A on/off road reliabilty trial with a twist taking in some of Derbyshire's finest lanes, byways and bridleways.

Suitable for gravel / CX and hardtail MTB's with tyres 32mm and fatter, there's two route options - but which one will you get.

Info for Riders

Please note that this is not a race but a test of endurance and navigation skills. Not recommended for novice and inexperienced riders.

Being a reliability ride the route is unsigned, unsupported and unmarshalled. 

At the sign on you'll receive a sealed envelope. Inside which is a map with half a route in it. Half the envelopes have a clockwise route in and half anti-clockwise. 

At the checkpoint which is half way round you'll receive the other half of your route. To avoid things getting interesting and potentially messy on the climbs / descents the routes will vary slightly depending on which direction you go.

There is are no GPX files for this event. We're going old school and you will have to be able to read  / follow a map. Please bring a plastic bag or map case with you to carry the map. 

Roughly 30% of the route is off road using lost lanes and bridleways. The route is therefore suitable for cross, MTB and gravel bikes. If you come on a road bike you may be on for a walk !

Our aim is to support some of the communities that you are travelling through, so there are no feed stations - we would rather you spend your money in our local pubs, cafes and shops.

All riders under 16 must be accompaned by an adult and all riders under 18 must gain their guardians permission before entering.

Please check out the event website for more information.