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Tour Ride 2013 - Test Yourself

2013 will see two Tour Rides follow in the wheeltracks of the professionals; these rides are a celebration of the Tour of Britain (15th - 22nd September). Amateurs will be able to ride in Stoke on Trent and Peebles.

Everything You Need To Know About Foreign Sportives - Part 3

In parts 1 and 2, we looked at the types of continental events, the riders, teams involved and hopefully started to give an idea of what to expect. This article will expand on how to train and plan for these events, plus give a selection of events to ride.

Southern Sportive's Season Kicks Off With The Joker

Southern Sportive's road season begins this weekend with the Joker, with its headquarters being Salisbury Race Course. This is a unique post April Fools day sportive, featuring a variety of special challenges including the cobbled 1:4 Gold Hill in Shaftesbury (the hill made famous by the old Hovis adverts).

Wiggle No Excuses Raises £16,000 for Prostate Cancer UK

The Wiggle No Excuses Sportive kicked off the UK Cycling Events 2013 season with Prostate Cance UK reaping the benefits form the event.

HotChillee Sportive This Weekend - Don't Miss Out

HotChillee, the cycling events company behind The London-Paris, The Alpine Challenge and The Cape Rouleur is holding its second annual UK one-day sportive on 6th April, starting in Esher, Surrey. The ride is part of the training for The London-Paris in June and The Alpine Challenge in September but is open to everyone.

Ne Jetez Plus! - A Great Addition To Any Event

In the professional races you’ll see riders throwing empty gel sachets, bar wrappers, bottles and even musette bags to the side of the road. These races have a responsibility to clean up after the riders and employ teams of people to pick up litter after the race has moved through the area.

Everything You Need To Know About Foreign Sportives - Part 2

Our focus in this and future articles will be on 'sportive' racing. The first thing you’ll notice is that most are run on closed roads. The very large events may have roads closed for the whole circuit, while smaller sportives will have rolling road closure enforced by marshals, motorbike outriders and lead cars.

Malvern Spring Sportive - A New Event For 2013

The Malvern Spring Sportive is a new event, set to take place on 12th May and the organisers promise something a bit different.

Wrynose Or Bust - Push Yourself To The Limit

Three great sportive cycling routes through cracking countryside, all on April 28 2013, starting from the Halton Army Training Camp, Lancaster. This event is not for the faint hearted and are a serious cycling challenge.

PREVIEW: Sun Group Inc. Barbados Sportive

What instantly comes to mind when you think of the Caribbean and Barbados? Well for me it’s palm trees, beaches and rum, not the first destination you’d think of then for a cyclosportive then is it? Well I went out there to experience what all the fuss is about, and I was in for a shock.

Cycle Surgery LongLeg Sportive

The organisers of the LongLeg Sportive on the 19th May are pleased to announce that the event this year will be supported by Cycle Surgery.

Wheels In Wheels Mallorca April + October Sportives

Wheels in Wheels Events Ltd, long time organisers of sportives in the UK and Mallorca, announce two sportive events at the start and end of the season on the Spanish island of Mallorca.

Everything You Need To Know About Foreign Sportives - Part 1

First of all, let’s get things into the open - I am utterly addicted to European Sportives. They have dominated my goals and training focus for years. Cycling on the Continent is very different and through a series of articles I'll try and take you to that world and not only plan some events, but help you ride them too, sharing my experiences and passion.

COMPETITION: Win entry and accommodation to SKODA Tour de Conamara

Enjoy a May bank holiday of cycling at the SKODA Tour de Conamara in Clifden, Co. Galway. Join Five-time Tour de France winner Bernard Hinault who takes part in the sportive event that offers 140km and 80km route options. Win accommodation and entry!