UK cycling events
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Featured cycling events
The biggest and best cycling events in the UK and overseas.
- Thu 4 Sep
- £60
8 Hour Challenge
Britain's best-loved motor racing circuit waves the chequered flag to cyclists as they test physical and mental resolve on a unique, multi-lap challenge, featuring pitstops and massage.
- 8 hrs track cycling
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- Sun 6 Jul
- £35-£45
Blacks Brewery Sportive
Starting and finishing at the iconic Blacks Brewery, riders will enjoy beautiful views, a fun atmosphere, and well-deserved refreshments at the finish line.
- Sportive 2
- Sat 12 Jul
- £27.50-£37.50
Vale Brewery Sportive
A fantastic cycle through Buckinghamshire from one of the best breweries in the county, along the most scenic routes, to finish with a complimentary beer from the taproom.
- Sportive 2
- Sun 13 Jul
- £44
- Entries close soon
The Triple | Exmoor Explorer
A non-competitive mountain biking event for all in the beautiful Exmoor National Park in South West England on open moorland, woodland trails and single track with top reviews!
- Mountain biking events 2
- Sun 13 Jul
- £29.60
The Christie Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
Join #TeamChristie and hop on your bike to tackle the 60-mile route from Media City at Salford Quays to finish beneath the iconic Glitterball on Blackpool’s South Promenade.
- 60 miles road cycling + 1800 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Jul
- £45
When Wren Ride
A cycle tour of Wren's London masterpieces. This is a ride of contrasts, from the graceful Long Water of Hampton Court, deer spotting in Richmond Park then tea and cake in Chelsea.
- 26 miles road cycling + 230 m ascent
- Wed 16 Jul
- £50
Landrace to Bognor
A long summer’s day spent riding the gravel paths of Surrey and Sussex, heading to the coast at Bognor, traversing both the North and South Downs and passing through the woodlands of the Arun Valley.
- 130 km gravel riding + 1300 m ascent
- Sat 19 Jul
- £25-£30
Activ Gravel Solstice Gravel
Ok, so not the actual solstice but still enjoy the long warm summer days on your gravel bike across the downs, through woods and orchards, to join the North Downs Way.
- 80 km gravel riding + 1000 m ascent
- Sun 20 Jul
- £30-£37.50
Dorset Nectar Sportive
A fantastic social and adventurous ride through beautiful Dorset from one of the best Cider farms and breweries around, taking in the most scenic routes, to finish with a refreshing local tipple.
- Sportive 2
- Sat 2 Aug
- £42.50-£50
Brewdog Ride Out Sportive
A spectacular cycle along the North East coast of Scotland from one of the best and biggest breweries in the world with a choice of routes making it a sportive for everyone!
- Sportive 2
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 Aug
- £30
London Orbital Gravel Challenge
The London Off-Road Gravel Challenge (LOGC) is back, and it's ready to test even the most seasoned cyclists with 30 challenging climbs. This legendary ride is known for its sheer brutality.
- 24 hrs gravel riding + 4400 m ascent
- Sun 10 Aug
- £30-£37.50
Renegade Brewery Sportive
Cycle through the Berkshire countryside from one of the best breweries in the UK, taking you along the most scenic routes to finish with a refreshing, complimentary beer.
- Sportive 2
- Fri 15 Aug
- £50
Landrace to Folkestone
A 'monster' ride in the Landrace series of guided gravel rides for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling, from London to Folkestone for fish 'n' chips!
- 150 km gravel riding + 1400 m ascent
- Sat 16 Aug
- £30-£37.50
Black Sheep Brewery Sportive
A fantastic cycle through the Yorkshire Dales from the Black Sheep Brewery, combining epic roads, stunning scenery and the perfect post-ride pint at one of the UK’s most iconic breweries.
- Sportive 2
- Sat 16 Aug
- £30
Activ Gravel Roman Roads and Coal Mines
A fascinating ride through Roman history and Kent's coal mining past with stunning views across the channel before striking inland through the valleys and woods of East Kent.
- 80 km gravel riding + 1050 m ascent
- Sun 24 Aug
- £39-£43
Devon Grit
Gravel cycling routes sampling the best gravel trails of East Devon - ideal for gravel bikes, MTBs, cyclocross bikes and ebikes and welcomes riders of all abilities.
- Gravel events 4
- Sun 31 Aug
- £36.50-£48.50
RIDE Essex
Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, quiet villages and farmland where the undulations will have you in and out of the saddle.
- Long sportive
- Medium sportive
- Short sportive
- Sun 31 Aug
- £35-£65
Pedal Trossachs
Choose your distance and take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through the world-famous cycling routes of the Trossachs National Park (formerly Pedal Stirling Sportive).
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sun 31 Aug
- £30-£37.50
Wye Valley Brewery Sportive
A social and adventurous cycle through the Malvern countryside from one of the best breweries in the West Midlands taking you along the most scenic routes plus BBQ and free beer.
- Sportive 2
- Sat 6 Sep
- £44
The Triple | The Quantock Quake
The Quantock Hills are a mecca for mountain biking! Expect stunning open moorland, woodland trails, natural single track and secluded comes. This event has it all plus you can camp too!
- Mountain biking events 2
- Fri 12 Sep
- £50
Landrace to Brighton
A 'monster' ride in the Landrace series of guided gravel rides for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling, from London to Brighton via Tillgate Forest and the South Downs.
- 130 km gravel riding + 1480 m ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £39-£43
Lands End 100
Three great routes to choose from showcasing the amazing Cornwall coast road! Fully supported on all distances, with a time-graded medal awaiting at the finish.
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive 2
- Sat 13 Sep
- £30-£37.50
Purity Brewing Co Sportive
From one of the best and most innovative award-winning breweries in the Midlands, riders will wind their way around the beautiful Warwickshire countryside to finish with a complimentary beer.
- Sportive 2
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Sep
- £25-£130
Calder Divide Trail
A multi-day gravel adventure across 12 valleys, 6 moors and along the watershed of the River Calder in West Yorkshire through a diverse and stunning landscape.
- Gravel events 2
- Sat 20 Sep
- £45-£60
London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride
Come and tackle miles of technical terrain with superb views on a dirt adventure you'll never forget! It's Europe's largest charity mountain bike ride, and you're invited to join in.
- Charity bike ride 2
- Sun 21 Sep
- £35-£65
Pedal Wye Valley
Choose your distance and take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through the beautiful Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Charity bike ride 3
- Sat 27 Sep
- £40
Wolfe Gravel & Grit
Forget the roads, this gravel ride throws you deep into the heart of Kent on a wild ride atop the Greensand Ridge, where the singletrack flows and the adrenaline pumps.
- Gravel events 2
- Sun 5 Oct
- £30-£68
The Palace Walk & Palace to Palace Bike Ride
Walk or cycle with The King's Trust and make your miles matter to support young people. Choose to walk 13-miles around iconic Windsor landmarks or cycle from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle!
- Charity walk
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sun 5 Oct
- £55-£65
Lee Valley Half Century
An unforgettable cycle challenge for all abilities! Ride through the stunning landscapes of Epping Forest and the Lee Valley while supporting Haven House Children’s Hospice.
- Charity bike ride 2
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £37-£43
Haldon Heroic
Featured in Red Bull's Best Cyclocross and Gravel Events and 2024 Best of the Year on offroad.cc! Gravel rides on the best trails the Haldon Forest has to offer.
- Gravel events 3
- Sat 9 May 2026
- £45
Women V Cancer | Ride the Night
Join hundreds of women for a night of remembrance and celebration and ride past iconic city landmarks then cross the finish line to receive your well-deserved finisher's medal!
- Charity bike ride 2
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £37.50-£47.50
RIDE Castle
King of the castle, or dirty rascal? Expect some tough climbs after departing the imposing Tonbridge Castle with 800 other riders and experience some amazing views across the Kent countryside.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £30
Keswick Mountain Festival
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 12 more races
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £37.50-£47.50
RIDE Suffolk Sunrise
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East, where experienced riders cover a fast and furious sportive or newer riders tackle their first long-distance on flat and forgiving terrain.
- Sportive 3
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £18-£44
The Grange Spa Sportive
Start and finish in style from the fantastic grounds of a multi award-winning spa with fantastic views throughout then return to a welcome party with medal, hot food, music, fun and family games!
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Sportive
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £33
The Triple | Mendip Murmuration
Ride your mountain bike through some of Somerset’s stunning landscapes over the distance of your choice with like-minded riders at this award-winning event with top reviews!
- Mountain biking events 3
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £37.50-£52.50
RIDE Wessex Downs
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB with three road routes offering something to suit all abilities.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Thu 3 - Mon 7 Sep 2026
- £250-£2,400
Pedal to Paris
Get the Pro-rider experience on this Remembrance ride with rolling road closures, ride captains and motorcycle outriders with various speed groups, to help support the Armed Forces Community.
- 460 km road cycling
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