Routes
Discover new and recommended cycling routes, with ride recommendations and reviews from the experts at Cycling Weekly.
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What's it like to ride the Tour of Flanders sportive?
We travelled to Belgium to ride the famous cobbled climbs on the Tour of Flanders Sportive the day before the pros.
By Paul Norman Published
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Six reasons why cycling in the Peak District is amazing
One of England's many national parks, the Peak District offers a lot to cyclists of all disciplines, although be prepared for a challenge!
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Five reasons to ride in the New Forest National Park
We've got the perfect event to show you the roads
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Cyclo-sportive: Fred Whitton Challenge
Despite the tough parcours, the 'Fred' is an enjoyable day among the Lakes
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Best cycling sportives in Scotland
There are no shortage of cycling sportives in Scotland for riders to choose from, and we've picked out our favourite events for you to ride in 2017.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Cycling in Tenerife and the Mount Teide climb
We flew to the Spanish island of Tenerife to go riding on Mount Teide. It may be the preferred training destination of many Tour de France contenders - but the island has plenty to offer amateur folk too
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Full details revealed for Velo South 100-mile closed road sportive
Full details of Velo South, a new 100-mile closed road sportive, have been announced, with a testing and hilly route through the South Downs.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Riding to the sky above: Taking on the Passo dello Stelvio
The highest summit finish in Grand Tour history... Paul Knott headed to the Passo dello Stelvio to tick this bona fide bucket-list climb off his list
By Paul Knott Published
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The Wirral with Tony Bell
Cycling Weekly columnist Tony Bell takes you on a magical mystery tour of the Wirral
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Former rugby star Lawrence Dallaglio launches cycling event held at iconic Goodwood Circuit
Former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio has launched a day of cycling events at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit.
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Does the UK really have the terrain for gravel road adventures?
We followed the North Downs Way, and found that there's plenty of gravel bike ready terrain right on our doorstep
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Isle of Man TT circuit with Peter Kennaugh
GB junior Peter Kennaugh does a lap of the famous island TT course
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Leith Hill Octopus
Andy Lulham undertakes the challenge of traversing all eight of arduous ascents of Leith Hill in Surrey
By Cycling Active Published
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Cyclo Sportive: Lakeland Loop
The Lakeland Loop is famous for its stunning scenery and gruelling hills. This is what makes it one of Britains biggest sportive test.
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Cycling in Tuscany – an expert guide
Touring by bicycle is an ideal way to explore Chianti country. Gregor Brown of Cycling Weekly recommends an itinerary - and the best places to stop off for authentic food and wine
By Gregor Brown Published
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Tour of Wessex Sportive
Richard Hallett sets out at a steady pace in an attempt to survive - and enjoy - a century a day for three days in the picturesque West Country
By Cycling Weekly Published
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The New Forest with Emma-Kate Lidbury and Jon Cannings
Two Wiggle sponsored athletes show you a section of the New Forest Spring Sportive route
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Avon and Somerset with Simon Richardson
PCAs new recruit shows you where hes putting the miles in
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Here's how you can ride a sportive this year completely free
Entries are now open for two early-season ‘No Excuses’ cycling sportives, the first in a series of events for 2019 that are set to raise more than £50,000 to support Alzheimer’s Research UK.
By Victor Alway Published
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Boardman Bikes developing 'superlight sportive' models
Video: First clip of new Boardman B56 carbon-fibre frameset aimed at the cyclo-sportive market
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Why the North Wessex Downs should be on your ride list
Often overlooked in favour of the Chilterns, the North Wessex Downs has a lot to offer
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Tour de Yorkshire sportive routes announced, with nearly 2,000m of climbing to test you
The 2017 Tour de Yorkshire sportive route has been announced, with three different routes to choose from of 45km, 75km and 100km, and lots of climbing.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Best cyclo sportives near London
We pick out some of the highlights of the 2017 cycling sportive calendar in and around London
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Sportives vs Reliability Trials
Simon Smythe finds out which is better sportives or reliability trials
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Seven South Downs climbs you have to ride
The South Downs of Sussex offer up some enthralling landscapes, but to see the best, you'll need to climb
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Science in Sport announced Official Nutrition Partner to UK Cycling Events
UK Cycling Events has joined forces with Scinece in Sport, the sports nutrition pioneers, in a new two year partnership designed to help participants gain an extra edge to their riding.
By Victor Alway Published
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Bucket list rides: Forest of Bowland
We take a look at the Bowland Fells Area of Natural Beauty and explain why you absolutely must visit
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Looking for your next cycling challenge? Quebrantahuesos is an absolute monster
Looking for your next cycling challenge? Quebrantahuesos is a 205km Gran Fondo in Pyrenees with 3500m of climbing on closed roads. Here is our guide to the event and our own experience riding it
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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Best 2020 cycling sportives near Bristol
We pick out some of the highlights of the 2017 cycling sportive calendar around the Bristol area
By Owen Rogers Published