Peaky Bikers Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) Hi I'm starting out with short 2 to 3 hour guided tours of the peak district. Either bespoke or set routes. I've lived and worked in the hills all my life and can show you some stunning backlanes, moorlands, valleys and villages away from the crowds. Might suit adventure riders or those wanting a steady ride to take in the scenery. I'm wanting to trial some routes before launching out so if anyone wants a free guided ride out and give feedback give me a message. UPDATE - Thanks for the pms and offers to trial routes, I have enough volunteers now, much appreciated, looking forward to the feedback and meeting folks. I'll be starting tours in early mid June, website is under construction but send a pm on here if of interest. Thanks Edited May 17, 2021 by Peaky Bikers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Nice idea. I'll be honest, the Peaks has always left me mystified. People say how great it is, but all I've found are traffic and towns and then sweet patch for 3 minutes and another 30 sign *sigh*. So I'd be signing up for this straightaway if it I lived nearer. All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 i love the peak district , went there last year and will be going again this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaky Bikers Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 14 hours ago, bonio said: Nice idea. I'll be honest, the Peaks has always left me mystified. People say how great it is, but all I've found are traffic and towns and then sweet patch for 3 minutes and another 30 sign *sigh*. So I'd be signing up for this straightaway if it I lived nearer. All the best Thanks for the reply. I agree hundreds of bikers stick to the well worn routes of Matlock through to Buxton or Castleton. Ive got the local knowledge of the area and there are so many back lanes and less travelled roads to explore. I went miles the other day on one of my routes without seeing another bike. I can tailor the ride to take in historic little villages, beauty spots , historic sites , scenic outlooks etc with a bit of commentary and insight. Give me a shout if you're up this way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaky Bikers Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 13 hours ago, Six30 said: i love the peak district , went there last year and will be going again this year Its a beautiful place no doubt and such a large area. Happy to guide if there is a particular place of interest or you just wanted a tour of the lesser traveled areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 16 minutes ago, Peaky Bikers said: I went miles the other day on one of my routes without seeing another bike What about cars and other traffic? Thats what I'm most interested in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaky Bikers Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Stu said: What about cars and other traffic? Thats what I'm most interested in Mostly very low level country traffic , so landrovers , tractors and low level car traffic (always certain amount of cyclists but nothing like the busy areas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 6 hours ago, Peaky Bikers said: Its a beautiful place no doubt and such a large area. Happy to guide if there is a particular place of interest or you just wanted a tour of the lesser traveled areas i'll let you know when im going . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copycat73 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 why would i pay anyone so guide me round when i have a sat-nav and access to a computer .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 23 minutes ago, Copycat73 said: why would i pay anyone so guide me round when i have a sat-nav and access to a computer .. Well don’t then ... simples ..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 (edited) On 13/05/2021 at 16:36, Peaky Bikers said: Hi I'm starting out with short 2 to 3 hour guided tours of the peak district. Either bespoke or set routes. I've lived and worked in the hills all my life and can show you some stunning backlanes, moorlands, valleys and villages away from the crowds. Might suit adventure riders or those wanting a steady ride to take in the scenery. I'm wanting to trial some routes before launching out so if anyone wants a free guided ride out and give feedback give me a message. I’d be very happy to be one of your test victims, i know the Peaks well and lots of the back lanes and by ways so i could probably give a balanced opinion of your routes ... based in Rotherham so drop me a pm if you fancy a meet up and ride ... Edited May 14, 2021 by Trooper74 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaky Bikers Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 20 hours ago, Trooper74 said: I’d be very happy to be one of your test victims, i know the Peaks well and lots of the back lanes and by ways so i could probably give a balanced opinion of your routes ... based in Rotherham so drop me a pm if you fancy a meet up and ride ... Cheers Trooper, pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 I love the Peak District but I've got my own ideas about where the good bits are . My favourite is the b5056 from Ashbourne to Bakewell . The thing is though , I've got to get there first and the bast*rds have put Average Speed Cameras all along my established route . Now I have to go via Abbots Bromley and Uttoxeter . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, fastbob said: I love the Peak District but I've got my own ideas about where the good bits are . My favourite is the b5056 from Ashbourne to Bakewell . The thing is though , I've got to get there first and the bast*rds have put Average Speed Cameras all along my established route . Now I have to go via Abbots Bromley and Uttoxeter . Not sure which emoticon to use for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 On 13/05/2021 at 16:36, Peaky Bikers said: Hi I'm starting out with short 2 to 3 hour guided tours of the peak district. Either bespoke or set routes. I've lived and worked in the hills all my life and can show you some stunning backlanes, moorlands, valleys and villages away from the crowds. Might suit adventure riders or those wanting a steady ride to take in the scenery. I'm wanting to trial some routes before launching out so if anyone wants a free guided ride out and give feedback give me a message. Used to go rock hugging at the Roaches as a kid, the roads seemed good but full of traffic, spent many night at the Rock Inn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Mickly said: Used to go rock hugging at the Roaches as a kid, the roads seemed good but full of traffic, spent many night at the Rock Inn. By the Roaches? They did a nice mixed grill in there a few years ago and the Staffordshire oat cakes in the cafe round the corner was lovely too. Did you climb their? At the Roaches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, James in Brum said: By the Roaches? They did a nice mixed grill in there a few years ago and the Staffordshire oat cakes in the cafe round the corner was lovely too. Did you climb their? At the Roaches? Yep, used to climb there in the late 70’s Many a happy weekend spent climbing, camping & drinking. Managed the ‘Sloth’ but only top roped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Nice, not done the Sloth. I did Valkyrie and enjoyed it. There was an HVS I down climbed half of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Good luck with your venture, I have only been into the Peaks once and that was to Ladybower and the Hope Valley. I do plan on going again and exploring much more of it, but the fun for me is finding out for myself what roads go where and getting lost is half the fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaky Bikers Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 15/05/2021 at 21:30, Mickly said: Used to go rock hugging at the Roaches as a kid, the roads seemed good but full of traffic, spent many night at the Rock Inn. Hi Mickly , yep that's a great area to ride, once you get off the main A53 there is an absolute maze of roads through moorland and valleys and little villages. Plenty of quiet stuff to go at. The Rock Inn (or Ye Olde Rock Inn as they call it now) is a great pub fantastic beer and food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaky Bikers Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 16/05/2021 at 08:21, dynax said: Good luck with your venture, I have only been into the Peaks once and that was to Ladybower and the Hope Valley. I do plan on going again and exploring much more of it, but the fun for me is finding out for myself what roads go where and getting lost is half the fun Hi Dynax, I agree exploring is fun. I'm aiming to try and show folk roads and lanes that they might be unlikely to find themselves and also give a commentary on the area regarding the history and wildlife from my years working all over the peaks as a conservationist , so hopefully some people might find that of interest and once they have a rough idea of the area might come back and explore further. As I go on I want to build a website showing recommended accommodation, camp sites, pubs cafe's etc. Ladybower area is great to ride, very scenic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaky Bikers Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 Tour available tomorrow, looks like a great sunny day for riding. Starting at Hartington. Message [email protected] for info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I'd certainly be interested in one of your tours towards the end of the summer I'll drop you an email ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaky Bikers Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 On 16/07/2021 at 10:09, MikeHorton said: I'd certainly be interested in one of your tours towards the end of the summer I'll drop you an email ! Sounds good Mike, email me at [email protected] and we can sort a date and time out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaky Bikers Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Tour available on Saturday , message for details [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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