Try a Sportive – Thornbridge Saturday 27th September Plenty of sportive newbies set off on the years final Try a Sportive taking place from Thornbridge Outdoor Centre near the quaint Peak District village of Great Longstone. The British Cycling supported series is a great way for anyone new to cycling events to come along and…
Tommo 2014 – Report Sunday 14/9/14 – Carsington Water nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire A day of superb Autumn road biking in the White Peak and Staffordshire Moorlands – dry roads, clear skies and a light wind, what more could a sportive rider ask for?! Certainly the best weather the Tommo has experienced over the three years.…
Buxton Spa Report Sunday July 27th The inaugural Buxton Spa sportive took place in absolutely perfect riding conditions: dry roads, minimal wind, sunshine and blue skies. With three route options to choose from: 136km (3006m of ascent), 88km (2064m) and 55km (1009m) 150+ riders rolled out from the iconic Pavilion Gardens & Opera House in…
Foremark Reservoir, South Derbyshire – Try A Sportive – Saturday 12th July “Big thanks….fantastic day at Foremark …very well organised… (PW)” Foremark was a new sportive venue for us at Dark & White Cycling and a move away from the undulations, hills and dales of the Peak District. The aim was to provide two routes…
Let the Peak District Summer of Cycling begin! Epic blue sky, epic climbs, epic scenery, epic feats of endurance…..the Peak Epic once again lived up to its name. A glorious sunny day greeted the riders for this years event in stark contrast to the foul weather of 12 months ago. Starting from Lady Manners…