The MOSCAR chain gang will start Tuesday 15th April 2008, 6pm from the chapel at the top of Moscar.

If anyone from the south of the City struggles to make the 6:00pm meet at Moscar for the official Rutland chain gang then there will be a second chain gang departing from Hunters Bar roundabout at 6:30pm every Tuesday.
If anyone wants more details email Danny Lowthorpe at doonbar@gmail.com.

For further details on both chain gangs click on the RIDES tab at the top of page.

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Who is going to take over as El-Capitano now that Tugster has decided to resign this highly prestigious position?
After a year of p*** taking, taking the other direction, not waiting, turning up late, (us Tug, not you) Tug has decided there are easier things in life than being the Captain - like staying in bed.
The question is, who is able to follow in Tug’s tyretracks?
Should we run something along the lines of ‘The Apprentice’ to see who can handle the pressure of leading a group of maybe’s, wanna be’s, has been’s and never will be’s through the lanes and peaks of Derbyshire?
Perhaps some selection criteria for anyone who thinks they are up to it.

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Hello everybody, el-captain here, just thought I would write a few words about the world famous Teacake run to let newcomers know what its all about and remind the regulars what it should be about. I’d like to start out by saying that despite a reputation of our attitude to new riders who dare to venture out with us how impressive the turn out has been this year with plenty of new and old riders putting in appearances.Previously a male dominated event these last few months have seen women venturing out with us, yes that’s right, thus proving the teacake run is indiscriminate, as no matter what sex, age, or race we will try equally hard to drop you, but we will wait, well sometimes! Thanks to the persistence of Dave Baillie and co we are also beginning to form a youth squad to hopefully take over the antle in future years. The problem with kids though is that they grow up and drop you, so be warned what goes around comes around.

Having survived over 10 years of Tea Cake runs, I would like to say how re-assuring it is that not much has changed, ok the bikes have got lighter, the cost of a cup of tea has rocketed. Apart from that though the Teacake is a well-rehearsed routine, like a religion, except its real. I know that no matter how drunk I get on a Friday night if I can get out of bed and up to the meet on time Ill get battered around the peaks get to Castleton Café drink a gallon of tea, eat a butter soaked teacake whilst discussing all the relevant topics and sharing a few jokes. Then hangovers gone, sins forgiven re-grouped and rested we re-commence the race home and still get back for lunch.

In fact I would say that the best part of the ride is the social aspect as when we have done the wacky races bit on the way to the café, everyone can re-group and get there breath back (in most cases). However for the first time I can remember more people are riding straight home instead of going to church, sorry the café which is worrying really as the social side to a ride will suffer. I would like to think that over the years we have managed to keep a balancing act between an all out race and a social ride, often due to small sacrifices made on all sides.

A word to all the people who do not stop at the café however, just because your not there doesn’t mean that we wont be slagging you off!

All The best

Captain Paul “Tug” Wilson

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The Saturday Tea Cake run

The ‘tea cake’ run is usually about 40 miles leaving Sheffield at around 9:45 and arrives at The Rose Cottage tea rooms in Castleton at about 11:30 then returns straight back to Sheffield for about 1pm.

The Tea Cake starts at
time: 9.30 - 9:45 am
meet: junction of Ecclesall Road South / Bents Road (near Parkhead)
click here to view map of meeting place: streetmap website
click here to view map of the route: www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Teacake-Run

The route is generally up to Fox House, down Froggatt, Baslow, Pilsley, Ashford, Monsal Head, down Monsal, up Cressbrook, Litton, Tideswell, Bradwell and then Castleton but this can vary a little depending on the weather and time of year.

The Teacake- Stay On Or Die Trying
Tugs low down of the saturday faster club run. click here ->

Tuesday Night MOSCAR Chain Gang 2008

The MOSCAR Chain Gang will start Tuesday 15th April 2008 (providing it’s not snowing).
Meeting place will be as last year, the Chapel at the top of Moscar, 6pm prompt.
The route will be much the same as previous years, Moscar, Ladybower, Bamford to Castleton return to Hathersage then Gridleford, Calver, Baslow back up Froggatt and home.

Until the nights start drawing out there is a shortened version which is Ladybower, Bamford, Castleton turn back to Hathersage (get out clause here is straight up Suprise), Grindleford, Calver, up Froggatt and home. This does get extended in summer to include Baslow and 13 bends. All welcome but it is a training session so no one will wait for you, unless you have an accident of some sort. Tired legs don’t constitute being waited for.

Tuesday Night HUNTERS BAR Chain Gang
If anyone from the south of the City struggles to make the 6:00pm meet at Moscar for the official Rutland chain gang then there will be a second chain gang departing from Hunters Bar roundabout at 6:30pm every Tuesday.
The route will probably vary as light increases but to start with it’s up Ecclesall Road then right onto Ringinglow Road before dropping down into Hathersage. From there it will be through and off down the valley to Castleton and back.
If anyone wants more details email Danny Lowthorpe at doonbar@gmail.com.

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