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Handsonevents Announce a Series of Unmissable Events for 2012

Handsonevents, organiser of the sell out Bealach Mor, launches it’s series of unmissable events in 2012, including the iconic Cairngorm Classics on 2nd June 2012. The UK's highest event on a public road (632m). Finish on Scotland's Alpe D'huez! The routes take you from the heights of Cairngorm through the Spey Valley, with it’s stunning scenery and quiet roads.

Cycle London to Edinburgh in 37 Hours, 22nd – 23rd June 2012

Join Orchid on a unique two man team relay cycle challenge taking us from the heart of London, north for approximately 400 miles to the heart of Edinburgh all in 37 hours!

This is a unique challenge that will call on stamina and mental determination as well as your fitness! Join the 2012 Team Today!

Pedal Power Association Cycle Lab Cape Cobra Challenge REVIEW

The Cycle Lab Cape Cobra Challenge is billed as the toughest Funride in the Western Cape calendar – and justifiably so! The Challenge attracted a team from Team Bonitas – who filled the podium at the end of the day as well as 2011 SA Ironman Winner – Raymond Tissink.

Planning your 2012 sportive calendar? Considering adding a sportive or physical challenge to your New Years resolutions in 2012? Look no further, the PolkaDot Challenge should be on everyone’s ‘one to ride’ list and the 2012 event is taking place on the 17th June 2012.

April 1st Joker Sportive Route Details Released

Route details for southern Sportive’s new sportive, The Joker, have been released. The April 1st event features a slightly different format than usual to celebrate it’s distinctive date, but the end result is still going to involve a serious day’s riding!

Entries Open for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay MTB Challenge in South Africa

Entries for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay MTB Challenge - now in its eleventh year - have opened and riders are encouraged to enter as soon as possible. On Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March, riders from across the country will descend on Boschendal Wine Estate in Franschhoek for a weekend of family fun and challenging dirt track races.

The Eikon charity has 75 places available for the 2012 Nightrider event - a cycling challenge taking place in London on the weekend of the 9/10 June. It’s sure to be a fun-filled way to raise money for the charity, and has the added bonus of helping you to get fit and lose weight!

Red Funnel Back Wight Riviera Sportive with 20% off Ferry Travel

The new Wight Riviera Sportive is already selling fast, hardly surprising for a sportive with a road closure and a ticket price lower than some regular open road events! And the Wight Riviera is now adding even better value, thanks to support from the Isle of Wight’s ferry operators.

CTC Cycle Champions Swindon BOGOF Sportive and Family Cycle Ride

CTC, the UK’s national cyclists’ organisation, are pleased to announce a new sportive and free family cycle ride in Swindon. Swindon CTC Cycle Champions programme is organising a sportive and family cycle ride from Lydiard Park in the west of the town on Sunday 19th February 2012.

SRS Events Launch On The Rivet Reliability Trial

At a cost of only £12 to enter the ON THE RIVET Reliability Trial is a must do early season event, starting and Finishing in Burgess Hill on the 19th February.

London Set to Host 2013 Festival of Cycling as Part of Olympic Legacy

London Mayor, Boris Johnson, has announced plans for a Festival of Cycling is to take place in the capital in August 2013, acting as a legacy to this year's Olympics and utilising the Olympic Park for years to come.

The Tour de PPA is a new event on the PPA calendar, the start and finish being at the Klein Joostenberg Farm Stall, just off the N1 Stellenbosch junction. Now a farm stall in my mind conjures up a vision of a hand cart with a few vegetables on it. Not in South Africa – this “farm stall” comprised manicured gardens with children’s play area, restaurant, delicatessen and function room – even a little bandstand in the grounds, where wedding ceremonies were performed.