Love cycling? Love beer? Then the Letsgovelo Brewery Cycle Series has the perfect event for you!
This annual series of cycling sportives takes you on breathtaking routes across the UK, starting and finishing at some of the country's finest breweries.
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just looking for a fun way to stay active, Letsgovelo events celebrate health, wellbeing, and social cycling - all with the added bonus of a well-earned pint at the finish line.
There are 13 events - a brewer's dozen? - in the series, kicking off with the St Ives Brewery Sportive in Cornwall on 11 May.
The rides run throughout the summer with two events in May, two in June, three in July, four in August and two in September. Each event offers a choice of two routes, the Full Pint (approx 100km) and the Half Pint (approx 60km), with entry starting at £30.
Scenic Routes & Social Vibes
Each ride in the Brewery Cycle Series is carefully curated to offer a blend of stunning landscapes, camaraderie, and craft beer appreciation. The Black Sheep Brewery Sportive (16 August, Ripon) takes you up the famous Trapping Hill hill climb, a challenging ascent that rewards riders with breathtaking views.
Meanwhile, the Brewdog route (2 August, Ellon) skirts along the picturesque northwest coastline of Aberdeenshire, offering stunning seaside vistas and fresh coastal air.
Organisers of the series, LetsGoVelo, believe that cycling is as much about community as it is about fitness. Their rides provide a welcoming, friendly atmosphere for all, with routes ranging from leisurely spins to more challenging distances to suit every level of rider.
What sets the series apart is that Letsgovelo have joined forces with some of the UK's most iconic breweries, including Hook Norton, Wye Valley Brewery, Purity Brewing Co, Brewdog, Black Sheep Brewery, and Vale Brewery, to name a few, to offer a unique finish-line experience.
As well as producing a top brew these breweries are set in fantastic locations which provide the perfect chance to work up a thirst while enjoying some of the country's finest scenery.
At heart it's a celabration of Letsgovelo's belief in a balanced lifestyle. "The Brewery Cycle Series proves that you can stay fit, connect with like-minded people, and still enjoy a beer or two at the end of the ride. It's about embracing the joy of the journey, not just the destination," say the organisers.
The Perfect Finish
Whether you're pedaling through rolling countryside, coasting along scenic coastal roads, or tackling a few punchy hills, you'll know that a refreshing pint and great company await you at the finish line.
If that sounds like your sort of ride then gather your friends, hop on your bike, and experience the best of cycling and craft beer with Letsgovelo.
Find out more and enter at www.letsgovelo.co.uk/sportives.
Letsgovelo Brewery Series Sportives 2025
St Ives Brewery Sportive - 11 May 2025 - St Ives, Cornwall
Towcester Mill Brewery Sportive - 24 May 2025 - Towcester, Northamptonshire
Hook Norton Brewery Sportive - 1 June 2025 - Hook Norton, Oxfordshire
Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery Sportive - 8 June 2025 - Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Blacks Brewery Sportive - 6 July 2025 - Kinsale, Cork
Vale Brewery Sportive - 12 July 2025 - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Dorset Nectar Sportive - 20 July 2025 - Dorset
Brewdog Ride Out Sportive - 2 August 2025 - Ellon, Aberdeenshire
Renegade Brewery Sportive - 10 August 2025 - Yattendon, West Berkshire
Black Sheep Brewery Sportive - 16 August 2025 - Ripon, North Yorkshire
Wye Valley Brewery Sportive - 31 August 2025 - Bromyard, Herefordshire
Purity Brewing Co Sportive - 13 September 2025 - Great Alne, Warwickshire
Salcombe Brewery Co Sprint Triathlon - 28 September 2025 - Salcombe
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