Short sportive in UK
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- Sun 26 Apr
- £39
Taunton Flyer | Spitfire Route
This popular early season sportive offers a mixture of open, flowing, flat roads combined with a couple of testing climbs. Children aged 11+ can join in accompanied.
- 37 miles road cycling + 2500 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May
- £43.50-£48.50
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!
- 36 miles road cycling + 1462 ft ascent
- Sat 16 May
- £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.
- 38 miles road cycling + 691 m ascent
- Sun 17 May
- £37.50-£48.50
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!
- 42 miles road cycling + 840 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May
- £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.
- 41 miles road cycling + 1060 m ascent
- Sat 6 Jun
- £18-£20
The Grange Spa Sportive | Short
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!
- 20 miles road cycling + 202 m ascent
- Sun 7 Jun
- £37.50-£48.50
RIDE The Dales | Cool
The Cool Route is the least intense ride of the Ride The Dales sportive and offers a relatively flat alternative, taking riders past Fountains Abbey. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!
- 41 miles road cycling + 1853 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £30
Braybrooke Beer Co Sportive | Half Pint
An epic Half Pint ride through stunning countryside, starting and finishing at one of the UK’s finest breweries, offering the best of British cycling and top-quality craft beer.
- 36 miles road cycling + 502 m ascent
- Sun 21 Jun
- £20-£35
Bike Oxford | Short | 25 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.
- 25 miles road cycling + 886 ft ascent
- Sun 28 Jun
- £35-£45
Pedal Causeway Coast | Bronze
Epic climbs, stunning views, pedal with purpose. Power along Northern Ireland’s rugged Causeway Coast on two wheels, embracing rolling landscapes and breathtaking views on the Bronze route.
- 27 miles road cycling + 436 m ascent
- Sun 28 Jun
- £65
South Scotland Outdoor Festival | Discover South Sportive (Short)
This shorter road sportive takes in all the finest sections of the longer course but offers a slightly easier ride option.
- 62 km road cycling + 480 m ascent
- Sun 5 Jul
- £37.50-£48.50
RIDE Wessex Downs | Cool
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!
- 35 miles road cycling + 1849 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Jul
- £20-£35
Bike Bath | Short | 23 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.
- 23 miles road cycling + 1525 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Jul
- £38
Moor to Sea | Inspire Route
Explore 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. Great choice for the family too!
- 36 miles road cycling + 2599 ft ascent
- Sat 18 Jul
- £30
Vale Brewery Sportive | Half Pint
A fantastic 56km cycle 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.
- 35 miles road cycling + 404 m ascent
- Sun 19 Jul
- £20-£35
The Canterbury Bike Ride | Short | 25 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.
- 25 miles road cycling
- Sun 26 Jul
- £30
Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery Sportive | Half Pint
Take a social and adventurous 62km 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.
- 38 miles road cycling + 723 m ascent
- Sat 1 Aug
- £42.50
Brewdog Ride Out Sportive | Half Pint
A spectacular 55km 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!
- 34 miles road cycling + 426 m ascent
- Sun 9 Aug
- £30
Renegade Brewery Sportive | Half Pint
Cycle through the Berkshire countryside for 59km from one of the best breweries in the UK, taking you along the most scenic routes to finish with a refreshing, complimentary beer.
- 37 miles road cycling + 701 m ascent
- Sat 15 Aug
- £30
Black Sheep Brewery Sportive | Half Pint
A fantastic 63km 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.
- 39 miles road cycling + 1036 m ascent
- Sun 23 Aug
- £20-£35
Bike Chester | Short | 31 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.
- 31 miles road cycling + 1185 ft ascent
- Sun 23 Aug
- £6.49
Tour de Môn | Teulu
A beautiful 3.5-mile family ride suitable for children who are accompanied by parents or adult friends, from the main event centre, and supporting the local young champions of the future.
- 3.5 miles road cycling + 48 m ascent
- Sun 30 Aug
- £37.50-£48.50
RIDE Essex | Cool
Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Cool ride, part of the RIDE Series, is ideal for newcomers.
- 36 miles road cycling + 1340 ft ascent
- Sun 30 Aug
- £35-£45
Pedal Trossachs | Bronze
The gentlest route of Pedal Trossachs, ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a bike ride in stunning countryside surroundings. You'll get chip timing, finishers medal and professional photos too!
- 25 miles road cycling + 126 m ascent
- Sun 30 Aug
- £20-£35
Bike Cotswold | Short | 32 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.
- 32 miles road cycling + 1194 ft ascent