Sheffield Cycle Tours
Steve founded Sheffield Cycle Tours, and will be your tour guide.
*Nearly 20 years ago I moved to Sheffield and I fell in love with the city. It feels great to share the history and culture of Sheffield on this tour. As well as talking about history, I'm also keen to show other cyclists the car free and flat routes in this otherwise hilly city! *
Sheffield was recently voted the 2nd best city break in Europe, according to TimeOut magazine. Once famed for industry, Sheffield remains a city of innovation. The smoke stacks are gone and a modern city has risen in its place; full of greenery, modern architecture and vibrancy.
Sheffield Suffragette Tour
Tour Operator: Sheffield Cycle Tours
United Kingdom
2 hours
6 km
Occasional cyclist
Some hills, Quiet roads
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
AU$ 10
Overview
Tour Operator Sheffield Cycle Tours
Home of the first women's suffrage organisation in the UK
In 1851 the Sheffield Women’s Political Association was formed not far from Sheffield Cathedral. This was the first women's suffrage organisation in the UK and the birth of the movement. It started with a sternly worded letter to the House of Lords; escalated to riots and postbox bombings and finally ended nearly 80 years later with women earning full voting rights.
This history tour focusses the events that took place in Sheffield and how it helped the national movement to improve women's rights.
Ride a mixture of cycle lanes and quiet roads. No main roads or riding along tram tracks. There are a handful of hill sections between stops but these are very short and could be walked if needed.
Sheffield History Tour
Tour Operator: Sheffield Cycle Tours
United Kingdom
3 hours
10 km
Occasional cyclist
Some hills, Quiet roads
Guided
Prices from
Guided
£ 15
Overview
Tour Operator Sheffield Cycle Tours
Join the tour, hear the stories and take a closer look at Sheffield.
This tour is for those who wish to learn more about Sheffield. You may know our most famous buildings, but do you know the stories behind them? Where did the Peace Gardens get its name? What was so special about Park Hill flats? Why are United and Wednesday rivals? Why was Sheffield famous for steel?
Ride a mixture of cycle lanes and the occasional quiet residential road. No main roads or riding along tram tracks. There are a handful of hill sections between stops but these are very short and could be walked if needed.
- Sheffield History
- Landmark history
- Steel history
- Football history