Routes

The New Forest Spring Sportive has announced a new sponsor for 2019, bringing with it some welcome perks for riders.

By Richard Windsor Published 8 March 19

For cyclists, there always seems to be one climb that has eluded them, and which figures highly in the imagination.

By Richard Windsor Published 25 March 19

CW's Stephen Shrubsall takes on one of the world's toughest gran fondos, the Maratona dles Dolomites... but may have bitten off more than he bargained for

By Stephen Shrubsall Published 26 September 17

James West tackles the Hampshire Hilly Hundred Sportive in Winchester

By Cycling Weekly Published 12 June 13

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 20 June 18

Despite the tough parcours, the 'Fred' is an enjoyable day among the Lakes

By Cycling Weekly Published 6 October 08

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 27 February 17

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 21 April 18

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 23 February 18

Cycling Weekly columnist Tony Bell takes you on a magical mystery tour of the Wirral

By Cycling Weekly Published 30 May 06

Former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio has launched a day of cycling events at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit.

By Cycling Weekly Published 10 April 19

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 3 October 18

GB junior Peter Kennaugh does a lap of the famous island TT course

By Cycling Weekly Published 27 November 07

Andy Lulham undertakes the challenge of traversing all eight of arduous ascents of Leith Hill in Surrey

By Cycling Active Published 22 November 13

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 17 August 09

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 21 August 18

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 24 June 13

Two Wiggle sponsored athletes show you a section of the New Forest Spring Sportive route

By Cycling Weekly Published 25 March 10

PCA’s new recruit shows you where he’s putting the miles in

By Cycling Weekly Published 19 March 08

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 20 January 19

Video: First clip of new Boardman B56 carbon-fibre frameset aimed at the cyclo-sportive market

By Nigel Wynn Published 23 August 13

Often overlooked in favour of the Chilterns, the North Wessex Downs has a lot to offer

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 6 November 19

The 2017 Tour de Yorkshire sportive route has been announced, with three different routes to choose from of 45km, 75km and 100km, and lots of climbing.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 11 January 17

Simon Smythe finds out which is better sportives or reliability trials

By Cycling Weekly Published 11 March 14

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 27 August 19

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 29 November 17

We take a look at the Bowland Fells Area of Natural Beauty and explain why you absolutely must visit

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 6 September 19