The Grindleford Goat Cycle Sportive
SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2026
ENTER The Billy
Our signature and most popular ride is a future-proofed 105 km, featuring some of the most demanding climbs and exciting descents in this part of the Peak District. It includes Mam Nick and Longstone Edge to test the riders climbing legs, with a spot prize for the two big climbs in The Goat Strava Club.
ENTER The Nanny
A tough 54 KM, our mid-route is fully signed and supported on mostly quiet roads. It’s a tour suitable for reasonably fit adults and takes in some of our most stunning scenery and natural beauty as well as a couple of killer climbs up Monsal Head and Sheldon Bank. Training definitely needed!
ENTER The Gruff
In 2025, we again ran MID and LONG options for adventure riders BUT with ‘mix & match’ options for the finish. Feedback has been great so we plan to do something similar this year; two challenging gravel centric ‘reliability’ routes, meaning NO route signs, just you, your mates and your GPS. And a lot of gravel fun.
ENTER The Kid
At 22 KM, our fabulous fully signed and supported family ride takes in challenging mixed terrain* on the drove roads and trails of Eyam and Hucklow and a very special ‘one-day-only’ magical mystery trail down from Maclough to Bank Top Farms.
*Tarmac option available.
ENTER Billy No Mates Century Ride
The Billy No Mates was debuted in 2023 and designed for the next decade; we have responded to local club riders and curated a 100 mile ‘Century’ route for club riders or Audax junkies who need to push the boundaries of the Goat pen.Â
40% signed, 60% self-supported – you will need to have a GPS unit and know how to use it!
Snack Stop and Feed Station plus vehicle support in case of major mechanical.Â
All proceeds support the local community through The Grindleford Goat Charity – thank you for your entry