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Over the past 2 years we’ve seen a massive change in the attitude towards e-bikes and people now are recognising their purpose and as their own individual discipline. We’ve seen a lot of ‘nay-sayers’ now fully embrace them, now they see them for what they are… FUN! Isn’t that they idea behind any sport?
These are perfect for individuals or groups wanting to explore the Peak District as you can travel much further, see more and experience a whole new adventure.
Our guided adventures allow groups of riders with mid to high ability levels enjoy a day out on some of the best trails the Peak District has to offer. Our adventures are more of a journey and take in more of the technical terrain the Peak District has to offer.
Our guided experiences are more aimed at beginner to intermediate abilities. The experiences will give you a good taster of what ebiking is all about. Never designed to take you out of your comfort zone, but allowing you progress at your own pace and as your confidence grows, tackle more challenging terrain.
Regardless of your ability or experience all our rides involve familiarisation and brushing up on e-bike specific skills, designed around getting the most from an e-bike and understand the different riding styles required to get the most fun from these amazing bikes
All our adventures are graded so you know before you book exactly what the route is going to ask of you!
Using a combination of the philosophy used in UK climbing grading, which recognises both how techincal the climb is and ski and trail grading that acknowledges difficulty by colour, our route grading is designed to give you an idea of the skill level and fitness level required to book onto the chosen adventure.
In order to make sure beginners aren’t overwhelmed or put in dangerous situations, and to make sure that experts get the challenge they expect we’ve introduced the grading system, It might seem a little overkill but we want to ensure all riders on the day get to ride with shredders of similar experience and skill.
You can click on the grading icons at anytime to see how that experience or adventure is graded.
We took inspiration for our City to Sky experience from time spent in Canada. The Sea to Sky is an incredibly scenic road that runs along the coastal line from Vancouver to Whistler. We enjoyed the trip so much, we’ve brought the experience home to Sheffield, affectionately known as the Outdoor City – and thrown in some electric-assisted bikes for good measure.
Our guided City to Sky experience takes you on a journey from Sheffield’s city centre parks, along woodland tracks, through the amazing moorland scenery that makes the Peak District so special and up to the famous gritstone escarpment Stanage Edge. There’s next to no riding on roads.
The City to Sky ride is completed on top-of-the-range electric-assisted bikes (e-bikes), and includes 45 minutes of familiarisation and skills coaching with the e-bikes before we go anywhere so you feel fully confident.
10am Meet in Endcliffe Park
10:15 – 11:30 Bike fitting and familiarisation
11:30 Start City to Sky experience, ride through amazing scenery from
Parks into
Peaks
13:00 Stop at Fox House for refreshments
14:00 – 14:30 Arrive Burbage rocks
14:30 – 15:00 Photo opportunities
16:00 – 16:30 Return to Endcliffe Park by Shuttle Service
Based out of our Cycle Hub in Upper Hulme this is the perfect introduction into the world of e-biking.
E-bikes are great fun but do require a little change in how you ride compared to a normal bike, we start from basics and guide you through the operation of the bike, management of the power assistance and understanding the physics of the bike to enable you to have the most fun and just as importantly in a safe manner.
If you’ve got a need for an e-adventure and want to try one for the first time before buying one then this is a great opportunity to learn the basics then to be guided on a small loop around the South West peak District with amazing views around the Roaches and Gradbach Forest.
Based out of our Cycle Hub in Upper Hulme this is the perfect summer evening experience.
If your short on time and just fancy an evening experience on an e-bike then these sessions are great fun. It’s not a full course but they are a great way of sampling an e-bike in fantastic surroundings on private land allowing you ride and understand the physics of the bike enabling you to have the most fun and also be safe.
This course is graded blue which is a level up from a total beginner and our loop will take in a little more off road terrain once we have been through the familiarisation of the e-bike.
If you fancy an e-adventure and want to try one for the first time before buying one then this is a great opportunity to learn the basics then be guided on a small loop around past the Roaches and into Gradbach Forest.
Based out of our Cycle Hub in Upper Hulme this is the perfect summer evening e-bike experience.
This more challenging course is graded red which is for intermediate riders with experience of riding on red graded trails, our loop will take in some challenging terrain once we have been through the familiarisation of the e-bike and skills appropriate for Red and Black graded riders.
An extremely scenic route that takes in a good chunk of the White Peak. A challenging blue or nice red route this big loop of nearly 40km has a good mixture of challenging rocky decents on limestone around Lathkill Dale, while mixing up the woodland single track with surprise climbs and descents you wouldn’t think were there in passing.
A great chance to stop in various places including Bakewell, the village of Edensor and the grounds of Chatsworth Estate.
An extremely scenic route that takes in a good chunk of the White Peak. A challenging blue or steady red this big loop of nearly 40km has a good mixture of challenging rocky decents on limestone around Lathkill Dale, while mixing up the woodland single track with surprise climbs and descents you wouldn’t think were there in passing.
A great chance to stop and explore various places including Bakewell, the village of Edensor and the grounds of Chatsworth Estate.
Our guides will lead you around this amazing scenic route and offer e-bike guidance and skills coaching tips as we make our way round.
Start Time: 09:00
Finish Time: 15:00 – 16:00
Meeting location: Whitworth Park, Station Rd, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4 2EQ
Detailed information will be issued at booking
A certified cycling helmet and gloves are compulsory, but we can provide one free of charge if needed.
Weatherproof clothing is also a necessity. As the weather is changeable please pack for every eventuality. We also strongly recommend using knee pads and any other protection that you feel would give you more confidence on the day. Flat pedals are also highly recommended. Please ensure that the e-bike you turn up with is in full working order has full battery and is relevant for the route.
A full suspension or hardtail e-bike is required.
You’ll be out on the trail for most of the day. We do stop for lunch but its always crucial that you carrying a small hydration pack. Hydration is crucial for concentration and keeping energy levels up. Some food and a spare inner tube is also worth packing to avoid your day finishing early if you are on your own bike.
For bikes hired with True North Adventures you will be supplied with a backpack with tube and space for bottles/food etc. Your guide will have tools to rectify any issues with hired bikes.
Weather Cancellation
If for any reason the conditions are planned to be dangerous on that day, you will be offered another date or a full refund. Should this happen, we will contact you as soon as possible using the details your have provided.
Our own classic training loop here in the Staffordshire Moorlands taking you from our Cycle Hub deep into the South West Peak District on this not so well ridden route but definitely one to try.
We skirt the infamous Roaches and take in a new permissive cycle route into Gradbach Forest, riding out over Hawks Nest and Three Shires Head. A few few miles of road work allows us to cross over towards Macclesfield Forest via Wildboarclough and Cumberland Clough renowned as one of the best descents and most challenging in the Peak District. Building up speed on a number of fast corners with tricky gullies theres a brief rest before it starts over again with a run down a rock and root strewn track.
This route has is a real mixture of terrain and feels like a proper adventure. There’s a bit of tarmac riding to be done in parts but this has to be expected. Like we say it’s easy to just to go ride a trail centre.
Our own classic training loop here in the Staffordshire Moorlands taking you from our Cycle Hub deep into the South West Peak District on this not so well ridden route but definitely one to try.
We skirt the infamous Roaches and take in a new permissive cycle route into Gradbach Forest, riding out over Hawks Nest and Three Shires Head. A few few miles of road work allows us to cross over towards Macclesfield Forest via Wildboarclough and Cumberland Clough renowned as one of the best descents and most challenging in the Peak District. Building up speed on a number of fast corners with tricky gullies theres a brief rest before it starts over again with a run down a rock and root strewn track.
This route has is a real mixture of terrain and feels like a proper adventure. There’s a bit of tarmac riding to be done in parts but this has to be expected. Like we say it’s easy to just to go ride a trail centre.
This is a tough challenge, you’ll need your skills as well as your fitness for this 40 mile route across the Peak District from Chinley to Dore in Sheffield.
Taking in all the Peaks classic descents and more, extremely challenging climbs mixed with stunning scenery and remote locations go to ensuring you’ll remember this experience for quite a long time. Its point to point so we’ll be getting transport back from Sheffield in our courtesy bus or on the train after a well deserved refreshment stop.
This is a good one if your training for a long distance race or challenge event or you just fancy testing yourself. This route is slightly long for the e-bikes without a big charge en-route, we do a shorter bike version just to stay within the battery capabilities if your interested..
This is a tough challenge, you’ll need your skills as well as your fitness for this 40 mile route across the Peak District from Chinley to Dore in Sheffield.
Taking in all the Peaks classic descents and more, extremely challenging climbs mixed with stunning scenery and remote locations go to ensuring you’ll remember this experience for quite a long time. Its point to point so we’ll be getting transport back from Sheffield in our courtesy bus or on the train after a well deserved refreshment stop.
This is a good one if your training for a long distance race or challenge event or you just fancy testing yourself. This route is slightly long for the e-bikes without a big charge en-route, we do a shorter bike version just to stay within the battery capabilities if your interested..
Think your hard enough? Come on then lets give it a try.
This classic route attempted by many is a gruling one. With seven big climbs this route features almost all the best descents in the Dark Peak, you’ll definitely deserve that post ride cake when we reach Hope.
Plenty of stops en-route, we’ll have chance to rece some of the decents
Some of the trails we’ll encounter on this bucket list route:
Pindale Singletrack
The Beast
CaveDale
Mam Nick
Screaming Mile
Potato Alley
Whinstone Tor
Derwent Edge
Think your hard enough? Come on then lets give it a try.
This classic route attempted by many is a gruling one. With seven big climbs this route features some of the best descents in the Dark Peak, you’ll definitely deserve that post ride cake when we reach Hope.
Some of the trails we’ll encounter on this bucket list route:
Pindale Singletrack
The Beast
CaveDale
Mam Nick
Screaming Mile
Potato Alley
Whinstone Tor
Derwent Edge
Starting from Hope railway station this route is a great Hope Valley introduction if you’ve not visited before.
Classified as a red route there’s lots of variety from rocky descents to great single track, woodland trails and remote moorland riding. We have the option to extend this route and pick up some other famous Peak classic trails if good progress is made.
Starting from Hope railway station this route is a great Hope Valley introduction if you’ve not visited before.
Classified as a red route there’s lots of variety from rocky descents to great single track, woodland trails and remote moorland riding. We have the option to extend this route and pick up some other famous Peak classic trails if good progress is made.
Starting at Hartington Youth Hostel this relaxed chilled out tour across some of the nicest White Peak scenery you’ll come across, the stunning limestone gorges of the Manifold Valley and Thors Cave. This route is split into thirds, nice single track mixed with easy going tracks and lanes combined with paved cycle routes.
Its graded blue/red as it does have a few sections of technical riding so its not a beginner route but the sections are walkable if you do wish to attempt this route.
We’ll pass on our skills to help you improve your technique and confidence as the day goes on.
We pass some great villages with cafes, pubs and tea rooms so this is a great route for a mixed day out.
Starting at Hartington Youth Hostel this relaxed chilled out tour across some of the nicest White Peak scenery you’ll come across, the stunning limestone gorges of the Manifold Valley and Thors Cave. This route is split into thirds, nice single track mixed with easy going tracks and lanes combined with paved cycle routes.
Its graded blue/red as it does have a few sections of technical riding taking it into an Intermediate category but the sections are walkable if you do wish to attempt this route.
We’ll pass on our skills to help you improve your technique and confidence as the day goes on.
We pass some great villages with cafes, pubs and tea rooms so this is a great route for a mixed day out.
This great half day little loop is a nice introduction to the variety of terrain we have in the Peaks. It’s got a good amount of pedalling and takes in great views over to Sheffield and the valley out to Chatsworth from Curbar Edge.
This great half day little loop is a nice introduction to the variety of terrain we have in the Peaks. It’s got a good amount of pedalling and takes in great views over to Sheffield and the valley out to Chatsworth from Curbar Edge.
Beginner Route taking in mostly disused railways, gravel tracks and a small amount of road.
This is a perfect introduction to riding in the Peaks, almost traffic free with amazing open views over the White Peak.
Taking in sections of the Tissington Trial and Pennine Bridleway this leisurely route has lots of options for calling passing through traditional Peak District villages for refreshments.mbs and descents you wouldn’t think were there in passing.
A great chance to stop in various places including Bakewell, the village of Edensor and the grounds of Chatsworth Estate
Beginner Route taking in mostly disused railways, gravel tracks and a small amount of road.
This is a perfect introduction to riding in the Peaks, almost traffic free with amazing open views over the White Peak.
Taking in sections of the Tissington Trial and Pennine Bridleway this leisurely route has lots of options for calling passing through traditional Peak District villages for refreshments.
This pleasant tour from Buxton takes in wild moorland scenery making its way across to Taxal and Whaley Bridge before heading back through the forest tracks of the Goyt Valley.
This pleasant tour from Buxton takes in wild moorland scenery making its way across to Taxal and Whaley Bridge before heading back through the forest tracks of the Goyt Valley.
Beginner ride around Derwent and Howden Reservoir
A great beginner loop for those wanting a leisurely ride on a gravel or mountain bike this ride around Derwent and Howden Reservoir is relatively flat ranging from quite roads to closed tracks.
Beginner ride around Derwent and Howden Reservoir
A great beginner loop for those wanting a leisurely ride on a gravel or mountain bike this ride around Derwent and Howden Reservoir is relatively flat ranging from quite roads to closed tracks.
True North Adventures & Cycle Hub
True North Adventures are based in the south west corner of the Peak District National Park within the Staffordshire Moorlands directly beneath the Roaches near the market town of Leek. Our Cycle Hub is an independent, bespoke service centre and retailer specialising in high quality products for those who are looking for the best.
This fantastic location in the Peak District has some of the best riding that the UK can offer, be it on the road, mountain or gravel bike.
There are so many amazing routes we have access to in the Peaks, so whether you are an individual or a group, we want to ensure the route is suitable for your fitness and technical ability.
We want to make sure everyone has an amazing time and experience and develops their confidence in a controlled way, and that all the group ride within their ability and comfort zone.
Each of our routes are assigned a technical and fitness grade so your able to assess if the adventure is right for you, it also allows us to plan the best route and ensure all riders are on a similar level when out riding together.
The colours signify the technical diffculty of the route or adventure, just like a trail marker or ski piste.
If you are relatively new to the sport or looking to improve after a while out you should seek out GREEN and BLUE routes .
For intermediate and advanced riders after more challenging trails and routes then look for our RED or BLACK routes
The bars signify the physical difficulty in climbing or distance, as we offer e-bike adventures the route will be as challenging technically but will be easier on a fitness level as you’ll be assisted.
1 Bar: Physically easy, generally flat routes with the potential for rolling terrain. Less than 500 meters climbing distance varies between 10-15km
2 Bars: A slight increase in difficulty than that of a 1 bar route, possibility of additional climbing with a duration between 1-2 hours
3 Bars: Much harder, a route graded with 3 bars will be good undertaking. Expect between 2-5 hours out on the bike depending on route and between 800-1500m of climbing
4 Bars: The HARDEST routes we have in the Peaks. You’ll be climbing over 1500 meters and will be out between 4-8 hours depending on the route.
