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E-Bike Guiding & Adventures
It’s not cheating… even the pro’s are using them!
Over the past four 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.
Bring your own suitable e-bike or hire one of our own amazing high end full suspension e-bikes.
There are many benefits to e-bikes and they’ve very much deserved their place as a cycling discipline.
- Allowing people and groups, with varying endurance levels, to be able to partake and enjoy similar distance rides. No more feeling like your holding the group up
- Allows riders of differing age to discover the same routes and trails, regardless of your fitness levels
- Opens up a wider area of terrain to all, due to the increased travel distances and making harder climbs pleasurable. Discover your ‘Uphill Flow’ – it’s not all about the downhill anymore
- Increased descending time within your ride
- Opens up cycling to injured or rehabilitating riders wanting to get out without expending too much energy or putting too much stress on your body, by recovering your fitness in a safe and gradual way
All our packages are graded and tailored to suit all abilities.
Day adventures
A day out
Our guided adventures are for everyone, we have routes for all ability levels from beginner to advanced. All our routes can be customised dependant on the weather and rider ability but they have all been tested to ensure you get the very best day out and sample some of the best riding in the UK.
Weekend adventures
A full weekend of riding with accommodation
Our guided adventures allow groups of riders to enjoy some of the best trails the Peak District has to offer, over 2 days. We arrange the accommodation, e-bike hire and the routes.
You simply turn up and enjoy.
Regardless of your ability or experience all our rides involve familiarisation and brushing up on e-bike specific techniques prior to the ride, all designed around getting the most from an e-bike and understanding the different riding styles required to get the most fun from these amazing bikes..
our ride grading system
GREEN
BLUE
RED
BLACK
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 more experienced riders 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.
ROUTES
These are just a small number of routes just to wet your appetite!
If you want to discuss a bespoke route or you have somewhere specific in mind, just give us call or drop us a line.
Day ADVENTURES
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1 person £250
1:1 ebike guided adventure. Bespoke route just for you. Price includes ebike hire, helmet and back pack (if required)
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2 people (price per person) £150
1:2 ebike guided adventure. Bespoke route just for you and your bike buddy. Price includes ebike hire, helmet and back pack (if required)
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3 people (price per person) £130
1:3 ebike guided adventure. Bespoke route just for you and your bike buddies. Price includes ebike hire, helmet and back pack (if required)
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4-8 people (price per person) £115
This is the group rate for a guided adventure. Groups minimum of 4 and maximum of 8. You can book a private group booking or join onto one of our mixed group rides and meet some like minded bike people who are just looking for a fun day out on some trails. Mixed group bookings will be a set ability level, so make sure you book onto the right ability level for you. Price includes ebike hire, helmet and back pack (if required)
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Ebike Peak epic (price per person) From £150
If you're ready for a challenge this if for you! This is our 50 mile epic - its a double battery day. Rider ability must be at least intermediate with a good level of fitness. Group size 4-5 (Epic days can be booked if 1:1 £275/1:2 £200 PPN/1:3 £175 PPN). Price includes ebike hire, battery change at lunchtime, helmet and back pack (if required)
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Bring your own ebike -£60
If you have your own ebike but still wish to participate in one of our bespoke or group rides, you can still book on, just deduct the hire of the ebike. All we ask your bike is in good working order, whilst we do carry spares for emergency repairs out on the trails, these will be for the parts on our own ebikes, so always worth packing some of your own spares.
Hartington Circular
From £115 per person
Grade
Starting on the High Peak Trail, this relaxed chilled out tour will take you across some of the nicest White Peak scenery with gentle rolling hills. This route is split into thirds, nice steady cycleways mixed with easy going tracks and lanes.
Its graded green as its an easy and flat route that’s aimed at novice/beginners. We’ll pass on our skills to help you improve your technique and confidence as the day goes on.
Stopping mid-way for lunch/refreshments in the quaint little village of Hartington. Enjoy the peace and quiet and enjoy a coffee by the duck pond, or visit the Hartington Creamery famous for its Dovedale Cheeses.
Whats included?
Fully qualified guide.
Full suspension ebike.
Helmet and back pack (if required)
Ride details
Duration: 4 hours
Elevation Gain: 50fCapacity: 8
The trails maybe flat, but still very scenic.
We will meet around 10am where we’ll get you comfortable and set on your ebike. We’ll do a bike familiarisation so you understand how to operate the bike and the modes of the motor to give you the best assistance on the trails.
The first part of the ride will take in the Manifold trail and some quiet lanes, and will lead us into the quaint village of Hartington for a lunch/drink stop at the local farm shop cafe.
The return journey will be pick up more of the trail interlinked with short sections of the Pennine Bridleway.
If you feel adventurous and confident on the bike, let your guide know and there are small detours we can add in to show you some gentle descents off road.
Is this ride for you?
This route is perfect for novice/beginners. Designed for anyone over 14 and who is fairly new to cycling. If you haven’t been on the bike for a while and don’t want to worry over fitness and wish to experience the magic of an ebike.
You can relax on the quiet trails, with very little elevation gain, yet still enjoy the motor assistance from the e-bikes.
Perfect for mixed family age/ability groups just wanting to enjoy a nice day out.
You will be required to have ridden a bike, comfortably and safely being in control. We will spend extra time familiarising you with the bikes to ensure you are 100% confident before setting out.
What do I need to bring?
- Hydration packs or bottles. We will provide a back pack, if required, for you to carry any small drink/snacks
- Lunch or drinks/snacks – please bring cash or card. The farm shop accept both payment methods
- Suitable clothing for all weather conditions
- Suitable footwear for riding. Our bikes come with flat pedals so if you have your own cycle shoes please make sure they don’t have cleats (or we can fit your cleated pedals if you prefer?)
Chatsworth Circular
From £115.00 per person
Grade
A perfect introduction to longer routes for those looking for something a little more challenging. With varied terrain, from single track to open farmland and lots of ups and downs. Passing through some fantastic little villages in the heart of the White Peak, you can pick your own highlight, but ours is definitely the deer on the farmland of Chatsworth Estate with the Dukes and Duchess of Devonshires humble abode in the back ground. A really fun and scenic ride with some added mountain biking
Whats included?
Fully qualified guide.
Full suspension ebike.
Helmet and back pack (if required)
Ride details
Duration: 4 hours
Elevation Gain: 1200m
Capacity: 8
We will meet around 10am where we’ll get you comfortable and set on your ebike. We’ll do a bike familiarisation so you can understand how to operate the bike and the modes of the motor to give you the best assistance on the trails.
Setting off from Bakewell, the route starts a little steadier, so you can get comfortable before tackling some of the descents.
Is this ride for you?
You are comfortable on a bike and have ridden on varied (not severe) off road trails previously.
The climbs and descents are moderate in elevation. Terrain will vary from grassland, to single track with roots, loose rock and shallow ruts. There will be no technical drop off’s to worry about.
Perfect for a day out with friends or family or to enjoy by yourself as part of one of our group rides. This ride is a blue graded route, but if your ability is red +, this is a route that can still be enjoyed by all.
What do I need to bring?
- Hydration packs or bottles. We will provide a back pack, if required, for you to carry any small drink/snacks
- Lunch or drinks/snacks – please bring cash or card. The farm shop accept both payment methods
- Suitable clothing for all weather conditions
- Suitable footwear for riding. Our bikes come with flat pedals so if you have your own cycle shoes please make sure they don’t have cleats (or we can fit your cleated pedals if you prefer?)
Manifold Valley Tour
From £115.00 per person
Grade
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.
Whats included?
Fully qualified guide.
Full suspension ebike.
Helmet and back pack (if required)
Ride details
Duration: 4-5 hours
Elevation Gain: 1000ft
Capacity: 8
Is this ride for you?
Aimed at intermediate riders, who are comfortable with challenging off road terrain.
Comfortable with open hillsides and some single track, with a few sections of short but steep sections. Not too technical but will include natural trail features like rocks/loose rocks, roots, ruts and camber changes.
All riders to have a good level of fitness.
What do I need to bring?
- Hydration packs or bottles. We will provide a back pack, if required, for you to carry any small drink/snacks
- Drinks and snacks mid ride. We will stop for lunch, so please bring cash or card.
- Suitable clothing for all weather conditions
- Suitable footwear for riding. Our bikes come with flat pedals so if you have your own cycle shoes please make sure they don’t have cleats (or we can fit your cleated pedals if you prefer?)
This classic route as the name suggests is located around Hope Valley in the heart of the Peak District. This route has some of the most varied and exciting terrain that will also provide some spectacular views over the summit ridge of Mam Tor and view point from Hollins Cross before dropping down into Ladybower on some fast flowing descents.
This is one of the ‘To Do’ routes if you haven’t ridden in the Peaks. You’ll be in for a great day out on the bike.
Whats included?
Fully qualified guide.
Full suspension ebike.
Helmet and back pack (if required)
Ride details
Duration: 4-5 hours
Elevation Gain: 2,500ft
Capacity: 8
There’s no much more you can expect, this ride has it all and views at every turn.
Is this ride for you?
For intermediate riders who are comfortable and confident on red graded trails.
Expect technical terrain, in open hillside and single track which is steep and tough.
Climbs and descents will be challenging, including rocky, medium step/drop off’s and varying cambers.
Riders to have a higher level of fitness.
What do I need to bring?
- Hydration packs or bottles. We will provide a back pack, if required, for you to carry any small drink/snacks
- Drinks and snacks for mid ride. We will make a lunch stop, so cash and/or card.
- Suitable clothing for all weather conditions
- Suitable footwear for riding. Our bikes come with flat pedals so if you have your own cycle shoes please make sure they don’t have cleats (or we can fit your cleated pedals if you prefer?)
Dark Peak Tour
From £115 per person
Grade
Covering some of best of the uplands in the Dark Peak this is a good day out and pretty much covers every type of terrain you can expect from the Peaks. With technical climbs and descents, rooty and rocky trails with drop off’s. Taking in some of the classic descents like Kinder/Jacobs ladder, you’ll want for nothing – or than maybe an new set of legs or another battery!
Whats included?
Fully qualified guide.
Full suspension ebike.
Helmet and back pack (if required)
Ride details
Duration: 5-6 hours
Elevation Gain: 4,000ft
Capacity: 8
It’s hilly, its techy but its a goody.
Covering some of best of the uplands in the Dark Peak this is a good day out and pretty much covers every type of terrain you can expect from the Peaks. With technical climbs and descents, rooty and rocky trails with drop off’s. Taking in some of the classic descents like Kinder/Jacobs ladder, you’ll want for nothing – or than maybe an new set of legs or another battery!
Is this ride for you?
Aimed at riders with a very confident intermediate to expert level.
Able to deal with steep and challenging climbs and descents. The terrain will vary between open hillside single track, loose rocks, medium drop off’s and changing cambers.
It’s a demanding route, and expect some sections be extremely rocky. You will have experience of similar terrain on a normal mountain bike.
For riders with a high fitness and stamina level
What do I need to bring?
- Hydration packs or bottles. We will provide a back pack, if required, for you to carry any small drink/snacks
- Drinks and snacks for mid ride. We will stop for lunch, so cash or cards.
- Suitable clothing for all weather conditions
- Suitable footwear for riding. Our bikes come with flat pedals so if you have your own cycle shoes please make sure they don’t have cleats (or we can fit your cleated pedals if you prefer?)
Peak Enduro Epic e-MTB - dates coming soon
From £150.00 per person Full Day
Grade
This is a tough challenge even on an e-bike, you’ll need your skills as well as your fitness for this *50 mile route across the stunning Peak District. This is something unique to True North, as we provide double batterys to complete this loop in the day.
The routes take in all the classic Peaks descents, extremely challenging climbs mixed with stunning scenery and remote locations go to ensuring you’ll remember this experience for quite a long time. We have a number of route variations which consist of a figure of 8 loop, which at the half way distance we drop down for lunch at a local pub or cafe for some much deserved refreshments – and a battery swop.
This is a good one if your training for a long distance race or challenge event or you just fancy testing yourself and having an amazing day out that you will remember for a long time.
Whats included?
Fully qualified guide.
Full suspension ebike.
Secondary battery for the lunchtime swop
Helmet and back pack (if required)
Ride details
Duration: 6-8 hours (Dependant on fitness and how the day pans out)
*Distance: 40-50 miles (Due to a number of factors the max distance is dictated by weight of rider, how bike is ridden and other external factors such as weather and wind)
Elevation Gain: 4,000ft
Capacity: 5
You will not be disappointed with this day out, but be prepared, even on an e-bike this is not an easy day out.
Is this ride for you?
Aimed at riders used to black/expert level riding.
Able to deal with steep and challenging climbs and descents. The terrain will vary between open and exposed hillside, single track, loose/large rocks, berms, drop off’s, water crossings and changing cambers.
It’s a demanding route, and expect some sections to have a downhill style terrain, which will require full commitment and no option to ‘push down’
For very active riders used to prolonged effort.
What do I need to bring?
- Hydration packs or bottles. We will provide a back pack, if required, for you to carry any small drink/snacks
- Drinks and snacks for mid ride. We will stop for lunch, so cash or cards.
- Suitable clothing for all weather conditions
- Suitable footwear for riding. Our bikes come with flat pedals so if you have your own cycle shoes please make sure they don’t have cleats (or we can fit your cleated pedals if you prefer?)
weekend adventures
EBIKE PEAK WEEKENDER
£395 per person
including 2 nights bed and breakfast, 2 days guiding and ebike hire.
Grade
Dates
All dates are arriving Friday nights for a 2 night stay;
Friday 11th June 2021
Friday 9th July 2021
Friday 13th August 2021
Friday 10th September 2021
Friday 1st October 2021
Friday 22nd October 2021
Friday 19th November 2021
£375 per person. Rates based on 2 sharing – single occupancy rates available, please see FAQ
What's included
2 nights bed and break fast accommodation at the amazing Old Hall Inn/Paper Mill Inn
Arriving Friday night staying for 2 nights, breakfast provided Saturday and Sunday am, pre ride, (additional pre or post nights stays are available by booking direct with Old Hall Inn)
2 days fully guided rides with Jaime Harper (MTB Instructor Level 5) and Wayne Clinton (MTB Leader Level 3).
2 days full suspension ebike hire
Ride details
Day 1
Starting the morning with a coffee and some bike familiarisation, then we’re off for the biggest ride of the weekend. Day 1 will take in some of the more unknown trails to the west of Hayfield, linking a number of old Mill Town villages with some amazing technically varied trails to allow riders the most bang for the buck but that are not to hair-raising.
High up on on the gritstone hills with Manchester on the horizon we skirt Chinley Curn, decend off the back of Lantern Pike and down the fast Peep ‘O Day run.
Getting the feel for the ebikes the day will get increasingly more challenging allowing riders to build confidence in a safe progressive way we’ll head out to some remote trails in the shadows of Kinder Scout.
We never tire of this route so we think you’ll have a blast especially on our e-bikes
Duration: 6-8 hours
Distrance: 30km
Ascent: 4,000 ft
Day 2
We’ve got a more technical day planned for you but not quite as long in the saddle but just as much fun. We’ll be heading out East from Hayfield hitting some of the classic descents like Jacobs Ladder, Hollins Cross, Roych Clough and many more. This loop will test your e-bike climbing and descending skills to the limit. We’ll take in lessons learnt from riding Saturday and put them into good use and improve your flow and confidence. You never know you might find your up-hill flow too…
Duration: 4-5 hours
Distrance: 20km
Ascent: 2,500 ft
Maximum group size: 8
Guides: 2 number
Is this ride for you?
- For riders of intermediate riding ability and above
- You must be a confident and capable rider, with skills suited to red trails. There will be fairly steep, rocky and technical descents and ascents, which will range between short and long duration. The ride will contain natural terrain including roots, loose rock and some small drop offs
- You often, or have previously, ridden similar trails confidently
- You have a good level of fitness that will allow 2 days of riding
What do I need to bring
- Helmet fit for purpose. Please ensure there’s no damage/dints or cracks and the shell is not separated from the inner. That’s theres no damage the straps, including fraying. The CE mark is valid, and lastly that it’s been individually sized and fitted for you.
- Suitable clothing and footwear, adequate for all weather conditions
- All bikes come with flat pedals, if you prefer to ride with clip in pedals, please bring your own and we’ll change for you on the first morning
- Your own hydration back pack, including any drinks and snacks mid ride
- Cash/card for lunch stops
- Ensure you have adequate holiday insurance covered for the activity in which you are involved
FAQ
- I have my own ebike, can I still book?
Yes just let us know at the time of booking. The price will reduce by £90. However, due to the type of terrain we’ll be covering we’ll need your bike to be a full suspension bike with a minimum of 150mm travel and your battery must be at least 500Wh.
You’ll need to bring with you, and carry all the spares you may require including inner tubes, spokes and rear mech, our guides will be happy to assist with any trailside repairs to keep the group moving but you will need to be familiar with your own repairs.
Your bike must be in good condition and all components in good repairs/service prior to the start of the ride. - I’m bringing my own bike, is there somewhere safe to store by bike overnight?
Yes there is a safe garage for bikes to be stored in overnight. You will also be able to charge your battery overnight as the garage has power. - I’m not quite an intermediate rider, can I still book?
No, unfortunately not – there are other routes/weekends we’d ask you to book onto. For your safety and the safety of the group you are riding with you must be at least intermediate ability. Our guides are trained to quickly assess the ability of riders, so if it becomes apparent you aren’t an intermediate rider, you will be asked to leave the group ride and return to the hotel. No refunds will be given in this instance. - Is there an age limit?
You are aged 18 and over, unless you are accompanied by an adult also participating in the ride. - Can I book a single occupancy room? I’m coming alone.
Single occupancy rooms can be provided, there will be an additional single occupancy cost of £75 (£37.50 per night). - What time will the ride be finished on Sunday?
We appreciate people will be travelling home after the ride, so will aim to be back at The Old Hall Inn by around 3:30pm (time approximate only), assuming no mechanical issues on the day. - What happens if I have underestimated my ability? – We do ask everyone to be as honest as they can with regards to their ability, if you are found not to be at the required ability after we have undertaken our familiarisation for your and the groups safety and enjoyment you will be asked not to take part in the ride and guided back to our start point and asked to remain at the accommodation until we return.
T&Cs
For full terms and conditions please refer to section on webpage.
Weekender Specific T&C
- Deposit of £100 per person required at the time of booking.
- Full payment required 21 days prior to event date. If full payment is not made, your booking will deemed as customer cancellation, and deposits paid retained by True North.
- Bookings will be accepted based on first come first served basis, due to number and size of ebikes. Your height will be required at the time of booking, and bike availability will be confirmed prior to full booking acceptance.
- If your bike size is not available you will be offered alternative dates
- Minimum technical ability for this weekend is intermediate. You will be asked to leave the group and return to the hotel for your safety and the rest of the groups safety if, during the ride its apparent you are unable to cycle the terrain. No refunds will be due to the guest/group.
- Please ensure your helmet meets current guidance
- Please ensure you have adequate sport/holiday insurance for you to attend this event.
- Rider consent forms will be required to be completed prior to the event date.
- Maximum group size 8, minimum group size 4. If the minimum group size is not met around 2 weeks prior to the event, the event date may be subject to cancellation by True North . Your booking will be transferred to the next available date, or your booking will be refunded in full
booking calendar
We try to make our bookings flexible, so if you see a date with your grading – get it booked!
If you have a specific date in mind but the grading doesn’t suit you, don’t panic. Where you see a (F) next to the grading this means its flexible and we can change to suit when booking – so first come first served. Where there’s no (F) the grading is fixed and you must be of this ability (at least) to join this group.
All dates are currently shown as mixed groups, however should you wish to book a private group let us know and the numbers and we’ll book this off for you.
Where weekends are shown as adventure weekends, these are only available to book as our weekend breaks. Please refer to the section below for weekends if you are interested in booking onto these.
