M 26. NONE OF MY FRIENDS ARE REALLY INTO THAT KINDA THING SO IF ANY BODY FANCIES RANDOMLY MEETING FOR SOME CRAZY RIDING THEN THAT WOULD CHEER ME UP.
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HIYA I'M REALLY WANTING TO GO TO GRENOSIDE WOODS TO HAVE SOME FUN WITH MY MOUNTAIN BIKE....I'M NATALIE AND I'M 26. NONE OF MY FRIENDS ARE REALLY INTO THAT KINDA THING SO IF ANY BODY FANCIES RANDOMLY MEETING FOR SOME CRAZY RIDING THEN THAT WOULD CHEER ME UP.
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Yes i go around grenoside woods and beeley wood also. Some is good, some is dead boring.

HIYA I'M REALLY WANTING TO GO TO GRENOSIDE WOODS TO HAVE SOME FUN WITH MY MOUNTAIN BIKE....I'M NATALIE AND I'M 26. NONE OF MY FRIENDS ARE REALLY INTO THAT KINDA THING SO IF ANY BODY FANCIES RANDOMLY MEETING FOR SOME CRAZY RIDING THEN THAT WOULD CHEER ME UP.
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Are you being serious??

Are you being serious??


Wrong thread, should be in famous Quotes

me and a few other fairly experienced mtn bikers get out most wkds in the peaks, usually start at hope and ride various routes from there, pm me if you fancy it, we usually go out for 3/4 hours and do about 2/3k feet of climbing.

If anyone has a few hours to spare on the 28th Jan, we are having a dig day to continue building the new xc trail at Wharncliffe, 10am top car park, bring a spade