As the Cycling season draws to a close, good Sportives are becoming harder and harder to find. If like us you don’t want to lose your form over the winter,...
As hill-packed early season challenges go, Hell of the Ashdown is right up there with the UK's best. Its challenging parcours and the risk of "interesting" weather in February has...
Ireland’s premier gravel cycling event, The Lakelander Gravel Grinder returns again to County Fermanagh on Saturday 20 March 2027. This off-road cycle challenge is open to gravel, cyclocross, adventure bike,...
The Kentish Killer sportive marks the start of the cycling season in South East England – regarded by clubs and riders as one of the UK’s toughest, most demanding sportives. The Kentish Killer is...
2027 sees the 110th edition of the Ronde van Vlaanderen (or Tour of Flanders in English), one of cycling's legendary Spring Classics. Each year the day before the pros battle it out...
This is your chance to shake, rattle and roll along the famous Paris Roubaix cobbled route on the day before the pros. Discover just how much your body can be...
Ride the route of the Amstel Gold Race the day before the pro's, then kick back and join Maastricht locals to watch the world's best riders battle it out on...
Now celebrating its 20th edition, The White Horse Challenge is an early season ride that will enable riders to gauge their fitness level as they cycle 70 or 90 miles through...
Outsider Events are excited to welcome the sixth edition of Muck n' Mac Fest! Staged in the grounds of Scotland's oldest inhabited Home, Traquair House will host the sixth edition of the festival in 2027... We've got a brand new exciting ride format to celebrate our 6th year! Nestled in the heart of the Tweed Valley, Traquair just so happens...
The Dirty Reiver is an off-road cycling challenge based on the Gravel Grinder format found predominantly in the mid west of America. Now established as the UK's biggest one-day gravel event, 2027 will see the 11th edition of the Dirty Reiver take place on Saturday 24 April. Alongside the traditional three routes options, 2027 sees the launch of a new...
If you think there’s nothing you can’t do, if you need a new challenge. If what you like most is the sea and the mountains. If you want to discover one of the most spectacular spots in the Mediterranean. Or if you want to make your debut in Spain’s top sportive challenge... then the Mallorca...
Liège–Bastogne–Liège, often called La Doyenne ("the oldest"), is one of the five Monuments of the European professional road cycling calendar. First held in 1892, it takes place each year in the Ardennes region of Belgium, from Liège to Bastogne and back. This "challenge" sportive is your chance to ride the same course as the pros...
The Etape Loch Ness is Scotland’s largest and most iconic closed road cycle sportive taking place around iconic Loch Ness offering the chance to cycle 66 miles (106 km) on traffic free roads. The stunning 360° route around the loch starts and finishes in the Highland capital of Inverness with 900m of ascent. Whether it’s...
The Twin Peaks Sportive is a fantastic day on two wheels, combining a memorable cycling challenge with the opportunity to raise money for Worcestershire Breast Cancer Unit in Worcestershire. Our ride starts and finishes at the wonderful Hop Shed Brewery in Suckley, nestled in the Worcestershire countryside and perfectly positioned between two of the area's...
Tour de Manc is one of the North West’s leading charity cycling events, bringing together riders of all abilities to experience some of the best roads in and around Greater Manchester. Founded in 2016, Tour de Manc was created with a simple mission: using cycling as a force for good in Greater Manchester. Through the...
Setting off from Tonbridge the ride route serves up one of the best charity cycling sportives in the South East, across the Kent countryside. With a heady mix of rolling terrain, punchy climbs and rewarding descents, it offers something for cyclists of all abilities. The Kent bike ride's highlight is the view across Kent from Ide Hill, flaunting the beauty of this county in all its...
One of the UK’s most revered and gruelling cycling sportives. Known as “The Daddy of them all” by Cycling Weekly, this legendary event is not just a ride—it’s a true test of endurance that rivals Europe’s toughest cycling challenges, such as the Marmotte. For those who conquer it, the sense of achievement is unmatched. This charity...
The St Ives Brewery Sportive – Ride Cornwall’s Stunning Coastline and Celebrate with a Proper Pint Experience the breathtaking beauty of Cornwall’s coastline on two wheels with the St Ives Brewery Sportive – a spectacular ride that takes you past some of the most iconic landscapes in the South West. With rolling coastal roads, historic...
Join us for a fantastic day of cycling starting and finishing at the picturesque Towcester Mill Brewery. Explore the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside on two scenic routes: Half Pint 62km (38 miles) A leisurely ride perfect for beginners or those looking for a shorter adventure. Full Pint 98km (61 miles) A longer, more challenging route for seasoned cyclists seeking to test their...
The fabulous backdrop of Framlingham College and Framlingham Castle at the start of RIDE Suffolk Sunrise is a sight to behold. One of the biggest charity sportives in the East, RIDE Suffolk Sunrise has been a firm favourite fixture in the May cycling calendar for 20 years! With flat and fast routes it is an ideal sportive for...
Join us for the Tiny Rebel Sportive, a unique cycling experience starting and finishing at the iconic Tiny Rebel Brewery in Newport, Wales! Choose between the Half Pint (72km), a shorter, more relaxed ride perfect for those looking to soak up the scenery without the full challenge, and the Full Pint (98km), a more demanding...
Yorkshire's premier sportive, the White Rose Classic returns for another edition in 2027. Come and join us on Sunday 30th May 2027 for another great day out in the cycling mecca that is the Yorkshire Dales. (God's own back yard!) For 2027, once again you can choose from the same four great routes that we...
The Hook Norton Brewery Sportive is a fantastic cycle through the Oxfordshire countryside from one of the best breweries in the Cotswolds taking you along the most scenic routes. With two distances of 63km (39 miles) and 98km (60 miles) this sportive is for everyone! What's Included ENTER NOW
The Scott Frontier 300 takes you from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, but the challenge is about what lies between these shorelines... Journeying through the heart of the old Border Marches, via quiet lanes, cycle routes and gravel trails, the Frontier 300 takes you on a hidden route from Scotland to England. Whether...
The UCI Gravel World Series comes back to Wales in 2027 for one of the biggest gravel race weekends of the year! Join riders from around the world on this thrilling 105km course on the banks of Llyn Brenig in North Wales. Graean Cymru - the name translates as "Welsh Gravel" - is the only UCI-sanctioned cycling...
Featuring climbs of the iconic Mortirolo and Stelvio passes, La Stelvio Santini is one of Italy and Europe's most celebrated sportives. 2027 sees the 15th edition of la Stelvio Santini. Choose from three routes starting in Bormio, each designed for those who want to experience the thrill of big climbs. You will pedal through spectacular...
One day. One unforgettable challenge. Every previous edition of the Round Norfolk Epic has sold out — and with just 250 places available, 2027 will be no different. Starting and finishing at Great Yarmouth Racecourse, this epic route takes riders through rolling countryside, stunning coastal roads, and some of Norfolk’s most unforgettable scenery. From Beccles...
Each year 4,500 riders get the opportunity to take on one of the UK's toughest sportives, In 2026 the organisers shook things up with a reversed route. Details for 2027 are yet to be confirmed but, whatever direction you tackle those climbs in, there's no getting away from the fact the Dragon is one of...
The Tour De Northamptonshire is a three distance circular event starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall just outside of Northampton in a wonderful central location only 5 minutes from Junction 2 A14. The Tour of the Villages X (30 mile) route begins with a long descent past Cottesbrooke Hall & Gardens, before the climb into Brixworth,...
The Braybrooke Beer Co Sportive is an unmissable cycling adventure, rolling out from Braybrooke’s brand-new brewing and taproom premises in the heart of Leicestershire. This event blends the best of British cycling with top-quality craft beer, offering riders a chance to explore stunning countryside, quiet rolling lanes, and charming villages before returning for a well-earned pint at one of...
The 2027 Le Loop will start in Nice, on Friday 25th June and will end 21 stages and around 3,000km of cycling later in Paris on Monday 19th July, one week ahead of the pros. Since 2012, we’ve been following the actual route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the pros, offering...
The next edition of La Marmotte Granfondo Alps is on 27 June 2027.* Entries are expected to open in October 2026. *Date is provisional. La Marmotte: The greatest European cyclosportive? For many sportive riders the Marmotte is the ultimate European sportive. Around 7,500 riders take part each year around the first weekend in July, with the...
Taking place on Saturday 3 July 2027, this flagship event offers riders the opportunity to experience some of the most spectacular roads in Wales, with a route designed to showcase the beauty, challenge and atmosphere that make this sportive so special. Starting and finishing in the iconic seaside town of Tenby, the Wales Sportive combines...
We're delighted to welcome Langham Brewery to the Brewery Cycle Series for a fantastic new sportive in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Based in an 18th-century granary barn at Lodsworth, near Petworth, Langham Brewery couldn't be better placed for a day of cycling. The surrounding South Downs offer everything we love when...
Every year the Maratona gran fondo (that's the Italian for sportive!) gets bigger. The entry ballot for 2027 is open from 14 October to 10 November 2026, with the draw taking place in the second half of November. Charity places (200 in total) will go on sale from 25 November, while tour operators also offer...
The 35th edition of the Étape du Tour is expected to take place on Sunday 18 July 2027. Please note the date is provisional: the exact date and course will be revealed during the official Tour de France route presentation in October 2026. L'Etape du Tour 2026 In 2026, the course followed the route of Stage 20 of...
Take on an unforgettable multi-day cycling challenge from Newcastle to Edinburgh, exploring the stunning Northumberland coast and Scottish countryside while raising vital funds for Parkinson's UK. Over three days of riding, you'll cover 162 miles, taking in spectacular coastal scenery, historic castles, quiet country roads and some challenging climbs before crossing the finish line in...
The Vale Brewery Sportive is a social and adventurous cycle ride through the Buckinghamshire countryside. Both routes take you through quintessential old English villages and countryside with this event comprising less undulations than some of our other sportives. Nonetheless you get back to the brewery with a thirst on and can get satisfaction from some...
Definitely not a sportive, the Dunwich Dynamo is nevertheless one of the 'must ride' events of the summer calendar for many cyclists. 2027 sees the 35th edition of the annual 182km (112 mile) night ride from London Fields in Hackey to Dunwich on the Suffolk Coast. The date for the 2027 edition has yet to be confirmed,...
The Renegade Brewery Sportive is a fantastic cycle through the Berkshire countryside from one of the best breweries in the Uk taking you along the most scenic routes. Starting and finishing at Renegade Brewery in Yattendon, this sportive takes you through the quiet country lanes of West Berkshire, with routes designed to be both challenging and rewarding. Expect stunning...
This sportive starts and finishes from one of the best and most innovative award winning breweries in the Midlands based on a farm just outside Alcester. The Purity Brewing Co Sportive will wind its ways around the beautiful Warwickshire countryside and pass through beautfiul villages. With two distances of 34 miles and 52 miles this sportive is for everyone!...
Close your cycling event season with RIDE Essex, a stunning cycle through the Essex countryside. Our RIDE Essex charity cycling sportive is one of our most popular rides attracting over 900 participants. You can enjoy some excellent cycling terrain on this Essex bike ride raising funds for vital research for sick babies and children. Three route options take you on...
Welcome to the Salcombe Brewery Sprint Triathlon…one of the first triathlons to take place from this iconic seaside town. This epic event in the wonderful town of Salcombe will put your endurance to the test as you swim, cycle and run through local villages of Salcombe, Hope and Galmpton. Starting from North Sands for a 700m swim in the...
The 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross race is the UK's premier cyclocross race - and undoubtedly the toughest. Held at the end of September each year, the race sees riders tackle three climbs in the Yorkshire Dales: Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-Y-Ghent. The race route is split between road and unpaved terrain, with approximately 4-6km of the course...
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