6 of the best sportives this summer and beyond
Fair-weather cyclists rejoice. The sun has hit the sky. It may even stay around for one or two of these sportives across the next few months!
1 / Tour de Môn
Boasting possibly the most beautiful coastline in the whole of the UK, this cycle sportive takes you around the beautiful island of Anglesey. Over 1000 riders join us each year and the event has become a calendar highlight for cyclists and local people who support the riders as they pass by with warm Welsh…
2 / The UKCE Cotswolds Classic
For years, the Cotswolds Classic has been a beloved cycling event, captivating riders with its scenic beauty and challenging terrain. This classic event offers three routes that wind through the picturesque Cotswolds AONB, renowned for its rolling hills, thatched villages, and stunning limestone architecture.
Expect…
3 / Tour of the Candovers
The Tour of the Candovers is a cycle sportive originally set up by the friendly folks at Odiham Cycle Club to encourage members of the Hampshire & surrounding areas cycle community come together and enjoy the fantastic cycling routes on our doorstep. With routes of 20, 40 and 60 miles, The Tour of the Candovers has…
4 / Wye Valley Brewery Sportive
This late season sportive, set in the beautiful rolling Herefordshire countryside between the Malverns and the Wye Valley, is a fantastic adventure, from one of the best breweries in the West Midlands. With two scenic routes to choose from - 60km (37 miles) and 85 km (53 miles) - this sportive is for everyone!
These…
5 / PURITY BREWING CO SPORTIVE
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 way around the beautiful Warwickshire countryside and pass through beautiful villages. With two distances of 34 miles…
6 / The UKCE Peaks Tour
The Peaks Tour sportive takes riders on an adventure through the Peak District National Park. All three routes start at Bakewell Showground and head north through the National Park making their way to the Hope Valley.
In true Peak District fashion, there is plenty of both - short, savage as well as long, enduring…
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