Routes
Discover new and recommended cycling routes, with ride recommendations and reviews from the experts at Cycling Weekly.
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One big hill, three ways up it - How to make one of Britain's toughest climbs even harder
Some of the best climbs in the UK and Europe have three roads up them - the challenge: To do them all in one day
By Simon Warren Published
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Britain's best gravel rides: Gralloch Gravel is a UCI sanctioned stunner
The UK's first UCI World Gravel Series offering is an incredibly beautiful and incredibly testing ride
By James Shrubsall 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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Up for a backyard adventure? Adventure Cycling rolls out a series of short routes that you can tackle in a long weekend
Adventure Cycling rolls out a series of short routes that you can tackle in a long weekend
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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A personal pilgrimage: Riding the route of the North Downs Way
Having discovered a few local trails and routes near to his home last summer, editor Simon Richardson went a step further and found himself following in some ancient footsteps on a historic story-telling route.
By Simon Richardson Published
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Cycling in France: eight must visit locations
Cycling in France has something for every type of rider - here are the locations to put on your travel wish list
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan 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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Cyclo-sportive: Fred Whitton Challenge
Despite the tough parcours, the 'Fred' is an enjoyable day among the Lakes
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Best cycling sportives in Scotland
There are no shortage of cycling sportives in Scotland for riders to choose from, and we've picked out our favourite events for you to ride in 2017.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Cycling in Tenerife and the Mount Teide climb
We flew to the Spanish island of Tenerife to go riding on Mount Teide. It may be the preferred training destination of many Tour de France contenders - but the island has plenty to offer amateur folk too
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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Full details revealed for Velo South 100-mile closed road sportive
Full details of Velo South, a new 100-mile closed road sportive, have been announced, with a testing and hilly route through the South Downs.
By Henry Robertshaw 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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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
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The Wirral with Tony Bell
Cycling Weekly columnist Tony Bell takes you on a magical mystery tour of the Wirral
By Cycling Weekly 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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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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Isle of Man TT circuit with Peter Kennaugh
GB junior Peter Kennaugh does a lap of the famous island TT course
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Leith Hill Octopus
Andy Lulham undertakes the challenge of traversing all eight of arduous ascents of Leith Hill in Surrey
By Cycling Active Published
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Cycling in the Dolomites: when to go, where to stay and ride
Take on the jagged mountain climbs of the Dolomites and enjoy awe inspiring views this summer
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Cyclo Sportive: Lakeland Loop
The Lakeland Loop is famous for its stunning scenery and gruelling hills. This is what makes it one of Britains biggest sportive test.
By Cycling Weekly 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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Tour of Wessex Sportive
Richard Hallett sets out at a steady pace in an attempt to survive - and enjoy - a century a day for three days in the picturesque West Country
By Cycling Weekly Published
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The New Forest with Emma-Kate Lidbury and Jon Cannings
Two Wiggle sponsored athletes show you a section of the New Forest Spring Sportive route
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Avon and Somerset with Simon Richardson
PCAs new recruit shows you where hes putting the miles in
By Cycling Weekly 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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Science in Sport announced Official Nutrition Partner to UK Cycling Events
UK Cycling Events has joined forces with Scinece in Sport, the sports nutrition pioneers, in a new two year partnership designed to help participants gain an extra edge to their riding.
By Victor Alway 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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Looking for your next cycling challenge? Quebrantahuesos is an absolute monster
Looking for your next cycling challenge? Quebrantahuesos is a 205km Gran Fondo in Pyrenees with 3500m of climbing on closed roads. Here is our guide to the event and our own experience riding it
By Oliver Bridgewood 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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