9 hours of non-stop mountain biking and hiking around the beautiful Peak District. Multiple route options mean this one day challenge is accessible to a variety of cycling & hiking abilities.
Don’t forget, all of our events are bespoke, that means anything you see on this page can be adapted to your requirements.
‘Any query posed when planning the event was met with a very timely response. Every aspect of the event went smoothly and to ensure a positive experience for everyone.’ – St Barnabas 2019
This route offers plenty of flexibility and isn’t limited to the example shown here. In the past, we have done this using multiple different routes. The options are endless, what you’ll find below is simply a typical itinerary.
Day 1 Travel
Challengers arrive at the hotel at their leisure. You’ll have a chance to register with the pie team and meet your guides. If you need a bike, you’ll move through to the bike fit, where our guides will make sure everything is set up for you.
Day 2
We wake for an early breakfast before the safety briefing. Again our crew will be on hand for any last minute issues / bike fits.
Our route starts off on bikes with a challenging climb out of Matlock and up into the Peak District National Park, the first National Park in the UK. It soon flattens out and continues across the rural and rounded landscape.
A morning hike option is also available for those not wanting to ride.
A mid-ride refreshment stop will be provided for all cyclists, before continuing our way west towards the transition zone in the village of Hartington.
There’s time for a spot of lunch, and then we swap two wheels for two feet as we begin the next stage of the Challenge – the afternoon hike.
Our trek guides will take over from this point a
nd lead you through the Peak District towards the village of Ilam. Our route takes you through some of the most beautiful parts of the National Park, finishing with Dove Dale and celebratory drinks at a fabulous National Trust property. We then hop onto coaches back to the hotel in time for a wonderful celebratory meal.
Day 3
Breakfast is taken at your leisure, before departing for home.
We’re unique in the industry as we only offer bespoke guided rides. It’s all we do. We create and deliver fully supported guided rides for companies, charities and groups of individuals, around the UK and Europe, all to your specific brief.
We do this with honesty, efficiency and panache; delivering exactly what you want, how you want. Your Ride. Your Way.
The end result is stunning scenery, challenging ascents, incredible descents, perfect hotels, great food and like minded company.
In short, an amazing ride.
Don’t just take our word for it, see what our clients have to say below.
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Sarah Bower16/09/2026Four day trip from Ljubljana to Trieste. Lovely friendly staff with excellent efficient organisation. Very nice hotels and great coffee and lunch stops - only wish they could have organised the weather too! Incredible support in tough conditions. Top notch all round.Posted on Google
Jason Bacon16/09/2026My 9th PIE organised cycle challenge for the 40tude charity. Another spectacularly organised PIE ride. The way the team and guides handled and responded to all the surprises and challenges thrown their way, making everything smooth for us punters was extraordinary. And very much appreciated. The most professional and friendly group of tour managers, support team and cycle guides. Well done to the whole PIE team and Paul & Tina. You are simply the best.Posted on Google
Greg Martin16/09/2026Event team did a great job coping with air traffic meltdown in the UK, storms in Slovenia and road closures from visiting diplomats. accommodating, feeding and moving over 30 people on a daily basis is no easy task and they do it very well! Kudos to Paul and team.Posted on Google
James Purves16/09/2026This is probably my 6th rode with pie. They always have things organised and when something isn’t quite right it is fixed quickly and with lots of communication. Paul and the team were brilliant in Slovenia with us all. When you are cycling and out of your comfort zone the last thing you want is to worry about the logistics and pie do that all for you. Thanks And see you soon at the next ride!Posted on Google
Richard Plaistowe05/09/2026Pie Events helped me organise the Branditos networking cycles at the International Trademark Association Annual Meeting in London, and sorted routes and guides. Tje rides were thoroughly enjoyable and professionally guided (and 100% safe) Riders from all over the world participated and everyone was effusive in their praise. A fantastic success thanks to Pie Events.Posted on Google
Daniel Osmer27/07/2026I've just completed my second 4-day group ride managed by pie. Again, it was a fantastic experience. The 3 person pie team - a trip co-ordinator, ride guide, and on-bike medic - were all top professionals as well as great fun. It was another great trip which the whole team enjoyed. I highly recommend pie.Posted on Google
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Michael Taylor24/07/2026PIE is outstanding and are indeed passionate about their events. Whether Medical, Portering, Providing Food (paying attention to dietary requirements) and Drink (morning coffee, regular rehydration electrolyte tabs, soft drinks at lunch, alcoholic beverages at the end of the day - if you like that sort of thing), excellent hotels & restaurants, - all needs catered for. Staff - highly sympathetic & empathetic - who convert a steep hill into a mere undulation. All staff were immaculately turned out in identical uniforms. Bike maintenance - Brilliant Route planning - beautiful lanes, B roads, cycle paths - superb routes. Overall - excellent management throughout, with high empathy and support for all participants (including a cat!!).Posted on Google
John Pocock23/07/2026Many many thanks for all your team’s support and guidance over the last 4 days. You provided perfect guides and excellent on the spot management. Your ride support team were always on hand to help and kept our water and salt levels up at all times. Your team were really professional and our whole group gelled around them. Of us 8 riders who did the whole 260 mile trip, we have all gone away absolutely delighted with the achievement AND the organisation provided by yourselves.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
