The Hope Valley Bike Collective is a community-led group of volunteers who plan events, activities and rides to support people of all ages and abilities to cycle more in the Hope Valley.
In response to local feedback around inclusive bike groups and cycling skills, the Hope Valley Bike Collective was established in the summer of 2025. The group exists to bring people together across the Hope Valley, share skills and encourage each other to be active whilst protecting the environment.
Hope Valley is a beautiful place to explore and live in but over the years car traffic has increased exponentially making an impact on the natural environment, health and also social connections.
By creating new opportunities to bring people together, building confidence in cycle skills we can increase awareness of different modes of travel in the area and make cycling accessible, fun and more of the everyday norm.
Join our monthly social ride
When: First Sunday of every month, 10am
Where: Starting and finishing at Bamford Recreational Ground, Station Rd, Hope Valley S33 0DA
The route: 10am start for a gentle out and back social bike ride of 4 miles in total. The route is mostly traffic free and off road and we go at a gentle pace. Starting from the Bamford recreational ground we cycle along water lane and onto the Thornhill trail up to the plug hole at Ladybower Dam then turn back the way we came. We finish with an optional coffee and cake stop at The Kettle Cafe at the garden centre. Everyone is welcome and any bike will do.
We often theme our rides around the seasons and invite special guests along. This year we have had a volunteer from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust telling us about the local wildlife on the trail, we have teamed up with the National Trust growing community project to collect tree seeds and we have also had an easter egg hunt!
To find out more about the rides and other activities for the collective please visit our event page below or Join our Whatsapp Group.
What do we have planned?
The group launched with an event in November 2025 ‘Pies, Pedals and Punctures’ at Hope Sports Club. The day was jam packed including free bike skills, a bike kit swap, film screenings, guest talks finishing off with a bike light parade! This year we have begun our monthly bike ride and we will be partnering with local groups and organisations to inspire others to cycle through sharing experiences, advice and skills. We also want to work with local businesses and amenities to improve bike parking and provision to make it easier to cycle for everyday journeys.
Share your ideas: Do you want to cycle but need some information, advice, skills, or perhaps just knowledge of where to park your bike? Get in touch with us by emailing emilygait@hopevalleyclimateaction.org.uk.
Keep in touch
Join our Whatsapp Group: Be the first to know about upcoming events, the monthly ride and join chats about bike related things.
Sign up to the Hope Valley Climate Action Newsletter: Monthly e-newsletter delivered straight to you which includes updates on the Bike Collective and wider events in the Hope Valley.
Upcoming events
Find all of our upcoming events in our online calendar here
