Medium sportives

Medium sportives

Mass-participation road cycling events suited to confident first timers and cyclists with more experience.

Medium sportives in the UK

Medium distance sportives are mass-participation road cycling events over distances of between 40-70 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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Medium cycling sportives in 2025

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Perfect for keen cyclists and part of the Ride the Reservoir event! Venture into Worcestershire countryside and its scenic villages, featuring challenging climbs including Romsley Hill to test legs.
  • Sun 27 Apr
  • £27-£30
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Ride The Reservoir | 75km

Perfect for keen cyclists and part of the Ride the Reservoir event! Venture into Worcestershire countryside and its scenic villages, featuring challenging climbs including Romsley Hill to test legs.

  • 75 km road cycling
Experience beautiful countryside and idyllic villages on a fully signposted route with mechanical support and a finishers bag of goodies at the finish line - all for this vital cancer centre.
  • Sun 27 Apr
  • £50
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

Cambridge Cancer Help Cycle | 60 Mile

Experience beautiful countryside and idyllic villages on a fully signposted route with mechanical support and a finishers bag of goodies at the finish line - all for this vital cancer centre.

  • 60 miles road cycling
This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs.
  • Sun 27 Apr
  • £44
Honiton, Devon, UK

Taunton Flyer | Dakota Route

This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs.

  • 63 miles road cycling + 4000 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 10 May
  • £41.50
Exeter, Devon, UK

Moor to Sea | Challenge

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.

  • 64 miles road cycling + 5600 ft ascent
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!
  • Sun 11 May
  • £30-£37.50
Saint Ives, Cornwall, UK

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!

  • Sportive 2
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Age 18 & over
  • Bike rides
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!
  • Sun 11 May
  • £46.50
Tonbridge, Kent, UK

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!

  • 73 miles road cycling
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
  • Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

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.

  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
  • Families
  • Wheelchair users
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • All ages
  • Events
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!
  • Sun 18 May
  • £46.50
Woodbridge, UK

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!

  • 65 miles road cycling
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • Sportives
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.
  • Sat 24 May
  • £37.50
Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK

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.

  • 60 miles road cycling + 1191 m ascent
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.
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £30-£37.50
Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK

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.

  • Sportive 2
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • Bike rides
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!
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £41-£43
Sleaford, Lincolnshire, UK

The Grange Spa Sportive | Medium

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!

  • 54.9 miles road cycling + 2000 ft ascent
Take a social and adventurous 89km ride from a majestic location hidden away on a tiny rural lane in the heart of the valley, with a freshly pulled pint as your reward. Cyclists' bliss.
  • Sun 8 Jun
  • £37.50
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery Sportive | Full Pint

Take a social and adventurous 89km ride from a majestic location hidden away on a tiny rural lane in the heart of the valley, with a freshly pulled pint as your reward. Cyclists' bliss.

  • 55 miles road cycling + 1365 m ascent
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 | 71km

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.

  • 71 km road cycling + 891 m ascent
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • Medium sportive
Now the most comprehensive closed road ride in Wales with an award-winning finish line, incredible atmosphere and the UK's only televised sportive.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £45
Tenby, Pembrokeshire, UK

The Wales Sportive 42-Mile

Now the most comprehensive closed road ride in Wales with an award-winning finish line, incredible atmosphere and the UK's only televised sportive.

The Classic Route takes riders into Nidderdale AONB with its rolling dales and friendly villages. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!
  • Sun 29 Jun
  • £46.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

RIDE The Dales | Classic

The Classic Route takes riders into Nidderdale AONB with its rolling dales and friendly villages. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!

  • 65 miles road cycling + 396 m ascent
Starting and finishing at the iconic Blacks Brewery, riders will enjoy beautiful views, a fun atmosphere, and well-deserved refreshments at the finish line.
  • Sun 6 Jul
  • £35-£45
Kinsale, Ireland

Blacks Brewery Sportive

Starting and finishing at the iconic Blacks Brewery, riders will enjoy beautiful views, a fun atmosphere, and well-deserved refreshments at the finish line.

  • Sportive 2
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • Bike rides
A fantastic cycle 90km through Buckinghamshire from one of the best breweries in the county, along the most scenic routes, to finish with a complimentary beer from the taproom.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £37.50
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK

Vale Brewery Sportive | Full Pint

A fantastic cycle 90km through Buckinghamshire from one of the best breweries in the county, along the most scenic routes, to finish with a complimentary beer from the taproom.

  • 56 miles road cycling + 632 m ascent
A fantastic social and adventurous ride through beautiful Dorset from one of the best Cider farms and breweries around, taking in the most scenic routes, to finish with a refreshing local tipple.
  • Sun 20 Jul
  • £30-£37.50
Bridport, Dorset, UK

Dorset Nectar Sportive

A fantastic social and adventurous ride through beautiful Dorset from one of the best Cider farms and breweries around, taking in the most scenic routes, to finish with a refreshing local tipple.

  • Sportive 2
  • Newcomers
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • Bike rides
A spectacular 97km cycle along the North East coast of Scotland from one of the best and biggest breweries in the world with a choice of routes making it a sportive for everyone!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £50
Ellon, Aberdeenshire, UK

Brewdog Ride Out Sportive | Full Pint

A spectacular 97km cycle along the North East coast of Scotland from one of the best and biggest breweries in the world with a choice of routes making it a sportive for everyone!

  • 60 miles road cycling
Cycle through the Berkshire countryside for 95km from one of the best breweries in the UK, taking you along the most scenic routes to finish with a refreshing, complimentary beer.
  • Sun 10 Aug
  • £37.50
Thatcham, Berkshire, UK

Renegade Brewery Sportive | Full Pint

Cycle through the Berkshire countryside for 95km from one of the best breweries in the UK, taking you along the most scenic routes to finish with a refreshing, complimentary beer.

  • 59 miles road cycling + 1127 m ascent
A fantastic 101km cycle through the Yorkshire Dales from the Black Sheep Brewery, combining epic roads, stunning scenery and the perfect post-ride pint at one of the UK’s most iconic breweries.
  • Sat 16 Aug
  • £37.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Black Sheep Brewery Sportive | Full Pint

A fantastic 101km cycle through the Yorkshire Dales from the Black Sheep Brewery, combining epic roads, stunning scenery and the perfect post-ride pint at one of the UK’s most iconic breweries.

  • 63 miles road cycling + 1669 m ascent
Get ready for one of the most scenic cycling events in the UK with some sections from the Tour De Yorkshire, Tour De France and UCI courses - yet accessible to first-timers and pros alike.
  • Sat 30 Aug
  • £55
Masham, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Dales Sportive 56

Get ready for one of the most scenic cycling events in the UK with some sections from the Tour De Yorkshire, Tour De France and UCI courses - yet accessible to first-timers and pros alike.

  • 56 miles road cycling
The intermediate route of Pedal Trossachs, expertly brought to you by Parkinson's UK, heading across Flanders Moss, past Lake of Menteith and up to the Carron Valley Reservoir.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £45-£55
Stirling, UK

Pedal Trossachs | 50 Miles

The intermediate route of Pedal Trossachs, expertly brought to you by Parkinson's UK, heading across Flanders Moss, past Lake of Menteith and up to the Carron Valley Reservoir.

  • 50 miles road cycling + 998 m ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Hilly
  • Age 17 & over
  • Medium sportive
Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Classic route, part of the RIDE Series, is a great challenge.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £46.50
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

RIDE Essex | Classic

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Classic route, part of the RIDE Series, is a great challenge.

  • 68 miles road cycling + 1985 ft ascent
A social and adventurous 85km cycle through the Malvern countryside from one of the best breweries in the West Midlands taking you along the most scenic routes plus BBQ and free beer.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £37.50
Bromyard, Herefordshire, UK

Wye Valley Brewery Sportive | Full Pint

A social and adventurous 85km cycle through the Malvern countryside from one of the best breweries in the West Midlands taking you along the most scenic routes plus BBQ and free beer.

  • 53 miles road cycling + 1376 m ascent
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • Sportives
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 13 Sep
  • £40
Marazion, Cornwall, UK

Lands End 100 | Short

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.

From one of the best and most innovative award-winning breweries in the Midlands, riders will wind their way around the beautiful Warwickshire countryside for 86km to finish with a complimentary beer.
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £37.50
Alcester, Warwickshire, UK

Purity Brewing Co Sportive | Full Pint

From one of the best and most innovative award-winning breweries in the Midlands, riders will wind their way around the beautiful Warwickshire countryside for 86km to finish with a complimentary beer.

  • 52 miles road cycling + 867 m ascent
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
  • £45-£55
Chepstow, Gwent, UK

Pedal Wye Valley | 50 miles

Choose your distance and take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through the beautiful Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

  • 50 miles road cycling + 1426 m ascent
Cycle with The King's Trust from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Palace for 45 miles, followed by the iconic festival for your medal and to celebrate your huge achievement!
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £38
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Palace to Palace Bike Ride | Classic

Cycle with The King's Trust from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Palace for 45 miles, followed by the iconic festival for your medal and to celebrate your huge achievement!

  • 45 miles road cycling
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • Medium sportive

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