Derbyshire County Council (DCC) have started work on Stanage Causeway today, (July 1st). Their previous work has, it’s fair to say, caused some controversy amongst the mountain biking community but this time Ride Sheffield is cautiously optimistic about the outcome. (more…)
…and so to happier news. Not every meeting we attend leaves us in a deep depression and joining the Pennine Mountain Bike Association (PMBA) for their annual barbecue at Gisburn left us fired up and ready for action even though the midges who also attended enjoyed themselves too! (more…)
Ride Sheffield’s relationship with Derbyshire County Council (DCC) has been somewhat fractious over the years. In an effort to create a more cooperative atmosphere, we recently met with Allison Thomas, Assistant Director for Planning and Environment and Richard Bonner, Assistant Head of Countryside Service. The primary reason for the meeting was to impress on DCC that while we reserve the right to criticise them for some of the less sympathetic work they’ve carried out on Peak District bridleways, we’re also keen to offer alternative solutions and forge a working relationship. (more…)
This Sunday sees the return of the excellent Nutcracker MTB XC race. After the success of last year they were keen to make the most of the awesome Parkwood circuit with a few interesting surprises added in and all topped off with the excellent steel city atmosphere and enthusiasm
If you are keen to race, all the details can be found here
If you can’t race and are still keen to be involved they are looking for marshalls to help on the day. For more info contact matt@nutcrackermtb.co.uk
If not come along and enjoy the racing, lots of good and easily accessible spectator spots, a few trade stands and easy parking too.
See you there
The Sheffield Moors partnership (SMP) Masterplan is up and running. (more…)
It’s just possible that the Big Dog down here has a direct line to the BIg Man upstairs because, once again, the Steel City Downhill was blessed with superb weather. (more…)
It’s nearly time to head down to Greno Woods again folks for the best little local race in the country! Good luck racers, remember your fivers, that’s a fiver, and if you’re not racing, go down, make some noise, drink some beer, eat some fresh grub and have a ball!! (more…)
Sheffield City Council (SCC) is currently undertaking a study to determine just how significant outdoor pursuits are in Sheffield. (more…)
….but on this occasion, the meeting was pretty much an unqualified success. (more…)
Thanks to Ride Sheffield volunteer Will Blomfield, we have recently carried out a very successful survey intended to establish just how important the Peak District is to riders from Sheffield and beyond. The initial impetus for the survey came from the realisation that one of the hottest topics for local riders was Derbyshire County Council’s ongoing trail sanitisation programme. (more…)