RIDE our popular High Peak homage to the oldest and hardest monument of them all, Liege-Bastogne-Liege and then watch the pro race on a big screen.
Dramatic, high peakland scenery, hidden lanes and memorable climbs, our climber's classic ride is a tough day out in the same vein as the Ardennes monument it emulates. Return to the HQ by 14:30 and you'll be able to watch the last hour of the Liege-Bastogne-Liege men's race.
HQ closes: 16:30.
Sheffield-Buxton-Sheffield is a non-competitive ride with a friendly atmosphere run by local cycling organisers which has proved highly popular.
"Take a map of the area between Sheffield and the High Peak, throw a dart at it, and you'll hit a hill." Simon Warren (100 Climbs).
The full route takes you up at least TEN climbs including: Monsal Head, Mam Tor (Mam Nick from the south), Stanage and Abney (the shorter route has five big climbs but does not include Monsal Head). Many of the climbs are our own personal favourites and some you may never have tackled before.
LONG ROUTE:
130km/2298m climb (80 miles/7562') - Over 18 years at start of year only. Younger riders accompanied by a parent accepted.
MEDIUM ROUTE:
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.
SHORT ROUTE:
56km/940m climb (35 miles/3080') - Younger riders accompanied by a parent accepted.
NB. The routes will NOT be signposted; you will be following a GPS file and/or a printed route sheet.
- 21 Apr 2024 8:00am
- Tickets On Sale
- Sheffield-Buxton-Sheffield 2024Sheffield-Buxton-Sheffield 2024Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
- Up to 130 km (81 miles)
- From 16.00 GBP
- 250 Riders
Extra Information
Early bird entry £14.00 - closes midnight Wed 21st February, 2024.
Standard entry £16.00 - closes midnight Sun 14th April, 2024.
Key Climbs (there are more) on the longest route include:
- Stanage Edge 6.75km / 310m climb ave 3.4% (max 13.6%).
- Abney Moor 6.9km / 256m climb ave 3.5% (max 9.7%).
- Mam Tor 1.1km / 62m climb ave 4.3% (max 9.4%).
- Monsal Head 0.4km / 60m climb ave 13.5% (max 16.3%).
You'll ride short sections of what Band of Climbers chose as the "Toughest 100km in the UK."
British Cycling Grading:
Long route: 'Hard' 4/5 difficulty. Medium: 'Difficult' 3/5 difficulty. Short: 'Challenging' 2/5 difficulty.
WHAT RIDERS SAID ABOUT S-B-S 2022 & 2023:
"Superb. The route was very well chosen: challenging certainly, but lots of mostly traffic-free sections and incredible views." "Cracking route. Add to that a good mate and cake at the end in front of Liege-Bastogne-Liege made a great day on the push irons."
START TIMES
Long route - please aim to start 8:00.
Medium route - please aim to start 8:00 - 8:15.
Short route - please aim to start 8:30 - 8.45.
RIDE HQ
FULWOOD SCOUT HALL, 551 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield S10 3QJ.
Grid Ref SK307854. What3words: ///teams.venues.fled
Start and finish at HQ on the western edge of Sheffield - 4 miles west of Sheffield Railway station and 8 miles west of M1 junction 34.
Sheffield is the 'Outdoor City' and ranked Britain's Greenest City in NatWest's Green Cities Report.
FREE ON STREET PARKING
There is free on street parking around the HQ but please be considerate and do not block drives. Parking is available on rads including Fulwood Road, Stumperlowe Lane, Slayleigh Lane and Sefton Road.
NO FEEDS - SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
There are no feed stops as we'd like to encourage you to support local businesses along the route - we will make recommendations. TEA, COFFEE & CAKES to buy at HQ and secure bike parking.
A percentage of any profits will be shared between:
- The Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation.
- (Sheffield) S6 Foodbank.
