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Road Cycling Events
Cycling is known for its friendly community, and those already hooked on the sport are known for spreading the cycling love and encouraging new people to get involved. Road Cycling is growing in popularity in the UK, with over 2,200 registered cycling clubs and 125,000 registered members of the British Cycling organisation which also acts as a nationwide governing body. Reasons for getting involved in the sport are varied and all abilities are welcome. Many have been inspired to take up the sport after being inspired by the achievements of high profile cyclists - from the sprints of Mark Cavendish to the Olympic heroics of Bradley Wiggins and the recent Tour de France triumphs of Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas. For some, the love for Road Cycling was born out of lockdown - with many using it as a healthy way to help keep both mind and body healthy. There are a huge range of events on offer for all ages and abilities ranging from leisurely tours to more competitive races. Sportives (mass participation cycling events) are the most popular format, and can range from sprint distances to long-distance formats. An Audax event is a long-distance cycle within a limited time-frame. Check out what’s on offer...
Sunday, 18 Jun 2023
Magic Bike Ladies Only Cyclosportive
Haselbech, Northamptonshire
Saturday, 1 Jul 2023
The UKCE Magnificat Tour
Hermitage, Berkshire
Sunday, 2 Jul 2023
Struggle Moors
York, North Yorkshire
long (100–200km)
Saturday, 8 Jul 2023
Dartmoor Legend
Princetown, Devon
Sunday, 9 Jul 2023
The Christie Manchester to Blackpool
Salford, Greater Manchester
Saturday, 15 Jul 2023
UKCE Mendips Classic
Street, Somerset
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km), short (0–50km)
(7 reviews)
Saturday, 22 Jul 2023
Wadworth Brewery Sportive
Devizes, Wiltshire
medium (50–100km), short (0–50km)
(45 reviews)
Saturday, 22 Jul 2023
Galloway ReCycle Sportive
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
short (0–50km), long (100–200km)
(51 reviews)
Sunday, 23 Jul 2023
The Solway Coast Cycle Sportive
Kirkbampton, Cumbria
medium (50–100km), long (100–200km)
(7 reviews)
Sunday, 13 Aug 2023
Brewdog Ride Out Sportive
Ellon, Aberdeenshire
medium (50–100km), short (0–50km)
(79 reviews)
Sunday, 20 Aug 2023
Hook Norton Brewery Sportive
Hook Norton, Oxfordshire
medium (50–100km)
(27 reviews)
Sunday, 20 Aug 2023
Tour De Môn
Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km), short (0–50km)
(22 reviews)
Saturday, 2 Sept 2023
Wye Valley Brewery Sportive
Bromyard, Herefordshire
medium (50–100km), short (0–50km)
(18 reviews)
Saturday, 2 Sept 2023
The Peaks Tour
Bakewell, Derbyshire
(6 reviews)
Sunday, 10 Sept 2023
Cat & Fiddle Challenge 2023
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent
medium (50–100km)
(2 reviews)
Saturday, 16 Sept 2023
Purity Brewing Co Sportive
Great Alne, Warwickshire
medium (50–100km)
(34 reviews)
Saturday, 16 Sept 2023
The New Forest Tour
Fawley, Hampshire
About Road Cycling in the UK
Road Cycling is hugely popular in the UK, and has been growing as a sport since the success of London 2012. There are now over 4,000 cycling events each year, with 300,000 participants and 125,000 registered members of British Cycling. Cycling events in the UK range from sportives (mass participation cycling races) to long-distance Audax rides to fun charity bike rides. Events can take place in the city streets, or often make the most of the stunning British countryside.
How to get into road cycling in the UK
With so many different road cycling events in the UK, it has never been easier to get into the sport. Check out our list of local events to find your first race, whether you want a long endurance race, short fast sprint, or a charitable fun ride. Another great option is getting involved with one of the UK's 2,200 cycling clubs, where you will find welcoming communities to help you with advice, kit, and training. If you are just starting out in road cycling and don't want to buy a bike just yet, there are plenty of options to hire bikes for cycling events.