ROAD TOURS
ROAD TOURS
This half day ride is ideal for an easy few hour’s relaxed riding on quiet country roads, giving a taste of the beauty of the Peak District. Hills are unavoidable but kept to a minimum.
This epic, challenging 1-day ride is ideal for adventurous, fit and intermediate + cyclists who regularly ride their bikes or ride for several hours at a time. This ride will cover a long distance and...
This 1-day ride is ideal for fitter beginners and/or regular riders. Mostly riding quiet county roads main roads are kept to a minimum and we travel at a relaxed pace. The Peak District is a hilly area so ...
These epic, challenging multi day rides are ideal for adventurous, fit and intermediate + cyclists who regularly ride their bikes for ride for several hours at a time...
A personalised, bespoke tour can be arranged, built around exactly what you would like to do and where you want to stay.
HALF DAY ROAD RIDE
What you get
This half day ride is ideal for an easy few hour’s relaxed riding on quiet country roads, giving a taste of the beauty of the Peak District. Hills are unavoidable but kept to a minimum.
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Varying terrain and fantastic scenery
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mostly quiet country roads
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Expert guiding and leadership
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riding advice on technique, kit and bike set up
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the de rigueur café stop
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We will be out for about 3- 4 hours
What you need to bring
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A suitable road or hybrid bike – (hire options available)
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A helmet (hire helmets available)
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A spare inner tube, tyre levers and pump to fit your own bike (provided with hire bikes)
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The right clothes to cover all weathers (weather conditions can change quickly in the Peak District so don’t forget your waterproof)
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Snacks and a drink, plus café money for coffee and cake
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No prior experience is necessary, but come with a sense of adventure and be prepared to have fun.
Pricing
up to 4 people £100
5 to 8 people £120
9 to 12 people £200
13 or more email for price
FULL DAY ROAD RIDE
What you get
This 1-day ride is ideal for fitter beginners and/or regular riders. Mostly riding quiet county roads main roads are kept to a minimum and we travel at a relaxed pace. The Peak District is a hilly area so expect rolling climbs and descents, but nothing too severe.
Specifically….
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varying terrain and fantastic scenery
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mostly quiet country roads
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Expert guiding and leadership
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riding advice on technique, kit and bike set up
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the de rigueur café stop for lunch
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We will be out for about 6-7 hours
What you need to bring
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A suitable Road bike (hire options available)
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A spare inner tube, tyre levers and pump to fit your own bike (provided with hire bikes)
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A helmet (hire helmets available)
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The right clothes for the weather (a lightweight waterproof)
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A drink and some snacks, plus café money for coffee and lunch
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A phone in case of emergencies (not compulsory) and to take photos of those fabulous views.
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No prior experience is necessary, but come with a reasonable level of fitness and a sense of adventure.
Pricing
up to 4 people £160
5 to 8 people £200
9 to 13 people £320
13 or more email for price
Lunch is not included
BIG DAY OUT - RONDE DE PEAK
Bespoke bookings only
A big road bike one day adventure, guiding you along the best quiet lanes in The Peak District
What you get
This epic, challenging 1-day ride is ideal for adventurous, fit and intermediate + cyclists who regularly ride their bikes or ride for several hours at a time. This ride will cover a long distance and, as the Peak District is the “home of the hill climb”, will contain a lot of climbing and descending. Expect long climbs, short steep climbs, and steep twisty technical descents. The start point and route varies throughout the year so check the calendar for specific details. Either way we will ride some of the iconic cycling roads of the Peak District as used in the Tour of Britain, The Tour de Yorkshire, Le Tour de France, and the Tour of the Peak. Full van support with brew stops (included in the price) and cafe lunch (at your own expense)
Start at 9am with a quick coffee at Cafe Adventure in Hope.
Ride between 100km and 120km with plenty of metres climbed
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Van support, with the now famous Peak Cycling mobile cafe
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Multiple climbs and descents on varying terrain
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Technical riding
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Expert guiding and leadership
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Fantastic Scenery
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We will be out for about 8 - 10 hours and cover 80-100 miles (130km -160km) with over 1500m of climbing
What you need to bring
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A suitable road bike – (hire options available)
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A helmet - compulsory (hire helmets available)
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The right clothes to cover all weathers (weather conditions can change quickly in the Peak District so don’t forget your waterproof)
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Spare inner tubes, tyre levers and a pump for your own bike (provided with hire bikes)
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Food and drink for a long day out, plus café money for lunch
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A phone in case of emergencies (not compulsory) and to take photos of those fabulous views
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Prior biking experience; you need to be comfortable riding up and down hills and fit enough to ride for several hours in a day.
Pricing
up to 4 people £260
5 to 8 people £300
9 to 12 people £420
13 or more email for price
Includes van support, 2 x brew stops (excludes lunch)
HEBRIDEAN & HIGHLAND ADVENTURE
Saturday 5th to Saturday 12th June 2021
The ultimate road cycling adventure, hopscotching around the Highlands and Islands.
A Cycle tour, without the chore!
£1,099 per person
Book for 2 or more? Save £100 per person
Deposit £150 due 31st Jan 2021, Balance 30th April
What you get
The Peak Cycling road trip for 2021 is to the Outer Hebrides and the Highlands of Scotland, starting and finishing in Oban. We will get the ferry to Barra, explore the Hebridean chain then return down to the mainland at Ullapool and journey south back to Oban. It is ideal for those wishing to really explore the beauty of the area, with relaxed riding on mostly quiet country roads, with busier main roads kept to a minimum. Hills are unavoidable. The pace is relaxed as we will be riding for 8 days without a rest day. This tour is fully van supported, which means refreshment stops during the ride and mechanical assistance when needed. We will also carry your kit so you don’t have to load up your bike and can concentrate on the riding.
Meet at Oban ferry terminal Saturday lunchtime, stay in comfortable B&B and Hostel accommodation for 8 nights (mainly shared rooms, no camping).
A road leader and full van support (including brew stops, luggage transfer, tools and spare bikes) for 8 days of road cycling, averaging around 100km per day.
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Van support with refreshments
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Mechanical assistance in case of a breakdown
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luggage transfer
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fully planned route
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Accommodation booking
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varying terrain and fantastic scenery
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mostly quiet country roads
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Expert guiding and leadership
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riding advice on technique, kit and bike set up
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café stop for lunch (most days)
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We will be out for 6-10 hours each day
What you need to bring
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A suitable road or touring bike in good condition – (hire options available)
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A helmet (hire helmets available)
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The right clothes to cover all weathers (weather conditions can change quickly so don’t forget your waterproof)
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Water Bottle(s)
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A phone in case of emergencies, and to take photos of those fabulous views
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Prior biking experience; you need to be comfortable riding up and down hills and fit enough to ride all day.
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Clothes etc for a week (one bag limit)
Pricing
NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED UNTIL JANUARY 2021
£1,099 per person.
If 2 or more people book together, save £100 per person
This includes guiding, accommodation, brew stops, lunch and van support
Extras
£150 for quality road bike hire
£30 helmet
£50 Peak Cycling short sleeve jersey
BESPOKE
TOURS
A personalised, bespoke tour can be arranged, built around exactly what you would like to do and where you want to stay. The cost of your bespoke tour will be worked out after we have spoken and agreed your needs, however the more people you bring, the better the value for everyone.
If you would like to join us for a Tour, but aren’t sure of your level, our dates don’t work for you, want to ride at the start of the week or design your own bespoke holiday, please contact us to discuss how Peak Cycling UK can help you get out and ride.