Sheffield-Buxton-Sheffield cycling event

Sheffield-Buxton-Sheffield is a non-competitive ride with a friendly atmosphere run by local cycling organisers which has proved highly popular for it's routes and relaxed atmosphere.

Dramatic, high peakland scenery, hidden lanes and memorable climbs, the climber's classic ride is a tough day out in the same vein as the Ardennes monument it emulates.

The full route takes you up at least TEN climbs including:

• Monsal Head
• Mam Tor (Mam Nick from the south)
• Stanage
• Abney

The shorter route has five big climbs but does not include Monsal Head.

The routes will NOT be signposted; you will be following a GPS file and/or a printed route sheet.

LONG ROUTE (please aim to start 8:00): 130km/2298m climb (80 miles/7562') - Over 18 years at start of year only. Younger riders accompanied by a parent accepted.

MEDIUM ROUTE (please aim to start 8:00 - 8:15): 90km/1482m climb (55 miles/4862') - Over 16 years at start of year only. 16 and 17 year olds must have a BC Parental Consent Form signed by a parent/guardian and handed in at sign on (download here).

SHORT ROUTE (please aim to start 8:30 - 8.45): 56km/940m climb (35 miles/3080') - Younger riders accompanied by a parent accepted.