This ride has now passed.

Thanks to everyone who came along to take part in The Peaks Challenge this year - the weather was lovely and nearly 300 people took part to raise money for Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer. The photos are available to view / purchase here:

Rider photos

A great opportunity to enjoy the spectacular open scenery of the Peaks, taking in hills, dales and (on the dedicated family route) traffic-free cycle paths - as well as some of the prettiest villages in Derbyshire, such as Ilam, Chelmorton, Elton and Tissington.
The Peaks Challenge offers three circular routes, starting and finishing in the market town of Ashbourne, 'Gateway to the Peaks'. The challenging 49 mile route is all on road and ideal for dedicated cyclists. The 35 mile route is also on road. The 11 mile route has been devised specially for family and recreational cyclists and follows short on-road sections alternating with the Tissington Trail cycle path (which is unmetalled).
Enjoy a great day out and raise money for Orchid Cancer Care.
Enter as an individual or encourage your friends, family and colleagues to join you in a team.

‘Fantastic day and a challenging ride yesterday on the long route of peak challenge.
Some lovely scenery when I managed to lift my head up to enjoy it. Hopefully I'll be back next year. ‘ T.S

‘we had a fantastic day. Thank you to you all for organising a great event. We will be back next year ‘ G.W