The 2008 UK calendar has been updated. If there is any event that you feel should be listed, please Contact Us.
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03/05/2008, Drumlanrig Castle,Nr Dumfries
85 miles of glorious virtually traffic free roads. The route takes you to the highest village in Scotland and passes the birthplace of the pedal cycle. There is a 40 mile option for those wanting a shorter, but still spectacular, challenge.
The event H Q is the majestic Drumlanrig Castle. And the half way feed is untimed so you can relax and admire it all
All proceeds from the Sportive go towards the work of Tearfund, bringing practical help and hope to some of the worlds poorest communities.
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04/05/2008, Monmoth, Wales
Now in its third year the Forest of Dean offers a difficult 85mile challenge with nearly 8000feet of varied climbing in excellent scenery on good quality, quiet roads. The routes main benefit is that you are never more than 20 miles from the start should your fitness fail you. The ride offers a full weekend with a trade village and a Saturday night pasta party all included in the entry fee. This year we will be assisting a national charity with their fund raising during the weekend.
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04/05/2008, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales
The Preseli Teifi Cyclosportive is a new road cycling event which takes advantage of the quiet roads, varied terrain and spectacular coastal scenery in the North Pembrokeshire Preseli region and the lower Teifi River valley. The event itself has been evolved from “cycle orienteering” and AUDAX events held in previous years. It will be a 2 loop event of 30.5 plus 47.5 miles (49 & 124 Km) to suit early season fitness levels and also provide a natural progression to the other new and longer Tour of Pembrokeshire in June. There will however be some challenging ascents on both loops with around 7000’ of climbing over the 77.5 miles. The event is co-organised by the Newport Bay Spring Festival Society and the Cardigan based Velo Teifi and proceeds from the event will be split between these two non-profit organisations.
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05/05/2008, Marden, Kent
Kent-based San Fairy Ann CCs 118km Cyclo Sportive is being run on Bank Holiday Monday, to provide a moderately challenging ride (compared to some of the ones in Wales and other more hilly parts of the country) and to raise money for the Kent Air Ambulance There are plenty of short climbs and rolling roads in the 118k ride, starting at Marden. Every junction is signed, with marshals at some junctions, two controls and free refreshments at 80k.
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10/05/2008, Applecross Peninsula, Wester Ross
The Bealach Mors little brother. 45 miles of scenic riding on quiet roads with the near 2000ft climb over the Bealach-na-Ba, the highest road pass in Britain. Closed road over the pass. A warm highland welcome in every village.
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11/05/2008, Duncton, near Petworth West Sussex
The Sunday Sportive series is the ideal way to keep riding throughout the season. Each ride is a great challenge in its own right, and with a choice of full, mid and short distances, can be a great preparation ride for your season targets or an ideal introduction to the sport for newcomers too!
This Duncton sportive will use parts of our classic Southern Sportive route, making it a great preview ride for the big one!
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11/05/2008, Naseby, Northants
The Squires and Spires Cyclosportive will take place through the rolling Northamptonshire countryside and will pass through many beautiful villages which are steeped in history. The theme of squires and spires will take riders on a tour past many country houses, including Althorpe House (home of the Spencer family and resting place of Princess Diana) and Cottesbrooke Hall (the inspiration for Jane Austen’s ‘Mansfield Park’). View ancient churches dating back to the 13th century, ride through villages famous for hiding the gunpowder plot rebels and pass by famous battlefields of the English civil war (Edgehill and the decisive Battle of Naseby).
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11/05/2008, Start/Finish - Cobham, Surrey
This will be the 10th consecutive year we have run this event and, like our early season event, its popularity has increased each time it has taken place. There is a choice of two routes with the shorter 80km route ‘A’ meandering around the North Downs and a 140km route ‘B’ for the more energetic riders who will cross the North Downs on their way to Amberley in Sussex and return via a different route of country lanes. Both routes include some challenging climbs and scenic country lanes. There are three intermediate Checks on the longer route (two of which also appear on the shorter route) where basic refreshments are provided. More substantial refreshments are available at very reasonable prices in the hall at the finish.
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11/05/2008, The English Lake District
112 miles including all the major passes in the Lake District. The Grandaddy of them all! The UKs original cyclosportive.
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11/05/2008, Dartmoor National Park
The second edition of the Dartmoor Classic will be even bigger and better than the 2007 sell-out event, with two new courses, standards medals, trophies for all finishers and much much more. The specialist press were glowing in their praise for the inaugural event, as were all those who took part, with many rating it the best sportive ever! 1200 places are again on offer and, to avoid disappointment, early entry is recommended.
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18/05/2008, Tonbridge, Kent
The Castle Ride 100 challenge is aimed at all cyclists who are prepared to ride 100 miles for charity, secure in the knowledge that all necessary support is on hand to help participants complete the distance. We have designed a stunning circular route which sets out from Tonbridge Castle, winding round some of the loveliest country lanes in the ‘Garden of England, and includes five stunning Castles including Leeds and Rochester, and also part of the spectacular Pilgrims Way.We have kept the route as rider friendly as possible and although the ride has a considerably hilly profile, the descents will feel fabulous!
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18/05/2008, Grassington, North Yorkshire
The hardest Yorkshire Dale climbs in one day. Starting/finishing at wharfedale rugby club in Grassington. The new route will take in Tan Hill (the highest pub in the uk). All profits to the Dave Rayner fund.
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18/05/2008, Chilterns
Wheels in Wheels CC organisers of the Forest of Dean Classic and Ride the Route TOB stage have taken over full organisational control of the event. The 2008 classic will have a revised simpler route and a new HQ plus some extra climbs to help stretch the legs. Many of the 2007 climbs will be retained and the distance will be over 100m, with 3 feeds and support from the NEG group. The Chilterns offer testing climbs with magnificent views all within 30 miles of London, a shorter route is planned for those riders new to the sport. We plan to assist a charity during the event and have a limit of 500 riders, so early entry is recommended.
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18/05/2008, Perins School, New Alresford, Hampshire
Now in its third year, with a reputation established for one of the most testing yet enjoyable sportive courses in the south, the HHH achieves the seemingly impossible by providing 100 miles of near traffic-free sportive cycling through unspoiled countryside, taking in a variety of challenging climbs - from drags to short sharp shocks to big hills, notably Watership Down, in all almost 2400m of ascending with reasonable maximum gradients of 8%.
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18/05/2008, Wareham Middle School, Wareham BH20 4PH
Join us on either a 50 or challenging100 mile sponsored bike ride along Dorsets Jurassic coast and varied countryside to raise funds for childrens charity Life Education Dorset. The rides start/finish at Wareham Middle School, Wareham BH20 4PH. The ride is fully signed, marshalled and there is full back up.
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24/05/2008, Somerset and Wiltshire
Your opportunity to ride the same routes on the same days as foreign pros and the UKs top domestic teams competing in the Tour of Wessex Premier Calendar road race. The routes include some of the best scenery and most well know sites in the UK; including Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge, Exmoor National Park, and the Jurassic Coast. Ride all 3 stages!
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24/05/2008, Richmond, North Yorkshire
For the third year, the 5 Dale, 4 Dale and 3 Dale Richmond Cyclosportives - 100, 80 and 50 miles in some of the most beautiful, challenging and traffic free roads in Britain.
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24/05/2008, Ruthlin, North Wales
The GORE BIKEWEAR Sportives offer the most fantastic 80-100mile road challenge events taking in the best road climbs Wales, Cumbria and the Scottish Borders have to offer. And with 40-50mile option the events are open to a wide range of riders and abilities.
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24/05/2008, Somerset and Wiltshire
Your opportunity to ride the same routes on the same days as foreign pros and the UKs top domestic teams competing in the Tour of Wessex Premier Calendar road race. The routes include some of the best scenery and most well know sites in the UK; including Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge, Exmoor National Park, and the Jurassic Coast. Ride Stage1.
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25/05/2008, Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales
Modelled on the Gran Fondo Campagnolo, this event is staged within the Snowdonia National Park and Berwyn Mountains. You are guaranteed an experience you will never forget, whilst supporting the Dave Rayner Fund and Ty Gobaith Cymru childrens hospice. The GFC is timed to provide ideal preparation for the European Gran Fondos and a good guide to your form for the Marmotte and LEtape.
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25/05/2008, Somerset and Wiltshire
Your opportunity to ride the same routes on the same days as foreign pros and the UKs top domestic teams competing in the Tour of Wessex Premier Calendar road race. The routes include some of the best scenery and most well know sites in the UK; including Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge, Exmoor National Park, and the Jurassic Coast. Ride Stage2.
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26/05/2008, Somerset and Wiltshire
Your opportunity to ride the same routes on the same days as foreign pros and the UKs top domestic teams competing in the Tour of Wessex Premier Calendar road race. The routes include some of the best scenery and most well know sites in the UK; including Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge, Exmoor National Park, and the Jurassic Coast. Ride Stage3.
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31/05/2008, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland
The Skye Mor and Skye Beag, taking place on the 31st May, will take riders around the wild and beautiful Trotternish Peninsula right at the Northern tip of Skye. The road follows the peninsula between the cliffs of the Quaraing and the Atlantic Ocean. Riders really will feel that they are on the edge of the world. As the route swings South the Cuillin Mountains are directly ahead. Mountains don’t get any more dramatic than this! At the Sligachan Hotel you rejoin a smooth newly surfaced road to sweep north back to the finish at Portree.
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