Autumn '26 Spordax: Ride the Wild West with Belper Bicycle Club
17 OCT 2026 • DERBYSHIRE
Belper Bicycle Club Presents
Autumn ’26 Spordax
Heading to the Wild West
The flagship community ride of the season returns. Whether you crave long tarmac ascents or gravel grit through the lanes, the Spordax brings every corner of our cycling club together for a legendary autumn ride, hearty mid-way café stops, and finish-line celebration at The Devonshire.
Date & Time
Sat, 17 October 2026 07:30 – 15:30 BST
Main Start
The Triangle, Belper DE56, Derbyshire
Included Food
Hot Chili & Chips at The Devonshire
Choose Your Challenge
4 Distances. Road & Gravel.
Four fully crafted routes to welcome every pace and rider. All road routes refuel at TLC café (Hanbury), and gravel routes visit Prestons café (Ashbourne).
Road Epic • 07:30 Start
130KM
80 Miles / 1,338m Climbing
Starts at Belper Triangle. High-paced autumn rolling roads through the scenic western country with TLC café stop.
Road Classic • 08:30 Start
100KM
60 Miles / 1,202m Climbing
Starts at Belper Triangle. The benchmark club distance tackling punchy climbs and rewarding countryside views.
Gravel Long • 08:00 Start
88KM
55 Miles / 1,163m Climbing
Starts at Belper Triangle. Bridleways, farm tracks, and hardpack gravel routes heading west with Prestons café stop.
Gravel Short • 09:30 Start
52KM
30 Miles / 380m Climbing
Starts at Mundy Car Park, Markeaton. Gentle gradient introduction to off-road autumn riding with fellow club members.
Community • Food • Celebration
The Après-Ride at The Dev
Your registration fee includes hot meat or veggie chili, rice, and chips served fresh at The Devonshire at 2:00pm and 3:00pm. Share stories from the road, reconnect with the Belper cycling community, and celebrate another unforgettable Spordax.
*Note: Full GPX route files will be published 7 days prior to the event to account for any local road changes. Parking available at Field Street and Market Place.
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