After the success at the public enquiry in preventing the downgrades of the Bridleway’s on Fox Hagg; we received an update from the Rights of Way team today informing us that the rest of the route running from the stream crossing on Fox Hagg all the way down to Rivelin Reservoir has been upgraded to full Bridleway. Continue reading
ShAFF Bike line-up announced
ShAFF is back for the 7th year running and we are going to be seeing an increased focus on bikes. Here’s what the organisers have got to say about it…
Safer Cycling Around Horses
It’s not just us that are out on the trails so its worth bearing in mind the best way to act around other users; while most walkers can be dealt with by smiling and being polite, encountering horses does requite a little more thought. A while back we got together with Hallam Riders Group to discuss how best to improve relations between mountain bikers and horse riders out on the trails and came up with a few hints and tips for those horsey encounters.
Support the application to extend the Monsal Trail
Whilst it might not be the most technically demanding trail you can find in the Peak District, its hard to argue what a great resource the Monsal Trail is for all kinds of cycling. Whats even better is the fact that they are planning to expand the trail and incorporate it in a 60 mile round loop. However this application needs your support…
Looking back and moving forward
Its been a while since we last had an update and round-up of whats been going on over here at Ride Sheffield and while it might seem a bit late, it felt like it would be a good time to reflect on the past year and look towards what we had planned for the coming year. Continue reading
If You Fall
It’s always great to get inspired, particularly when its cold, wet and dark out; so if you are looking for that little extra edge to get you out of the door you could do a lot worse than checking out this talk by Karen Darke Continue reading
Seasons screening at the Showroom
If you missed the Screening of Seasons a couple of years ago, you not only missed the chance to see an awesome film on the big screen, but you also missed Steve Peat’s plumbing Q&A! Continue reading
Blacka Dig Day – Devils Elbow
The excellent work that was done by the Wildlife Trust and assisted by us last year has had a bit of time to settle, it had also had quite a bit of rain on it (particularly in the last couple of weeks).
So we thought it would be a good idea to go up and have a look at how the work has bedded in, clear out the drains and do what we need to keep it running sweetly and draining well. Continue reading
Recently Created Bridleways
Sam Beeton from SCC emailed the other day to let us know about a number of new Bridleways that have been created in the last few years that we may not be aware of.
Fox Hagg Public Enquiry Result
In September 2009 Sheffield City Council (SCC) gave a notice that they wished to close 2 of the 3 bridleways which run across the Fox Hagg nature reserve near Lodge Moor. These plans were objected to by a number of different groups, so the proposal was taken to public enquiry, with Ride Sheffield putting in a combined objection with the CTC and the CPRE. Continue reading