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Trail Preview | The Beast – Hope Cross

Trail Preview | The Beast – Hope Cross

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The Beast is a cornerstone of many classic Dark Peak routes. A rocky riverbed that provides a fun challenge no matter your level of experience. Joining us on this one is Billy from Cafe Adventure in Hope. He can often be found heading up the Roman Road after a long day in the kitchen. Keeping riders and walkers fueled up. This video and those to come will be focusing on trails within the local riding scene. Expect a variety of locations and guest riders. Hopefully helping to expand your knowledge and showcasing some of the best of the local Peak District and Sheffield riding scene.

Trail Preview | The Beast - Hope Cross

The Bike Garage – your gateway to exploring the wonders of the scenic Peak District and beyond

The Bike Garage – your gateway to exploring the wonders of the scenic Peak District and beyond

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We recently collaborated with myhotelbreak.com to give their guests their take on the Bike Garage. Find out what they discovered in this guest blog edition.

It’s important having fun and interesting things to do when on a hotel break. For guests looking for hotels in the Peak District, enjoying a day out exploring the National Park isn’t complete without the help of the Bike Garage.

Let’s find out more…

Looking to explore the wonders of the Peak District? One of the best ways to see this magical area in all its glory is by exploring by bike. We highly recommend a visit to the Bike Garage that’s situated in the Hope Valley Garden Centre in Bamford.

The team at The Bike Garage are passionate about what they do and that’s making sure their customers have the best possible experience when visiting this beautiful part of the country. The family-run business started back in 2010 and it has gone from strength to strength in enhancing visitors experience in the Peak District.

James, the owner of the Bike Garage has given visitors the knowledge and expertise they need through his 20 years’ experience riding the trails and hills of the Peak District.

View of Mam Tor of Edale
The Great Ridge, Mam Tor

Cycle Hire at its best

The Bike Garage offers a wide variety of bikes which are suited to different types of experiences.

The Hardtail Mountain Bike

  • Priced at £25 for a half day

  • 1-2days £30 per day

  • 3 days are priced at £27 per day

This is one of the most popular bikes and is ideal for exploring the trails.

Full Suspension Mountain Bike

  • Half day is £35

  • 1-2 days hire is £50 per day

  • 3 days hire is £45 per day

This is one of the teams favourites and is perfect for those trails that are a little more technical.

Electric Full Suspension Mountain Bike

  • 1-2 days £50 per day

  • 3 days is £45 per day

See more the area with the electric bike which has an off-road range of between 30 and 80 miles.

To find out more the reviews of the Bike Garage, bikes offered and routes to explore click here.

Hollins Cross on Mam Tor
The Valley of Edale, from Mam Tor.

The Bike Garage Shop

Whether you’re looking to hire or buy, the Bike garage gives its customers piece of mind as being the experts in their field. No matter the type of bike you’re looking for, James an the team are on hand to ask any questions before you purchase.

Some of the best bikes on offer at the Electric Mountain Bikes, a fantastic investment.

Another great service at the Bike Garage is the Workshop where you can get a comprehensive bike service and repair options too. Click here to find out more.

The Bike Garage should be part of your arsenal on your next trip to the Peak District. Explore and experience like never before with a helpful hand from the Bike Garage.

What is the C.A.B.G Collective?

What is the C.A.B.G Collective?

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C.A.B.G Standing for Cafe Adventure Bike Garage collective. Started back in 2015 by Billy from Cafe Adventure in hope and ourselves. Meeting on a Wednesday evening at either the Cafe in Hope or the Bike Garage for roughly a 2-3 hour ride.

Initially set up as a way to help with winter riding motivation. It being easier to ride with others in the winter at night than on your own. The rides have grown from humble numbers. Into regularly group sizes of 35+.

C.A.B.G Group Rides
Group on Hope Brinks
C.A.B.G Group Rides
Top of Whinstone Lee Tor

The pace of the ride is set by the slowest rider and route is discussed by the group on the night depending on conditions and what people want to ride. No one is left behind, we all help each other out should anyone have a mechanical but you should aim to carry everything you would normally.

Hollins Cross- Mam Tor
Hollins Cross- Mam Tor

The rides are open to all to attend and dates/venues are published on the C.A.B.G facebook page or by following the group on Instagram. Whilst the riders normally start in the hope valley we have expanded to include other areas of interest. There is often a group out on the weekend too. Feel free to post your riding plans online as people often use it a way to meet up. The rides are a great environment to share local route ideas, talk about places to ride locally or further afield. 

Look forward to seeing you on a ride soon.

C.A.B.G Group Rides
The group climbing the Roman Road.
C.A.B.G Group Rides
Billy Clegg
C.A.B.G Group Rides
James Irwin
C.A.B.G Group Rides
Lovely light on a evening ride.
What is the C.A.B.G Collective?
Riding Wharncliffe Woods
What is the C.A.B.G Collective?
It isn't a race.
What is the C.A.B.G Collective?
Regular Jamie
What is the C.A.B.G Collective?
We ride all year round
What is the C.A.B.G Collective?
Stream Crossing

2018 PDMTB Trail Maintenance

We are an active member of Peak District MTB and do our bit to help organise and lead local trail maintenance dig days.  This is something we feel is hugely important. Giving back to the local riding scene and helps to improve the trails for all.

The video shows volunteers working on various bridleways across the Hope Valley and Roaches.

If you want to get involved or find out more information check the website link above. Or send me an email to James@peakdistrictmtb.org and I will add you to the diggers mailing list.  

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Bike Garage – Gateway To Your Adventure – Mountain Biking Peak District

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The Bike Garage is an independent family-owned bike shop which set out in 2010 with one mission: Help people get out on bikes more and experience our amazing local countryside. Every year, our cycle hire helps people from all over the world of any skill level experience an unforgettable adventure riding in the Peak District.

Jump on a train in Sheffield station. Or arrive via car and begin your adventure. With tailored route information and trails for all levels. We offer a range of high-quality Trek bikes, in a range of frame sizes. The bikes are intended for off-road use on the bridleways, singletrack and trails in the Peak District. Offering Hardtail, Full suspension and Electric mountain bikes.

The video feature some of our favourite local trail including Mam Tor, Lady Cannings Blue Steel flow trail, Hope Cross aka The Beast and Whinstone lee tor as well as others.

We were extremely proud to have been voted best cycle hire in the Peak District By Tripadvisor travel blog in 2018. Feel free to browse our site to see more about what I do or book your cycle hire. If you can’t find what you need, feel free to get in touch!

Hope to see you in the shop soon! – James, Owner

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Hollins Cross on Mam Tor

Hollins Cross on Mam Tor. Run by a local mountain biker with over 20 years experience.

Hollins Cross on Mam Tor
View of Mam Tor of Edale
Trail Map in the Bike Garage
Blue Steel

Rushup Edge – Your input is required

We headed up to check out the current state of Rushup Edge bridleway also known as (Chapel Gate).

For the last couple of years, the route has been closed although there are not signs to tell you that on the ground. There has already been one consultation on the previous plans. But it is fair the say they were no very well received by a range of users.

Peak District MTB have been campaigning hard on this topic since the work originally started over three years ago.

You can view the full plan of works on Derbyshire County Councils website here. You have until the 10 July 2018 to submit your views via the online questionnaire.

https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/have-your-say/consultation-search/all-consultations/consultation-details/planned-repair-of-chapel-en-le-frith-byway-open-to-all-traffic-no144-known-as-chapel-gate.aspx

You have until the 10 July to submit your views on the above plans. Let’s get the word out and share this with all users so that it is clear to DCC what people think of the plans.

PDMTB all-weather loop

The PDMTB all-weather loop is a great ride all year around, but after a wet winter, its merits are even greater. Due to the fact it is almost entirely a rocky route, it stands up incredibly well to the Peak District climate. With descents like the bridleway down into the Roych Clough (Pictured below) and the Classic Jacobs Ladder, you get a lot of bang for your buck.

The Route

Traditionally starting from Edale and heading along Mam Tor or I prefer the option of climbing Chapel Gate. Before joining the Pennie Bridleway towards Hayfield and back over the flanks of kinder to finish down Jacobs Ladder.

For more route information including a downloadable PDF guide including a map see the full article on PDMTB. Kieran did a video write-up/review of the route which is well worth checking out. You can read the full write-up here.

All Weather loop
All Weather loop
All Weather loop
All Weather loop

Jacobs Ladder is one of the longest descents in the Peak District. Starting up high on the edge of Kinder and dropping all the way to the valley floor.

Lady Cannings MK2

Reopen after winter hibernation, the boys at Bike Tracks (trail builders) have given the trail a revamp.

Designed as a blue grade trail that is fun for all to ride. Pump, Jump or roll the features it is a great trail to improve technique and build confidence. Located on the border between Sheffield and the Peak District. It is ideal to be used as part of a wider peaks/Sheffield loop.

We will be adding a route from the shop to the example routes page on the website. With the second phase of the trail developments to look forward to in the future. Thanks to Ride Sheffield, Bike Tracks and Sheffield City Council

Lady Cannings MK2
Lady Cannings mk2
Lady Cannings MK2
Lady Cannings mk2
Lady Cannings MK2
Lady Cannings mk2
Lady Cannings MK2
Lady Cannings mk2
Lady Cannings MK2
Lady Cannings mk2
Lady Cannings MK2
Lady Cannings MK2
Cut Gate Conversations – MTB Advocacy

Cut Gate Conversations – MTB Advocacy

Today Peak District MTB, Keeper of the Peak and Ride Sheffield launched Cut Gate Path: Collaboration, Consideration, Conservation, Action? To be blunt, I think this is brilliant.

Mountain Bikers taking ownership and leading to find a solution. Cut gate is the jewel in the Peak District trail offering, we mountain bikers are leading the call for its protection and preservation. Being on the front foot, speaking with other users to see what can be done.

Mountain biking advocacy in the UK has historically been miles behind representation from other trail users, we are after all a very young sport.

Written by people who have seen what was happening and decided to do something about it. This document raises some very valid problems and concerns but also talks about solutions.

What is needed now is for it to be spread to as wide as possible. We are proud to have been supporting this project from the start. And are excited to see it progress.

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