Cycling events calendar

• Sun 19 Apr 2026
• £40

White Horse Challenge

A legendary early-season sportive set in breathtaking countryside. Ride past the chalk horses on a deeply historic route with rolling hills, punchy climbs and epic scenery.

• Sportive 2

• Sun 31 Aug
• £36.50-£48.50
• 10% off

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.

10% off exclusive to TimeOutdoors

• Long sportive
• Medium sportive
• Short sportive

• Sun 31 Aug
• £35-£65
• Entries close soon

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
• Entries close soon

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 13 Sep
• £42

Cornwall Grit

The new Cornwall Grit gravel bike event offers two routes showcasing the best bits of the West Kernow Way route devised by CyclingUK, and is the same day as the Lands End 100 for big event atmosphere!

• Gravel events 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
• Pay in instalments

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.

Email heretohelp@bhf.org.uk for instalments code

• 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

• Sun 21 Sep
• £54-£56

Thrive Gravel

The epic finale of the 2025 GrALBA Series, set in the heart of the Cairngorms as part of the Thrive Mountain Bike Festival. Join a spectacular day on the trails to celebrate the gravel riding season!

• 85 km gravel riding

• 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 5 Oct
• £38-£40

Autumn Grange Sportive

Introducing the Autumn Grange Sportive which takes you on a stunning 52-mile ride through the rolling hills of Rutland, with the route skirting the picturesque Rutland Water.

• 52 miles road cycling + 819 m ascent

• 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

• Sun 19 Apr 2026
• £40

White Horse Challenge

A legendary early-season sportive set in breathtaking countryside. Ride past the chalk horses on a deeply historic route with rolling hills, punchy climbs and epic scenery.

• Sportive 2

• Sun 26 Apr 2026
• £39-£44

Taunton Flyer

This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs in the Blackdown Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

• Short sportive
• Medium sportive
• Long sportive

• Sun 26 Apr 2026
• £77

Etape Loch Ness

Scotland’s largest closed-road cycle sportive! Taking place in spring around the shores of the world's most famous loch, you'll conquer some thigh-busting climbs and revel in friendly camaraderie!

• 106 km road cycling + 900 m ascent

• Fri 1 - Sun 3 May 2026
• £35-£125

Muck n' Mac Fest

Experience Tweed Valley gravel riding plus live music, talks, films, wellness programme, walking routes, camping and family-friendly activities, all staged at Scotland's oldest inhabited house.

• Gravel events 6

• 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
• £30-£37.50

St Ives Brewery Sportive

Ride Cornwall’s stunning coastline and celebrate with a proper pint! Scenic routes along the stunning West Coast of Cornwall plus free St Ives Brewery beer at the finish line!

• Sportive 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

• Sat 16 May 2026
• £30-£37.50

Towcester Mill Brewery Sportive

A fantastic day of cycling from the picturesque Towcester Mill Brewery, exploring the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside to return to the warm hospitality of the brewery.

• Sportive 2

• 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 23 May 2026
• £30-£37.50

Tiny Rebel Sportive

Experience the best of Welsh cycling, through stunning valleys, rolling hills and quiet country lanes. Finish your ride with a celebratory pint of Tiny Rebel’s finest craft beer and soak up the vibes.

• Sportive 2

• Sun 31 May 2026
• £30-£37.50

Hook Norton Brewery Sportive

A fantastic social and relaxed cycle through Oxfordshire countryside from one of the best breweries in the Cotswolds, taking you along the most scenic routes - to finish with a refreshing beer.

• Sportive 2

• 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

• Sun 7 Jun 2026
• £37.50-£47.50

RIDE The Dales

The spectacularly beautiful but equally tough northernmost event of the RIDE series features one of the most unrelenting climbs in Nidderdale - Trapping Hill. Yorkshire doesn't really do flat.

• Short sportive
• Medium sportive
• Long 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

• Sat 4 Jul 2026
• £38-£43

Moor to Sea

Choose between three sportives exploring the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Finish on a tough climb and earn your gold, silver or bronze medal based on finishing times.

• Short sportive
• Medium sportive
• Long sportive

• Sat 4 Jul 2026
• £90

Dartmoor Legend Ultra

The toughest cycling challenge in the South West! This epic route is against a pace clock. Any rider who falls behind the minimum pace will be required to retire from the event.

• 200 miles road cycling + 18000 ft ascent

• 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