Now in its fourth year the RideforEric is proving to be such a favourite on the cycling calendar that we have moved to a bigger location to better host riders and their family and friends. This year all rides start and finish at Millhouses Park in Sheffield

The RideforEric, is organised by friends, family and colleagues to mark the life of an amazing man, and to highlight road safety awareness in Sheffield and beyond.

Sadly Eric was killed by a drunk and reckless driver whilst out on his Sunday ride on November 3rd 2013.

Now in its fourth year, the RideforEric has evolved again to incorporate new routes and to especially make the Family Fun Ride more inclusive and accessible to new and young cyclists.

The four courses provide a exceptional developmental challenge from novice to seasoned cycling expert, all providing a challange no matter where you are in your journey into cycling.

The RideforEric aims to attract all people who enjoy cycling or who simply want to be part of a great event. 

The JayWing Family Fun Ride, created by Pedal Ready – 5km. Starting at 11.00am. Red Route

The “Five K” is an opportunity to enjoy a safe, marshalled ride at a leisurely pace, so bring the children and grandparents along. There will be prizes for best fancy dress and bike combination, as well as a prize for the person who raises the most sponsorship in this category.

The ride leaves Millhouses Park to join Whirlowdale Road where refreshments will be provided at the stopping area in the woods, courtesy of JayWing before continuing to Abbey Lane, Ecclesall Road, returning down Whirlowdale Road and Abbeydale Road to Millhouses Park.

The IrwinMitchell Occasional Rider Challenge – 20km. Staggered starts from 10.15am. Gold Route.

The 20k is great for the occasional rider who wants a challenge, or the frequent rider who simply wants to take in some of the lovely scenery around Sheffield. Following the course of the 5k as far as Ecclesall Woods, the ride continues on Whirlowdale Road towards Longline and Ringinglow before venturing into the Peak District, Burbage Moor, Fox House and Owler Bar. The rest of the ride down Abbeydale Road South, is, as they say, (thankfully), all downhill!

The TNT Enthusiast Challenge – 50km. Staggered starts from 9.30am. Green Route.

If you cycle regularly – perhaps as part of a club or you just want to challenge yourself – then this route through Sheffield and Derbyshire is for you. The route map says it all.

The HIGH5 Hundred – 100km. Staggered starts from 8.450am. Platinum Route.

This stunning route through and around Sheffield will challenge even the hardiest cyclist. be warned its tough! 

With over twenty thousand pounds raised by riders and well wishers in the last couple of years, the money raised has been used to create a bereavement counseling service run by Cavendish Cancer Care, to support cycling safety initiatives in schools thoughout South Yorkshire, and to create the Hills2Boro challange.

The RideforEric Trust has been established to further the positive contribution that cycling enthusists are able to make, the entrance fees and sponsorship monies raised through the RideforEric bike ride and other activities are used  to support the Bereavement Counselling Service run by Cavendish Cancer Care and also to provide funding for cycling safety and inclusion initiative.

If you’re a cyclist and you want to help us raise awareness of road safety, celebrate life, and raise some funds to help others, then one of the routes is right for you, your family and your friends. 

If you don’t want to join the cycle ride, but think you could help by manning feed stations or marshalling on the day, then please also get in touch.

Info for Riders

Please note that due to issues witht the venue, RideforEric 2017 has been postponed to September 2017. Please bear with us while we make plans for  the all new venue setting.

Ride for Eric is excited to announce that our new starting point will be Millhouses Park in Sheffield, and to celebrate our move to a new bigger venue we will also be changing our routes to give a little more variety to the day. The four courses that we have put together aim to attract all people who enjoy cycling or who simply want to be part of a great event.

Youll notice that our prices have increased this year, but this is to help us provide a better and safer experience for everyone participating. Plus this year if you take part in the 100k, you will also get a commemarative technical Tee Shirt. Shirts will be available to purchase for other participants, and everyone gets a goodie bag.