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Long sportive in UK

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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.
  • Sun 19 Apr
  • £40
Swindon, Oxfordshire, UK

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.

  • Sportive 2
Themed ride around wartime airfields of East Devon and Somerset, with routes that pass RAF Exeter (Exeter Airport), RAF Dunkeswell, RAF Upottery (Smeatharpe), RAF Culmhead and more sites of interest.
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £44
Honiton, Devon, UK

Taunton Flyer | Wellington Route

Themed ride around wartime airfields of East Devon and Somerset, with routes that pass RAF Exeter (Exeter Airport), RAF Dunkeswell, RAF Upottery (Smeatharpe), RAF Culmhead and more sites of interest.

  • 101 miles road cycling + 5500 ft ascent
A proper northern knees up. 100% not-for-profit charity bike ride. Ride big Northern miles on routes that demand grit, reward effort and deliver a proper, friendly Mancunian celebration.
  • Sun 3 May
  • £38-£48
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Tour de Manc

A proper northern knees up. 100% not-for-profit charity bike ride. Ride big Northern miles on routes that demand grit, reward effort and deliver a proper, friendly Mancunian celebration.

  • Sportive 4
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
  • £53.50-£58.50
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
  • £47.50-£58.50
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 + 3566 ft ascent
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!
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £46-£48
Sleaford, Lincolnshire, UK

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!

  • 87 miles road cycling + 1227 m ascent
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 7 Jun
  • £47.50-£58.50
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 + 5882 ft ascent
Ride out from historic Oxford into beautiful countryside, tackle rolling routes and classic climbs, and finish feeling stronger after a supportive, scenic day on the bike.
  • Sun 21 Jun
  • £25-£45
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

Bike Oxford | Long | 75 Miles

Ride out from historic Oxford into beautiful countryside, tackle rolling routes and classic climbs, and finish feeling stronger after a supportive, scenic day on the bike.

  • 75 miles road cycling + 3924 ft ascent
Epic climbs, stunning views, pedal with purpose. Power along Northern Ireland’s rugged Causeway Coast on two wheels, embracing big climbs, sweeping descents and breathtaking views on the Gold route.
  • Sun 28 Jun
  • £55-£65
Ballycastle, County Antrim, UK

Pedal Causeway Coast | Gold

Epic climbs, stunning views, pedal with purpose. Power along Northern Ireland’s rugged Causeway Coast on two wheels, embracing big climbs, sweeping descents and breathtaking views on the Gold route.

  • 100 miles road cycling + 1935 m ascent
Take to the roads and tackle the Mennock Pass in the longest sportive of the weekend.
  • Sun 28 Jun
  • £65
Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, UK

South Scotland Outdoor Festival | Discover South Sportive (Long)

Take to the roads and tackle the Mennock Pass in the longest sportive of the weekend.

  • 112 km road cycling + 1200 m ascent
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
  • £47.50-£58.50
Newbury, Berkshire, UK

RIDE Wessex Downs | Champion

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
Pedal through historic Bath and the stunning Mendips, challenge yourself on varied routes, share camaraderie with fellow cyclists, and feel triumphant as you conquer scenic climbs and finish strong.
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • £25-£45
Bath, Somerset, UK

Bike Bath | Long | 73 Miles

Pedal through historic Bath and the stunning Mendips, challenge yourself on varied routes, share camaraderie with fellow cyclists, and feel triumphant as you conquer scenic climbs and finish strong.

  • 73 miles road cycling + 4543 ft ascent
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.
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £100
Exeter, Devon, UK

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 + 19158 ft ascent
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.
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £43
Exeter, Devon, UK

Moor to Sea | Extreme Route

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 + 10896 ft ascent
Cycle out from historic Canterbury into the Kent countryside, enjoy rolling lanes and coastal views, and finish proud after a friendly, fully supported day in the saddle.
  • Sun 19 Jul
  • £25-£45
Canterbury, Kent, UK

The Canterbury Bike Ride | Long | 75 Miles

Cycle out from historic Canterbury into the Kent countryside, enjoy rolling lanes and coastal views, and finish proud after a friendly, fully supported day in the saddle.

  • 75 miles road cycling
Boasting possibly the most beautiful coastline in the whole of the UK, this cycle sportive takes you around the beautiful island of Anglesey. Clubs, families, charity riders - all are welcome.
  • Sun 23 Aug
  • £6.49-£54.99
Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, UK

Tour de Môn

Boasting possibly the most beautiful coastline in the whole of the UK, this cycle sportive takes you around the beautiful island of Anglesey. Clubs, families, charity riders - all are welcome.

  • Sportive 4
Ride out from historic Chester into rolling countryside, take on varied routes, enjoy full support throughout, and finish proud after a memorable day of cycling and shared achievement.
  • Sun 23 Aug
  • £25-£45
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Bike Chester | Long | 82 Miles

Ride out from historic Chester into rolling countryside, take on varied routes, enjoy full support throughout, and finish proud after a memorable day of cycling and shared achievement.

  • 82 miles road cycling + 3110 ft ascent
New for 2026! Take on Exmoor’s fierce climbs, sweeping descents and wild coastal scenery in a thrilling sportive that pushes your stamina, rewards your grit and celebrates cycling at its boldest.
  • Sat 29 Aug
  • £43
Dulverton, Somerset, UK

Exmoor Beast, Beauty and Breeze | Exmoor Beast

New for 2026! Take on Exmoor’s fierce climbs, sweeping descents and wild coastal scenery in a thrilling sportive that pushes your stamina, rewards your grit and celebrates cycling at its boldest.

  • 100 miles road cycling
Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, quiet villages and farmland where the undulations will have you in and out of the saddle.
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £47.50-£58.50
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

RIDE Essex | Champion

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, quiet villages and farmland where the undulations will have you in and out of the saddle.

  • 100 miles road cycling + 4167 ft ascent
The most demanding route of Pedal Trossachs. Challenge yourself with steep climbs and fast descents by taking on the Duke's Pass, the infamous Crow Road, and the steep climb out of Lennoxtown.
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £55-£65
Stirling, UK

Pedal Trossachs | Gold

The most demanding route of Pedal Trossachs. Challenge yourself with steep climbs and fast descents by taking on the Duke's Pass, the infamous Crow Road, and the steep climb out of Lennoxtown.

  • 100 miles road cycling + 1676 m ascent
Explore the Cotswolds by bike, rolling through honey-stone villages and open countryside, testing your legs on classic climbs and finishing with a real sense of achievement.
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £25-£45
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, UK

Bike Cotswold | Long | 75 Miles

Explore the Cotswolds by bike, rolling through honey-stone villages and open countryside, testing your legs on classic climbs and finishing with a real sense of achievement.

  • 75 miles road cycling + 3195 ft ascent
A great route showcasing the amazing Cornwall coast road! Each rider will receive a Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal based on the completion time for their appropriate age and gender category.
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £44
Marazion, Cornwall, UK

Lands End 100 | Long Route

A great route showcasing the amazing Cornwall coast road! Each rider will receive a Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal based on the completion time for their appropriate age and gender category.

  • 105 miles road cycling + 7200 ft ascent
The most demanding route of Pedal Wye Valley for you to take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through the beautiful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  • Sun 20 Sep
  • £55-£65
Chepstow, Gwent, UK

Pedal Wye Valley | Gold

The most demanding route of Pedal Wye Valley for you to take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through the beautiful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

  • 82 miles road cycling + 2015 m ascent
  • Sun 26 Apr
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Ride The Reservoir

  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive 2
  • Sat 6 Jun
Girvan, South Ayrshire, UK

The Ayrshire Alps Challenge

  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive 2

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