Britain's toughest roads: A cyclist's guide

Challenge and pleasure await in all corners of our beautiful country for those prepared to take on these testing routes

Photo by Andrew McCandlish

(Image credit: Andrew McCandlish)

People change when they get on a bike. Slinging a leg over the crossbar flicks the ‘Athlete’ switch for many of us on two wheels; we try to make life harder for ourselves.

Flat, easy roads are all well and good, but us cyclists love to seek out the tough stuff. And we all love the idea of challenging ourselves in the mountains.

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