Bike rides in UK

• Sun 29 Mar 2026
• £18-£27

Exeter Gravel Races

A lapped off-road course mostly on gravel fire roads so perfect for gravel bikes but also well suited to cross-country bikes or mountain bikes. Everyone will finish within a few minutes of the winner!

• Trees not tees
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Event village
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• Plastic-free event
• Age 12 & over

• Gravel events 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.

• Trees not tees
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Event village
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Age 15 & over

• Gravel events 3

• Fri 17 Apr 2026
• £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.

• Newcomers
• Enter online
• Hilly
• Event village
• Urban
• Age 18 & over

• 130 km gravel riding + 1480 m ascent

• 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.

• Newcomers
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 16 & over

• 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.

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Plastic bottle free
• Rural
• Free venue entry
• Sustainability policy
• Plastic-free event
• Age 11 & over

• Short sportive
• Medium sportive
• Long sportive

• Sun 26 Apr 2026
• £77
• 1 charity

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!

• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Hilly
• Traffic free
• Event village
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• 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.

• Families
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Park
• Rural
• Mountains
• Free venue entry
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 14 & over

• Gravel events 6

• 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!

• Newcomers
• Event village
• Coast
• Age 12 & over

• Sportive 2

• Sun 10 May 2026
• £43.50-£58.50
• 10% off

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.

10% off with exclusive code

• Newcomers
• Plastic bottle free
• Rural
• Public transport links
• Age 16 & over

• Short sportive
• Medium sportive
• Long sportive

• Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
• £30
• Early bird

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.

Early bird on now

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Newcomers
• Dogs allowed at venue
• Entertainment
• Music
• Enter online
• Event village
• Event expo
• Park
• Rural
• Mountains
• Sustainability policy
• All ages

• 5K run 2
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• 50K ultra run
• Fell run
• + 12 more races

• Fri 15 May 2026
• £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.

• Newcomers
• Enter online
• Hilly
• Event village
• Urban
• Age 18 & over

• 130 km gravel riding + 1300 m ascent

• 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.

• Newcomers
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 12 & over

• Sportive 2

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £37.50-£58.50
• Early bird

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.

Early bird on now

• Families
• Newcomers
• Plastic bottle free
• Rural
• Public transport links
• Age 16 & over

• Sportive 3

• Sun 17 May 2026
• £45

Southern Grit

Gravel and single track south of the Thames on trails you simply didn't know existed! Come and join this one-day, fully supported gravel adventure with a coffee start and pizza-and-beer finish.

• Newcomers
• Event village
• Age 18 & over

• Gravel events 2

• 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.

• Newcomers
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 12 & over

• 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.

• Newcomers
• Event village
• Age 12 & over

• Sportive 2

• Sat 6 Jun 2026
• £18-£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!

• Families
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Event village
• Age 10 & over

• Short sportive
• Medium sportive
• Sportive

• Sun 7 Jun 2026
• £37.50-£58.50
• Early bird

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.

Early bird on now

• Newcomers
• Plastic bottle free
• Rural
• Public transport links
• Age 16 & over

• Short sportive
• Medium sportive
• Long sportive

• Sat 13 Jun 2026
• £44

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!

• Families
• Newcomers
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Rural
• Free venue entry
• Age 8 & over

• Mountain biking events 3

• Fri 19 Jun 2026
• £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?

• Newcomers
• Enter online
• Hilly
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 18 & over

• 162 km gravel riding + 3600 m ascent

• Sun 21 Jun 2026
• £35-£40
• 5 charities

London to Brighton Bike Ride

Europe's oldest charity bike ride is back and you can be part of it! Ride from capital to coast covering 54 miles through rolling countryside to Brighton Beach.

• Newcomers
• Ballot
• Fundraising required
• Undulating
• Hilly
• Event village
• Urban
• Rural
• Coast
• Public transport links
• Age 14 & over

• 54 miles road cycling

• Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
• £200-£1,500

Tommy Ride To Ypres

Join RBLI Tommy Ride, a two-day cycling challenge from RBLI’s village in Kent to the Menin Gate in Ypres. Ride 190km alongside veterans and take part in the Last Post Ceremony on Armed Forces Weekend.

• Enter online
• Undulating
• Fundraising optional
• Age 18 & over

• 190 km road cycling + 3704 ft ascent

• Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
• £40

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.

• Newcomers
• Enter online
• Hilly
• Event village
• Age 18 & over

• 24 hrs gravel riding + 4400 m ascent

• Sun 28 Jun 2026
• £37.50-£58.50
• Early bird

RIDE Tommy Godwin

Celebrate cycling heritage on this scenic West Midlands sportive, featuring beautiful countryside, quiet lanes and challenging climbs inspired by British Olympic cycling medallist, Tommy Godwin.

Early bird on now

• Newcomers
• Event village
• Sustainability policy
• Age 16 & over

• Sportive 2

• 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.

• Families
• Trees not tees
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Event village
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Plastic-free event
• Age 11 & over

• Short sportive
• Medium sportive
• Long sportive