Road Cycling Events in United Kingdom

Welcome to The Towcester Mill Brewery Sportive. This is a fantastic adventure through the Northamptonshire countryside from one of the best breweries in the Midlands taking you along the most scenic routes. With two distances of 57km (35 miles) and 97 km (60 miles), this sportive is for everyone!

Held on fully closed roads, the ToC Gran Fondo is the only authentic continental style mass participation race and ride on English shores. Whether you want to race or to be part of UK cycling history and test yourself against other riders on closed roads, you can participate and feel the experience of a pro rider. Not only that, but the ToC Gran Fondo also UKs qualifier event for the UCI GF World Championships. Finish in the top 25% of your Masters Age Group and qualify to represent your country in the UCI GF World Championships, which are being held in Poznan, Poland in 2019.

The Gran Fondo is a mass participation event, with all riders starting together to ride the qualification route. Riders do not have to hold a race license to take part in the ToC Gran Fondo or to qualify for the World Championships.

With over maximum field of 5,000 riders starting across each of the Masters Age Groups, we have riders from all over the world who travel to compete for the rainbow jersey.

Race like a professional around the traffic-free roads of Cambridgeshire, with spectators lined up around the route, a highly produced start and finish.

The Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery Sportive start at a majestic location hidden away on a tiny rural lane in the heart of the Chiltern Valley. Just north of Henley on the Thames, the routes take you through a number of stunning villages where the Vicar of Dibley and Midsummer Murders were filmed. This Sportive has two distances of 37 and 70 miles to accommodate all abilities!

2015 was Suffolks year of cycling, the county is becoming ever more rider friendly and has some absolutely stunning countryside and breathtaking costal views.

Three wonderful routes take in a variety of Suffolks best scenery, from forest and coast to quiet countryside lanes. Whether youre a seasoned spinner, or just enjoy cycling on a weekly basis theres a route for you.

Weve decided to start the Suffolk 100 from the countys reigning Most Active Town, Kesgrave. Situated on the edges of Ipswitch, The HQ, Kesgrave Community and Conference Center is not only easily accessible by road and rail but also offers riders virtually traffic free access to the wonderfully quiet country roads this sportive has to offer.

By entering either of our events, you will have the chance to ride on some of Britain and Central Scotland's most stunning and iconic roads with 2 distances to choose from in each event. "The Medio Fondo" in our events ranges between 86km-88km. The summer edition takes in 2386ft of elevation gain and our autumn edition takes in 2913ft of elevation gain. Then for the enthusiasts, we have "The Gran Fondo's" ranging between 120km and 127km in length and truly epic elevation gains of 4065ft (summer edition) and 5026ft (autumn classic). Both inspired by our original vision statement.

The Westons Cider Sportive is a fantastic adventure through the Hereford countryside from one of the best cider houses in the UK taking you along the most scenic routes. With two distances of 32 and 52 miles, this sportive is for everyone!

With four exhilarating and picturesque routes through the rolling Northampton countryside, this incredible cycling challenge offers something for all ages and abilities.

Theres a 10-mile, 25-mile, 50-mile and (new for 2019) a fantastic 63-mile (100km) fondo to choose from! All rides will begin from the Kettering Rugby Club.

Thanks to generous support from our Headline sponsors KLM Taxis and Tollers Solicitors, the event will be bigger and better than ever before.

The Wadworth Brewery Sportive starts at the wonderful victorian brewery situated right in the heart of Wiltshire. The sportive takes you through the beautiful North Wessex Down, an area of outstanding natural beauty, along winding country lanes and past stunning little villages. This Sportive has two distances of 25 and 50 miles to accommodates all abilities!

The Great British Cycling Festival is coming to Norfolk in June 2019 and is not only hosting the 2019 HSBC UK | National Road Championships, but youve also got the unique opportunity to ride in the wheel tracks of those elites riding for the British title by taking part in the National Championships Century. The National Championships Century will be a truly beautiful and exciting 100-mile closed road sportive of 2019.

For the first time in the championships history, the mens and womens races will be on the road simultaneously before both finishing in Norwich city centre with the womens race to reach its conclusion after the mens. This is all followed by you starting and finishing in Norwich City Centre and riding behind the championships, on the exact same route!

Youve got 100 miles of fully closed roads, 3 pit stops, the chance to challenge yourself on the elite course, and benefit from the support of the crowds who will gather to see the countrys best riders go head-to-head to claim the national champions jerseys. With live TV coverage you may even see yourself on TV!

The date for your diary is Sunday 30th June 2019. Entries are now open but very limited, so if you fancy joining us and the pros, enter now to avoid disappointment.

Redbourn is a wonderful little village with a rich cycling heritage. Its easily accessible from London and the surrounding areas by both road and rail.

Weve put together 3 spectacular routes that we feel will suit most levels. With the buzz of the crowd and being part of something bigger than your usual group ride, this organised bike event will allow you to push the boundaries of your usual comfort zones, knowing youll be supported both in the well stocked feed stops and in your mechanical needs.

The Taunton Flyer is themed around the wartime airfields of East Devon and Somerset, with routes that pass RAF Exeter (Exeter Airport), RAF Dunkeswell, RAF Upottery (Smeatharpe), RAF Culmhead, RAF Merryfield, and RAF Westonzoyland. We also have a full scale replica Spitfire Aircraft (the only one in the world!) on display at the event HQ. Guided tours of the cockpit will be available and there will be a draw prize in support of SSAFA for the privilege to sit in the aircraft and fire up its Merlin Meteor Engine.

This spectacular early season sportive, offers some nice, flat, open, flowing roads combined with a couple of testing climbs in the Blackdown Hills.

The Taunton Flyer offers you a choice of three routes:

The Spitfire (55 km / 34 miles)

The Dakota (119 km / 74 miles)

The Wellington (184 km / 114 miles)

All routes are well signed and fully supported. We have well stocked feed stations with a wide selection of sweet & savory foods, plus hot and cold drinks.

The sportive includes electronic chip timing (with split points) providing you with an official completion time, plus Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded to all finishers according to the medal standards for each age and gender category.

The Brewdog Sportive is a fantastic adventure along the North East coast of Scotland and surrounds from one of the BEST and BIGGEST breweries in the world. With two distances of 33 and 60 miles, this sportive is for everyone!

Ticket price for either distance includes a burger and pint for all participants!

With the warmer longer days upon us this ride will enable you to stretch your goals and really push yourself to the limit.

The route starts out from Lingfield College, Kent. Youll be set off on your journey around the Kentish hills where youll navigate round the flowing curves and breathtaking descents that this ride will throw at you. The 50 and 70 mile routes all take in ide hill as well as descending down the famous toy hill.

Chase Distillery is based on a beautiful farm in the Herefordshire countryside and produces one of the best well-known Gins and Vodka in the UK. The Chase Distillery Sportive has two distances of 55km (34 miles) and 90km (56 miles) to appeal to all abilities. There will be plenty of opportunities to taste the notoriously good Chase Gin and Vodka and eat some local awesome food!

This stunning sportif offers three stunning cycling routes taking in the best of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Radnorshire Hills. Leaving Hay on Wye on a twisting mountain road, the route climbs steadily into the Black Mountains. Panoramic views of the Wye Valley unfold to your right and nothing more than sheep and skylarks will disturb the peace and quiet as you continue climbing to reach Gospel Pass, Wales highest road. Having topped out at 549 metres, enjoy the long descent through a wooded valley past Llanthony Priory.

The Thornbridge Brewery Sportive is a fantastic adventure through the Peak District from one of the best breweries in the UK based in one of the most picturesque villages in the UK. If you fancy a challenge there are two distances of 30 and 60 miles!

This sportive was our first and weve branched out a lot since then, but this ride will always be special to us. This year weve done a lot of work tweaking the route. This ride reflects that and its 7th birthday should make for the most enjoyable Hertfordshire 100 yet.

One day, 2,000 cyclists, 60 miles

Join us on Sunday 25th August 2019 and help make a real difference to children and young adults suffering from a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

From Seahouses to Tynemouth, cycle 60 miles along the beautiful North Northumberland coastline and raise money to support the Chris Lucas Trust. A designated area of outstanding natural beauty, Seahouses is the ideal location to start exploring this magnificent part of England. And Tynemouth Priory and Castle is a magnificent end to the ride along the scenic coastline.

Cycling event experts Let's Go Velo are bringing this challenging cycle event to Dartmoor, starting at Dartmoor Brewery HQ.

Choose from two exhilarating routes - the Half Pint (25 miles) or the Full Pint (50 miles), each of which starts at Dartmoor Brewery in Princetown, taking in stunning Dartmoor scenery, and ending at the Prince of Wales in Princetown.

There will be a warm welcome at the Prince of Wales at the finish, and a bottle of our famous Jail Ale for every competitor to take away and enjoy later!

The Lands End 100 returns for its 8th year in 2018. The routes include some of the most picturesque parts of Cornwall.

The stunning location, quiet roads and breathtaking views make this one of the most scenic rides in the country as the wrap-around coast means that riders will never be far from the sea. They say location is everything, and the Lands End 100 has it all, cycling around the South West peninsula is an unforgettable experience.

A choice of three distances are available; 100 miles, 100km and 75km. All routes will start and finish at Marazion and will all go to Lands End with the long route also making its way around The Lizard peninsula.

Welcome to "The North Derbyshire Challenge" sportive offers four distances covering North Derbyshire and the Peak District and will prove a memorable ride with gorgeous scenery and some challenging hills. This year, we've included some challenging but not insurmountable hills including Two Dales, Beeley Moor and that one that takes you by surpruse with 5km to go!

By entering either of our events, you will have the chance to ride on some of Britain and Central Scotland's most stunning and iconic roads with 2 distances to choose from in each event. "The Medio Fondo" in our events ranges between 86km-88km. The summer edition takes in 2386ft of elevation gain and our autumn edition takes in 2913ft of elevation gain. Then for the enthusiasts, we have "The Gran Fondo's" ranging between 120km and 127km in length and truly epic elevation gains of 4065ft (summer edition) and 5026ft (autumn classic). Both inspired by our original vision statement.

Wares Cambridge has been one of the most talked about Sportives of recent years, weve decided to apply some of that magic to Essex. Wares Essex? will take place on Sunday the 6th of October.

Weve designed this route so that youll be able to take advantage of some of the great roads that the 2013 TDF took in and experience some beautifully tarmaced surfaces. Whatever the weather throws at us, this route is made for the beginning of Autumn, keeping your motivation high for the coming months.

We have the ride for you! The Essex Season Ender takes place on Sunday the 17th of November 2019, covering roads that can be thoroughly enjoyed at any time of year. Weve worked hard to take this route through some beautiful countryside that can be enjoyed by all, at the same time minimising junctions and crossings so that all you fast people can get a real rhythm going.

The Swift Carbon Tour of Wessex is the biggest multi stage cyclosportive in the UK. The cycling cognoscenti have been making the annual pilgrimage to Somerset since 2006 to experience the challenge of riding 3 days back to back while enjoying West country hospitality, and the exceptionally fine food & drink. Expect quintessentially English countryside though the lanes and byways of the South West. Each individual stage has its own unique mix of monuments, history and challenging terrain which sets it apart from other events; add the challenge of riding three days back to back and you have truly unique event. Choose from 322 miles, 224 miles or ride an individual stage which each have a choice of two route distances.

This is the sixth Macmillan Harborough Sportive, (now renamed 'Welland Valley Sportive'), organised again this year by Welland Valley Cycling Club with the assistance of many volunteers. Our aim is twofold: first to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and second, to encourage cycling for all abilities and ages. All proceeds to Macmillan.

403km cycling event starting from Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire. A trip to the flatlands of the East Riding. The cafe at the tip of Spurn Point has gone, so the sand and pave have been replaced by the Isle of Axholme.

600km cycling event starting from Poole. Controls at Amport, Crockerton, Beaminster, Exmouth, Taunton Deane Services, Priddy, Malmesbury and Mells, plus 10 information controls.

300km cycling event starting from Kirkley Cycles, Ponteland. Controls at Muggleswick Hall, Penrith, Newcastleton, Bellingham and Elsdon, plus 2 information controls.

407km cycling event starting from Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire. Controls at SETTLE, DENT, ALSTON, SCOTCH CORNER and GARGRAVE, plus 6 information controls.

One of AUK's toughest and most scenic events, climbing its way through classic Pennine landscapes. ENTRY IS OPEN UNTIL 6.30am ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

Gear up, ladies: Women V Cancer Ride the Night is back for 2019 to kick off the start of summer with a bright pink boost for our three womens cancer charities.

Cycling 100km through London at night, youll befriend thousands of other super inspiring women from all cycles of life that share your drive to get fit for an amazing cause. Starting and finishing at the beautiful Royal Windsor Racecourse, youll soak up the electric Ride the Night vibe with motivational music, speeches and warm-ups. By the time you saddle up at the start line in Windsor, youll be revved up and raring to go.

Our flagship Women V Cancer challenge takes you past many of Londons iconic landmarks, including Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and many more - and they look even more beautiful at night with bright and colourful lights.

Taking its name from the typically flat lands in Lincolnshire and the surrounding area, youll glide through the level planes on the Sigma Sports' Arrow Sportive like a dart through the air save for an unlikely uphill test that waits for tired legs at the end of the ride.

The CFC (Cyclists Fighting Cancer) Sportive starts and finishes at the racecourse in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. Four distance options: 130 miles, 100 miles, 62 miles and 30 miles. The 130 mile ride is a time restricted (12 hour) endurance ride, perfect timing for people going to the L'Etape du Tour, Marmotte, London to Paris, Dragon ride etc. or for those just looking to push the boundaries. A great day on the bike up and over the Cotswolds.

The event begins in the spa town of Harrogate, North Yorkshire and takes riders over 108 miles of stunning yet unforgiving Yorkshire Dales scenery.

The route has claimed cult status nationwide, with riders travelling hundreds of miles year after year to tackle the challenge again and again. Cycling Plus called it: One of the best events in the UK.

Test your mind, challenge your mates and rip off your legs on a sportive in Yorkshire that will bury you into the darkest depths of bike riding.

Spanning 108 miles and taking in seven of North Yorkshires notorious killer climbs, the Struggle sportive makes a century ride feel like your average Sunday club run!

Dare to dig yourself out of the black hole, down that last gel and block out the lactic-acid-burn as you crest the final climb back to Harrogate to complete one utterly epic day on the bike.

The Struggle sportive is set within North Yorkshires stunning scenery along the regions best cycling roads. Whether you rock up and ride alone, smash in through-and-off style with your team mates or roll out in club kit full peloton the Struggle offers a day of fun, camaraderie and bike-riding banter.

After watching ITV4's Tour Series professional race on Saturday evening around the streets of Aberystwyth, its time to get out into the countryside and relax on Sunday. Explore the challenging local terrain on one of four routes which provide something for everyone. Whether you're an experienced cyclist looking to take on the challenging 'Cawr' or Mynach rides, or perhaps fancy a more relaxing tour of Ceredigion on the 'Diafol' or 'Corrach', you'll be sure of one thing - one of the most spectacular rides in Great Britain!

A 407km cycling event starting from Clayhidon, near Taunton. Ride the Exe Valley and A39 by night, see the dawn in Somerset, use the Bath tunnels and the Bristol-Bath cyclepath, cross the Severn Bridge and return South. Event start/finish is at a great pub with free camping in a field. Seeing the sunrise at Glastonbury depends on moving speed and weather conditions.

One of the biggest Sportive's in the region and always a sell out so don't leave it too long in booking the classic event. Formerly called Flat n Fast 100, now the Flat 100 is just that a flat 100 mile course (with options for 65 and 25 mile still flat)

Join over the 1000 riders in nine if the most popular rides in the UK!

136km cycling event starting from Willington Hall, nr Chester. Controls at Prospect Tea Rooms and Chirk, plus 3 information controls.

210km cycling event starting from Willington Hall, E of Chester. Controls at Prospect Tea Rooms, Corwen, Llanrhaeadr and Chirk, plus 3 information controls.

Our road cycling tours are for keen road cyclists of all abilities and we offer circular routes staying in different locations each evening as well as tours and day events based in our home town of Ilkley.

The rides are an exclusive individual guided and supported experience similar to a sportive ride in that there is a set route, but are not timed. What you get over and above a typical sportive is a pre-ride bike check, a support vehicle and team mechanic, the benefit of riding in a small group with your own dedicated ride leader and lunch.

414km cycling event starting from Manningtree. Controls at Ixworth, Halesworth, Acle, Wells, Barton Mills and Saffron Walden.

Classic tour of East Anglia, via Ixworth, Halesworth, the Reedham Ferry & Acle to fish 'n' chips at Wells-Next-The-Sea. Easy night run down to Barton Mills, returning through Saffron Walden. Postal finish.

A 104km cycling event starting from Cromford, Derbyshire.

As a mid-summer sportive test, the Malvern Mad Hatter pretty much has it all. Weaving around rural roads shared between the three counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, the route will give you tough climbs, fast descents and amazing views across the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains of Wales and more.

There are two cycle options which run alongside the Big East Triathlon.

Fun Ride: 43km

Cycle Sportive: 82km

Facilities include chip timing, fully sign posted and marshalled course, aid stations allowing personal supplies, mechanic on site, on course support, sag wagon and refreshments on site. After you have finished why not enjoy some food and a drink and whilst watching the triathletes on the run course!

You will pass through small towns and villages with traditional weatherboard homes, negotiate the Burnham Bends and experience a unique and varied course over the marshes. This is also a great opportunity to see what a triathlon is all about in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying a days cycling in the peaceful Essex countryside.

Why not come and take part in a unique island-based sportive that combines scenic beauty with a challenging ride. Well take you along miles of twisting single-track that circle the island, past the wildest, most beautiful coastline you will find on any ride in the UK.

Introducing our brand new event with Doddington Hall and Giant Lincoln...

We have created this partnership to host The Giant Lincoln Sportive at Doddington Hall 2018. This will be the second event in our brand-new Lincoln Triple Challenge.

This will be the only sportive on our 2018 calendar and will be helping to raise money for local charities and great causes. The event will have 3 distances for you to choose from:

33 Miles

54 Miles

107 Miles

All cyclists taking part will start and finish at the beautiful Doddington Hall and complete their chosen distance on a well-marked and safe course. Once they have crossed the finish line they will receive a bespoke medal and technical t-shirt.

On the two longer courses, the cyclists will pass numerous well-stocked yummy feed stations to keep them going.

Dont worry - we havent forgotten all the non-cyclists either as there will be plenty of activities taking place at Doddington Hall to keep friends and family busy while you are out on the road.

Our Northwood Festival of Sport is set in the stunning grounds of Merchant Taylors School. With its rich, 450-year history, the grounds provide a spectacular backdrop to what is our most outstanding event yet.

Cycling from London to Paris is one of the greatest cycle experiences in Europe. You ride through the lovely Kent countryside, cross the Channel, travel through the villages and medieval market towns of northern France, pass the famous battlefields of the Somme and Agincourt. And after long days in the saddle and some strenuous hill-climbs, the sight of the Eiffel Tower, your finishing point, will evoke a real sense of achievement.