Bike rides in UK in May 2026
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- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May 2026
- £100
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May 2026
- £100
Muck n' Mac Fest | Full Weekender Long
75km of gravel riding a day for two days in the luscious Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders plus enjoy the family-friendly gravel riding festival - Muck n Mac Fest - with camping and activities!
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- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 17 & over
- 150 km gravel riding + 1600 m ascent
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May 2026
- £100
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May 2026
- £100
Muck n' Mac Fest | Full Weekender Short
40km of gravel riding a day for two days in the luscious Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders plus enjoy the family-friendly gravel riding festival - Muck n Mac Fest - with camping and activities!
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- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 17 & over
- 80 km gravel riding
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May 2026
- £72
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May 2026
- £72
Muck n' Mac Fest | Adaptive Riding
A new adaptive riding day in the luscious Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders plus family-friendly gravel riding festival - Muck n Mac Fest - with camping and activities!
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- Hilly
- Age 17 & over
- 20 km gravel riding + 1000 m ascent
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May 2026
- £35
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May 2026
- £35
Muck n' Mac Fest | Festival Village Pass
A weekend of gravel riding, live music, beer, yoga and family friendly activities all staged at Scotland's oldest inhabited house next to the fine riding of the Tweed Valley!
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- Age 14 & over
- 3 days gravel riding
- Sat 2 May 2026
- £72-£125
- Sat 2 May 2026
- £72-£125
Muck n' Mac Fest | BORDER.200
New! The ultimate gravel challenge. Designed for the bold and built for the brave, this is a test of endurance, grit, and stunning Scottish Borders scenery. Big climbs, bigger views.
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- Mountainous
- Age 18 & over
- 200 km gravel riding + 3500 m ascent
- Sat 2 May 2026
- £60
- Sat 2 May 2026
- £60
Muck n' Mac Fest | Day Rider Pass
Just the ride. No frills. Want to experience a day of epic gravel riding without the full festival extras? Choose between the Short or Long Course.
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- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 17 & over
- 1 day gravel riding + 1700 m ascent
- Sat 9 May 2026
- £45
- Sat 9 May 2026
- £45
Women V Cancer | Ride the Night | 50K
Join hundreds of women for a night of remembrance and celebration where you will ride past iconic city landmarks then cross the finish line to receive your well-deserved finisher's medal!
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- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Age 16 & over
- 50 km road cycling + 111 m ascent
- Sat 9 May 2026
- £45
- Sat 9 May 2026
- £45
Women V Cancer | Ride the Night | 100K
Join hundreds of women for a night of remembrance and celebration where you will ride past iconic city landmarks then cross the finish line to receive your well-deserved finisher's medal!
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- GPS tracking
- Fundraising required
- Age 16 & over
- 100 km road cycling + 231 m ascent
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £47.50
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £47.50
RIDE Castle | Champion
The Kent countryside serves up a mixture of quiet villages and beautiful scenery as you ride along quiet lanes. Earn your medal conquering the long Champion route!
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- Hilly
- Age 16 & over
- 100 miles road cycling + 6222 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £42.50
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £42.50
RIDE Castle | Classic
The Kent countryside serves up a mixture of quiet villages and beautiful scenery as you ride along quiet lanes. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!
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- Undulating
- Age 16 & over
- 73 miles road cycling + 3983 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £37.50
- 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!
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- Undulating
- Age 16 & over
- 36 miles road cycling + 1462 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £30
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £30
St Ives Brewery Sportive | Half Pint
Ride Cornwall’s stunning coastline for 62km 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!
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- Hilly
- Age 12 & over
- 39 miles road cycling + 868 m ascent
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £37.50
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £37.50
St Ives Brewery Sportive | Full Pint
Ride Cornwall’s stunning coastline for 82km 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!
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- Hilly
- Age 12 & over
- 51 miles road cycling + 1066 m ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £30
- 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.
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- Age 12 & over
- 38 miles road cycling + 691 m ascent
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £37.50
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £37.50
Towcester Mill Brewery Sportive | Full Pint
A fantastic day of cycling from the picturesque Towcester Mill Brewery, exploring the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside for 96km to return to the warm hospitality of the brewery.
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- Age 12 & over
- 60 miles road cycling + 1191 m ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £47.50
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £47.50
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!
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- Hilly
- Age 16 & over
- 102 miles road cycling + 3566 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £42.50
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £42.50
RIDE Suffolk Sunrise | Classic
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 challenging Classic route!
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- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 16 & over
- 65 miles road cycling + 1178 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £55
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £55
Keswick Mountain Festival | Back O’Skiddaw 72K
A great event for cycle sportive enthusiasts looking for a half-day ride that's occasionally furious on the climbs! Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
- Newcomers
- Music
- Chip timing
- Hilly
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- 72 km road cycling + 650 m ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £70
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £70
Keswick Mountain Festival | Back O’Skiddaw 100K
A sportive that starts moderately hilly then ramps up the mountain passes! Features the Back O’Skiddaw, Buttermere and Newlands House Pass. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
- Newcomers
- Music
- Chip timing
- Mountainous
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- 100 km road cycling + 1625 m ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £37.50
- 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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 16 & over
- 42 miles road cycling + 840 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £30
- 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.
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- Age 12 & over
- 41 miles road cycling + 1060 m ascent
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £37.50
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £37.50
Tiny Rebel Sportive | Full 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.
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- Age 12 & over
- 57 miles road cycling + 1524 m ascent
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £30
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £30
Hook Norton Brewery Sportive | Half Pint
A social and relaxed cycle over 65km 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.
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- Age 12 & over
- 39 miles road cycling + 870 m ascent
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £37.50
- Sun 31 May 2026
- £37.50
Hook Norton Brewery Sportive | Full Pint
A social and relaxed cycle over 98km 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.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 60 miles road cycling + 1330 m ascent