Long sportives

Long sportives

Mass-participation road cycling events suited to cyclists with experience of longer distance rides.

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

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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.
  • Tue 24 Jun
  • £120
Esher, Surrey, UK

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
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • Long sportive
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!
  • Sun 29 Jun
  • £48.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £48.50
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

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
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • Long sportive
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.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £55-£65
Stirling, UK

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
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Hilly
  • Age 18 & over
  • Long sportive
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.
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £39-£43
Marazion, Cornwall, UK

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
  • Trees not tees
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 11 & over
  • Bike rides
Choose your distance and take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through the beautiful Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £55-£65
Chepstow, Gwent, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £58-£68
London, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £47.50
Tonbridge, Kent, UK

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!

  • 100 miles road cycling + 6222 ft ascent
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!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £47.50
Woodbridge, UK

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
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • Sportives
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £47.50-£52.50
Newbury, Berkshire, UK

RIDE Wessex Downs | Champion 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 conquering the longest Champion route!

  • 102 miles road cycling + 5318 ft ascent

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