Cycling events calendar

• Thu 4 Sep
• £60-£2,000

8 Hour Challenge

Come and experience a unique cycling challenge at Britain's best-loved motor racing circuit! Test your endurance on the traffic-free tarmac as a solo rider or as a relay team of four.

• 8 hrs track cycling

• Sun 21 Sep
• £35-£65
• £10 off

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.

£10 off

• Charity bike ride 3

• Fri 23 May
• £50

Landrace to Whitstable

A series of fast-paced guided gravel rides from London, perfect for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling.

• 140 km gravel riding

• Sat 24 May
• £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 25 May
• £50

A Day in the Garden of England

The orchards and woodlands, crisscrossed by ancient paths and tracks, are dotted with medieval magnificence and decent pubs – definitely a great day out on a gravel bike on a Sunday in Kent.

• 60 km gravel riding + 900 m ascent

• Sat 31 May
• £55

Garmin Ride Out

Ride alongside your cycling heroes, including Garmin-sponsored pro teams, and other pros to be announced soon, on the long-awaited return of the Garmin RIDEOUT.

• 82.26 km road cycling + 648 m ascent

• Sun 1 Jun
• £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

• Sun 1 Jun
• £30-£48

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
• Long sportive

• Sat 7 Jun
• £44
• Entries close soon

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 7 Jun
• £35

Activ Gravel Sheep Sea and Gravel

Ride through the heart of this magical part of the world, featuring the wild (and woolly) Romney Marsh, big skies, ancient churches, medieval towns, dykes and also wind turbines.

• 95 km gravel riding

• Sun 8 Jun
• £30-£37.50

Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery Sportive

Take a social and adventurous ride from a majestic location hidden away on a tiny rural lane in the heart of the valley, with a freshly pulled pint as your reward. Cyclists' bliss.

• Sportive 2

• Thu 12 - Sun 15 Jun
• £1,400

Landrace to Paris

Fast gravel riding from London to Paris, via Dover and Calais, across the Kent and North Downs, followed by three days on tracks and trails through Picardy countryside.

• 4 days gravel riding

• Fri 20 Jun
• £50

Landrace South Downs Way

A series of fast-paced guided gravel rides from London, perfect for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling. Can you ride 100 miles and climb 3000m, off road, in a day?

• 160 km gravel riding + 3000 m ascent

• Tue 24 Jun
• £120
• Entries close soon

CBRE's Great Property Bike Ride

Join 250 other companies in this team-building ride to promote well-being, boost morale and earn matching cycle jerseys and medals on this midweek challenge outdoors.

• Short sportive
• Medium sportive
• Long sportive

• Sun 29 Jun
• £36.50-£48.50

RIDE The Dales

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

• Short sportive
• Medium sportive
• Long sportive

• 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
• £30-£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

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

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

• Wed 23 - Sun 27 Jul
• £50-£1,750

RIDE London to Paris | Tour de France Edition

Join Action for this iconic, once-in-a-lifetime charity cycle challenge which sees you celebrating under the Eiffel Tower AND soaking up the atmosphere of the final stage of the 2025 Tour de France!

• 440 km road cycling

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Thu 4 - Mon 8 Sep
• £199-£2,069

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

• 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 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

• Sat 20 Sep
• £30

Activ Gravel Channel to Chart

Conquer the Downs and enjoy the views across the Channel and the Romney Marsh on this beautiful gravel ride and eye-opening day out with like-minded cyclists.

• 80 km gravel riding + 1100 m ascent

• 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 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

• 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

• 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

• Sun 29 Jun - Sun 6 Jul
• £10-£900

Honeypot House to House Cycle

Ride through Britain's beautiful countryside for one day or the full eight days between Honeypot sites while supporting young carers along the way.

• Charity bike ride 4