A challenging route – spot prizes for the two big climbs in our Strava Club. 

104.59km distance 1,999m elevation gain

After a steady and joyous loop up to and alongside the world renowned Stanage Edge, you drop into the Hope Valley before turning left towards Edale. Over your left shoulder you are accompanied by the splendid Lose Hill, the craggy Back Tor and the Great Ridge in all it’s grandeur. Looming in the distance is the monumental and infamous Mam Nick climb. 

After topping out and a well earned snack and a hot drink, you begin a beautiful spin through White Peak gorges and typical villages as you work towards the welcome feed station at Monyash.
Fortified with homemade flapjack, cakes, local veggie and sausage rolls, the road to Youlgreave beckons.

After an exciting descent, the route turns left at Darley Dale and winds through the world famous Chatsworth Estate. Flowing roads take you on to the village of Great Longstone and the fabulous climb up to Longstone Edge.

Quiet roads home through Foolow and onto the plague village of Eyam before dropping down to the event centre. If you have time a welcome massage with Urh of Physiobase is available, before a Hungry Buddha curry or a Sunshine Pizza and, if you’re not the designated driver, a pint of Goat beer.