Autumn in the Peaks
Marple
John Mooney
100 km
Summary
105Km cycling event starting from Marple.
Controls at
- Start
- Tideswell
- Marple Social & Forces Club
- Plus 2 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
A chance to see the Autumn colours at there best and features a loop around The Upper Derwent Valley Reservoirs.
A hilly ride out to the Peak District over the Snake Pass before a detour around the Upper Derwent Valley Reservoirs including approximately 12kms of gravel tracks.
The return route touches on a section of the White Peak with a visit to the Cathedral of the Peak at Tideswell, before a delightful ride through Perrydale, and stiff climbs to Peaslow and Peep ODay.
With some 12km offroad, surfaces are firm and any bike will handle the offroad section, but ideally tyres 28mm and upwards with some form of tread pattern are is likely to be your best choice to balance speed and grip offroad
Starts outside Costa Greggs Marple, and fnishes at the Marple Social Forces Club with a curry or sandwich.
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A hilly ride out to the Peak District over the Snake Pass before a detour around the Upper Derwent Valley Reservoirs including approximately 12kms of gravel tracks.
The return route touches on a section of the White Peak with a visit to the Cathedral of the Peak at Tideswell, before a delightful ride through Perrydale, and stiff climbs to Peaslow and Peep ODay.
With some 12km offroad, surfaces are firm and any bike will handle the offroad section, but ideally tyres 28mm and upwards with some form of tread pattern are is likely to be your best choice to balance speed and grip offroad
Starts outside Costa Greggs Marple, and fnishes at the Marple Social Forces Club with a curry or sandwich.
Event Date and Location
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Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2026 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 09:30 to finish by 17:54
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Distance: 100 km (105 km) in 8h24
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Starting from: Marple
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Closing Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2026
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Entries close at: 60 riders
Event Information
Speed:
12.5-25 km/h
Climb:
1770m
AAA:
1.75
Category:
BP
Body:
Peak Audax CTC
Audax Points:
1
Event No:
26-825
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
The organiser may only provide these to event entrants