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Discover new and recommended cycling routes, with ride recommendations and reviews from the experts at Cycling Weekly.
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Best cycling sportives in Yorkshire
There are more cycling sportives in Yorkshire to choose from than ever, so we've chosen the best for you to ride in Yorkshire in your 2020 sportive season.
By Tim Bonville-Ginn • 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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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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Cycling in Gran Canaria: the diverse island that should be next on your 'to do' list
Looking for a winter getaway? Take a short hop to Gran Canaria where it's spring/summer conditions all year round
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • 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
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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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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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Cycling in Morzine: the next destination to tick off your bucket list
Nestled against the Swiss border, Morzine offers up a portion of French alps climbing with a side of off-bike resort entertainment
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Five reasons to ride the Mendips
Take a trip to the Mendips Area of Natural Beauty, to the South of Bristol and Bath
By Cycling Weekly • Published
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In search of the hardest 100km in Britain
Simon Warren kicks off a quest to try and find the toughest ton, and CW needs your help to make him suffer
By Simon Warren • Published
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Sigma Sports Dartmoor Demon Sportive
CW's very own Richard Windsor tackles Cycling Weekly's hardest sportive the Dartmoor Demon
By Richard Windsor • 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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Cycling in Costa Blanca: a cyclist’s guide to Denia and Calpe
Looking for a spring getaway? Mainland Spain's coastline could be the answer...
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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How to climb that iconic mountain, the one you’ve dreamed of
For cyclists, there always seems to be one climb that has eluded them, and which figures highly in the imagination.
By Richard Windsor • Published
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What can cyclist legally do, and not do, in Europe?
Planning a trip abroad? Here's what you need to know about the law in top European destinations
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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New Forest Spring Sportive welcomes headline sponsor Freewheel
The New Forest Spring Sportive has announced a new sponsor for 2019, bringing with it some welcome perks for riders.
By Richard Windsor • Published
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The best quick transfer destinations for your short break cycling holiday
Going for a quick getaway? Here are some suggestions...
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Spectacular venue for the New Forest Spring Sportive
Somerley House, Hampshire, 13th & 14th April
By Victor Alway • 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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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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Is Madeira the ultimate adventure destination?
If you like climbing, you’ll love Madeira
By Paul Norman • Published
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Bookings now live for the 2019 Sigma Sports Challenge Series
Bookings are now live for the 2019 Sigma Sports Challenge Series, featuring 10 road events across the UK.
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • 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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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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A 'big ride' for a 'big man': Tim Stevens memorial sportives open for entry
Former Great Britain rider Tim Stevens will have distances on offer in his memorial sportive – Big Tim's Big Day Out – held on Sunday September 2
By Nigel Wynn • Published
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Cycling sportives: what is a sportive and how to get involved in 2018?
Entering a sportive is a great way to motivate yourself to get out and log the training miles - but what do you need to do to prepare and what can you expect on the day?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Wiggle Steeple Chase Sportive
On the Wiggle Steeple Chase you get to cycle on whisper-quiet roads through some of the prettiest countryside you’ll find anywhere in Britain, riding from village to village guided by church towers, spires and steeples
By Richard Windsor • Published
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Cycling in the Pyrenees: bike riding traveller’s guide
Resident Peter Cossins shares insider tips to making the most of the climber's playground
By Peter Cossins • Published