1. The Events

  • GPX files are emailed to riders on the Tuesday before the ride.

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

  • Cycle Gear - 01422 344602

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

2. On the day

  • Sign on from 7am

  • 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 12 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 often with their own climate 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

  • An emergency thermal bag

  • Front and rear lights

 

New event badge for 2025

 
 

26th January event hub

Our event hub for the January event is Cycle Gear, an independent bike shop in Halifax.

68 Horton Street, Halifax, HX1 1QE

01422 344602

 

23rd February event hub

Our event hub for the February event is Blazing Saddles, an independent bike shop in Hebden Bridge

35 West End, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8UQ

01422 844435

 

30th March event hub

Our event hub for the March event is Marsh Farm a working arable (crop) farm:

114 Marsh Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AS.

Phone: 07710 517754

 

Contact

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

 
 
 

What is the minimal kit I need to carry?

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

An emergency thermal bag

Front and rear lights