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Road Cycling Events
Road Cycling is growing in popularity in the UK, with over 2,200 registered cycling clubs and 125,000 registered members of British Cycling. In the UK, people have been inspired to take up the sport by high profile cyclists achieving great things, from the sprints of Mark Cavendish, to the Olympic heroics of Bradley Wiggins, to the recent Tour de France triumphs of Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas. There a range of events on offer, including numerous charity and community bike rides, which allow cyclists of any ability to get involved. Sportives (mass participation cycling events) are the most popular format, and can range from sprint distances to long-distance formats. Another option is doing an Audax event, which are long-distance cycling events within a limited time-frame. Cycling is known for its friendly community, and they are always encouraging new people to get involved with the support, whether that's providing advice for kit, organising training clubs, or supporting you through your first event.
Saturday, 4th Jun 2022
Tour of Cambridgeshire Cycling Festival
Peterborough, Peterborough
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km)
(9 reviews)
Sunday, 24th Jul 2022
Southampton Sporterium 2022
Southampton, Southampton
medium (50–100km), long (100–200km)
Sunday, 28th Aug 2022
Great North Bike Ride
Seahouses, Northumberland
medium (50–100km)
(1 reviews)
Saturday, 9th Apr 2022
Beyond Somerset Sportive - Saturday
Glastonbury, Somerset
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km)
Saturday, 30th Apr 2022
Ride the Night London
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
medium (50–100km)
Sunday, 8th May 2022
Hampshire Hilly Hundred
Sparsholt, Hampshire
long (100–200km)
Friday, 3rd Jun 2022
The Flat 100
Thorne, South Yorkshire
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km)
(202 reviews)
Sunday, 3rd Jul 2022
London to Brighton Cycle Challenge
London, Greater London
medium (50–100km)
(3 reviews)
Saturday, 16th Jul 2022
The Flat 100 South
Parnwell, Peterborough
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km)
(57 reviews)
Sunday, 21st Aug 2022
Tour De Môn
Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km)
(5 reviews)
Sunday, 25th Sep 2022
Pedal Pushers
Morda, Shropshire
medium (50–100km)
(1 reviews)
Sunday, 5th Dec 2021
Winter Wight Wheeler
Cowes, Isle of Wight
medium (50–100km), long (100–200km)
Saturday, 12th Mar 2022
Beyond Devon Sportive
Devon, Devon
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km)
Sunday, 20th Mar 2022
Cotswold Cross Endurance Sportive
Seven Springs, Gloucestershire
medium (50–100km)
Sunday, 27th Mar 2022
Spring Spin Sportive
Winchester, Hampshire
medium (50–100km), long (100–200km)
Sunday, 27th Mar 2022
Beyond Sussex Sportive
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km)
(1 reviews)
Sunday, 3rd Apr 2022
Spring Onion
Cobham, Surrey
long (100–200km)
Sunday, 10th Apr 2022
Beyond Somerset Sportive - Sunday
Glastonbury, Somerset
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km)
Saturday, 30th Apr 2022
Beyond Cotswold Sportive
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
medium (50–100km), long (100–200km)
Saturday, 7th May 2022
Beyond Lincolnshire Sportive
Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km)
Saturday, 11th Jun 2022
Beyond Kent Sportive
Kent, Kent
medium (50–100km), long (100–200km)
Saturday, 16th Jul 2022
Beyond French Revolution
Dover, Kent
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km)
Sunday, 17th Jul 2022
Pedal The Borders
Morda, Shropshire
medium (50–100km)
Sunday, 7th Aug 2022
East Riding 100
Bishop Burton, East Riding of Yorkshire
long (100–200km), medium (50–100km)
(119 reviews)
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.
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