1. The Events

• GPX files are emailed to riders on the Wednesday before the ride

• The Event Hub on 29th June is Cycle Gear, Horton Street, Halifax, HX1 1QE

• Any gravel bike / mountain bike / E-bike is welcome

2. On the day

• Sign on from 7.30am

• Enjoy a relaxed tea / coffee / biscuits inside the Event Hub

• Head off when you're ready as there is NO ‘mass start’

• There are toilet facilities in the bike shop

3. The routes

• Each route is self-guided with no way markings saying ‘Mills n Moors route’

• You will receive all gpx route files in the week leading up to the event

• We ride on bridleways, farmers tracks, forest trails, urban greenways and the canal towpath

• The routes are 80% ‘off-road’ on grass, gravel, peat and stone

• Its your choice which route to ride as any type of bike is fine on each route

• Minimum age of 10 years old when accompanied by a parent / guardian

4. The ride

• The rides on the 'Mills n Moors Series' are a personal challenge.

• There is no ‘mass start' as riders sign on, have a brew and depart when they’re ready

• There are tracks across open moorland so appropriate layers and waterproofs are vital

• A list of kit that you should carry is:

  5. Minimum Kit List

• Wear a helmet that complies with the latest EN1078, ANSI Z90/4 or SNELL standards

• Waterproof clothes including full length trousers and jacket

• Warm layers for changing into stored in a dry bag

• Snacks and water

• Front and rear lights

• Puncture repair kits, spare inner tubes and trail side tools such as tyre levers

6. Route directions

event hub in June

FAQ’s

What are the trails like?

The trail surfaces include cobbles, grass, gravel that is compact, gravel that is loose, gravel that is smooth, gravel full of potholes, concrete track ways, stone slabs and tarmac. We use public rights of way to ride along the valley floor, up through the wooded valley slopes and out across the wide open spaces of the Pennine moors. Whilst 90% of the trail are in good condition there will be mud, puddles, steep sections of trail where you might have to push your bike (‘hike-a-bike’), stream crossings and of course ruts / rocks as it's the north of England. 

Is this a race?

The Mills n Moors Series is a personal challenge. It is not a race, there is no ‘mass start’ and your time out on the trail is not recorded. Riders take part in a Mills n Moors event knowing that it is their personal responsibility to ensure they follow the Highway Code when on roads, the Countryside Code when out on the moors and their own judgement when faced with changing weather and varied trail conditions.

What type of bike can I enter with?

You can enter with the following bike types: Gravel bike / Cyclocross bike / Mountain bike / E-bike. The terrain is not suitable for road bikes.  Your gravel bike should have a minimum of 40mm tyres. On each of the events all of the routes have been ridden on a gravel bike with 43mm Gravel King tyres and a hardtail mtb with 2.3 Mezcal tyres.

Are the routes signposted?

There are no route signs for these rides out on the moors and valleys so you must be able to follow a ‘Ride with GPS’ gpx on your own Garmin or other navigation device. The gpx file for each ride will be sent to your email a week before the event.

What happens if I breakdown on a remote moor and I can’t fix my bike?

We know riders will bring their ‘best bike’ to the event and will have given it a proper check over in the weeks running up to the event but the event is self-supported which means there is NO breakdown vehicle or mechanic. You have to get yourself back to the start line

Contact

Any question about the ride then please contact Adrian at: yorkshiredivide@gmail.com