Peak District Training Weekend

We will be based in Sheffield and cycle one loop of around 65 miles and one loop of around 35 miles in and around the Peak District National Park. This is an area that we know well and we will take you along some of the most scenic country roads as well as cycling on a few busier roads (namely in and out of Sheffield) to get a flavour of the type of roads that we will encounter during LEJOG, Channel to the Med or a Dover to Cape Wrath tour. The rides will simulate a tough day on tour as the Peak District is hilly!

This is an ideal opportunity to see if you are in shape for your challenge whilst leaving enough time to get some final training in before you start your adventure. It will also be a good opportunity to meet the crew and ask any questions as well as getting to know other members of the group.

If you are unable to attend please don’t worry as this is merely a training weekend and informal get together. The most important thing is to stay fit, do plenty of training (including hills), ensure you are comfortable with your bike and excited about the journey ahead.

Sheffield is easy to get to by train and car (M1) and is relatively central for the UK. We will stay in a comfortable yet standard hotel (Friday & Saturday nights) with breakfast included.

If you wish to attend please state the type of room that you would like (single, twin, double). We will start cycling around 8.45 on Saturday and try to get a few miles under our belts in the morning before stopping at a country pub for lunch. We will cycle until late afternoon, stopping for a few short breaks in between. In the evening we will go for a meal in a local restaurant.

There will be a back up driver with the van which will carry spares, spare bikes, tools etc plus tea, coffee, fruit, biscuits, crisps, nuts etc and also one or two back up guides that will cycle with the group. You will be provided with detailed route notes and gpx files of the route if you use a Garmin or similar device.

On Sunday we will aim to start cycling around 8.45 again, stop for a quick lunch and get back to Sheffield around 15.00. Sunday will be the shorter of the two days in terms of mileage so that anyone returning home should have plenty of time for onward travel.

We will be around on Friday and will go for a meal in the evening (around 20.00). If you are able to join us it would be good to see you.