Long sportives in the UK
Long distance sportives are mass-participation road cycling events over distances of above 70 miles. Events are typically well sign-posted with feeding stations and mechanical support along the route and so are popular with all levels of cyclists looking for a ride out in an organised event. Select your location for sportives in your area or scroll down to browse events.
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Long cycling sportives in 2025
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
- Sat 10 May
- £90-£100
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
- Sat 10 May
- £43
Moor to Sea | Extreme
Explore the quiet roads of Dartmoor and surrounding area. Finish on a tough climb & earn your gold, silver or bronze medal based on finishing time. KOM/QOM challenge and supreme views too.
- 110 miles road cycling + 9900 ft ascent
- Sun 11 May
- £36.50-£58.50
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 2
- Sun 18 May
- £48.50
RIDE Suffolk Sunrise | Champion
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!
- 102 miles road cycling
- Sun 1 Jun
- £46-£48
The Grange Spa Sportive | Long
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!
- 86.9 miles road cycling + 4134 ft ascent
- Tue 24 Jun
- £120
CBRE's Great Property Bike Ride | 122km
The Great Property Bike Ride promises stunning views, camaraderie amongst nearly 800 riders and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying an exhilarating cycling experience.
- 122 km road cycling + 1379 m ascent
- Sun 29 Jun
- £48.50
RIDE The Dales | Champion
Featuring the Trapping Hill climb from the Tour de Yorkshire and the UCI Road World Champs with great views to boot. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!
- 100 miles road cycling + 422 m ascent
- Sun 31 Aug
- £48.50
RIDE Essex | Champion
Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Champion is ideal if you're an experienced sportive rider.
- 100 miles road cycling + 3209 ft ascent
- Sun 31 Aug
- £55-£65
Pedal Trossachs | 100 Miles
The most demanding route of Pedal Trossachs covering some of the most iconic climbs in the Trossachs National Park including Dukes Pass and the infamous Crow Road.
- 100 miles road cycling + 2015 m ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £40-£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
- Sun 21 Sep
- £55-£65
Pedal Wye Valley | 82 miles
Choose your distance and take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through the beautiful Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- 82 miles road cycling + 2424 m ascent
- Sun 5 Oct
- £58
Palace to Palace Bike Ride | Ultra
Cycle with The King's Trust from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Palace over a 90-mile route, followed by the iconic festival finish for your medal and to celebrate your huge achievement!
- 90 miles road cycling
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £20-£75
Long Course Weekend Wales
Welcome to the biggest multisport festival in Europe! It's a huge multi-sport festival in stunning Pembrokeshire featuring runs and rides of a range of distances.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Medium sportive
- + 2 more races
- Sat 30 Aug
- £70
Yorkshire Dales Sportive 112
Get ready for one of the most scenic cycling events in the UK with some sections from the Tour De Yorkshire, Tour De France and UCI courses - yet accessible to first-timers and pros alike.
- 112 miles road cycling
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