Short sportives in the UK
Short distance sportives are mass-participation road cycling events over distances of up to around 40 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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Short cycling sportives in 2025/2026
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
- Sun 21 Sep
- £35-£45
Pedal Wye Valley | 25 miles
Choose your distance and take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through the beautiful Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- 25 miles road cycling + 590 m ascent
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £39
Taunton Flyer | Spitfire Route
This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs. Children aged 11+ can join in accompanied.
- 37 miles road cycling + 2500 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £37.50
RIDE Castle | Cool
The Kent countryside serves up a mixture of quiet villages and beautiful scenery as you ride along quiet lanes. Earn your medal conquering the super Cool route!
- 36 miles road cycling + 1462 ft ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £30
Towcester Mill Brewery Sportive | Half Pint
A fantastic day of cycling from the picturesque Towcester Mill Brewery, exploring the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside for 60km to return to the warm hospitality of the brewery.
- 38 miles road cycling + 691 m ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £37.50
RIDE Suffolk Sunrise | Cool
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 on the super Cool route!
- 42 miles road cycling + 840 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £30
Tiny Rebel Sportive | Half Pint
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.
- 41 miles road cycling + 1060 m ascent
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £18-£20
The Grange Spa Sportive | Short
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!
- 20 miles road cycling + 202 m ascent
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £37.50
RIDE The Dales | Cool
The Cool Route is the least intense ride of the Ride The Dales sportive and offers a relatively flat alternative, taking riders past Fountains Abbey. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!
- 41 miles road cycling + 1853 ft ascent
- Sat 4 Jul 2026
- £38
Moor to Sea | Inspire Route
Explore 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. Great choice for the family too!
- 36 miles road cycling + 2599 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £37.50-£42.50
RIDE Wessex Downs | Cool Route
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!
- 35 miles road cycling + 1849 ft ascent
- Sun 30 Aug 2026
- £35
Pedal Trossachs | 25 Miles
The gentlest route of Pedal Trossachs, ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a bike ride in stunning countryside surroundings. You'll get chip timing, finishers medal and professional photos too!
- 25 miles road cycling + 126 m ascent
- Sun 30 Aug 2026
- £37.50
RIDE Essex | Cool
Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Cool ride, part of the RIDE Series, is ideal for newcomers.
- 36 miles road cycling + 1340 ft ascent
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