North Peaks Highlights
Distance
121km or 81km
Elevation
2,252m or 1,872m
Difficulty
South Peaks Tour
Distance
113km or 81km
Elevation
2,558m or 1,872m
Difficulty
Ride the best of the Peak District over two rides. We base ourselves in the spa town of Buxton in the heart of the Peaks. On Saturday we take in the best of the northern half of the national park including Winnats Pass before riding the southern half on Sunday featuring the Cat & Fiddle and climbs around Chatsworth House.
Riding out from our base in Buxton, choose between the 81km shorter route or full 121km, The longer route takes in an extra loop including the stunning Mam Tor climb before joining up with the shorter route for Snake Pass before one of the toughest climbs in the UK – Winnats Pass. A stunning day out in the beautiful Peaks.
Ride Details
Distance: 121km or 81km
Elevation: 2,252m or 1,872m
Start Address: Palace Hotel Buxton
Start Time: 9am rollout
Parking: Free parking at ride start / finish
Routes
This is a group ride led with a maximum of six riders per group led by a Sportive Breaks guide. We ride together on the flats and at our own pace on climbs and will put you with riders of similar abilities. The following speed groups are available for this ride:
 Category |
Route | Avg Speed |
|---|---|---|
|
Long Route | 30-33km/h avg (on flat) |
|
Long Route | 26-29km/h avg (on flat) |
|
Short Route | 22-25km/h avg (on flat) |
Key Climbs
| Distance | Elevation | Avg Gradient | Segment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mam Tor 
|
0.7km | 26m | 3% |  |
|
Winnats Pass
|
1.5km | 192m | 12% | |
| Snake Pass | 6.1km | 350m | 6% | |
South Peaks Tour
Day two in the Peaks takes us into the southern half of the region. We start with a lumpy spin to Macclesfield and then take on the famous Cat & Fiddle climb before heading to Bakewell & Chatsworth House and the challenging Rowlsey Bar climb.
Ride Details
Distance: 113km or 81km
Elevation: 2,558m or 1,872m
Start Address: Palace Hotel, Buxton
Start Time: 9am
Parking: Free parking at ride start / finish
Routes
This is a group ride led with a maximum of six riders per group led by a Sportive Breaks guide. We ride together on the flats and at our own pace on climbs and will put you with riders of similar abilities. The following speed groups are available for this ride:
| Category |
Route | Avg Speed |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Long Route | 30-33km/h avg (on flat) |
|
|
Long Route | 26-29km/h avg (on flat) |
|
|
Short Route | 22-25km/h avg (on flat) |
Key Climbs
| Distance | Elevation | Avg Gradient | Segment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cat & Fiddle
|
11,2km | 379m | 3% | |
|
Rowsley Bar
|
2km | 210m | 10% | |
What's Included
Sportive Breaks guide leading each group of 5 riders
Feed stops with OTE Nutrition
Mechanical Support
Accommodation
Palace Hotel Buxton: Palace Rd, Buxton SK17 6AG
Our base for the Peak District is the Palace Hotel in the spa town of Buxton. Set in a 5 acre estate, the hotel has a good spa & restaurant and offers fantastic value for a weekend riding in the Peaks.
Ride Rules
These are guided rides & the Sportive Breaks team have your safety as our main priority.
We will email you the full ride rules including what to bring and the group ride rules. THIS IS A CLUB RIDE, NOT A RACE. Club riding is about working together as a group, our guides will be mechanically knowledgeable with basic tool kit for emergencies but riders should have water bottles, the route downloaded, suitable clothing & a bike in good condition.
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| 3rd Oct 2020 | |||||
| North Peaks | Race Entry | £25 | £25 | Sold Out | |
| 4th Oct 2020 | |||||
| South Peaks | Race Entry | £25 | £25 | Sold Out | |
| 3 - 4th Oct 2020 | |||||
| Peak District Weekend Pass | Race Entry | £50 | £50 | Sold Out | |
| 2 - 4th Oct 2020 | |||||
| 2 Night Single Package Including Ride Entries & Accommodation | Single Room | £199 | £199 | Sold Out | |
| 2 Night Twin Package Including Ride Entries & Accommodation (price for 2 people) | Twin Room For 2 Persons | £299 | £299 | Sold Out | |