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Your experienced guide will lead you through two days of varied biking with enjoyable off road trail sections, and quiet on road sections.

The Peak District forms a spectacular range of upland wilderness within easy reach of most of the UK. With a good selection of trails both in the valleys and high on the hills, we are able to construct long off road sections, and good leg burning up hills, and adrenaline fuelled downhills. 

Itinerary

A detailed itinerary will be provided on your joining instructions (released upon booking), below is a rough outline…

Arrive Friday evening— by 21:00

Saturday—The Big Ride—depart Accomm by 08:45
Return by 18:00—to change and get ready for night out!

Sunday—Ride from 09:30 to 15:30 — then depart from Accomm.

Accommodation

Simple basic bunkhouse accommodation will be provided for you. You will need to bring towel (if you would like to wash!), and a sleeping bag. Your breakfasts are also provided. Please advise if you are a vegetarian. Don’t forget wash kit, sleeping bag and towel! This is mixed sex accommodation

Medical Issues

Reasonable level of fitness required – several short hills will be encountered – although we shall move at a speed suitable for the slowest team member. NB. We shall be covering distance of no more than 25 miles in each day. Whilst this is not a huge distance, it will give you a good training platform and experience for any forthcoming expeditions... The team may at some stage break down into sub teams in order to accommodate different speeds – at all times you will be accompanied by an experienced Leader. At no time will you be pushed / cajoled into working harder than you feel comfortable with (unless specific instructions are received from you personally to the contrary!!)

Special Notes

Adventure Cafe Cycle Hire
Adventure Cafe is pleased to offer good quality reliable sports hybrid bikes for hire. These bikes are available in a range of sizes, and are fitted with Shimano running gear, and nice slim wheels - ideal for high speed mile munching! You should provide your own cycling helmet, and small multi tool. We offer these bikes at a rate of £15 per day - with discounted rates for multiple days. Please call us to discuss - 01460 249191!

Included In Trip

Included for Your Weekend Will Be… 2 x Accommodation, 2 x Breakfast, Guiding for the weekend.

Excluded From Trip

Please bring lunches for two days – you may be able to find some food along the way for each day’s lunch – but do not rely upon it!!!! Evening meals will be available for around £8 / head for a main course. Breakfasts are included in the price of the weekend and will be cooked – vegetarian breakfast is available (please be sure to request it at time of booking)

Equipment Required

Bike Items
Road Bike / Hybrid Bike / Mountain Bike (with Touring Tyres) - please call us for guidance on type of bike on a trip by trip basis
Water Bottles (bladder system/cycle water bottles)
Cycling Gloves
Bike Lock
Neck Scarf
Small Rucksack (or small pannier)
Small Holdall (for overnight gear)
Lamps (front and rear, head torch can be worn)
Under Saddle Pouch (recommended - can be used to carry asterik* items)
Duck Tape (small folded piece off the reel)*
Puncture Repair Kit*
2 x Inner Tubes*
Multi-Tool (with allen keys)*
Oil/Lube*
Pump (suitable for your valve type)
Helmet (compulsory)

Medikit
Suncream
Plasters
Vaseline
Painkillers
Sunbloc

Washkit
Pack Towel (lifesystems recommended)
Soap (small bar)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste

Warm Clothing
Medium Weight Fleece
Lightweight Gloves
Fleece Hat

Cycle / Overnight Clothing
Lycra Cycling Shorts
Cotton Shorts
Long Cycling Trousers (Tights/Tracksuit Bottoms)
Cotton T-Shirts for evening
Short Sleeve Cycling T-Shirts (Dryflo type material) or Cycle Top with rear pockets
Cycling Shoes (approach shoes suitable)
Sandals / Spare Shoes for after ride
Underwear
1 Set Casual Evening Wear
1 Pair Cotton Trousers

Waterproof Clothing
1 Outer Fully Waterproof Jacket (gore-tex, e-vent) - comfortable to cycle in
1 Pair Outer Waterproof Bottoms

Other
Camera
Memory Card
Wallet
Credit Cards
Cash
Sunglasses
Mobile Phone
Penknife
Snacks for Cycling Days (dried fruits, nuts, flapjacks, cereal bars etc)

Important
Make sure you do not ‘over pack’ - bring only what is essential for the trip

A final kit list will be provided in your ‘Final Joining Instructions’ pre-departure

Transport / Transfer

Lift share can be organised if required at time of booking.

Safety Information

By nature all activities contain an element of risk.Your leader will be first aid qualified and will carry the appropriate safety kit for the activity, such as mountain safety shelters, walking rope and from time to time mobile radios. Safety equipment carried will be appropriate to trip. The leader's primary role is to ensure your safety, but it is your responsibility to listen to their guidance and instructions.

Weather

Being in the UK we should be prepared for anything. Whilst not wishing everyone to bring heaps of equipment we should be prepared for both poor weather and scorching hot weather. Bring both equipment to protect from hot sun, and also to protect in case it rains. It is unlikely to be cold.